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Maximum Speed 564 cps 568 cps 680 cps
Standard Interfaces USB, Parallel Parallel, Serial USB, Parallel
Copy Capacity/Forms Handling 6-part 7-part 7-part
Printer Languages Epson ESC/P, IBM PPDS, Epson ESC/P, IBM PPDS Epson ESC/P, IBM PPDS,
Okidata Microline* Okidata Microline*
Ribbon Life 5 million characters 7.5 million characters 12 million characters
Tractor Sets 1** 2 1**
Safety Cover No Yes Yes
Flash ROM No No Yes
MTBF Rating 12,500 POH 10,000 POH 20,000 POH
Sound Level 53 dBA 55 dBA 55 dBA
Print Head Life 200 million characters 300 million characters 400 million characters
Warranty 2 Year 2 Year 3 Year
Feature Epson Epson Epson
FX-1180+ FX-2180 FX-2190
*Microline emulation available in Okidata mode only
**Second tractor set available as an option
Family ComparisonPrinter Throughput Test
Advanced print head design provides unmatched burst speed, allowing the Epson FX-2190 to maximize performance by consistently
performing at or near top speeds. Standardized ISO 10561 throughput tests illustrate how Epson’s superior technology results in
faster printing and greater print volume over time. Test conducted by Seiko Epson Corporation.
Selected Print Speed
Epson FX-2190 Okidata ML-421 Lexmark 2481
Pages Per Minute
Printer Throughput Test - ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern
10 cpi High-Speed Draft Mode 10 cpi Draft/Utility Mode
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Maximum Speed 570 cps 510 cps 680 cps
Standard Interfaces USB, Parallel USB, Parallel USB, Parallel
Copy Capacity/Forms Handling 6-part 6-part 7-part
Ribbon Life 4 million characters 4 million characters 12 million characters
MTBF Rating 20,000 POH 12,500 POH 20,000 POH
Print Head Life 200 million characters 200 million characters 400 million characters
Warranty 3 Year 2 Year 3 Year
Feature Okidata Lexmark EPSON
Microline - 421 2481 FX-2190
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