Epson TM-T20III USB + Serial Thermal Receipt Printer – 203 dpi, 80 mm Paper, Auto Cutter

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Entry-level POS receipt printer with USB + Serial connectivity (model C31CH51011A0)
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Fast printing up to 250 mm/s (≈ 9.84 in/s)
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203 × 203 dpi thermal line printing
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Supports paper widths 80 mm / 58 mm; partial auto-cutter included
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Durable design: printhead rated to 150 km, cutter life up to 1.5 million cuts
The Epson TM-T20III (USB + Serial, model C31CH51011A0) is a reliable, cost-effective thermal receipt printer ideal for everyday POS applications like retail shops, restaurants, kiosks, and small businesses. With dual interface support (USB + RS-232 serial), it integrates easily into existing POS systems.
Printing Performance
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It offers a maximum print speed of 250 mm/s, ensuring quick receipt generation to reduce customer wait times.
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The printer uses thermal line printing (no ink or toner) at 203 dpi (203 × 203), producing clear alphanumeric text, barcode output, and graphics.
Paper / Media Handling
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Compatible with 80 mm and 58 mm paper rolls, with roll diameters up to ~83 mm depth.
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The model includes a partial auto-cutter mechanism rated for up to 1.5 million cuts.
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It has built-in sensors for paper end, paper near end, and cover open.
Connectivity & Integration
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Comes with USB 2.0 connectivity and RS-232 serial interface (C31CH51011A0 version).
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Epson offers multiple variants, including USB + Serial, Ethernet, wireless options.
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Supports Epson’s ePOS SDK for mobile printing and web-based POS solutions (for Ethernet / wireless variants).
Durability & Reliability
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Printhead is rated for 150 km of printing / 150 million pulses.
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Cutter life is rated for 1.5 million cuts.
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Epson states the mechanism life is 15 million lines and MTBF of ~ 360,000 hours.
Dimensions, Power & Miscellaneous
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Dimensions: 140 × 199 × 146 mm (W × D × H)
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Weight: ~ 1.7 kg
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Power: 24 V DC input, external AC + 29.5 W typical consumption, ~0.80 W idle.
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Operating environment: 5 °C to 45 °C, humidity 10% – 90%, storage ranges –10 °C to 50 °C.