Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer

12specifications compared
11differ
1identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer has 7 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson GP-M831 (55 dB vs 48 dB). The Epson GP-M831 has 7.9 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (8 W vs 0.1 W). The Epson GP-M831 has 31 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (33 W vs 2 W). Maximum resolution: 720 x 720 DPI on the Epson GP-M831, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson GP-M831, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer.

Maximum resolution
- GP-M831:720 x 720 DPI
- TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
Sound pressure level (printing)
- GP-M831:48 dB
- TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:55 dB
Standard interfaces
- GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
- TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Serial, USB 2.0
Power consumption (standby)
- GP-M831:8 W
- TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:0.1 W
Power consumption (typical)
- GP-M831:33 W
- TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:2 W
Operating temperature (T-T)
- GP-M831:10 - 35 °C
- TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:5 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- GP-M831:-20 - 40 °C
- TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- GP-M831:20 - 80%
- TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:10 - 90%

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Comparison of GP-M831, TM-H6000IV
55 specifications	A Epson GP-M831 Model GP-M831 View product	B Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer Model TM-H6000IV View product
Printing1 differ
Colour	No	No
Maximum resolutionDiffers	720 x 720 DPI	180 x 180 DPI
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, ITF, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80
Maximum print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.40 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 cps
Character densityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.8 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	0.065 - 0.14 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	216 x 356 mm
Paper feedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual, Pull tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper, Transparencies
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	79 - 80 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 - 83 mm
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	48 dB	55 dB
Country of originKnown for one	Indonesia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0	Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial (RS-232)
Enduranceidentical
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150000000 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4000000 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180000 h
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	110 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	8 W	0.1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	33 W	2 W
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	10 - 35 °C	5 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 40 °C	-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 80%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 85%	10 - 90%
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	464 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	465 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	224 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	12.7 kg	4.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	585 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	670 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	430 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	16.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	464 x 465 x 224 mm	186 x 278 x 181 mm
Box contentsKnown for one	Driver and utilities, Individual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Setup guide, User manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	187 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	80 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	187 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	8 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	8 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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