Product comparison · 2 pos printers

Brother RJ-4235BL POS printer vs Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232

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  • 18differ
  • 10identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has 2.5 cm more maximum roll diameter than the Brother RJ-4235BL POS printer (8.3 cm vs 5.8 cm). The Brother RJ-4235BL POS printer has 13 mm more width than the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 (153 mm vs 140 mm). The Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has 40 mm more depth than the Brother RJ-4235BL POS printer (199 mm vs 159 mm). Only the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has serial interface. Only the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has Ethernet LAN.

  • Print technology
    • RJ-4235BL POS printer:Direct thermal
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Thermal
  • Type
    • RJ-4235BL POS printer:Mobile printer
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:POS printer
  • Print speed
    • RJ-4235BL POS printer:5 ips
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:250 mm/sec
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • RJ-4235BL POS printer:5.8 cm
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:8.3 cm
  • Supported paper width
    • RJ-4235BL POS printer:114 mm
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:80, 48 / 64 mm
  • Connectivity technology
    • RJ-4235BL POS printer:Wired & Wireless
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Wired
  • USB connector
    • RJ-4235BL POS printer:USB Type-C
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:USB Type-A
  • Serial interface
    • RJ-4235BL POS printer:No
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Yes

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RJ-4235BL POS printer

Model RJ-4235BL

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Printing3 differ
Print technologyDiffersDirect thermalThermal
TypeDiffersMobile printerPOS printer
Print speedDiffers5 ips250 mm/sec
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.6 cpi
Character sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.25 x 3 mm
Printing charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGraphic
Number of printable dotsKnown for one832 dotUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (receipt)Known for one127 mm/secUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum roll diameterDiffers5.8 cm8.3 cm
Printing media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 - 75 µm
Supported paper widthDiffers114 mm80, 48 / 64 mm
Paper loading typeKnown for oneEasy Paper LoadingUnknown — not stated by the source
Core diameters supportedKnown for one12.7 mm (0.5"), 25.4 mm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum media lengthKnown for one3 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing widthKnown for one10.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Roll core diameter (max)Known for one2.54 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWired
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connectorDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A
Serial interfaceDiffersNoYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet interface (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T), Drawer kick-out, RS-232, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless LAN
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Features2 differ
Built-in barcodesDiffersITF, UPC-A, UPC-E, GS1-128, POSTNET, GS1 DataBar, QR Code, MaxiCode, PDF417, MicroPDF417, Data Matrix, Code 39, Code 93, EAN13, EAN8, Code 128 (A/B/C), AZTECCODECODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, Code 93, EAN13, EAN8, GS1 DataBar, GS1-128, ITF, UPC-A, UPC-E
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360000 h
Autocutter durabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 million cuts
Paper save functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePhilippines
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 km
Receive bufferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 KB
Wall mountableDiffersNoYes
Built-in sensors detailsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaper End Sensor, Paper Near End Sensor
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CSA, TÜV
Page description languagesKnown for oneRaster_P, ESC PUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for oneFlashUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one64 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in MICRKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Magnetic stripe readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Tablet charge & syncKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one1 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneIP54Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Display tiltingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersBatteryDC
Power consumption (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27.2 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 230 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
DC output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.96 W
Battery voltageKnown for one7.2 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 55 °C5 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 50 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers153 mm140 mm
DepthDiffers159 mm199 mm
HeightDiffers68 mm146 mm
WeightDiffers850 g1.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source195 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source285 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.65 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE
Safety warningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL62368-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.62368-1
TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThermal Line
VoltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 V
Font stylesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceANK
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC adapter, C1, CD Manual, EURO AC cable, Main unit, Paper roll spacer, Power switch cover, Roll paper, Rubber feet, Setup guide, Wall hanging bracket, Warranty document
Paper size roll paperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source79.50 &plusmn; 0.50 (W) mm x dia 83.00 mm,<br>57.50 &plusmn; 0.50 (W) mm x dia 83.00 mm
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandby:0.1 A, Mean:1.8 A
Other featuresidentical
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 KB
Mean cycles between failures (MCBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60000000
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one3000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source

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