Product comparison · 2 pos printers

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

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  • 14differ
  • 8identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-m30III-232 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-m30III-232 has 5.6 W more power consumption (printing) than the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 (32.8 W vs 27.2 W). The Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has 13 mm more width than the Epson TM-m30III-232 (140 mm vs 127 mm). Only the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has serial interface. Only the Epson TM-m30III-232 has Wi-Fi.

  • Print technology
    • TM-m30III-232:Direct thermal
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Thermal
  • Print speed
    • TM-m30III-232:300 mm/sec
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:250 mm/sec
  • Printing media thickness
    • TM-m30III-232:48 - 80 µm
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:53 - 75 µm
  • Connectivity technology
    • TM-m30III-232:Wired & Wireless
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Wired
  • Serial interface
    • TM-m30III-232:No
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Yes
  • Wi-Fi
    • TM-m30III-232:Yes
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:No
  • Power source type
    • TM-m30III-232:AC
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:DC
  • Power consumption (printing)
    • TM-m30III-232:32.8 W
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:27.2 W

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Comparison of TM-m30III-232, TM-T20IV
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TM-m30III-232

Model TM-m30III-232

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Printing2 differ
Print technologyDiffersDirect thermalThermal
TypePOS printerPOS printer
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum resolution203 x 203 DPI203 x 203 DPI
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 charactersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGraphic
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum roll diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.3 cm
Printing media thicknessDiffers48 - 80 µm53 - 75 µm
Supported paper widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80, 48 / 64 mm
Maximum printing widthKnown for one8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWired
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Serial interfaceDiffersNoYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
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
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Features1 differ
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Code 93, EAN13, EAN8, GS1 DataBar, GS1-128, ITF, UPC-A, UPC-ECODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, Code 93, EAN13, EAN8, GS1 DataBar, GS1-128, ITF, UPC-A, UPC-E
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)360000 h360000 h
CutterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Autocutter durabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 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
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
Power consumption (printing)Differs32.8 W27.2 W
AC input voltage100 - 230 V100 - 230 V
AC input frequency50/60 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 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 requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffersiOSAndroid, iOS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers127 mm140 mm
DepthDiffers127 mm199 mm
HeightDiffers127 mm146 mm
WeightDiffers1.3 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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