At a retail counter, the printer is the quiet workhorse that turns a sale into a receipt or a shipment into a label. If you are comparing two Epson thermal POS printers, the big fork in the road is whether you need a dedicated receipt printer or a hybrid that also prints labels. These two used Epson units sit at different listed prices and deserve a side-by-side look.
Quick verdict
Both are used Epson thermal POS printers with USB connectivity. The Epson TM-T88V M244A is a dedicated receipt printer, while the Epson TM-L90 M313A is a label and receipt printer. The TM-T88V comes in at a lower listed price and includes a JamFree auto-cutter, making it the no-extras choice for receipt-only counters. The TM-L90 is the more versatile option when you also need label output.
At a glance
| Product | Listed price | Price bar | What it does |
| Epson TM-T88V M244A USB/Serial Thermal POS Receipt Printer w/ Power Supply | USD 39.99 | | Dedicated thermal receipt printer with JamFree auto-cutter |
| Epson TM-L90 M313A USB Serial Thermal POS Label Receipt Printer w/ Power Supply | USD 74.99 | | Thermal label and receipt printer |
Where each wins
Epson TM-T88V M244A - The lower listed price and the receipt-specialist role make this the straightforward choice for a counter that only prints receipts. The description says it was recently retired from a store, has some scratches on the case, and prints well. It also includes an AC adapter and a USB printer cable.
Epson TM-L90 M313A - The label and receipt combination sets it apart. If your retail workflow includes label printing, the higher listed price buys you two functions in one printer. The paper roll is not included, so you'll need to provide your own.
Product notes
Epson TM-T88V M244A USB/Serial Thermal POS Receipt Printer w/ Power Supply
Serving as the lower-cost entry in this pair, the TM-T88V is a thermal receipt printer with a JamFree auto-cutter. The description says it comes from a store upgrade, shows a few scratches on the case, and prints well. The AC adapter and USB printer cable are included, so you can get it set up without hunting for extra accessories. Its limitation is scope: it is a receipt printer, and label printing isn't mentioned in its description. If your business only needs receipts, this unit keeps the setup simple and the listed price down. But if you print labels too, you'll need a second machine or a different model.
Epson TM-L90 M313A USB Serial Thermal POS Label Receipt Printer w/ Power Supply
Adding label capability, the TM-L90 is the more versatile of the two. It is a used thermal printer with USB connectivity and comes with a power supply, so the main extra you'll need is a thermal paper roll. The description notes the paper roll is not included. That's the trade-off at its listed price: you're paying for the combined label and receipt function, which only pays off if your daily work actually involves labels. If you run a retail counter that also prints labels, this could be the more useful Epson. For a receipt-only register, the extra label ability is unused capability and a higher price.
Final choice by use case
- Need a no-fuss receipt printer for a POS counter? Choose the Epson TM-T88V M244A at USD 39.99.
- Need label printing as part of your daily routine? Choose the Epson TM-L90 M313A at USD 74.99.
