Product comparison · 2 pos printers

Epson TM-L500A (112A2) vs Epson TM-T88VI (111P0)

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 10identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • TM-L500A (112A2):Thermal
    • TM-T88VI (111P0):Direct thermal
  • Maximum resolution
    • TM-L500A (112A2):203 x 203 DPI
    • TM-T88VI (111P0):180 x 180 DPI
  • Print speed
    • TM-L500A (112A2):250 mm/sec
    • TM-T88VI (111P0):300 mm/sec
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • TM-L500A (112A2):18.4 cm
    • TM-T88VI (111P0):8.3 cm
  • Connectivity technology
    • TM-L500A (112A2):Wired
    • TM-T88VI (111P0):Wired & Wireless
  • Ethernet LAN
    • TM-L500A (112A2):No
    • TM-T88VI (111P0):Yes
  • Autocutter durability
    • TM-L500A (112A2):0.1 million cuts
    • TM-T88VI (111P0):3 million cuts
  • Print head life
    • TM-L500A (112A2):100 km
    • TM-T88VI (111P0):200 km

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Comparison of TM-L500A (112A2), TM-T88VI (111P0)
75 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyDiffersThermalDirect thermal
TypePOS printerPOS printer
Maximum resolutionDiffers203 x 203 DPI180 x 180 DPI
Print speedDiffers250 mm/sec300 mm/sec
Print speed (receipt)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 mm/sec
Printing charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceText, Graphic, Barcode
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceANK
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum roll diameterDiffers18.4 cm8.3 cm
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 - 80 mm
Supported paper widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 mm
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWired & Wireless
USB portYesYes
USB connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A / USB Type-B
Serial interfaceYesYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
InterfaceDiffersUSB 2.0, RS-232USB 2.0-A, USB 2.0, RS-232, Ethernet interface (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T), Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n (optional), Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n (optional), Drawer kick-out
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232, USB 2.0Ethernet, NFC, RS-232, USB 2.0
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features4 differ
Mean time between failures (MTBF)360000 h360000 h
CutterYesYes
Half-cutterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Autocutter durabilityDiffers0.1 million cuts3 million cuts
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Mounting positionHorizontalHorizontal
Print head lifeDiffers100 km200 km
Wall mountableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in sensors detailsDiffersBlack Mark Sensor, Cover Open SensorPaper Near End Sensor, Cover Open Sensor, Papier-Sensor
SafetyDiffersTÜV, GOST-RUL, CSA
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, EN55024
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one57 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersDark GreyBlack
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 V
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType C
Power source typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 45 °C5 - 45 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 50 °C-10 - 50 °C
System requirementsidentical
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrint Data Notification
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source145 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source195 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source148 mm
WeightDiffers2.8 kg1.6 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers250 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers495 mm240 mm
Package heightDiffers240 mm235 mm
Package weightDiffers4.02 kg2.6 kg
Print technologyidentical
Column capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58/80
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet weight (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source490 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source255 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 pc(s)
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source192 pc(s)
Technical details1 differ
Master (outer) case GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8715946696409
Box contentsDiffersMain unit, PS-180, User manualConnector Cover, Main unit, PS-180 & AC cable, Paper spacer, Power switch cover, Roll paper, Setup guide, Warranty document
Changeable interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LifetimeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20000000 lines
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
TechnologyKnown for oneThermal LineUnknown — not stated by the source
VoltageKnown for one24 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper size roll paperKnown for one54.00 &plusmn; 0.50 (W) mm x dia 184.10 mm,<br>79.50 &plusmn; 0.50 (W) mm x dia 184.10 mm,<br>82.50 &plusmn; 0.50 (W) mm x dia 184.10 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 KB
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE marking, EN55024
Mean cycles between failures (MCBF)Differs10000070000000
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200.000.000 Impulse

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