Epson TM-T20IV POS Receipt Printer
Fast, reliable 80mm thermal receipt printing for retail, hospitality and everyday EPOS applications.
The Epson TM-T20IV is an affordable professional POS receipt printer designed for businesses that need dependable thermal printing without unnecessary complexity.
With print speeds up to 250mm/sec, automatic paper-saving features and a choice of USB/Serial or Ethernet/USB/Serial connectivity, it is a practical choice for tills, counters, cafés, restaurants, shops and other point-of-sale environments.
Epson TM-T20IV at a Glance
250mm/sec
Fast thermal receipt printing helps keep customers moving through busy tills and service counters.
80mm Receipt Printing
Designed around standard POS receipt applications, with support for 79.5mm and 57.5mm roll paper.
203 dpi
Professional thermal resolution for receipt text, logos, barcodes and everyday POS graphics.
Automatic Cutter
Automatic receipt cutting provides a clean and efficient checkout workflow.
USB + Serial
Standard models provide USB and RS-232 serial connectivity for compatible EPOS systems.
Ethernet Option
Selected TM-T20IV models add Ethernet for network-connected POS environments.
Paper Saving
Automatic Paper Reduction can reduce margins, line spacing and barcode height to help lower paper consumption.
15 Million Lines
The printing mechanism is rated by Epson for a life of 15 million lines.
A Practical POS Printer for Everyday Business
The TM-T20IV is Epson's entry-level professional POS receipt printer, making it particularly suitable where businesses need reliable receipt printing without moving into a more expensive high-performance printer.
Retail
Receipt printing for independent shops, specialist retailers and conventional checkout counters.
Hospitality
Front-of-house receipt printing for cafés, restaurants, bars and other hospitality businesses.
Grocery
Reliable everyday thermal receipt printing for grocery and convenience-store tills.
Service Counters
A compact printing option for reception desks, customer-service counters and other transaction points.
Fast 250mm/sec Thermal Receipt Printing
Receipt speed matters most when queues build up. The TM-T20IV prints at up to 250mm per second, providing fast output for everyday POS transactions.
Fast Checkout
Receipts are produced quickly so printing doesn't become an unnecessary delay at the end of the transaction.
No Ink or Ribbon
Direct thermal printing uses heat-sensitive receipt paper, so there are no ink cartridges or ribbons to replace.
Automatic Cutting
The built-in cutter separates the finished receipt ready for the customer.
Which Epson TM-T20IV Connectivity Do You Need?
This is one of the most important differences between TM-T20IV configurations.
USB + Serial
Best for a printer connected directly to the POS system.
This version provides USB 2.0 and RS-232 connectivity together with a cash-drawer kick-out interface.
Consider it for: conventional tills, replacement installations and EPOS systems where the printer connects directly to the terminal.
Ethernet + USB + Serial
Best when network connectivity is required.
The Ethernet model adds LAN connectivity while retaining USB and serial interfaces.
Consider it for: networked POS installations or environments where Ethernet provides greater installation flexibility.
Check the complete Epson SKU before ordering. The TM-T20IV family includes different interface configurations. The model name alone does not tell you whether Ethernet is included.
80mm or 58mm Receipt Paper?
The TM-T20IV is primarily an 80mm-class receipt printer but supports two common roll widths using the supplied paper-width arrangement.
79.5mm Paper
The standard choice for most POS installations.
Provides more space for product descriptions, VAT information, promotional messages, logos, QR codes and other receipt content.
57.5mm Paper
Useful where narrower receipts are preferred.
Can reduce the physical width of the receipt while still supporting conventional transaction information.
The supported roll diameter is up to approximately 83mm. Always check your chosen thermal paper dimensions before purchasing bulk media.
Automatic Paper Reduction
One of the TM-T20IV's most useful operating-cost features is Epson's Automatic Paper Reduction technology.
Smaller Margins
The printer can reduce unnecessary top and bottom receipt margins.
