Epson TM-T20IV 203 x 203 DPI Wired Thermal POS printer

The Epson TM-T20IV is a compact wired thermal POS printer designed to combine speed, reliability and affordability for retail and hospitality environments. It prints receipts at up to 250 mm/sec with a maximum resolution of 203 x 203 DPI, supports 80 mm paper rolls with up to 83 mm roll diameter, includes built-in barcode printing and a durable autocutter, and comes in a black housing. The printer offers two connectivity variants: USB with serial, or USB with serial and Ethernet, and is covered by a 2-year limited warranty with optional extended service plans up to 5 years.

Advantages

The TM-T20IV provides fast thermal printing up to 250 mm/sec and reliable receipt cutting via an autocutter, while supporting common POS setups through USB and serial interfaces and, in one configuration, Ethernet. Its compact design and paper-saving mode (up to 30% paper savings) make it suitable for space-constrained counters and cost-conscious operations. A 2-year limited warranty and optional extended coverage up to 5 years provide service continuity.

Suitable for

• Retail checkout counters
• Restaurants and cafés
• Small to medium-sized shops and kiosks
• M POS and PC-POS systems requiring wired connectivity

Key specifications

• Model: Epson TM-T20IV (MPN: C31CL47101)
• Print technology: Thermal
• Resolution: 203 x 203 DPI
• Print speed: up to 250 mm/sec
• Supported paper width: 80 mm
• Max roll diameter: 83 mm
• Connectivity: USB + serial or USB + serial + Ethernet (depending on variant)
• Built-in barcode printing and autocutter
• Colour: Black
• Weight: 1.7 kg
• Warranty: 2-year limited, optional extension up to 5 years

How to use

Connect the printer to a POS terminal or mPOS device using the supplied USB and serial cables, or to a networked POS system using the Ethernet-enabled variant. Load an 80 mm thermal paper roll with the paper edge aligned correctly, close the cover, and configure the POS software to use the Epson TM-T20IV driver. Test print a receipt to confirm paper feed, cutter operation and barcode output. Adjust paper-saving mode and print density in the printer settings if required.

Recommendations

Use high-quality thermal paper rolls within the specified 80 mm width and maximum 83 mm diameter to ensure optimal print quality and reliable cutter performance. Perform regular cleaning of the print head and cutter according to Epson guidelines and choose the connectivity variant (USB/serial or USB/serial/Ethernet) that matches your POS setup for simpler installation and maintenance.