Product comparison · 2 pos printers

Epson C31CJ57512 POS printer vs Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232

Add a product
  • 30specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 14identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson C31CJ57512 POS printer has 250 mm/sec more print speed than the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 (500 mm/sec vs 250 mm/sec). The Epson C31CJ57512 POS printer has 2,999,998 million cuts more autocutter durability than the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 (3000000 million cuts vs 2 million cuts). The Epson C31CJ57512 POS printer has 50 km more print head life than the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 (200 km vs 150 km). Only the Epson C31CJ57512 POS printer has Wi-Fi. Maximum resolution: 180 x 180 DPI on the Epson C31CJ57512 POS printer, 203 x 203 DPI on the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232.

  • Maximum resolution
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:180 x 180 DPI
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:203 x 203 DPI
  • Print speed
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:500 mm/sec
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:250 mm/sec
  • Character size
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:128 x 43 mm
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:1.25 x 3 mm
  • Supported paper width
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:79.5 mm
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:80, 48 / 64 mm
  • Connectivity technology
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:Wired & Wireless
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Wired
  • USB connector
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:USB Type-A / USB Type-B
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:USB Type-A
  • Wi-Fi
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:Yes
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:No
  • Autocutter durability
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:3000000 million cuts
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:2 million cuts

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of C31CJ57512, TM-T20IV
77 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyThermalThermal
TypePOS printerPOS printer
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers180 x 180 DPI203 x 203 DPI
Print speedDiffers500 mm/sec250 mm/sec
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.6 cpi
Character sizeDiffers128 x 43 mm1.25 x 3 mm
Printing charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGraphic
Number of printable dotsKnown for one512 dotUnknown — not stated by the source
Print columnsKnown for one360 dots/lineUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum roll diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.3 cm
Printing media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 - 75 µm
Supported paper widthDiffers79.5 mm80, 48 / 64 mm
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWired
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connectorDiffersUSB Type-A / USB Type-BUSB Type-A
Serial interfaceYesYes
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
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Features4 differ
Built-in barcodesDiffersUPC-A, UPC-E, EAN8, EAN13, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (A/B/C), ITF, CODABAR (NW-7), GS1-128, GS1 DataBar, PDF417, QR Code, MaxiCode, Data Matrix, 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)360000 h360000 h
CutterYesYes
Autocutter durabilityDiffers3000000 million cuts2 million cuts
Paper save functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePhilippines
Print head lifeDiffers200 km150 km
Receive buffer4 KB4 KB
Wall mountableYesYes
Built-in sensors detailsDiffersPaper End, Cover OpenPaper End Sensor, Paper Near End Sensor
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CSA, TÜV
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting positionKnown for oneHorizontalUnknown — not stated by the source
Printer receipt unit lifeKnown for one70000000 linesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Power2 differ
Power source typeDCDC
Power consumption (printing)Differs27.9 W27.2 W
AC input voltageDiffers24 V100 - 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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 45 °C5 - 45 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid, iOS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers145 mm140 mm
DepthDiffers195 mm199 mm
HeightDiffers148 mm146 mm
Weight1.7 kg1.7 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
Bundled softwareKnown for oneTM Utility (Android, iOS), TM-T88VII Utility (Windows PC), EpsonNet Config (Win, Mac), TM-Print Assistant (Android, iOS), Deployment Tool, Monitoring Tool, TM FontRunner, TM-T88VII Model Setting UtilityUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Barcode readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More pos printer comparisons

All pos printer comparisons