Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-300+II Colour vs Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 3identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-300+II Colour has 294.6 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (300 cps vs 5.40 cps). The Epson LQ-300+II Colour has 221 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (225 cps vs 4 cps). The Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer has 6 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson LQ-300+II Colour (55 dB vs 49 dB). Only the Epson LQ-300+II Colour has colour. Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-300+II Colour, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer.

  • Colour
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Yes
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:No
  • Maximum print speed
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:300 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:5.40 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:225 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:4 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:49 dB
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Serial, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:24-pin
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:9-pin
  • Print head life
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:200 million characters
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:150000000 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • Epson LQ-300+II Colour:6000 h
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:180000 h

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Comparison of Epson LQ-300+II Colour, TM-H6000IV
66 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum printing width (columns)8080
Maximum print speedDiffers300 cps5.40 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs225 cps4 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one75 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one3 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 300 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 75 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 225 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 cps
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.8 cpi
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, RollEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper, Transparencies
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 x 356 mm
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Pull tractor
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source79 - 80 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 - 83 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one64 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, IBM 2390Unknown — not stated by the source
RAM capacityKnown for one64 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Serial, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial (RS-232)
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head lifeDiffers200 million characters150000000 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one2 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs6000 h180000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000000 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one200 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs20 W2 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one366 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one275 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one159 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight4.4 kg4.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one365 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one448 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one225 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one5.86 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for oneSheet Paper, Continuous Paper, Labels, Roll Paper, EnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source186 x 278 x 181 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Power consumptionKnown for one20 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.08 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one36 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one54 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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