Product comparison · 2 pos printers

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

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 11identical
  • 44known 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 (102) (22.6 cpi vs 16 cpi). 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 (102) (360000 h vs 180000 h). The Epson TM-U220IIB (102) has 2.3 W more power consumption (printing) than the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 (31 W vs 28.7 W). Only the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232 has USB port. Print technology: Thermal on the Epson TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232, Dot matrix on the Epson TM-U220IIB (102).

  • Print technology
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Thermal
    • TM-U220IIB (102):Dot matrix
  • Print speed
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:200 mm/sec
    • TM-U220IIB (102):4.7 lps
  • Character density
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:22.6 cpi
    • TM-U220IIB (102):16 cpi
  • USB port
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Yes
    • TM-U220IIB (102):No
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:360000 h
    • TM-U220IIB (102):180000 h
  • Product colour
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:Black
    • TM-U220IIB (102):Dark Grey
  • Power source type
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:DC
    • TM-U220IIB (102):AC
  • Power consumption (printing)
    • TM-T20IV(102):USB+Serial+Ether, PS, Blk, EU, RS-232:28.7 W
    • TM-U220IIB (102):31 W

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Comparison of TM-T20X, TM-U220IIB (102)
72 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyDiffersThermalDot matrix
TypePOS printerPOS printer
ColourKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one203 x 203 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Print columnsKnown for one48 dots/lineUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speedDiffers200 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
Paper loading typeKnown for oneEasy Paper LoadingUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll diameter8.3 cm8.3 cm
Printing media thicknessKnown for one53 - 75 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported paper widthKnown for one79.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
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 interfaceYesYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232, Drawer kick-out
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Wi-FiNoNo
Features1 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
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs360000 h180000 h
CutterYesYes
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
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceESC/POS
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 dB
Autocutter durabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 million cuts
Receive bufferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 KB
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackDark Grey
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
Power consumption (printing)Differs28.7 W31 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 230 V24 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — 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)Known for one5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 50 °C-10 - 50 °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 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers199 mm248 mm
HeightDiffers137 mm139 mm
WeightDiffers1.5 kg2.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers235 mm30 mm
Package depthDiffers190 mm33 mm
Package heightDiffers228 mm22 mm
Package weightDiffers2 kg3.84 kg
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneFederal Communications Commission (FCC), ICESUnknown — not stated by the source
Safety warningKnown for oneUL62368-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.62368-1Unknown — not stated by the source
TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial Impact Dot Matrix
VoltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 V
Font stylesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceANK, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC adapter, C, Main unit, Ribbon, Roll paper, User manual
Paper size roll paperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source76.00 &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 consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrinting: Appx.31 W, Standby: Appx.2 W
Other featuresidentical
Mean cycles between failures (MCBF)Known for one60000000Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 KB
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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