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Epson TM-T88 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer vs Zebra ZP 505

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 4identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • TM-T88 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:Thermal
    • ZP 505:Direct thermal
  • Print speed
    • TM-T88 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:150 mm/sec
    • ZP 505:127 mm/sec
  • Serial interface type
    • TM-T88 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:RS-232, RS-485
    • ZP 505:RS-232
  • Ethernet LAN
    • TM-T88 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:Yes
    • ZP 505:No
  • Safety
    • TM-T88 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:UL1950/CSA C22.2 No. 950
    • ZP 505:COC
  • Product colour
    • TM-T88 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:Black
    • ZP 505:Black, Grey
  • Width
    • TM-T88 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:145 mm
    • ZP 505:181 mm
  • Depth
    • TM-T88 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer:195 mm
    • ZP 505:216 mm

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Comparison of TM-T88, ZP 505
45 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print technologyDiffersThermalDirect thermal
TypePOS printerPOS printer
Maximum resolution203 x 203 DPI203 x 203 DPI
Print speedDiffers150 mm/sec127 mm/sec
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum media lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99.1 cm
Maximum printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.4 cm
Maximum roll diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.7 cm
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.076 - 0.191 mm
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Serial interfaceYesYes
Serial interface typeDiffersRS-232, RS-485RS-232
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, RS-232, RS-485, USBRS-232
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 39, Code 93, Code-128 Codabar Library, EAN13, EAN8, ITF, PDF417, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-ECode 49, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC39
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceZPL II
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Linear (1D) barcodes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCodabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, EAN 2, EAN 5, EAN-13, EAN-8, MSI, Planet, POSTNET, Plessey, U.P.C.
RAM capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.008 GB
Ribbon sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81.3mm x 300/450m
SafetyDiffersUL1950/CSA C22.2 No. 950COC
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, c-UL, FCC, CE, VCCI, C-Tick, CCC, NOM, IRAM, GOST-R, UC-IEE
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one360000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
CutterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 41 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers145 mm181 mm
DepthDiffers195 mm216 mm
HeightDiffers148 mm191 mm
WeightDiffers1.8 kg2.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneFCC/ICES-003 Class AUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean cycles between failures (MCBF)Known for one48000000Unknown — not stated by the source

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