Product comparison · 2 pos printers

Epson TM-T88VI 180 x 180 DPI Wired & Wireless Thermal POS printer vs TSC Alpha-2R 203 x 203 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal Mobile printer

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 4identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • TM-T88VI 180 x 180 DPI Wired & Wireless Thermal POS printer:Thermal
    • Alpha-2R 203 x 203 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal Mobile printer:Direct thermal
  • Type
    • TM-T88VI 180 x 180 DPI Wired & Wireless Thermal POS printer:POS printer
    • Alpha-2R 203 x 203 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal Mobile printer:Mobile printer
  • Maximum resolution
    • TM-T88VI 180 x 180 DPI Wired & Wireless Thermal POS printer:180 x 180 DPI
    • Alpha-2R 203 x 203 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal Mobile printer:203 x 203 DPI
  • Print speed
    • TM-T88VI 180 x 180 DPI Wired & Wireless Thermal POS printer:350 mm/sec
    • Alpha-2R 203 x 203 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal Mobile printer:4 ips
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • TM-T88VI 180 x 180 DPI Wired & Wireless Thermal POS printer:8.3 cm
    • Alpha-2R 203 x 203 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal Mobile printer:5 cm
  • Supported paper width
    • TM-T88VI 180 x 180 DPI Wired & Wireless Thermal POS printer:57.50/79.5 mm
    • Alpha-2R 203 x 203 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal Mobile printer:58 mm
  • Bluetooth version
    • TM-T88VI 180 x 180 DPI Wired & Wireless Thermal POS printer:2.1+EDR
    • Alpha-2R 203 x 203 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal Mobile printer:4.0
  • Ethernet LAN
    • TM-T88VI 180 x 180 DPI Wired & Wireless Thermal POS printer:Yes
    • Alpha-2R 203 x 203 DPI Wired & Wireless Direct thermal Mobile printer:No

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Comparison of TM-T88VI, Alpha-2R
53 specifications
Printing4 differ
Print technologyDiffersThermalDirect thermal
TypeDiffersPOS printerMobile printer
Maximum resolutionDiffers180 x 180 DPI203 x 203 DPI
Print speedDiffers350 mm/sec4 ips
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum printing widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 cm
Maximum roll diameterDiffers8.3 cm5 cm
Printing media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 140 µm
Supported paper widthDiffers57.50/79.5 mm58 mm
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR4.0
Standard interfacesDiffersBluetooth, Ethernet, Parallel, Serial, USBBluetooth, USB 2.0
Serial interfaceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Features2 differ
Built-in barcodesDiffersAZTECCODE, Code 39, Code 93, Code-128 Codabar Library, Data Matrix, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1-128, MaxiCode, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E1D, 2D, AZTECCODE, CODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Data Matrix, EAN128, EAN13, EAN8, GS1 DataBar, Interleaved 2/5, MaxiCode, PDF417, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-E
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCPCL-native, EPL, ZPL
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 MB
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 km
Built-in sensors detailsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceReflective, Head open
SafetyDiffersUL60950-1/CSA C22.2 No.60950-1FCC, IC, CE, CB, BC, TÜV, NCC, NoM, EAC, FAC
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS, WEEE, REACH
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 one3 million cutsUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBattery
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.4 V
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 source-20 - 50 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers145 mm89.3 mm
DepthDiffers195 mm56.5 mm
HeightDiffers148 mm134.5 mm
WeightDiffers1.6 kg350 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1620 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP54
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print head lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 million characters
RechargeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneFCC/ICES-003 Class AUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean cycles between failures (MCBF)Known for one70000000Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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