Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer vs Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 0identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer has 14 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (94 vs 80). The Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer has 624.6 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (630 cps vs 5.40 cps). The Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer has 416 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (420 cps vs 4 cps). Maximum resolution: 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer, 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer. Standard interfaces: RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-50 dot matrix printer, Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:180 x 360 DPI
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:180 x 180 DPI
  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:94
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:80
  • Maximum print speed
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:630 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:5.40 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:420 cps
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:4 cps
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:5 dB
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:55 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:RS-232, USB 2.0
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Serial, USB 2.0
  • Print head
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:24-pin
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:9-pin
  • Print head life
    • PLQ-50 dot matrix printer:600 million characters
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:150000000 million characters

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Comparison of PLQ-50, TM-H6000IV
54 specifications
Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers180 x 360 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs9480
Maximum print speedDiffers630 cps5.40 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs420 cps4 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one140 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (NLQ)Known for one210 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 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), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for onePCAPTEC, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, ISO 8859-15, Roman 8, ItalicUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one14Unknown — 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
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs5 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 lifeDiffers600 million characters150000000 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs35000 h180000 h
Ribbon lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000000 million characters
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 38 °C5 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
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
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4 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 one452 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one260 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one9.41 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneDot matrixUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one24 (2 x 12)Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source186 x 278 x 181 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one48 pc(s)Unknown — 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
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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