Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer vs Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 3identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 189.2 more maximum printing width (columns) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (269.2 vs 80). The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 459.6 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (465 cps vs 5.40 cps). The Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer has 461 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (465 cps vs 4 cps). Maximum print size: 216 x 356 mm on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer, A3 (297 x 420 mm) on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer. Paper feed: Manual, Pull tractor on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer, Manual, Push tractor on the Epson VP-2300 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum printing width (columns)
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:80
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:269.2
  • Maximum print speed
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:5.40 cps
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:465 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:4 cps
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:465 cps
  • Maximum print size
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:216 x 356 mm
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:A3 (297 x 420 mm)
  • Paper feed
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Manual, Pull tractor
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:Manual, Push tractor
  • Continuous paper width range
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:79 - 80 mm
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:101.6 - 304.8 mm
  • Continuous paper length range
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:1 - 83 mm
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:101.6 - 558.8 mm
  • Standard interfaces
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Serial, USB 2.0
    • VP-2300 dot matrix printer:Parallel

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Comparison of TM-H6000IV, VP-2300
49 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolution180 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Differs80269.2
Maximum print speedDiffers5.40 cps465 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs4 cps465 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 copies
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCode 39, Code-128 Codabar Library, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E
Typestyles supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBold, Double height, Double width, Emphasised, Italics, Outline, Underline
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, Roman
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceItalic, Katakana
Normal print speedKnown for one4 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character densityKnown for one17.8 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling5 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffers216 x 356 mmA3 (297 x 420 mm)
Paper feedDiffersManual, Pull tractorManual, Push tractor
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper, TransparenciesHigh resolution paper, Labels, Recycled paper
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 - 304.8 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 - 420 mm
Continuous paper width rangeDiffers79 - 80 mm101.6 - 304.8 mm
Continuous paper length rangeDiffers1 - 83 mm101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.19 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.46 mm
Featuresidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)55 dB55 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC P
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI B, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersSerial, USB 2.0Parallel
Optional connectivityKnown for oneSerial (RS-232)Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance2 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBidirectional
Print head lifeDiffers150000000 million characters400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one4000000 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one180000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Power consumption (typical)Differs2 W42 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 45 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 50 °C-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%0 - 85%
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source475 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source396 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source229.5 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg9.4 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106 characters
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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