Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer vs Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 4identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer has 254.6 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (260 cps vs 5.40 cps). The Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer has 256 cps more maximum print speed (draft) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (260 cps vs 4 cps). The Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer has 2 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer (55 dB vs 53 dB). Maximum print size: 216 x 356 mm on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer, A4 (210 x 297 mm) on the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer. Paper feed: Manual, Pull tractor on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer, Manual, Push tractor on the Epson VP-D500 dot matrix printer.

  • Maximum print speed
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:5.40 cps
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:260 cps
  • Maximum print speed (draft)
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:4 cps
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:260 cps
  • Maximum print size
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:216 x 356 mm
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:A4 (210 x 297 mm)
  • Paper feed
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Manual, Pull tractor
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:Manual, Push tractor
  • Continuous paper width range
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:79 - 80 mm
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:101.6 - 254 mm
  • Continuous paper length range
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:1 - 83 mm
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:101.6 - 558.8 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:53 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Serial, USB 2.0
    • VP-D500 dot matrix printer:Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0

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Comparison of TM-H6000IV, VP-D500
50 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolution180 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)8080
Maximum print speedDiffers5.40 cps260 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Differs4 cps260 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 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, Underline
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, OCR-B, Roman
Scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGothic, Roman, Sans Serif
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 handling4 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffers216 x 356 mmA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Paper feedDiffersManual, Pull tractorManual, Push tractor
Cut sheet width rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 257 mm
Cut sheet length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 364 mm
Continuous paper width rangeDiffers79 - 80 mm101.6 - 254 mm
Continuous paper length rangeDiffers1 - 83 mm101.6 - 558.8 mm
Cut sheet thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.14 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.1 mm
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper, TransparenciesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB53 dB
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC P
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI A, RoHS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersSerial, USB 2.0Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
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 W26 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 source348 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source296 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source154 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg4.1 kg
Other featuresidentical
Printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source203.2 characters
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one186 x 278 x 181 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR

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