Product comparison · 2 pos printers

Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 vs TSC TX300 300 x 300 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal / Thermal transfer POS printer

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 8identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has 98 mm/sec more print speed than the TSC TX300 300 x 300 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal / Thermal transfer POS printer (250 mm/sec vs 152 mm/sec). The TSC TX300 300 x 300 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal / Thermal transfer POS printer has 86 mm more width than the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 (226 mm vs 140 mm). The TSC TX300 300 x 300 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal / Thermal transfer POS printer has 133 mm more depth than the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 (332 mm vs 199 mm). Only the TSC TX300 300 x 300 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal / Thermal transfer POS printer has Wi-Fi. Print technology: Thermal on the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232, Direct thermal / Thermal transfer on the TSC TX300 300 x 300 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal / Thermal transfer POS printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:203 x 203 DPI
    • TX300 300 x 300 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal / Thermal transfer POS printer:300 x 300 DPI
  • Print speed
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:250 mm/sec
    • TX300 300 x 300 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal / Thermal transfer POS printer:152 mm/sec
  • Connectivity technology
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Wired
    • TX300 300 x 300 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal / Thermal transfer POS printer:Wired & Wireless
  • Wi-Fi
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:No
    • TX300 300 x 300 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal / Thermal transfer POS printer:Yes
  • Power source type
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:DC
    • TX300 300 x 300 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal / Thermal transfer POS printer:AC
  • AC input voltage
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:100 - 230 V
    • TX300 300 x 300 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal / Thermal transfer POS printer:100 - 240 V
  • AC input frequency
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:50/60 Hz
    • TX300 300 x 300 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal / Thermal transfer POS printer:50 - 60 Hz
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:10 - 90%
    • TX300 300 x 300 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal / Thermal transfer POS printer:25 - 85%

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Comparison of TM-T20IV, TX300
77 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyDiffersThermalDirect thermal / Thermal transfer
TypePOS printerPOS printer
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers203 x 203 DPI300 x 300 DPI
Print speedDiffers250 mm/sec152 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 handlingidentical
Maximum roll diameterKnown for one8.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Maximum media lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.4 m
Maximum printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.6 cm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWired & Wireless
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 interfaceYesYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
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
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Features2 differ
Built-in barcodesDiffersCODABAR (NW-7), Code 39, Code 93, EAN13, EAN8, GS1 DataBar, GS1-128, ITF, UPC-A, UPC-E1D, 2D, AZTECCODE, CODABAR (NW-7), Code 11, Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Code 49, Code 93, Data Matrix, EAN128, EAN13, EAN8, GS1 DataBar, ITF-14, Interleaved 2/5, MaxiCode, MicroPDF417, PDF417, POSTNET, QR Code, TLC39, 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 lifeKnown for one150 kmUnknown — not stated by the source
Receive bufferKnown for one4 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
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
SafetyDiffersUL, CSA, TÜVFCC Class B, CE Class B, RCM, UL, cUL, TÜV/Safety, CCC, BIS, EAC, ENERGY STAR
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 MB
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 MB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceComply with RoHS, WEEE
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
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 relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 50 °C-40 - 60 °C
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 mm226 mm
DepthDiffers199 mm332 mm
HeightDiffers146 mm198 mm
WeightDiffers1.7 kg3.75 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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