The Epson LQ-2190 is a reliable 24-pin wide carriage dot matrix printer engineered to deliver robust performance in demanding, high-volume office environments. With fast print speeds reaching up to 480 cps at 10 cpi, it handles continuous forms, multipart documents, and everyday business reports with exceptional precision and efficiency.
Built for endurance, this heavy-duty printer features an impressive mean time between failure of 20,000 power-on hours and a long-lasting print head rated for 400 million strokes per wire. Flexible paper routing options through the front, rear, and bottom paths combined with standard USB and parallel connectivity make integration seamless across professional workstations.
Key Features
Brand
Epson
Model
LQ-2190
Product Type
Dot Matrix Printer
Print Technology
Dot Matrix
Number of Pins
24-pin
Carriage Type
Wide Carriage (136 Column)
Print Output
Monochrome
Print Speed
Up to 480 cps (10 cpi)
Duplex Printing
Simplex Printing
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
20,000 Power on Hours
Print Head Life
400 Million Strokes per Wire
Ribbon Life
Approximately 15 Million Characters
Connectivity Interfaces
USB, Parallel
Networking
Optional Network Print Server
Paper Feeding Paths
Front, Rear, Bottom
Highlights
Dot matrix
Monochrome
Print Speed:Up to 10 cpi
Simplex Printing
Compatibility
Compatible with standard parallel and USB connections, with support for optional network print server integration in shared workgroup environments.
Frequently asked questions
What is the print speed of the Epson LQ-2190?
The printer delivers print speeds of up to 480 characters per second (cps) at 10 cpi.
What connectivity options are available?
It features built-in USB and parallel ports, with support for an optional network print server.
What paper loading options does this printer support?
It offers versatile paper management with choices of front, rear, and bottom paper paths.
How durable is the print head and ribbon?
The print head is rated for 400 million strokes per wire, and the ribbon yields approximately 15 million characters.
