Product comparison · 2 pos printers

Brother RJ-4255WBL POS printer vs Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 11identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Brother RJ-4255WBL POS printer has 784 dots/line more print columns than the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 (832 dots/line vs 48 dots/line). 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-4255WBL POS printer (8.3 cm vs 5.8 cm). The Brother RJ-4255WBL POS printer has 34.5 mm more supported paper width than the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 (114 mm vs 79.5 mm). Only the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has serial interface. Only the Brother RJ-4255WBL POS printer has Wi-Fi.

  • Print technology
    • RJ-4255WBL POS printer:Direct thermal
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Thermal
  • Type
    • RJ-4255WBL POS printer:Mobile printer
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:POS printer
  • Print columns
    • RJ-4255WBL POS printer:832 dots/line
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:48 dots/line
  • Print speed
    • RJ-4255WBL POS printer:5 ips
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:200 mm/sec
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • RJ-4255WBL POS printer:5.8 cm
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:8.3 cm
  • Printing media thickness
    • RJ-4255WBL POS printer:0.058–0.170
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:53 - 75 µm
  • Supported paper width
    • RJ-4255WBL POS printer:114 mm
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:79.5 mm
  • Connectivity technology
    • RJ-4255WBL POS printer:Wired & Wireless
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Wired

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Comparison of RJ-4255WBL, TM-T20X
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RJ-4255WBL POS printer

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Printing4 differ
Print technologyDiffersDirect thermalThermal
TypeDiffersMobile printerPOS printer
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolution203 x 203 DPI203 x 203 DPI
Number of printable dotsKnown for one832 dotUnknown — not stated by the source
Print columnsDiffers832 dots/line48 dots/line
Print speedDiffers5 ips200 mm/sec
Print speed (receipt)Known for one127 mm/secUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Paper handling3 differ
Paper loading typeEasy Paper LoadingEasy Paper Loading
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
Maximum roll diameterDiffers5.8 cm8.3 cm
Printing media thicknessDiffers0.058–0.17053 - 75 µm
Roll core diameter (max)Known for one2.54 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported paper widthDiffers114 mm79.5 mm
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWired
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB connectorDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A
Serial interfaceDiffersNoYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANNoNo
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for oneWPA3-SAE, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, WPA2-PSKUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, UPC-A, UPC-E, GS1-128, POSTNET, GS1 DataBar, QR Code, PDF417, MicroPDF417, Data Matrix, AZTECCODE, EAN13, EAN8, Code 93, Code 128 (A/B/C), Plessey, MSICODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, Code 93, EAN13, EAN8, GS1 DataBar, GS1-128, ITF, UPC-A, UPC-E
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
CutterYesYes
Half-cutterKnown 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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableDiffersNoYes
CertificationKnown for oneIP54Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360000 h
Built-in sensors detailsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaper End Sensor, Paper Near End Sensor
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersBatteryDC
Battery voltageKnown for one7.2 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28.7 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
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.96 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 55 °C5 - 45 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 50 °C
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffersiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers153 mm140 mm
DepthDiffers159 mm199 mm
HeightDiffers68 mm137 mm
WeightDiffers850 g1.5 kg
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one3000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source235 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source228 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), ICES
Safety warningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL62368-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.62368-1
Other featuresidentical
Mean cycles between failures (MCBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60000000

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