Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

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

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 3identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ -20DM has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ -20DM 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 -20DM has 428 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (432 cps vs 4 cps). Maximum resolution: 240 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ -20DM, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer. Maximum print size: A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm) on the Epson PLQ -20DM, 216 x 356 mm on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ -20DM:240 x 360 DPI
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • PLQ -20DM:94
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ -20DM:480 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:5.40 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • PLQ -20DM:432 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:4 cps
  • Maximum print size
    • PLQ -20DM:A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:216 x 356 mm
  • Optional connectivity
    • PLQ -20DM:Ethernet, Wireless LAN
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Serial (RS-232)
  • Print head
    • PLQ -20DM:24-pin
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:9-pin
  • Print head life
    • PLQ -20DM:400 million characters
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:150000000 million characters

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Comparison of PLQ -20DM, TM-H6000IV
44 specifications
Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers240 x 360 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs9480
Maximum print speedDiffers480 cps5.40 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs432 cps4 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-AUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Normal print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 cps
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.8 cpi
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm)216 x 356 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersCut sheetEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper, Transparencies
Cut sheet media weightKnown for one52 - 157 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Featuresidentical
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)55 dB55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesSerial, USB 2.0Serial, USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityDiffersEthernet, Wireless LANSerial (RS-232)
Endurance4 differ
Print headDiffers24-pin9-pin
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeDiffers400 million characters150000000 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers10 million characters4000000 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs10000 h180000 h
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs7.5 W0.1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs60 W2 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers7.7 kg4.4 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs384 x 280 x 203 mm186 x 278 x 181 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessKnown for one2.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 kg (17 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
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%

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