Choosing a used receipt printer for a checkout lane comes down to one question: do you want a printer that is ready to run or one you have to finish yourself? When you're stocking POS retail supplies, both Epson TM-T88V M244A units are thermal POS printers, both are used, and both carry the same core model. One version includes the power supply and cabling; the other includes the printer only. The small price gap between them is not really about the printer itself. It is about what is in the box when it arrives.
Quick verdict
Most buyers should take the $39.99 bundle. The included power supply and cable mean the printer can go into service as soon as it arrives. The $34.99 printer-only unit makes sense only if you already own a power supply and cable for this model and want the lowest possible outlay. If you are starting without those accessories, finding them separately will likely eat up the price difference.
Comparison
| EPSON TM-T88V M244A No Power Supply | Epson TM-T88V M244A w/ Power Supply | |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 34.99 | USD 39.99 |
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| Included | Printer only | Printer, AC adapter, USB printer cable |
| Connectivity | USB | USB |
| Cutter | JamFree auto-cutter | JamFree auto-cutter |
| Condition | Scratches and one dent | Several scratches, prints good |
Where each product wins
The printer-only unit wins when you already own the missing parts. The package is straightforward: it is the printer, with some cosmetic wear, for the lower price. The power-supply bundle wins for convenience and speed. Paying a few dollars more gets you the essential accessories, so the unit can be plugged in and put to work without another order. Both printers use the same JamFree auto-cutter and the same model core, so the trade-off is not about the model; it is about what you need to add before the first receipt.
Product notes
EPSON TM-T88V M244A Pos USB Thermal Printer No Power Supply - Please Read
This is the lower-cost route to the TM-T88V M244A. It comes with the printer only, and the unit is described as fully tested and working, with scratches and one dent on a corner. Choose it if your register already has a compatible power supply and cable, or if you want a low-cost spare to keep on hand. The obvious limitation is the missing power supply: the printer cannot be powered on until you supply an adapter. The lower price only helps if you do not end up spending the difference on parts you do not already own.
Epson TM-T88V M244A USB/Serial Thermal POS Receipt Printer w/ Power Supply
This is the set-it-and-forget-it option. The unit costs a little more because it arrives with the needed accessories, so there is no accessory shopping after checkout. It was recently retired from a store, is described as being in good overall condition with several scratches, and prints well. Pick this one when you are setting up a new checkout station, replacing a unit that stopped working, or simply do not want to track down a power supply. The trade-offs are the slightly higher price and the visible wear on the case. For most people, the convenience of a complete package makes this the better day-one experience.
Final choice by use case
Choose the printer-only EPSON if you already have a power supply and cable, or if you are buying a backup for a counter that already has this model. Choose the power-supply bundle if you are starting fresh, replacing a dead printer, or want the lowest-friction setup. For a first-time M244A buyer, the complete package is worth the few extra dollars.
