Product comparison · 2 pos printers

Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 vs Epson TM-U220IIB (142A0)

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 14identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-U220IIB (142A0) 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 (142A0) (360000 h vs 180000 h). The Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has 1.2 million cuts more autocutter durability than the Epson TM-U220IIB (142A0) (2 million cuts vs 0.8 million cuts). Print technology: Thermal on the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232, Dot matrix on the Epson TM-U220IIB (142A0). Print speed: 250 mm/sec on the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232, 4.7 lps on the Epson TM-U220IIB (142A0).

  • Print technology
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Thermal
    • TM-U220IIB (142A0):Dot matrix
  • Print speed
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:250 mm/sec
    • TM-U220IIB (142A0):4.7 lps
  • Supported paper width
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:80, 48 / 64 mm
    • TM-U220IIB (142A0):76 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:55 dB
    • TM-U220IIB (142A0):64 dB
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:360000 h
    • TM-U220IIB (142A0):180000 h
  • Autocutter durability
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:2 million cuts
    • TM-U220IIB (142A0):0.8 million cuts
  • Receive buffer
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:4 KB
    • TM-U220IIB (142A0):20 KB
  • Product colour
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Black
    • TM-U220IIB (142A0):Dark Grey

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Comparison of TM-T20IV, TM-U220IIB (142A0)
79 specifications
Printing2 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 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
Paper handling1 differ
Printing media thicknessKnown for one53 - 75 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported paper widthDiffers80, 48 / 64 mm76 mm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — 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
InterfaceDiffersEthernet interface (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T), Drawer kick-out, RS-232, USB 2.0Drawer kick-out, USB 2.0-A, Ethernet interface (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T)
Optional connectivityKnown for oneWireless LANUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features4 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 durabilityDiffers2 million cuts0.8 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 bufferDiffers4 KB20 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
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC/POS
Half-cutterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackDark Grey
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
Power consumption (printing)Differs27.2 W31 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 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 data4 differ
Package widthDiffers195 mm30 mm
Package depthDiffers240 mm33 mm
Package heightDiffers285 mm22 mm
Package weightDiffers2.65 kg3.84 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details5 differ
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
TechnologyDiffersThermal LineSerial Impact Dot Matrix
Font stylesDiffersANKANK, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Box contentsDiffersAC 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 documentAC adapter, C, Main unit, Ribbon, Roll paper, User manual
Paper size roll paperDiffers79.50 &plusmn; 0.50 (W) mm x dia 83.00 mm,<br>57.50 &plusmn; 0.50 (W) mm x dia 83.00 mm76.00 &plusmn; 0.50 (W) mm x dia 83.00 mm,<br>69.50 &plusmn; 0.50 (W) mm x dia 83.00 mm,<br>57.50 &plusmn; 0.50 (W) mm x dia 83.00 mm
Power consumptionDiffersStandby:0.1 A, Mean:1.8 APrinting: Appx.31 W, Standby: Appx.2 W
Other features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers4 KB20 KB
Mean cycles between failures (MCBF)Differs6000000018000000
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.8 cm
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source108 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 pc(s)
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.8 cm

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