Product comparison · 2 pos printers

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

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 12identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson C31CJ57512 POS printer has 312 dots/line more print columns than the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 (360 dots/line vs 48 dots/line). The Epson C31CJ57512 POS printer has 300 mm/sec more print speed than the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 (500 mm/sec vs 200 mm/sec). The Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has 0.8 W more power consumption (printing) than the Epson C31CJ57512 POS printer (28.7 W vs 27.9 W). Only the Epson C31CJ57512 POS printer has Ethernet LAN. Only the Epson C31CJ57512 POS printer has Wi-Fi.

  • 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 columns
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:360 dots/line
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:48 dots/line
  • Print speed
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:500 mm/sec
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:200 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
  • 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
  • Ethernet LAN
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:Yes
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:No
  • Wi-Fi
    • C31CJ57512 POS printer:Yes
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:No

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Comparison of C31CJ57512, TM-T20X
61 specifications
Printing4 differ
Print technologyThermalThermal
TypePOS printerPOS printer
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers180 x 180 DPI203 x 203 DPI
Print columnsDiffers360 dots/line48 dots/line
Print speedDiffers500 mm/sec200 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
Paper handlingidentical
Paper loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEasy Paper Loading
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 width79.5 mm79.5 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
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Features2 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
Wall mountableYesYes
Built-in sensors detailsDiffersPaper End, Cover OpenPaper End Sensor, Paper Near End Sensor
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Autocutter durabilityKnown for one3000000 million cutsUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting positionKnown for oneHorizontalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one200 kmUnknown — not stated by the source
Receive bufferKnown for one4 KBUnknown — 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 W28.7 W
AC input voltageDiffers24 V100 - 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 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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers145 mm140 mm
DepthDiffers195 mm199 mm
HeightDiffers148 mm137 mm
WeightDiffers1.7 kg1.5 kg
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
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
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
Packaging contentidentical
Barcode readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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