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Epson T20IV-L 203 x 203 DPI Wired Direct thermal POS printer vs Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 17identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has 0.3 cm more maximum roll diameter than the Epson T20IV-L 203 x 203 DPI Wired Direct thermal POS printer (8.3 cm vs 8 cm). The Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has 0.5 million cuts more autocutter durability than the Epson T20IV-L 203 x 203 DPI Wired Direct thermal POS printer (2 million cuts vs 1.5 million cuts). The Epson T20IV-L 203 x 203 DPI Wired Direct thermal POS printer has 4.1 W more power consumption (printing) than the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 (31.3 W vs 27.2 W). Only the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has Ethernet LAN. Print technology: Direct thermal on the Epson T20IV-L 203 x 203 DPI Wired Direct thermal POS printer, Thermal on the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232.

  • Print technology
    • T20IV-L 203 x 203 DPI Wired Direct thermal POS printer:Direct thermal
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Thermal
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • T20IV-L 203 x 203 DPI Wired Direct thermal POS printer:8 cm
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:8.3 cm
  • USB connector
    • T20IV-L 203 x 203 DPI Wired Direct thermal POS printer:USB Type-B
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:USB Type-A
  • Ethernet LAN
    • T20IV-L 203 x 203 DPI Wired Direct thermal POS printer:No
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Yes
  • Autocutter durability
    • T20IV-L 203 x 203 DPI Wired Direct thermal POS printer:1.5 million cuts
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:2 million cuts
  • Power source type
    • T20IV-L 203 x 203 DPI Wired Direct thermal POS printer:AC
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:DC
  • Power consumption (printing)
    • T20IV-L 203 x 203 DPI Wired Direct thermal POS printer:31.3 W
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:27.2 W
  • AC input voltage
    • T20IV-L 203 x 203 DPI Wired Direct thermal POS printer:100 - 240 V
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:100 - 230 V

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Comparison of T20IV-L, TM-T20IV
69 specifications
Printing1 differ
Print technologyDiffersDirect thermalThermal
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.6 cpi
Printing charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGraphic
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum roll diameterDiffers8 cm8.3 cm
Supported paper widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80, 48 / 64 mm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connectorDiffersUSB Type-BUSB Type-A
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
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 dB
Autocutter durabilityDiffers1.5 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 lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 km
Receive bufferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 KB
Wall mountableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
Power consumption (printing)Differs31.3 W27.2 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V100 - 230 V
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 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
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid, iOS
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS 12.4, Mac OS 13.1, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 VenturaUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers192 mm199 mm
HeightDiffers137 mm146 mm
WeightDiffers1.5 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
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

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