Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20D vs Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 1identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20D has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-20D has 474.6 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (480 cps vs 5.40 cps). The Epson PLQ-20D has 356 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (360 cps vs 4 cps). Standard interfaces: RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20D, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • PLQ-20D:94
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-20D:480 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:5.40 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • PLQ-20D:360 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:4 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-20D:53 dB
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-20D:RS-232, USB 2.0
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Serial, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • PLQ-20D:24-pin
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:9-pin
  • Print head life
    • PLQ-20D:400 million characters
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:150000000 million characters
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • PLQ-20D:10000 h
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:180000 h

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Comparison of PLQ-20D, TM-H6000IV
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PLQ-20D

Model PLQ-20D

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Printing3 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs9480
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps5.40 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs360 cps4 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one120 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — 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, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858Unknown — 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 typesDiffersCut sheet, EnvelopesEnvelopes, 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 oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one64 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, PPDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232, 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
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one5 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h180000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000000 million characters
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs59 W2 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one384 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one280 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one203 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers7.7 kg4.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one270 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one460 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one380 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one9.245 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Products per palletKnown for one28 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one42 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
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%
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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