Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LX300+ II vs Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 4identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LX300+ II has 331.6 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (337 cps vs 5.40 cps). The Epson LX300+ II has 333 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (337 cps vs 4 cps). The Epson LX300+ II has 221 cps more normal print speed than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (225 cps vs 4 cps). Standard interfaces: Parallel, Serial, USB 1.1 on the Epson LX300+ II, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer. Optional connectivity: Ethernet on the Epson LX300+ II, Serial (RS-232) on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum print speed
    • LX300+ II:337 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:5.40 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • LX300+ II:337 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:4 cps
  • Normal print speed
    • LX300+ II:225 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:4 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • LX300+ II:49 dB
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • LX300+ II:Parallel, Serial, USB 1.1
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Serial, USB 2.0
  • Optional connectivity
    • LX300+ II:Ethernet
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Serial (RS-232)
  • Print head life
    • LX300+ II:400 million characters
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:150000000 million characters
  • Ribbon life
    • LX300+ II:3 million characters
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:4000000 million characters

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Comparison of LX300+ II, TM-H6000IV
39 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)8080
Maximum print speedDiffers337 cps5.40 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs337 cps4 cps
Normal print speedDiffers225 cps4 cps
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.8 cpi
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one56 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12,15 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 x 356 mm
Paper feedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Pull tractor
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper, Transparencies
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
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB55 dB
Buffer sizeKnown for one64 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, Serial, USB 1.1Serial, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityDiffersEthernetSerial (RS-232)
Endurance3 differ
Print head9-pin9-pin
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters150000000 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers3 million characters4000000 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs6000 h180000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 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%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight4.4 kg4.4 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs366 x 275 x 159 mm186 x 278 x 181 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Unknown — not stated by the source

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