Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-22 CSM vs Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 1identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-22 CSM 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-22 CSM has 336 cps more normal print speed than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (340 cps vs 4 cps). The Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer has 1 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson PLQ-22 CSM (55 dB vs 54 dB). Only the Epson PLQ-22 CSM has colour. Maximum print size: A4 (210 x 297 mm) on the Epson PLQ-22 CSM, 216 x 356 mm on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer.

  • Colour
    • PLQ-22 CSM:Yes
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:No
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-22 CSM:576 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:5.40 cps
  • Normal print speed
    • PLQ-22 CSM:340 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:4 cps
  • Maximum print size
    • PLQ-22 CSM:A4 (210 x 297 mm)
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:216 x 356 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-22 CSM:54 dB
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-22 CSM:USB 2.0
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Serial, USB 2.0
  • Print head life
    • PLQ-22 CSM:400 million characters
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:150000000 million characters
  • Ribbon life
    • PLQ-22 CSM:10 million characters
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:4000000 million characters

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Comparison of PLQ-22 CSM, TM-H6000IV
53 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum print speedDiffers576 cps5.40 cps
Normal print speedDiffers340 cps4 cps
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 39, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 cps
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.8 cpi
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA4 (210 x 297 mm)216 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
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB55 dB
Country of originKnown for oneJapanUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0Serial, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial (RS-232)
Endurance3 differ
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
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9-pin
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs64 W2 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers9.2 kg4.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one365 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one450 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one260 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one10.8 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power requirementsKnown for one220V, 50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows XP SP2 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows Vista SP1 Business (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows Server 2003 SP2 Standard (32/64-biUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for one210 x 297Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.23 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 one2.23 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 one32 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one48 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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