Product comparison · 2 pos printers

Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 vs Epson TM-U220IIB (102F2)

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 8identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has 6.6 cpi more character density than the Epson TM-U220IIB (102F2) (22.6 cpi vs 16 cpi). The Epson TM-U220IIB (102F2) has 9 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 (64 dB vs 55 dB). The Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has 180,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson TM-U220IIB (102F2) (360000 h vs 180000 h). Only the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has USB port. Only the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has Ethernet LAN.

  • Print technology
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Thermal
    • TM-U220IIB (102F2):Dot matrix
  • Print speed
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:250 mm/sec
    • TM-U220IIB (102F2):4.7 lps
  • Character density
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:22.6 cpi
    • TM-U220IIB (102F2):16 cpi
  • USB port
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Yes
    • TM-U220IIB (102F2):No
  • Ethernet LAN
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Yes
    • TM-U220IIB (102F2):No
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:55 dB
    • TM-U220IIB (102F2):64 dB
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:360000 h
    • TM-U220IIB (102F2):180000 h
  • Receive buffer
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:4 KB
    • TM-U220IIB (102F2):40 KB

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Comparison of TM-T20IV, TM-U220IIB (102F2)
69 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyDiffersThermalDot matrix
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one203 x 203 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedDiffers250 mm/sec4.7 lps
Character densityDiffers22.6 cpi16 cpi
Character sizeKnown for one1.25 x 3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing charactersKnown for oneGraphicUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Printing media thicknessKnown for one53 - 75 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported paper widthKnown for one80, 48 / 64 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portDiffersYesNo
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interfaceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, Code 93, EAN13, EAN8, GS1 DataBar, GS1-128, ITF, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB64 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs360000 h180000 h
Autocutter durabilityKnown for one2 million cutsUnknown — not stated by the source
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 bufferDiffers4 KB40 KB
Wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
Power consumption (printing)Differs27.2 W31 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 230 V24 V
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 temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers199 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers146 mm139 mm
WeightDiffers1.7 kg2.5 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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