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Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer vs Epson TM-U220IIA-042 dot matrix printer

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 5identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer has 40 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-U220IIA-042 dot matrix printer (80 vs 40). The Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer has 1.8 cpi more character density than the Epson TM-U220IIA-042 dot matrix printer (17.8 cpi vs 16 cpi). The Epson TM-U220IIA-042 dot matrix printer has 9 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (64 dB vs 55 dB). Standard interfaces: Serial, USB 2.0 on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer, USB on the Epson TM-U220IIA-042 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:80
    • TM-U220IIA-042 dot matrix printer:40
  • Character density
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:17.8 cpi
    • TM-U220IIA-042 dot matrix printer:16 cpi
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • TM-U220IIA-042 dot matrix printer:64 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Serial, USB 2.0
    • TM-U220IIA-042 dot matrix printer:USB
  • Print head life
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:150000000 million characters
    • TM-U220IIA-042 dot matrix printer:150 million characters
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:0.1 W
    • TM-U220IIA-042 dot matrix printer:2 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:2 W
    • TM-U220IIA-042 dot matrix printer:31 W
  • Weight
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:4.4 kg
    • TM-U220IIA-042 dot matrix printer:2.5 kg

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Comparison of TM-H6000IV, TM-U220IIA-042
34 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one180 x 180 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs8040
Maximum print speedKnown for one5.40 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one4 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Normal print speedKnown for one4 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character densityDiffers17.8 cpi16 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one216 x 356 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Pull tractorUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper, TransparenciesUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one79 - 80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one1 - 83 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB64 dB
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 KB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC/POS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersSerial, USB 2.0USB
Optional connectivityKnown for oneSerial (RS-232)Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance1 differ
Print head9-pin9-pin
Print head lifeDiffers150000000 million characters150 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one4000000 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)180000 h180000 h
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.1 W2 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs2 W31 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 50 °C-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers4.4 kg2.5 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source248 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source139 mm
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one186 x 278 x 181 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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