Key Details:
- Model: C31C598202
- Part #: SK00123
- Warranty: 3 Years
- Brand: Epson
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Epson TM-T81 Serial Thermal Direct Receipt Printer - Black (Dark Grey)
- Auto Cutter, Serial Interface (25 Pin), Dark Gray. Includes PSU
- 3 Year Return To Base Warranty
Overview:
Epson’s constant innovations in retail printing solutions give you the best performing printers to suit your business requirements and budget.
Features:
The most durable and efficient thermal receipt printer
Expected lifespan of 52 million lines (MCBF), 360,000 hours (MTBF) and auto-cutter life of 1.5million cuts
More savings with minimal paper usage
Adjustable margin settings reduce unnecessary paper wastage
Easy installation and usage in any retail environment
Windows Driver function makes the printer easy to install and use, and the wide angle of the top cover allows for quick roll replacement
Specifically designed with safety in mind
The circuit board is mounted upside down to protect it from accidental spillage
Specifications:
Product Code
- C31C598202 – TM-T81-202 (Serial)
Printer Type
- Printing Method: Thermal Line Printing
- DOT Density: 203 dpi x 203 dpi [dpi: dots per inch (25.4 mm)]
- Print Direction: Unidirectional with friction deed
- Paper Width: 80 mm (3.15”)
- Printing Width: 72 mm (2.83”), 576 dot positions
Print Fonts
- Characters Per Line (Default): 48/64
- Character Spacing (Default): 0.25 mm (0.01”) [2 dots] [Note: programmable by control demand]
- Line Spacing: 3.75 mm (0.15”) [Note: programmable by control demand]
- Character Set: 95 Alphanumerical, 1 x International, 128 x 1 Extended Graphic
- South Asia models carry Thai (128 x 3) & Vietnamese (128 x 2) characters
- Character Structure: 12 x 24 / 9 x 17 / 9 x 24 (including 2-dot spacing horizontally)
Printer Speed
- Normal: 150 mm/s (5.91”/s)
- Approx: 40.0 Ips [3.75 mm (0.15”) feed]
- Page Mode Printing: 150 mm/s (5.91”/s)
- Bit-Image Printing: 150 mm/s (5.91”/s)
- Raster Bit-Image Printing: 150 mm/s (5.91”/s)
- Ladder Bar Code, 2 Dimensional Printing: 99 mm/s (3.90”/s)
Paper Feed Speed
- Approx 150 mm/s (5.91”/s) [Continuous paper feeding]
Paper
- Roll Paper Width: 79.5 ± 0.5 mm (3.13” ± 0.02”)
- Diameter: 83 mm (3.27”) maximum
- Thickness:0.06 to 0.07 mm (0.002” to 0.003”)
Reliability
- MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure): 360,000 hours
- MCBF (Mean Cycle Before Failure): 52 million lines
- Auto cutter 1.5 million cuts
Other
- Dimensions: 144 (W) x 189 (D) x 145 (H) mm
- Weight: Approx. 1.7 kg
- Case Colour: Dark Grey
- AutoCutter: Built-in
- Roll Paper Device: Built-in
- Power: 24VDC ± 7%
- Power Consumption: Approx. 1.4 A (Mean)
- Power Supply: PS-180 (included)
- Printer Driver: Windows Printer Driver (APD)
Due to the specialised nature of Point of Sale items this product cannot be exchanged or returned (unless faulty). Please verify compatibility before purchase & if you have any questions, please contact us.
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