Reduced Line Feed
Line-feed width can be reduced to decrease the amount of paper used by each receipt.
Barcode Reduction
Barcode height can also be controlled where the application allows.
Smarter Cutting
Epson can print the next receipt's top logo before cutting, reducing the top margin by a further 12mm.
Designed for Reliable Everyday POS Printing
15 Million Lines
Epson rates the printer mechanism for a life of 15 million lines.
360,000 Hours MTBF
A high mean time between failures supports dependable commercial operation.
2 Million Cuts
The automatic cutter is rated for up to two million cuts.
150km Print Head
Epson specifies a print-head life of 150km / 150 million pulses.
Connect a POS Cash Drawer
The TM-T20IV includes a drawer kick-out interface, allowing a compatible cash drawer to be connected as part of a conventional EPOS workstation.
POS Terminal
Your EPOS system processes the transaction and sends the receipt to the printer.
TM-T20IV
The printer produces and cuts the customer receipt.
Cash Drawer
A compatible drawer can be triggered through the printer according to the POS system configuration.
Print Barcodes & QR Codes on Receipts
Receipt printers are increasingly used for more than transaction totals.
Transaction Barcodes
Add compatible barcodes for returns, collection or transaction identification.
QR Codes
Use QR codes to direct customers to digital information, loyalty programmes or other online services.
Logos
Add business branding to customer receipts.
Promotions
Use available receipt space for promotional or customer-service messaging.
Which Epson TM-T20IV Should I Buy?
For most buyers, the decision comes down to the interface required by the POS system.
TM-T20IV USB + Serial
Epson SKU: C31CL47101
Choose this configuration where the printer will connect directly to a compatible POS terminal using USB or RS-232 serial.
Interfaces:
USB 2.0
RS-232
Cash-drawer kick-out
TM-T20IV Ethernet + USB + Serial
Example Epson SKU: C31CL47102 / C31CL47102A0
Choose an Ethernet-equipped configuration where LAN connectivity is required.
Interfaces:
Ethernet
USB
RS-232
Cash-drawer support
Don't choose purely on price. Check the interface required by your EPOS hardware and software before ordering.
Epson TM-T20IV Specifications
| Specification | Epson TM-T20IV |
|---|---|
| Printer Type | POS receipt printer |
| Print Technology | Direct thermal line printing |
| Maximum Print Speed | 250mm/sec |
| Resolution | 203 × 203 dpi |
| Printing Colour | Black |
| Paper Width | 79.5 ± 0.5mm or 57.5 ± 0.5mm |
| Maximum Roll Diameter | 83mm |
| Interfaces | USB + Serial or Ethernet + USB + Serial depending on model |
| Cash Drawer | Drawer kick-out interface |
| Mechanism Life | 15 million lines |
| MTBF | 360,000 hours |
| Auto Cutter Life | 2 million cuts |
| Print Head Life | 150km / 150 million pulses |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 45°C |
| Power | 24V AC adapter |
Is the Epson TM-T20IV Right for Your Business?
| Requirement | TM-T20IV |
|---|---|
| Standard retail receipt printing | Good fit |
| Café / restaurant front-of-house | Good fit |
| 80mm thermal receipts | Good fit |
| 58mm thermal receipts | Supported |
| USB POS connection | Yes |
| Serial POS connection | Yes |
| Ethernet network connection | Choose Ethernet model |
| Cash drawer connection | Yes |
| Thermal label printing | No – choose a dedicated label printer |
| Colour receipt printing | No – monochrome thermal printing |
Build a Complete EPOS Workstation
The receipt printer is only one part of a point-of-sale system.
POS Terminal
Run the EPOS software and process transactions.
Barcode Scanner
Scan product barcodes quickly at the checkout.
Receipt Printer
Produce customer receipts using the TM-T20IV.
Cash Drawer
Add a compatible drawer for cash-based transactions.
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EPOS Hardware
Source receipt printers alongside barcode scanners, POS displays and other point-of-sale equipment.
Single Units or Rollouts
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