Product comparison · 2 pos printers

Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 vs Premier ILP-500 Wired Direct thermal / Thermal transfer Mobile printer

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 8identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has 123 mm/sec more print speed than the Premier ILP-500 Wired Direct thermal / Thermal transfer Mobile printer (250 mm/sec vs 127 mm/sec). The Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has 3.22 cm more maximum roll diameter than the Premier ILP-500 Wired Direct thermal / Thermal transfer Mobile printer (8.3 cm vs 5.08 cm). The Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has 120 km more print head life than the Premier ILP-500 Wired Direct thermal / Thermal transfer Mobile printer (150 km vs 30 km). Only the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has serial interface. Print technology: Thermal on the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232, Direct thermal / Thermal transfer on the Premier ILP-500 Wired Direct thermal / Thermal transfer Mobile printer.

  • Type
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:POS printer
    • ILP-500 Wired Direct thermal / Thermal transfer Mobile printer:Mobile printer
  • Print speed
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:250 mm/sec
    • ILP-500 Wired Direct thermal / Thermal transfer Mobile printer:127 mm/sec
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:8.3 cm
    • ILP-500 Wired Direct thermal / Thermal transfer Mobile printer:5.08 cm
  • Printing media thickness
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:53 - 75 µm
    • ILP-500 Wired Direct thermal / Thermal transfer Mobile printer:60 - 180 µm
  • Serial interface
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Yes
    • ILP-500 Wired Direct thermal / Thermal transfer Mobile printer:No
  • Print head life
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:150 km
    • ILP-500 Wired Direct thermal / Thermal transfer Mobile printer:30 km
  • Product colour
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Black
    • ILP-500 Wired Direct thermal / Thermal transfer Mobile printer:Grey
  • Power source type
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:DC
    • ILP-500 Wired Direct thermal / Thermal transfer Mobile printer:AC, USB

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Comparison of TM-T20IV, ILP-500
78 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyDiffersThermalDirect thermal / Thermal transfer
TypeDiffersPOS printerMobile printer
Maximum resolutionKnown for one203 x 203 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedDiffers250 mm/sec127 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
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum roll diameterDiffers8.3 cm5.08 cm
Printing media thicknessDiffers53 - 75 µm60 - 180 µm
Supported paper widthKnown for one80, 48 / 64 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum media lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source177.8 cm
Maximum printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.8 cm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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 LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, Code 93, EAN13, EAN8, GS1 DataBar, GS1-128, ITF, UPC-A, UPC-E1D, 2D, China post, Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Code 93, Code-128 Codabar Library, Data Matrix, EAN128, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, MSI, MaxiCode, PDF417, PLESSEY, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-E
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one55 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one360000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
CutterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 lifeDiffers150 km30 km
Receive bufferKnown for one4 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in sensors detailsDiffersPaper End Sensor, Paper Near End SensorGap sensor, Cover opening sensor, Black mark sensor, Ribbon sensor
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜVUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 MB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlash
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC, USB
Power consumption (printing)Known for one27.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 230 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
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 conditions3 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%25 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 45 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 50 °C-40 - 60 °C
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm199 mm
DepthDiffers199 mm246 mm
HeightDiffers146 mm168 mm
WeightDiffers1.7 kg1.62 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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