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Epson TM-T20III

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TM-T20III (iOS)

Epson TM-T20III Thermal Receipt Printer

A compact receipt printer with speeds up to 250 mm per second, support for 80 mm or 58 mm thermal paper, and a two-year limited warranty. Choose the interface required by your POS system. The current C31CH51A9981 configuration includes parallel and USB connectivity and a power supply; it does not include Wi-Fi. Confirm application compatibility before ordering.


Affordable POS printing with reliable everyday performance

The Epson TM-T20III is a thermal receipt printer designed for retailers seeking reliable performance and flexible POS integration. It pairs fast receipt output with paper-saving settings and an Ethernet model that supports compatible mobile POS applications.

Epson TM-T20III printer

Key Specifications

  • Print method: Direct Thermal
  • Print speed: Up to 250 mm/sec
  • Paper widths: 58 or 80 mm
  • Resolution: 203 dpi
  • Interfaces / connectivity: Serial/USB, parallel/USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi, by configuration
  • Cutter and reliability: Auto cutter: 1.5 million cuts; printhead: 150 km
  • Platform support: PC POS and compatible tablet/mobile POS applications
  • Dimensions and weight: 140 × 199 × 146 mm (W × D × H); approx. 1.7 kg
  • Warranty: 2 years

In the Box

  • Selected TM-T20III printer

Power supply and cable contents depend on the listed configuration. TM-T20IV is the newer replacement.

Fast receipt printing

Print speeds reach up to 250 mm/sec.

Mobile POS support

The Ethernet model supports Epson ePOS SDK for iOS and Android, with DHCP enabled for automatic IP address assignment.

Paper-saving settings

Enhanced print options can reduce paper usage by up to 30%, depending on the receipt content.

Durable print components

Epson rates the printhead for 150 km and the auto cutter for 1.5 million cuts under its specified test conditions.

Print Method
Direct Thermal
Print Resolution
203 × 203 dpi
Max Print Speed
250 mm/sec
Print Fonts
9 × 17 and 12 × 24 dots per character
Column Capacity
Standard: 48/64 columns on 80 mm paper; 35/46 on 58 mm paper. 42-column mode: 42/60 on 80 mm paper; 42/31 on 58 mm paper.
Character Size
Standard mode: Font A 1.25 × 3.00 mm; Font B 0.88 × 2.13 mm (W × H), excluding character spacing.
Character Sets
95 alphanumeric; 18 international; 128 × 43 graphic
Character Pitch
22.6 or 16.9 characters per inch
Barcodes Supported
UPC-A/E, JAN 13 (EAN 13), JAN 8 (EAN), Code 39/93/128, CODABAR (NW-7) QR-CODE, MaxiCode, PDF417, Composite Symbology, GS1-128, GS1 DataBar, 2DGS1 DataBar, ITF, Datamatrix, Aztec
Connectivity
Configuration-specific USB + serial, USB + parallel, Ethernet, or Ethernet with optional OT-WL06 dual-band Wi-Fi adapter
Printer Commands
ESC/POS; ePOS-Print XML on Ethernet-interface models only.
Supported Mobile Operating Systems
iOS, Android and Windows through compatible Epson software; network/mobile workflows depend on interface and application
Software
Drivers and tool software for PC POS (APD, OPOS™, JavaPOS™, OPOS NET™), TM Virtual port driver, Linux® Cups driver, macOS®, OS X®, driver, TM-T20III utility, deployment tool, monitoring tool, Epson Net Config (Windows, Mac®), ePOS SDK
Media Width
79.5 ± 0.5 mm or 57.5 ± 0.5 mm
Maximum Roll Diameter
83 mm (3.27 in)
Paper Thickness
48–80 µm
Cash Drawer Support
Two drawer-kick drivers
Reliability
MTBF: 360,000 hours; MCBF: 60 million lines, under Epson test conditions
Print Head Life
150 million pulses
Printhead Distance Life
150 km under Epson test conditions
Auto Cutter Lifespan
1.5 million cuts
Power Supply Voltage
24 VDC ± 7%
Power Consumption
Operating approximately 29.5 W; standby approximately 0.80 W
Installation
Horizontal or vertical on counter; vertical wall mounting with bracket
Dimensions (WxDxH)
5.51" x 7.83" x 5.75" (140 mm x 199 mm x 146 mm)
Weight
3.75 lb
Case Color
Epson Black
Standards
FCC/ICES-003 Class A/NMB-3(A); UL60950-1 / CSA C22.2 No.60950-1; RoHS compliant; ENERGY STAR qualified on select models
In the Box
TM-T20III printer, starter thermal roll, setup guide and wall-hanging bracket; Ethernet cable and AC cable inclusion varies by model
Warranty
2-year limited warranty
TM-T20III Specification Sheet
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TM-T20III Technical Reference Guide — Revision F
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TM-T20III User's Guide
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TM-T20III Advanced Printer Driver v6.12 for Windows
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TM-T20III Utility v1.00
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TM-T20III Printer Driver v3.0.1 and User Manual for Mac
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C31CH51A9981

Epson TM-T20III Thermal Receipt Printer, Parallel & USB, Black, Power Supply

Interface:

Parallel & USB

$229.99

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03019

6-Foot Beige DB9-to-DB25 Null-Modem Serial Printer Cable

$14.80

C825343

PS-180 Power Supply For Epson Receipt Printers (120/220V). Includes AC Cord (205498100). Energy Star Rated.

$63.03

13172

6-Foot USB 2.0 Cable: White, A to B

$13.00

02798

6-Foot Parallel Printer Cable, DB25M/CENT36M, Beige

$19.04

ECTMA-I

1-Year Extended Care for Epson TM-T, TM-L, and DM Series

$55.95

ECTMA-II

2-Year Extended Care for Epson TM-T, TM-L, and DM Series

$95.95

C32C890634

External Beeper with Volume Control, Optional Accessory for Epson Point of Sale Printers

$49.45

C32C891321

USB Wireless Adapter Dongle (2.4GHz/5.0GHz), OT-WL06-321

$135.49

EPPSDEXTA3

Epson Three Year Extended Warranty Coverage for Epson TM-T TM-L & TM-m Receipt Printer. Adds 3 Additional Years of Coverage to a Printer's Standard Warranty. Two-Way Shipping Is Included By Epson.

$128.41

EPPSDSITAA3

Epson 3-Year Spare-in-the-Air Advanced Replacement Warranty For All TM-T TM-L TM-M and DM Series Receipt Printers. Includes Paid Two-Way Next Business Day Shipping of Replacement Unit.

$109.58

XWP-T220PF-10-ADD

Phenol-Free Thermal Receipt Paper, 3.125 Inches by 220 Feet, 10-Roll Pack; Introductory Pack Price, Ground Shipping Only

$45.00

C32C881008

Ethernet Interface Card, IP Addressable, UB-E04

$137.24

C32C823891

Parallel I/F Card for ST-EP4. UB-P02II.

$55.25