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Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer vs Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 2identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 2 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (57 dB vs 55 dB). The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 15 -pin more print head than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (24-pin vs 9-pin). The Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer has 2.6 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer (2.7 W vs 0.1 W). Paper feed: Manual, Pull tractor on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer, Pull tractor on the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer. Continuous paper width range: 79 - 80 mm on the Epson TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer, 101.6 - 304.8 mm on the Epson VP-F2000 dot matrix printer.

  • Paper feed
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Manual, Pull tractor
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Pull tractor
  • Continuous paper width range
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:79 - 80 mm
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:101.6 - 304.8 mm
  • Continuous paper length range
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:1 - 83 mm
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:76.2 - 558.8 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:55 dB
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:57 dB
  • Standard interfaces
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:Serial, USB 2.0
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:Parallel, USB
  • Print head
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:9-pin
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:24-pin
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:0.1 W
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:2.7 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TM-H6000IV dot matrix printer:2 W
    • VP-F2000 dot matrix printer:40 W

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Comparison of TM-H6000IV, VP-F2000
39 specifications
Printingidentical
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolution180 x 180 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
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 densityKnown for one17.8 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Line spacingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.9 cm
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 copies
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for one216 x 356 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper feedDiffersManual, Pull tractorPull tractor
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper, TransparenciesLabels
Continuous paper width rangeDiffers79 - 80 mm101.6 - 304.8 mm
Continuous paper length rangeDiffers1 - 83 mm76.2 - 558.8 mm
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.065 - 0.15 mm
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB57 dB
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 KB
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVCCI Class B Information Technology Equipment EU RoHS Compliant
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersSerial, USB 2.0Parallel, USB
Optional connectivityKnown for oneSerial (RS-232)Unknown — not stated by the source
Endurance1 differ
Print headDiffers9-pin24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one150000000 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.1 W2.7 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs2 W40 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
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 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%0 - 85%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers4.4 kg6.8 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source370 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 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
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8

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