Your POS station can't afford a printer that doesn't match your cable setup or your counter space. These four Epson printers cover the core decisions when you're shopping for POS retail supplies: what the unit costs, whether a power supply is included, and whether you need USB, serial, or Ethernet-LAN connectivity. All four are listed as used units, so the real differences come down to port, print method, and up-front price.
Quick take
Here's the short version: The EPSON TM-T70II is the most direct USB path. The Epson TM-T88V adds a serial port while keeping USB. The Epson TM-T88IV is the cheapest listed unit and uses USB. The Epson TM-U220B targets kitchen/restaurant setups with Ethernet-LAN and dot-matrix printing, and it lists a 90-day warranty.
Listed-price comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | Key specs |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPSON TM-T70II (M296A) | USD 50.00 | USB, thermal, power supply included | |
| Epson TM-T88V (M244A) | USD 65.95 | USB & serial, thermal, power supply included | |
| Epson TM-T88IV (M129H) | USD 38.00 | USB, thermal, no PSU | |
| Epson TM-U220B (M188B) | USD 165.00 | Ethernet-LAN, dot matrix, power supply included |
Decision matrix
- USB-only retail counter: The EPSON TM-T70II gives you thermal printing over USB. The single connection is USB, so keep your register port in mind.
- Multi-port flexibility: The Epson TM-T88V includes both USB and serial, which is useful if you have a mix of older and newer POS hardware.
- Lowest up-front cost: The Epson TM-T88IV is the cheapest listed unit, but the PSU is not included.
- Kitchen/restaurant network: The Epson TM-U220B uses Ethernet-LAN and dot-matrix printing, with a 90-day warranty listed in the posting.
Product notes
EPSON TM-T70II (M296A)
This is the most straightforward USB-only choice in the group. The package includes the power supply, so you don't need to source one separately. It's thermal, so it uses standard heat-sensitive receipt paper, and the unit's connectivity is USB. The limitation is that there's no serial or Ethernet option; if your register expects one of those, this won't fit. That makes it a sensible pick for a register that already runs on USB and stays that way. Condition is listed as used, so treat it as a pre-owned unit.
Epson TM-T88V (M244A)
What makes the T88V stand out is the dual USB and serial connectivity. If your POS system changes between registers or has a legacy serial port, this covers both. The listing also includes a power supply and a jam-free auto-cutter, two features that are genuinely useful in a retail counter setup. The 80mm format is a standard receipt size, so media is easy to match. The catch is that network printing isn't part of the package-no Ethernet-LAN here. If you only need one connection type, you may not need the dual-port flexibility. It's also a used unit.
Epson TM-T88IV (M129H)
The T88IV is the entry point in this price spread, and it still brings USB, thermal printing, and a jam-free auto-cutter. The big limitation is spelled out in the listing: no PSU. This is a bare printer, so you'll need to buy a compatible power supply before it can run. That extra step and cost means it's best for someone who already owns an adapter or doesn't mind shopping for one. The core receipt printing functions are all there, but the total setup cost will be higher than the listed price. Condition is used, and this one is priced accordingly.
Epson TM-U220B (M188B)
The U220B takes a different approach with dot-matrix printing and Ethernet-LAN connectivity. That makes it more at home in a kitchen or restaurant pass where a network connection fits the workflow. The listing includes a power supply and a 90-day warranty, which is a useful inclusion on a used unit. The limitation is the cost: it's the highest listed price in this group, so it makes sense only if you specifically need network receipt printing or dot-matrix output for your environment. It's a purpose-built kitchen receipt printer rather than a general-purpose counter unit.
Final recommendation by use case
If your register is USB-only, the EPSON TM-T70II at USD 50.00 is the cleanest match because the power supply is included. If you want USB and serial in one box, the Epson TM-T88V at USD 65.95 adds that flexibility. If you already own a power supply and want the lowest listed cost, the Epson TM-T88IV at USD 38.00 is your starting point. And if the printer sits on a kitchen network, the Epson TM-U220B at USD 165.00 with Ethernet-LAN and a listed 90-day warranty is the one to budget for.
