Epson TM-U220B Dot Matrix Receipt Printer

The Epson TM‑U220B is a reliable 9‑pin impact receipt printer engineered for retail, hospitality, and mobile POS environments. It supports two‑color printing, fast drop‑in paper loading, and multiple connectivity options including USB, serial, parallel, Ethernet, and optional Wi‑Fi. Compact and durable, it delivers consistent performance in kitchen, counter, or back‑office settings and is widely available in Nairobi with delivery support.

Product Features

Two‑Color Printing

Enables emphasis of special offers or kitchen orders through red and black print capability

High Print Speed

Operates at up to 6.0 lines per second (30 columns at 16 cpi) and 4.7 lps (40 columns), ensuring quick receipt generation

Drop‑In Paper Loading and Auto Cutter

Simplifies media replacement with easy load design and features an automatic cutter rated for 800,000 cuts

Versatile Paper Widths

Accommodates 58 mm, 69.5 mm, and 76 mm roll paper, offering flexibility across POS settings

Multiple Connectivity Options

Supports USB, RS‑232, parallel IEEE‑1284, Ethernet (10/100), and optional Wi‑Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) for seamless integration

Compact & Wall‑Mountable Design

Compact footprint (≈160 × 248 × 139 mm) and wall‑mountable with optional bracket for space‑saving installations

Durable and Low Total Cost of Ownership

Constructed for reliability with MTBF of 180,000 hours, MCBF of 18 million lines, and high‑yield ribbons for dependable long‑term use

Product Specifications

• Print method: 9‑pin serial impact dot matrix
• Print speed: 6.0 lps (30 cpl, 16 cpi); 4.7 lps (40 cpl, 16 cpi)
• Fonts: 7×9 / 9×9
• Columns: 42/42 or 33/35
• Character size: 1.2×3.1 mm or 1.6×3.1 mm
• Character sets: 95 alphanumeric, 37 international, graphic sets
• CPI: 17.8/16 or 14.5/13.3
• Paper roll size: 57.5±0.5 mm; 69.5±0.5 mm; 76±0.5 mm (max 83 mm dia)
• Copy capability: 1 original + 1 copy
• Ribbon: ERC‑38 (black); dual‑color black/red
• Ribbon life: 3 million characters (black); 1.5M (black) / 0.75M (red)
• MTBF: 180,000 hours; MCBF: 18 million lines
• Interfaces: RS‑232C, IEEE‑1284 parallel, RS‑485, USB, Ethernet 10/100, Wi‑Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
• Power: 24 V DC ±7%
• Dimensions: 160 × 248 × 133 mm
• Weight: 2.3–2.7 kg (model dependent)
• Color options: Dark gray, Cool white
• Noise level: 64 dB(A)
• Sensors: near‑end, cover open, paper end
• Certifications: FCC, CE, UL, VCCI, RoHS, ENERGY STAR