Product comparison · 2 pos printers

Epson TM-m30III-H (141) vs Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232

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  • 27differ
  • 24identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-m30III-H (141) 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-H (141) (55 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson TM-m30III-H (141) 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-H (141) has Wi-Fi.

  • Print speed
    • TM-m30III-H (141):300 mm/sec
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:250 mm/sec
  • Supported paper width
    • TM-m30III-H (141):58 - 80 mm
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:80, 48 / 64 mm
  • Connectivity technology
    • TM-m30III-H (141):Wired & Wireless
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Wired
  • USB connector
    • TM-m30III-H (141):USB Type-C
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:USB Type-A
  • Ethernet LAN
    • TM-m30III-H (141):No
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Yes
  • Wi-Fi
    • TM-m30III-H (141):Yes
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:No
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • TM-m30III-H (141):53 dB
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:55 dB
  • Autocutter durability
    • TM-m30III-H (141):2.2 million cuts
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:2 million cuts

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Comparison of TM-m30III-H (141), TM-T20IV
88 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print technologyThermalThermal
TypePOS printerPOS printer
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolution203 x 203 DPI203 x 203 DPI
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
Character densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.6 cpi
Character sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.25 x 3 mm
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 mm80, 48 / 64 mm
Maximum roll diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.3 cm
Printing media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 - 75 µm
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWired
USB portYesYes
USB connectorDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceDiffersUSB 2.0-A, USB Type-C (2x), Ethernet interface (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T), 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
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless LAN
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
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
Mean time between failures (MTBF)360000 h360000 h
CutterYesYes
Autocutter durabilityDiffers2.2 million cuts2 million cuts
Paper save functionYesYes
Tablet charge & syncKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originPhilippinesPhilippines
Mounting positionKnown for oneHorizontal/VerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head life150 km150 km
Wall mountableYesYes
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
Receive bufferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 KB
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CSA, TÜV
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersUSBDC
AC input voltage100 - 230 V100 - 230 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power consumption (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27.2 W
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
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%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 - 60 °C-10 - 50 °C
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOS
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 data3 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers210 mm195 mm
Package depth240 mm240 mm
Package heightDiffers210 mm285 mm
Package weightDiffers2.34 kg2.65 kg
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one112 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one14 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.19 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one160 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one20 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.19 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details3 differ
Compliance certificatesCECE
TechnologyThermal LineThermal Line
Voltage24 V24 V
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
Paper size roll paper79.50 &plusmn; 0.50 (W) mm x dia 83.00 mm,<br>57.50 &plusmn; 0.50 (W) mm x dia 83.00 mm79.50 &plusmn; 0.50 (W) mm x dia 83.00 mm,<br>57.50 &plusmn; 0.50 (W) mm x dia 83.00 mm
Power 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
Safety warningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL62368-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.62368-1
Other features1 differ
Buffer size4 KB4 KB
Mean cycles between failures (MCBF)Differs6500000060000000
Print head life (receipt unit)Known for one150 kmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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