Product comparison · 2 pos printers

Epson TM-m30III (151A0) vs Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 23identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-m30III (151A0) has 50 mm/sec more print speed than the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 (300 mm/sec vs 250 mm/sec). The Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has 2 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson TM-m30III (151A0) (55 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson TM-m30III (151A0) has 0.2 million cuts more autocutter durability than the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 (2.2 million cuts vs 2 million cuts). Only the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has Ethernet LAN. Only the Epson TM-m30III (151A0) has Wi-Fi.

  • Print speed
    • TM-m30III (151A0):300 mm/sec
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:250 mm/sec
  • Supported paper width
    • TM-m30III (151A0):58 - 80 mm
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:80, 48 / 64 mm
  • Connectivity technology
    • TM-m30III (151A0):Wired & Wireless
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Wired
  • Ethernet LAN
    • TM-m30III (151A0):No
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Yes
  • Wi-Fi
    • TM-m30III (151A0):Yes
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:No
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • TM-m30III (151A0):53 dB
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:55 dB
  • Autocutter durability
    • TM-m30III (151A0):2.2 million cuts
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:2 million cuts
  • Product colour
    • TM-m30III (151A0):White
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Black

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Comparison of TM-m30III (151A0), TM-T20IV
81 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print speedDiffers300 mm/sec250 mm/sec
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.6 cpi
Character sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.25 x 3 mm
Printing charactersDiffersGraphic, Barcode, 2D barcode, TextGraphic
Print speed (receipt)Known for one300 mm/secUnknown — 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 widthDiffers58 - 80 mm80, 48 / 64 mm
Paper loading typeKnown for oneTop & frontUnknown — not stated by the source
Roll dimensionsKnown for oneRoll 57mm, Roll 80mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWired
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Serial interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
InterfaceDiffersUSB 2.0-A, USB Type-C, Ethernet interface (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T), Micro SD Card Slot, USB 2.0 Type B (Service Only), Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Drawer kick-out, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, Near Field Communication (NFC)Ethernet 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
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Features4 differ
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), CODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, GS1 DataBar, EAN8, GS1-128, EAN13, Code 39, Data Matrix, Code 93, ITF, MaxiCode, PDF417CODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, Code 93, EAN13, EAN8, GS1 DataBar, GS1-128, ITF, UPC-A, UPC-E
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB55 dB
Autocutter durabilityDiffers2.2 million cuts2 million cuts
Receive bufferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 KB
Built-in sensors detailsDiffersRoll paper cover open sensor, Paper End Sensor, Paper Near End Sensor, Paper Jam Sensor, Receipt near-end sensor, Receipt paper sensorPaper End Sensor, Paper Near End Sensor
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CSA, TÜV
Tablet charge & syncKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting positionKnown for oneHorizontal/VerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
Power consumption (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27.2 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 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 conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 50 °C
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneServer Direct PrintUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers127 mm140 mm
DepthDiffers127 mm199 mm
HeightDiffers130 mm146 mm
WeightDiffers1.3 kg1.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Package widthDiffers127 mm195 mm
Package depthDiffers127 mm240 mm
Package heightDiffers130 mm285 mm
Package weightDiffers2.2 kg2.65 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details3 differ
Safety warningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL62368-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.62368-1
Font stylesDiffersANK, Traditional Chinese, Simplified ChineseANK
Box contentsDiffersAC adapter, AC cable, Main unit, Paper roll spacer, Quick Start Guide, Roll paper, Setup guideAC 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
Power consumptionDiffersMean:0.1 A, Mean Receipt unit: approx.1.8 AStandby:0.1 A, Mean:1.8 A
Print speedKnown for oneMax. 300 mm/sec at 203 x 203 DPI ( printing width80 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Mean cycles between failures (MCBF)Differs6500000060000000
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIPX2Unknown — not stated by the source
Print head life (receipt unit)Known for one150 kmUnknown — not stated by the source

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