Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-780 dot matrix printer vs Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 1identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-780 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-780 dot matrix printer has 26 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (106 vs 80). The Epson LQ-780 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-780 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-780 dot matrix printer, 5 - 45 °C on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:360 x 180 DPI
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:106
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:487 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:5.40 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:487 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:4 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:59 dB
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB 2.0
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Serial, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:24-pin
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:9-pin
  • Print head life
    • LQ-780 dot matrix printer:400 million characters
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:150000000 million characters

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Comparison of LQ-780, TM-H6000IV
63 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)Differs487 cps4 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one366 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of barcode fontsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of bitmap fontsKnown for one11Unknown — not stated by the source
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneCourier, Draft, Prestige, RomanUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of scalable fontsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Scalable fontsKnown for oneRoman, Roman T, Sans Serif, Sans Serif HUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for onePC437, PC850, PC858, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one15Unknown — 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 tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper, Transparencies
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 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
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 oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one64 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)
Endurance3 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters150000000 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs35000 h180000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000000 million characters
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs8.3 W0.1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs46 W2 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
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2022Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 11 x64Unknown — 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
WeightDiffers6.7 kg4.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one325 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one590 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one350 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one8.28 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source186 x 278 x 181 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one24 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one36 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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