The Epson TM-T20II has reached the end of its life, being replaced by the TM-T20III, however, it is still widely used and available through several major retailers. This relatively inexpensive printer is ideal for any shop or customer-facing business requiring fast receipt printing. The Epson TM-T20II is one of the most reliable thermal printers on the market, delivering a crisp print every time.
- Printer Output: : Monochrome
- Printer Type:: Thermal
- Connectivity Technology:: USB + Serial|Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR|Ethernet
Affordable, fast, and reliable – the TM-T20II is the perfect thermal printer for receipts. This is compact and extremely easy to operate making it ideal for any retail setup.
- Offers great value and performs exactly as expected
- Easy to operate and refill consumables
- Very reliable and highly capable of printing in the busiest of scenarios
- Newer generation model now available
What’s in the box & initial setup
- Epson TM-T20II thermal printer
- Power brick & cable
- Paper roll
- Mounting bracket
- User guide
Setup is a doddle, connect your power cable, connect it to the computer, and add your consumables (there is a roll of paper already inside). For anyone unfamiliar with this you need to partially feed your till roll out of the top. When clicking the top lid back down the printer will calibrate and sort itself out, spitting out a bit of unwanted till roll.
Design
The Epson TM-T20II is drop-loaded (top) and you are required to press a large button to access the consumable holder. This is a very functional printer so the catch you need to press is big, sticks out, and sits front and center. This unit’s power comes in the form of a power brick that saves on space and keeps the printer quite compact. Furthermore, if there is a power issue you can replace the brick whereas older models that had the power internally needed to be completely replaced.
This printer features your standard USB interface at the rear and can work as shown in our images or vertically, with two small holes for rubber feet. You can also wall mount this with the included bracket if needs be, so overall it is pretty versatile.
Printing results & speed
Despite being the older-gen model this spits out clear, quality results. With a print speed of 200mm per second, it’ prints fast enough for any bustling business in the retail sector, without compromising on quality. The TM-T88V prints faster but the difference is negligible.
There is little else to say, it is very easy to operate, and changing the consumable roll is as straightforward as it comes. As many shop assistants will know, this may start to play up as you get towards the end of the till roll which can sometimes on rare occasions lead to a potential jam but it’s a quick fix. Affordable, functional, and reliable, you can’t ask for much more from a receipt printer.
Specifications
| Connectivity Technology | USB + Serial|Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR|Ethernet (please see TM-T20II Ethernet Plus product)|Wireless |
| Printing Technology | Thermal |
| Special Feature | Thermal |
| Color | Grey |
| Model Name | C31CD52062 |
| Printer Output | Monochrome |
| Maximum Print Speed (Color) | 5 |
| Max Printspeed Monochrome | 2 ppm |
| Item Weight | 3.75 Pounds |
Is the Epson TM-T20II still worth it?
Epson TM-T20II
Printer Output:
Monochrome
Printer Type:
Thermal
Connectivity Technology:
USB + Serial|Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR|Ethernet
Yes if the price suits you then you aren’t going to be disappointed. This does exactly what it needs to do: print clear receipts quickly. It is worth taking a look at the latest generation first as this is quite an old unit but in any case a very good one.
