Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190N vs Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps

9specifications compared
7differ
2identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190N has 94 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (136 vs 42). The Epson LQ-2190N has 436 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (576 cps vs 140 cps). The Epson LQ-2190N has 5 copies more maximum copies than the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps (6 copies vs 1 copies). Only the Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps has colour.

Colour
- LQ-2190N:No
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:Yes
Maximum printing width (columns)
- LQ-2190N:136
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:42
Maximum print speed
- LQ-2190N:576 cps
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:140 cps
Maximum number of copies
- LQ-2190N:6 copies
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:1 copies
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- LQ-2190N:20000 h
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:180000 h
Power consumption (typical)
- LQ-2190N:46 W
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:38 W
Weight
- LQ-2190N:13 kg
- TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps:2.7 kg

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Comparison of LQ-2190N, TM-U230P
42 specifications	A Epson LQ-2190N Model LQ-2190N View product	B Epson TM-U230P dot matrix printer Colour 140 cps Model TM-U230P View product
Printing4 differ
ColourDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	360 x 180 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs	136	42
Maximum print speedDiffers	576 cps	140 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	432 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	144 cps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one	10,12 cpi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers	6 copies	1 copies
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for one	Manual, Pull tractor, Push tractor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Buffer sizeKnown for one	128 KB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	54 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for one	Epson ESC/P2, PPDS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	Indonesia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCCI class A, FCC class A, CE marking, Canada EMI, AS/NAS 3548
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CSA, TÜV (EN60950)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Parallel, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one	24-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one	400 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	15 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	20000 h	180000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 million characters
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)	3 W	3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	46 W	38 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	639 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	402 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	256 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	13 kg	2.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	295 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	750 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	520 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	15.48 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Print technologyKnown for one	Dot matrix	Unknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	166 x 168 x 260 mm
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 V DC ± 7%
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.06/0.085 µm
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84433210	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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