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Epson C31CJ57512 POS printer vs Epson TM-T20IV-SP 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 14identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson C31CJ57512 POS printer has 250 mm/sec more print speed than the Epson TM-T20IV-SP 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer (500 mm/sec vs 250 mm/sec). The Epson TM-T20IV-SP 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer has 0.5 mm more supported paper width than the Epson C31CJ57512 POS printer (80 mm vs 79.5 mm). The Epson C31CJ57512 POS printer has 2,999,998 million cuts more autocutter durability than the Epson TM-T20IV-SP 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer (3000000 million cuts vs 2 million cuts). 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-SP 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:180 x 180 DPI
    • TM-T20IV-SP 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:203 x 203 DPI
  • Print speed
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:500 mm/sec
    • TM-T20IV-SP 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:250 mm/sec
  • Character size
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:128 x 43 mm
    • TM-T20IV-SP 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:1.25 x 3 mm
  • Supported paper width
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:79.5 mm
    • TM-T20IV-SP 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:80 mm
  • Connectivity technology
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:Wired & Wireless
    • TM-T20IV-SP 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:Wired
  • USB connector
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:USB Type-A / USB Type-B
    • TM-T20IV-SP 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:USB Type-A
  • Wi-Fi
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:Yes
    • TM-T20IV-SP 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:No
  • Autocutter durability
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:3000000 million cuts
    • TM-T20IV-SP 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:2 million cuts

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Comparison of C31CJ57512, TM-T20IV-SP
60 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 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
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
Features3 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
Mean time between failures (MTBF)360000 h360000 h
CutterYesYes
Autocutter durabilityDiffers3000000 million cuts2 million cuts
Print head lifeDiffers200 km150 km
Receive buffer4 KB4 KB
Wall mountableYesYes
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
Built-in sensors detailsKnown for onePaper End, Cover OpenUnknown — 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
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 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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