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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  • 32specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 14identical
  • 40known 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 0.7 million cuts more autocutter durability than the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 (2.2 million cuts vs 1.5 million cuts). Only the Epson TM-m30III (151A0) has Wi-Fi. Printing characters: Graphic, Barcode, 2D barcode, Text on the Epson TM-m30III (151A0), Graphic on the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232.

  • 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-232:79.5 mm
  • Connectivity technology
    • TM-m30III (151A0):Wired & Wireless
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Wired
  • 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-232:1.5 million cuts
  • Print head life
    • TM-m30III (151A0):150 km
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:100 km
  • 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-T82X-II
72 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print speedDiffers300 mm/sec250 mm/sec
Print speed (receipt)Known for one300 mm/secUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing charactersDiffersGraphic, Barcode, 2D barcode, TextGraphic
Number of printable dotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source576 dot
Paper handling1 differ
Paper loading typeKnown for oneTop & frontUnknown — not stated by the source
Roll dimensionsKnown for oneRoll 57mm, Roll 80mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported paper widthDiffers58 - 80 mm79.5 mm
Maximum roll diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.3 cm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWired
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB 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)Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Features5 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 cuts1.5 million cuts
Tablet charge & syncKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for onePhilippinesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting positionKnown for oneHorizontal/VerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeDiffers150 km100 km
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
Half-cutterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.96 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneServer Direct PrintUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers127 mm140 mm
DepthDiffers127 mm192 mm
HeightDiffers130 mm137 mm
WeightDiffers1.3 kg1.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one127 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one127 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one130 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCEFederal Communications Commission (FCC), ICES
TechnologyKnown for oneThermal LineUnknown — not stated by the source
VoltageKnown for one24 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Font stylesKnown for oneANK, Traditional Chinese, Simplified ChineseUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneAC adapter, AC cable, Main unit, Paper roll spacer, Quick Start Guide, Roll paper, Setup guideUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper size roll paperKnown for one79.50 &plusmn; 0.50 (W) mm x dia 83.00 mm,<br>57.50 &plusmn; 0.50 (W) mm x dia 83.00 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for oneMean:0.1 A, Mean Receipt unit: approx.1.8 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneMax. 300 mm/sec at 203 x 203 DPI ( printing width80 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Buffer sizeKnown for one4 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIPX2Unknown — not stated by the source
Mean cycles between failures (MCBF)Differs6500000060000000
Print head life (receipt unit)Known for one150 kmUnknown — not stated by the source

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