Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer vs Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 2identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 180 x 180 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (360 x 180 DPI vs 180 x 180 DPI). The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 26 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (106 vs 80). The Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer has 481.6 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (487 cps vs 5.40 cps). Standard interfaces: Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer. Operating temperature (T-T): 5 - 35 °C on the Epson LQ-690II dot matrix printer, 5 - 45 °C on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:360 x 180 DPI
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:106
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:487 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:5.40 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:366 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:4 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:59 dB
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Serial, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:24-pin
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:9-pin
  • Print head life
    • LQ-690II dot matrix printer:400 million characters
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:150000000 million characters

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Comparison of LQ-690II, TM-H6000IV
44 specifications
Printing4 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs10680
Maximum print speedDiffers487 cps5.40 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs366 cps4 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one121 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one7 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, EAN128, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, Roman 8Unknown — not stated by the source
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 feedManual, Pull tractorManual, Pull tractor
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, RollEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper, Transparencies
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.49 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.15 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 x 356 mm
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 oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB55 dB
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)
Endurance4 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters150000000 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers10 million characters4000000 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h180000 h
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W0.1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs38 W2 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one480 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one301 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one211 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers6.8 kg4.4 kg
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source186 x 278 x 181 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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