Epson LQ-2190 Dot Matrix Printer

Epson LQ-2190 Dot Matrix Printer Product Description

The Epson LQ-2190 Dot Matrix Printer is a high-volume, wide-carriage impact printer engineered for demanding office environments, forms printing, and legacy system integration. This robust 24-pin model delivers exceptional reliability with speeds up to 570 characters per second (cps) at 10 cpi, ideal for invoices, labels, and multipart forms up to 8 copies, ensuring fast and cost-effective output for businesses. It supports continuous paper up to 16 inches wide, single sheets, and envelopes, with a print head life of 400 million strokes per wire for minimal maintenance. The printer’s parallel and USB interfaces provide broad compatibility with older and modern systems, and an optional serial adapter extends versatility. Featuring a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 10,000,000 hours, it’s built for 24/7 operation in harsh conditions. The ribbon cartridge yields up to 12 million characters, reducing downtime and costs. With a 1-year limited warranty and optional 3-year extension, it’s a dependable choice for high-duty cycles.

Key Features

• High-Speed Printing: Up to 570 cps at 10 cpi for fast document and form output.
• 24-Pin Dot Matrix: Superior quality for text, graphics, and multipart forms up to 8 copies.
• Wide Media Support: Continuous paper up to 16 inches, single sheets, and envelopes.
• Dual Interfaces: Parallel and USB for legacy and modern system compatibility.
• Optional Serial Adapter: Extends connectivity for additional systems.
• Long Ribbon Life: Up to 12 million characters per cartridge for cost savings.
• Durable Construction: MTBF of 10,000,000 hours for continuous operation.
• User-Replaceable Parts: Print head and platen for simple maintenance.

Specifications

• Model: LQ-2190
• Print Technology: 24-pin impact dot matrix
• Print Speed: 570 cps (10 cpi), 680 cps (12 cpi)
• Print Resolution: 360 x 180 dpi
• Paper Handling: Continuous paper up to 16 inches, single sheets up to 16 inches, envelopes
• Interface: Parallel (Centronics), USB 2.0, optional serial adapter
• Ribbon: Fabric ribbon, 12 million characters yield
• Print Head Life: 400 million strokes/wire (4 billion dots/character)
• MTBF: 10,000,000 power-on hours
• Dimensions: 16.3 x 13.3 x 6.0 inches (414 x 338 x 152 mm)
• Weight: 17.6 lbs (8 kg)
• Power Consumption: 61W printing, 8W standby
• Warranty: 1-year limited, optional 3-year extended
• Color: Gray
• Accessories: Ribbon cartridge, power cord, parallel cable

Why Choose the Epson LQ-2190?

The Epson LQ-2190 is a workhorse for offices requiring high-volume, multipart printing, with 570 cps speed and 24-pin quality. Its wide media support and dual interfaces bridge legacy and modern systems, while the 12 million-character ribbon and 10,000,000-hour MTBF ensure durability. The 1-year warranty (extendable to 3 years) and affordable operation make it essential for forms-heavy tasks. Though noisier than inkjets (55 dB), it’s a reliable choice for continuous use.

Note: Ribbon sold separately after initial; optional serial adapter extra.