Product comparison · 2 pos printers

Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 vs Epson TM-T82III 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 24identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has 0.5 million cuts more autocutter durability than the Epson TM-T82III 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer (2 million cuts vs 1.5 million cuts). The Epson TM-T82III 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer has 2.3 W more power consumption (printing) than the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 (29.5 W vs 27.2 W). Only the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has serial interface. Printing media thickness: 53 - 75 µm on the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232, 48 - 80 µm on the Epson TM-T82III 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer. Supported paper width: 80, 48 / 64 mm on the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232, 58 - 80 mm on the Epson TM-T82III 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer.

  • Printing media thickness
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:53 - 75 µm
    • TM-T82III 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:48 - 80 µm
  • Supported paper width
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:80, 48 / 64 mm
    • TM-T82III 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:58 - 80 mm
  • Serial interface
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Yes
    • TM-T82III 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:No
  • Autocutter durability
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:2 million cuts
    • TM-T82III 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:1.5 million cuts
  • Power consumption (printing)
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:27.2 W
    • TM-T82III 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:29.5 W

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Comparison of TM-T20IV, TM-T82III
74 specifications
Printingidentical
Print technologyThermalThermal
TypePOS printerPOS printer
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolution203 x 203 DPI203 x 203 DPI
Print speed250 mm/sec250 mm/sec
Character densityKnown for one22.6 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Character sizeKnown for one1.25 x 3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing charactersKnown for oneGraphicUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceANK
Alphanumeric memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum roll diameter8.3 cm8.3 cm
Printing media thicknessDiffers53 - 75 µm48 - 80 µm
Supported paper widthDiffers80, 48 / 64 mm58 - 80 mm
Maximum printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.2 cm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interfaceDiffersYesNo
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneEthernet interface (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T), Drawer kick-out, RS-232, USB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for oneWireless LANUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiNoNo
Features2 differ
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, Code 93, EAN13, EAN8, GS1 DataBar, GS1-128, ITF, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 93, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1-128, Code 128 (A/B/C), EAN13, UPC-A, Code 39, EAN8, UPC-E
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one55 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)360000 h360000 h
CutterYesYes
Autocutter durabilityDiffers2 million cuts1.5 million cuts
Paper save functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for onePhilippinesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one150 kmUnknown — not stated by the source
Receive bufferKnown for one4 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableYesYes
Built-in sensors detailsKnown for onePaper End Sensor, Paper Near End SensorUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜVUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting positionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHorizontal/Vertical
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Power1 differ
Power source typeDCDC
Power consumption (printing)Differs27.2 W29.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
DC output voltageKnown for one24 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.96 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
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)-10 - 50 °C-10 - 50 °C
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mobile operating systems supportedAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOS
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width140 mm140 mm
Depth199 mm199 mm
Height146 mm146 mm
Weight1.7 kg1.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one195 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one240 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one285 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.65 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
Safety warningKnown for oneUL62368-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.62368-1Unknown — not stated by the source
TechnologyKnown for oneThermal LineUnknown — not stated by the source
VoltageKnown for one24 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Font stylesKnown for oneANKUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneAC 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 documentUnknown — 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 oneStandby:0.1 A, Mean:1.8 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Buffer sizeKnown for one4 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean cycles between failures (MCBF)Known for one60000000Unknown — not stated by the source

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