Quick verdict
Choosing POS retail supplies often comes down to a practical question: is the lower-priced receipt printer worth taking on as-is, or is an included power supply the better fit? The Epson TM-T88V M244A POS Thermal Receipt Printer No Power Supply Tested READ is listed at USD 34.99 and is the pick for a USB-connected Windows setup when its stated physical condition is acceptable. The Epson TM-T88IV Model M129H Thermal POS Printer with Power Supply is listed at USD 68.99; its included power supply and reported completed self-test make it the more complete of the two listed setups.
The listed-price spread is $34.00. Both are used Epson thermal POS printers, so the deciding details are the included power supply, the TM-T88V's USB and Windows compatibility details, and the stated condition of each unit.
At a glance
| Comparison point | Epson TM-T88V M244A | Epson TM-T88IV M129H |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 34.99 | USD 68.99 |
| Condition | Used; bottom plastic is broken and one foot is missing | Used; cosmetic wear is noted |
| Print method | Thermal | Thermal |
| Power supply | Not included | Included |
| Connection or compatibility detail | USB; Windows machine compatibility | Model M129H; Epson TM-T88IV series |
| Stated testing | Tested and works | Powers on and completes self-test |
Where each Epson printer wins
Choose the TM-T88V M244A for USB and Windows details
The TM-T88V has the clearest workstation-oriented details in this comparison: USB connectivity and Windows machine compatibility are both specified. That makes it the more targeted choice for a retail counter already planned around those particulars. It is also described as tested and working. The trade-off is direct and important: no power supply is included, and the description notes broken bottom plastic plus a missing foot, although the stated function is unaffected.
Choose the TM-T88IV M129H for the included power supply
The TM-T88IV is the straightforward option when the included power supply is the priority. It is identified as an Epson TM-T88IV, Model M129H, and it uses thermal printing. Its condition description notes cosmetic wear, while the reported checks say it powers on and completes a self-test. That combination suits shoppers who place more weight on the included power component and the stated startup/self-test status than on USB and Windows details.
Product notes
Epson TM-T88V M244A POS Thermal Receipt Printer No Power Supply Tested READ
Pick this Epson TM-T88V M244A when your POS setup calls for USB connectivity and Windows machine compatibility, both of which are specifically identified. Its thermal print method and stated tested-and-working status make it a focused receipt-printer option for that environment. The lower listed price also keeps the comparison centered on a basic printer unit rather than a package with a power supply. Its limitation is physical condition: the bottom plastic is described as broken and one foot is missing. The title also clearly states that no power supply is included. For a shopper comfortable with those two points, the TM-T88V offers the most specific connection and operating-system details of the pair.
Epson TM-T88IV Model M129H Thermal POS Printer with Power Supply
The TM-T88IV Model M129H is the better match when having a power supply included is central to the decision. It is a used Epson thermal POS printer, and the unit is described as powering on and completing a self-test. That gives this model a different appeal from the TM-T88V: its listed setup includes the power component rather than emphasizing USB and Windows compatibility. Cosmetic wear is noted, so its appearance is part of the trade-off. The description also says that no further testing was done after the power-on and self-test checks. Choose this model for the included power supply and stated self-test result, rather than for connection details not named here.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Epson TM-T88V M244A for a Windows-based retail setup where USB is a key requirement and the broken bottom plastic, missing foot, and lack of a power supply fit your plans. Choose the Epson TM-T88IV Model M129H when an included power supply is more important and you prefer the unit described as powering on and completing a self-test. Both choices are used thermal POS receipt printers; the practical decision is whether the TM-T88V's USB/Windows specifics or the TM-T88IV's included power supply better suits your counter setup.
