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Epson LQ-2190 Dot Matrix Printer
Key Features
Brand: Epson
The 106 column capacity with 24 pins means greater quality
Impressive print speed of 529 cps
Big memory buffer of 128 KBB
Built-in Print Speed Enhancer
Combined power of print head life and MTBF of 20,000 hours
Low power consumption
1 Year Warranty
Epson LQ-2190 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer Product Overview
The Epson LQ-2190 is a heavy-duty, 24-pin wide-carriage dot matrix printer engineered to deliver rapid, high-volume impact printing in demanding commercial environments. Built for reliability and durability, this machine is an industry standard for printing multi-part invoices, delivery notes, shipping manifests, and continuous data logs. It provides corporate users with an exceptionally low total cost of ownership and uninterrupted performance.
Extreme Speed and Processing Efficiency
The LQ-2190 is designed to optimize daily data workflows and reduce wait times in high-pressure logistics and accounting hubs:
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- Rapid Throughput: Delivers impressive print speeds of up to 576 characters per second (cps) at 12 characters per inch (cpi) in High-Speed Draft mode.
- Large Data Buffer: Features a built-in 128 KB memory input buffer that rapidly caches incoming print jobs from your server, releasing user workstations immediately.Â
- High-Volume Copy Capability: Utilizes a powerful impact head capable of striking through 1 original document and up to 5 carbon copies (1+5 copies) simultaneously with crisp legibility on the final layer
Unmatched Durability and Low Maintenance
Engineered to withstand harsh back-office, warehouse, or retail environments where standard inkjet or laser printers fail:
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- Extended Mean Time Between Failures: Boasts an exceptionally high MTBF rating of 20,000 power-on hours, ensuring years of continuous duty without physical breakdown.
- Long-Lasting Print Head: The robust 24-pin print head delivers a reliable service life of up to 400 million strokes per wire before requiring replacement.
- High Ribbon Yield: Uses high-capacity fabric ribbons that yield up to 15 million characters per cartridge, minimizing user maintenance intervals and keeping running costs extremely low.
Flexible Paper Handling and Connectivity
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- Versatile Paper Paths: Supports continuous forms and single sheets with standard paper feeding from the front, top, rear, and bottom routes
- Dual Tractor Support: Features a convertible push/pull tractor unit that can be reconfigured to manage different paper thicknesses and labels easily
- Dual Standard Interfaces: Comes standard with a built-in USB 2.0 interface alongside a legacy Parallel port, ensuring easy integration with modern PCs as well as older enterprise systems
Technical Specifications Summary
| Feature | Specification |
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| Print Method | Impact Dot Matrix |
| Number of Pins | 24 Pins |
| Number of Columns | 136 Columns (Wide Carriage) |
| Max Print Speed | 576 cps (High-Speed Draft at 12 cpi) |
| Paper Capability | Continuous forms, single sheets, labels, envelopes |
| Multi-Part Form Yield | 1 Original + 5 Carbon Copies |
| Standard Ports | USB 2.0, Bidirectional Parallel (IEEE 1284) |
| Ribbon Life | Approx. 15 Million Characters |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Epson LQ-2190 print on standard A4 copy paper?
Yes, it can print on standard individual A4 sheets, envelopes, and cardstock using the manual top-feed slot. However, it is primarily optimized for wide-carriage continuous sprocket-fed tractor paper used in corporate ledger accounting.
Yes, it can print on standard individual A4 sheets, envelopes, and cardstock using the manual top-feed slot. However, it is primarily optimized for wide-carriage continuous sprocket-fed tractor paper used in corporate ledger accounting.
What is the difference between a 9-pin and a 24-pin dot matrix printer?
A 9-pin printer uses fewer pins to strike the ribbon, resulting in blockier, draft-quality text layout. The 24-pin mechanism of the LQ-2190 uses an intricate matrix array to produce much sharper, crisper letter-quality characters suitable for professional customer-facing documents.
A 9-pin printer uses fewer pins to strike the ribbon, resulting in blockier, draft-quality text layout. The 24-pin mechanism of the LQ-2190 uses an intricate matrix array to produce much sharper, crisper letter-quality characters suitable for professional customer-facing documents.
Does this printer support wireless Wi-Fi or Ethernet network printing?
The baseline LQ-2190 includes only physical USB and Parallel ports out of the box. For network connectivity, you must install an optional Epson network print server card into the Type-B interface slot on the rear panel.
The baseline LQ-2190 includes only physical USB and Parallel ports out of the box. For network connectivity, you must install an optional Epson network print server card into the Type-B interface slot on the rear panel.
How do I adjust the printer for thicker multi-part carbon paper?
The printer features a manual paper-thickness lever located beneath the top cover. You can adjust this lever across multiple steps to open up the gap between the print head and the platen, preventing paper jams and smearing on thicker forms
The printer features a manual paper-thickness lever located beneath the top cover. You can adjust this lever across multiple steps to open up the gap between the print head and the platen, preventing paper jams and smearing on thicker forms
Why should a business choose this over a fast laser printer?
Laser printers cannot print on multi-layer carbon copy paper because they rely on heat rollers rather than physical impact. The LQ-2190 is required for industries that need duplicate, triplicate, or sextuplicate receipts instantly struck and signed in a single print pass
Laser printers cannot print on multi-layer carbon copy paper because they rely on heat rollers rather than physical impact. The LQ-2190 is required for industries that need duplicate, triplicate, or sextuplicate receipts instantly struck and signed in a single print pass
