Epson LQ‑2190 Dot Matrix Printer 24‑Pin 136‑Column

Epson LQ‑2190 Dot Matrix Printer – 24‑Pin, 136‑Column, 480 cps

The Epson LQ‑2190 Dot Matrix Printer is a robust, wide‑carriage 24‑pin dot matrix printer built for businesses that require high‑volume printing of multi‑part forms, continuous stationery, and wide reports. With a 136‑column print width, support for original + 5 copies, and blazing speeds of up to 480 characters per second (cps) in High Speed Draft at 10 cpi, this printer is ideal for finance, logistics, manufacturing, and government environments.

Featuring Epson ESC/P2 and IBM 2391+ emulation, the Epson LQ‑2190 Dot Matrix Printer integrates smoothly with both modern and legacy systems. It includes 14 built‑in fonts, 8 barcode fonts, and 4 paper paths to handle single sheets, continuous forms, and mixed media. The printer offers a paper park function and flexible connectivity with USB 2.0 and Parallel interfaces, plus 1 slot for optional Epson Type B interface card for future expansion (Ethernet, serial, etc.).

For organizations standardizing on Epson LQ‑2190 pairs seamlessly with other models in the Epson printers category, allowing you to address wide‑carriage, standard, and modern printing needs across departments. When you’re building a mixed‑printer fleet, combining the Epson LQ‑2190 with inkjet or laser devices from the same Epson printers range simplifies supplies procurement and support.

Detailed Specification Table

Key Performance Highlights

• Massive Ribbon Life: With a 15-million character yield, it has one of the highest ribbon capacities in its class, significantly lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO) for large-scale operations.
• Extreme Durability: Built for heavy duty, the print head is rated for 400 million strokes per wire, ensuring the printer can handle millions of pages before requiring major service.
• Flexible Paper Handling: Users can feed paper from four different directions, and the automatic platen gap adjustment ensures clear printing even on thick, 6-part carbon forms.
• A3 Capability: The 136-column width is essential for wide financial spreadsheets and large-format continuous stationery that standard 80-column printers cannot accommodate.

For smaller 80‑column needs or modern color printers, explore complementary models in the Epson printers lineup to build a complete print environment.

Common Suitable Users

The Epson LQ‑2190 Dot Matrix Printer is ideal for:

• Government & Public Sector Departments
  Printing wide reports, official forms, and multi‑part documents from legacy systems.
• Banks, Insurance & Financial Services
  Generating ledger printouts, statements, multi‑copy transaction records, and wide financial reports.
• Logistics, Warehousing & Freight
  Producing wide shipping manifests, packing slips, delivery notes, and continuous inventory logs.
• Manufacturing & Production Facilities
  Printing job cards, work orders, process logs, and wide batch/production reports.
• Retail, Wholesale & Distribution
  Creating invoices, purchase orders, and multi‑copy sales documents on continuous stationery.

Pros of Epson LQ‑2190 Dot Matrix Printer

• Wide 136‑Column Print Width
  Handles large spreadsheets, wide forms, and reports that won’t fit on standard 80‑column printers.
• Heavy Duty Multi‑Part Support
  Prints original + 5 copies, perfect for invoices, receipts, and multi‑department forms.
• High‑Speed 480 cps Performance
  Delivers fast output for high‑volume transactional and batch printing environments.
• Versatile Emulation (ESC/P2 & IBM 2391+)
  Ensures compatibility with a wide range of legacy and modern business applications.
• 4 Paper Paths & Paper Park
  Flexible media handling makes it easy to switch between single sheets, continuous, and thick forms.
• USB & Parallel Interfaces
  Standard connectivity supports both modern PCs and older parallel port systems.
• Optional Interface Card Slot
  Future‑proof expansion for Ethernet, serial, or other connectivity via Epson Type B card.
• Low Cost per Page
  Dot matrix ribbons offer extremely economical printing for high‑volume environments.
• Rugged & Reliable
  Designed for continuous operation and demanding industrial/transactional use.

Market Price Variation Table

The price ranges below are indicative  Actual pricing depends on stock, promotions, and exchange rates.

Prices can vary with promotions, bundled consumables (ribbons), optional interface cards, and whether extended warranty or maintenance packages are included.

Summary & Conclusion

The Epson LQ‑2190 Dot Matrix Printer is a powerful, wide‑carriage 24‑pin dot matrix printer for organizations that need to print wide forms, heavy multi‑part documents, and continuous reports at high speed. With 136‑column width, original + 5 copies capability, 480 cps High Speed Draft, and support for Epson ESC/P2 and IBM 2391+ emulation, it delivers the performance and compatibility required for demanding transactional, financial, and industrial environments.

Its flexible 4 paper paths, paper park function, USB and Parallel connectivity, and optional interface card slot make it adaptable to legacy and modern IT systems. When paired with other devices from the wider Epson printers category, the Epson LQ‑2190 helps build a comprehensive, reliable, and cost‑effective print infrastructure for mission‑critical business operations.