Specifications for Epson LQ-2190 Dot Matrix Printer (C11CA92001A0)

Key Features

• Fast and Reliable Printing: 24-pin impact dot matrix printer with a high-speed print output of up to 576 characters per second (cps) at 12 characters per inch (cpi), making it ideal for large-volume tasks.
• Wide Carriage Design: Capable of printing documents up to A3 size with 136 columns for wide-format printing needs.
• Multi-Part Forms: Supports up to 6-part forms (1 original + 5 copies) for flexible document handling.
• Durable Print Head: Print head life rated at 400 million strokes per wire, ensuring long-lasting performance.
• Low Operating Costs: Ribbon yield of approximately 15 million characters reduces frequent ribbon replacements, minimizing maintenance and running costs.
• Flexible Paper Handling: Multiple paper paths (front, top, bottom, and rear) provide versatile paper handling options.
• Enhanced Print Speed: Print Speed Enhancer optimizes printing of bit images in Windows environments for faster performance.
• Easy Connectivity: Standard parallel and USB 2.0 interfaces, plus optional Ethernet for network connectivity.

Printing Technology

• Printing Method: Impact dot matrix
• Number of Pins: 24 pins for high-quality text and graphics
• Number of Columns: 136 columns

Print Speed

• High-Speed Draft Mode:
  • 10 cpi: 480 cps
  • 12 cpi: 576 cps
• Draft Mode:
  • 10 cpi: 360 cps
  • 12 cpi: 432 cps
• Letter Quality (LQ):
  • 10 cpi: 120 cps
  • 12 cpi: 144 cps

Print Resolution

• Printing Resolution: 360 x 180 DPI for crisp text and images

Paper Handling

• Multi-Part Forms: Prints up to 6-part forms (1 original + 5 copies)
• Paper Paths: Choice of front, top, bottom, and rear for flexible paper feed

Connectivity

• Interfaces:
  • Bidirectional parallel
  • USB 2.0
  • Ethernet (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T) – optional
  • Type B interface for additional connectivity options

Additional Features

• Memory: 128 KB built-in
• Barcode Fonts: 8 types
• Bitmap Fonts: 9 types
• Scalable Fonts: 4 types
• Emulations: ESC/P2 and IBM PPDS compatibility
• Noise Level: 54 dB(A) during operation
• Operating Systems Compatibility: Windows 2000, XP, 7, 8

Reliability and Durability

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 20,000 hours for reliable performance

• Print Head Life: 400 million strokes per wire ensures a long lifespan

Dimensions and Weight

• Size: 639 mm (W) x 402 mm (D) x 256 mm (H)
• Weight: 13 kg

Power and Environmental

• Energy Consumption: Low power consumption during operation
• Operating Conditions: Designed for use in typical office environments

Warranty

• Standard Warranty: 12 months carry-in warranty