Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-20M (240v) vs Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 0identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 570.6 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 5.40 cps). The Epson PLQ-20M (240v) has 572 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (576 cps vs 4 cps). Paper feed: Manual on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), Manual, Pull tractor on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v), Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):94
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:5.40 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:4 cps
  • Normal print speed
    • PLQ-20M (240v):180 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:4 cps
  • Paper feed
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Manual
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Manual, Pull tractor
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Serial, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • PLQ-20M (240v):24-pin
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:9-pin

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Comparison of PLQ-20M (240v), TM-H6000IV
67 specifications
Printing4 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs9480
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps5.40 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs576 cps4 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one144 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedDiffers180 cps4 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10,12 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5Unknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, 12 cpi: 576 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, 12 cpi: 432 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 180 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s, 12 cpi: 144 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.8 cpi
Paper handling2 differ
Paper feedDiffersManualManual, Pull tractor
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper, Transparencies
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.53 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.19 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
Buffer sizeKnown for one64 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB55 dB
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, RS-232, 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
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
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 oneYesUnknown — 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 one380 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one460 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one270 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one10.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneCD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 NeedlesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source186 x 278 x 181 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one59 WattUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.04 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.04 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
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%

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