Product comparison · 2 pos printers

Epson TM-L500A (118A1) vs Epson TM-T20II (007)

41specifications compared
26differ
15identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Print speed
- TM-L500A (118A1):250 mm/sec
- TM-T20II (007):200 mm/sec
Maximum roll diameter
- TM-L500A (118A1):18.4 cm
- TM-T20II (007):8.3 cm
Standard interfaces
- TM-L500A (118A1):RS-232, USB 2.0
- TM-T20II (007):Ethernet
Sound pressure level (printing)
- TM-L500A (118A1):57 dB
- TM-T20II (007):55 dB
Autocutter durability
- TM-L500A (118A1):0.1 million cuts
- TM-T20II (007):1.5 million cuts
Country of origin
- TM-L500A (118A1):China
- TM-T20II (007):Indonesia
Safety
- TM-L500A (118A1):TÜV, GOST-R
- TM-T20II (007):UL, CSA, TÜV
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- TM-L500A (118A1):10 - 80%
- TM-T20II (007):10 - 90%

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Comparison of TM-L500A (118A1), TM-T20II (007)
58 specifications	A Epson TM-L500A (118A1)View product	B Epson TM-T20II (007)View product
Printing1 differ
Print technology	Thermal	Thermal
Type	POS printer	POS printer
Colour	No	No
Maximum resolution	203 x 203 DPI	203 x 203 DPI
Print speedDiffers	250 mm/sec	200 mm/sec
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum roll diameterDiffers	18.4 cm	8.3 cm
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorKnown for one	USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interfaceKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceDiffers	USB 2.0, RS-232	Drawer kick-out, Ethernet interface (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T)
Standard interfacesDiffers	RS-232, USB 2.0	Ethernet
Features4 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	57 dB	55 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	360000 h	360000 h
Cutter	Yes	Yes
Autocutter durabilityDiffers	0.1 million cuts	1.5 million cuts
Country of originDiffers	China	Indonesia
Mounting positionKnown for one	Horizontal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one	100 km	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in sensors detailsKnown for one	Black Mark Sensor, Cover Open Sensor	Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyDiffers	TÜV, GOST-R	UL, CSA, TÜV
Designidentical
Product colour	Dark Grey	Dark Grey
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 80%	10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 45 °C	5 - 45 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 50 °C	-10 - 50 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	156 mm	140 mm
DepthDiffers	236 mm	199 mm
HeightDiffers	147 mm	146 mm
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	1.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers	246 mm	195 mm
Package depthDiffers	390 mm	235 mm
Package heightDiffers	237 mm	280 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.8 kg	2.46 kg
Logistics data6 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84433210	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers	72 pc(s)	96 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers	9 pc(s)	16 pc(s)
Pallet gross width	80 cm	80 cm
Pallet gross length	120 cm	120 cm
Pallet gross heightDiffers	2.68 m	15 cm
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	96 pc(s)	144 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	12 pc(s)	24 pc(s)
Pallet width (UK)	100 cm	100 cm
Pallet length (UK)	120 cm	120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs	2.68 m	15 cm
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	CE	Unknown — not stated by the source
TechnologyKnown for one	Thermal Line	Unknown — not stated by the source
VoltageKnown for one	24 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsDiffers	Main unit, PS-180, User manual	AC adapter, C1, CD Manual, EURO AC cable, Main unit, Paper roll spacer, Power switch cover, Roll paper, Rubber feet, Setup guide, USB cable, Wall hanging bracket, Warranty document
Paper size roll paperKnown for one	54.00 ± 0.50 (W) mm x dia 184.10 mm,<br>79.50 ± 0.50 (W) mm x dia 184.10 mm,<br>82.50 ± 0.50 (W) mm x dia 184.10 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Electromagnetic compatibilityDiffers	CE	FCC class A, CE marking, EN55022 Class A
Buffer sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 KB
Mean cycles between failures (MCBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60000000
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 V

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