Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-2190N vs Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 5identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-2190N has 180 x 180 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer (360 x 180 DPI vs 180 x 180 DPI). The Epson LQ-2190N has 81 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 495 cps). The Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has 63 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson LQ-2190N (495 cps vs 432 cps). Only the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer has colour. Paper feed: Manual, Pull tractor, Push tractor on the Epson LQ-2190N, Manual, Push tractor on the Epson VP-4300 dot matrix printer.

  • Colour
    • LQ-2190N:No
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-2190N:360 x 180 DPI
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-2190N:576 cps
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:495 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-2190N:432 cps
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:495 cps
  • Maximum number of copies
    • LQ-2190N:6 copies
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:8 copies
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-2190N:54 dB
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:59 dB
  • Page description languages
    • LQ-2190N:Epson ESC/P2, PPDS
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:ESC P
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LQ-2190N:46 W
    • VP-4300 dot matrix printer:85 W

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LQ-2190N

Model LQ-2190N

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Printing5 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)136136
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps495 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps495 cps
Maximum number of copiesDiffers6 copies8 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Outline, Subscript, Underline
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, OCR-B, Roman
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoman, Sans Serif
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 handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper feedDiffersManual, Pull tractor, Push tractorManual, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh resolution paper, Labels, Recycled paper, Thick paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 - 420 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 - 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 source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.62 mm
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Buffer size128 KB128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB59 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
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 million characters
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W85 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 x64
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers639 mm630 mm
DepthDiffers402 mm441 mm
HeightDiffers256 mm276 mm
WeightDiffers13 kg18.1 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source345 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
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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