Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190N vs Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 12identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190N has 180 x 180 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer (360 x 180 DPI vs 180 x 180 DPI). The Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer has 209 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson LQ-2190N (345 vs 136). The Epson LQ-2190N has 36 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 540 cps). Page description languages: Epson ESC/P2, PPDS on the Epson LQ-2190N, ESC P on the Epson VP-1900 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-2190N:360 x 180 DPI
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-2190N:136
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:345
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2190N:576 cps
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-2190N:432 cps
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:540 cps
  • Page description languages
    • LQ-2190N:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:ESC P
  • Height
    • LQ-2190N:256 mm
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:219 mm
  • Weight
    • LQ-2190N:13 kg
    • VP-1900 dot matrix printer:12.6 kg

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Comparison of LQ-2190N, VP-1900
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LQ-2190N

Model LQ-2190N

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Printing4 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs136345
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps540 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps540 cps
Maximum number of copies6 copies6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Subscript, Superscript, Underline
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceItalic, Katakana
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper feedManual, Pull tractor, Push tractorManual, Pull tractor, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh resolution paper, Labels, Postcard, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 420 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 406.4 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 - 0.46 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.46 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)54 dB54 dB
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PPDSESC P
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI B, RoHS
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesParallel, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
Enduranceidentical
Print head24-pin24-pin
Print directionBidirectionalBidirectional
Print head life400 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one15 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one20000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Power consumption (typical)46 W46 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
System requirements1 differ
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width639 mm639 mm
Depth402 mm402 mm
HeightDiffers256 mm219 mm
WeightDiffers13 kg12.6 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136 characters
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one295 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one750 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one520 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one15.48 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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