Choosing receipt printers for pos retail supplies usually comes down to three practical questions: how many printer stations you need, which connection type your setup can use, and whether portability matters more than countertop connectivity. The four options here cover very different roles: a four-unit Citizen Systems lot for multiple stations, two Epson countertop receipt printers with USB or Ethernet/USB emphasis, and one Epson portable Bluetooth model for mobile receipt printing.
Quick take
- Best for multiple printer positions: LOT of 4 CITIZEN SYSTEMS CT-E301 USB Ethernet RS-232C POS THERMAL PRINTER w/ PWR, because it includes four CT-E301 printers with USB, Ethernet, RS-232C, and cash drawer ports.
- Best simple USB countertop pick: Epson M129H TM-T88IV Thermal POS Receipt Printer USB Printer w Power Supply, because it centers on USB and includes a power supply and USB cable.
- Best open-box Ethernet/USB countertop pick: Epson TM-T88VI Thermal Receipt Printer POS Open Box UNUSED USB Ethernet, because it pairs Ethernet and USB connectivity with a new-open-box condition.
- Best mobile option: Epson TM-P80 M316B Bluetooth Portable Thermal Printer Mobile Receipt POS TESTED, because it is the only portable Bluetooth model in this group.
Listed price comparison
The spread runs from USD 79.95 to USD 324.16, with the lowest listed price about 75% below the highest. That wide gap is mostly explained by format: the highest-priced option is a lot of four printers, while the lowest-priced option is a single portable unit.
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| LOT of 4 CITIZEN SYSTEMS CT-E301 USB Ethernet RS-232C POS THERMAL PRINTER w/ PWR | USD 324.16 | |
| Epson M129H TM-T88IV Thermal POS Receipt Printer USB Printer w Power Supply | USD 93.13 | |
| Epson TM-T88VI Thermal Receipt Printer POS Open Box UNUSED USB Ethernet | USD 125.00 | |
| Epson TM-P80 M316B Bluetooth Portable Thermal Printer Mobile Receipt POS TESTED | USD 79.95 |
Decision matrix
| If your setup needs... | Start with... | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Several receipt printers at once | LOT of 4 CITIZEN SYSTEMS CT-E301 | The title is a lot of four, and the ports include USB, Ethernet, RS-232C, and cash drawer. |
| A straightforward USB receipt printer | Epson M129H TM-T88IV | The connection is USB, and the package description includes a power supply and USB cable. |
| Ethernet plus USB in an open-box countertop printer | Epson TM-T88VI | The title calls out USB Ethernet, and the attributes list Ethernet (RJ-45) / USB. |
| Mobile receipt printing | Epson TM-P80 M316B | It is described as a Bluetooth portable thermal printer with mobile/on-the-go features. |
| Included power hardware as a priority | Citizen Systems CT-E301 lot or Epson M129H TM-T88IV | The Citizen lot includes power supplies and AC cords; the TM-T88IV title and description include power supply. |
| Avoiding a separate power-supply search | Not the Epson TM-T88VI | Its description states that the power supply is not included. |
Concise product notes
LOT of 4 CITIZEN SYSTEMS CT-E301 USB Ethernet RS-232C POS THERMAL PRINTER w/ PWR
This Citizen Systems CT-E301 lot is the clearest match when the priority is adding several thermal POS printers rather than choosing one unit. The main reason to choose it is the combination of four printers and multiple ports: USB, Ethernet, RS-232C, and cash drawer are all listed. Power supplies and AC power cords are included, which helps if you are equipping several stations with matching units. The limitation is that these are used printers, and the description excludes USB cable, paper roll, and additional cables or accessories, so it is less self-contained than the title may first suggest.
Epson M129H TM-T88IV Thermal POS Receipt Printer USB Printer w Power Supply
The Epson M129H TM-T88IV is the most direct countertop choice for a setup that only needs USB. It is a used thermal POS receipt printer, and the included power supply plus USB cable make the package easier to place into a USB-centered station than a printer-only option. The JamFree Auto-Cutter and restaurant and retail industry wording also point it toward common front-counter receipt use. Its tradeoff is narrow connectivity: USB is the listed connection, so shoppers needing Ethernet or RS-232C should look at the Citizen Systems lot or the Epson TM-T88VI instead.
Epson TM-T88VI Thermal Receipt Printer POS Open Box UNUSED USB Ethernet
The Epson TM-T88VI stands out for shoppers who want a countertop thermal receipt printer with both Ethernet and USB called out. It is the only new-open-box option here, and the title emphasizes open box unused along with USB Ethernet. The description also names direct thermal printing, 80mm receipt paper, and retail or restaurant POS environments, making it a practical match for a wired counter setup. The key limitation is important: the power supply is not included, and the description says it requires Epson power supply Part# C825343 to power on.
Epson TM-P80 M316B Bluetooth Portable Thermal Printer Mobile Receipt POS TESTED
The Epson TM-P80 M316B is the outlier in a good way if the job involves mobile receipt printing rather than a fixed counter. Its reason to choose is clear from the title and attributes: Bluetooth connectivity, portable thermal printing, and mobile/on-the-go features. Included items list battery, power supply, and spool, which better suits a mobile kit than a stationary printer that expects counter wiring. The limitation is that it is a used portable unit with Bluetooth as the connection focus; shoppers building a wired USB or Ethernet POS station have stronger matches among the countertop Epson models or the Citizen Systems CT-E301 lot.
Final recommendation
For a single mobile receipt setup, the Epson TM-P80 M316B Bluetooth Portable Thermal Printer Mobile Receipt POS TESTED is the easiest recommendation at USD 79.95, because it is the lowest listed price and the only Bluetooth portable option.
For a single countertop USB station, choose the Epson M129H TM-T88IV Thermal POS Receipt Printer USB Printer w Power Supply at USD 93.13. It keeps the choice simple with USB connectivity, a used condition, and included power supply language in the title.
For a countertop station that specifically needs Ethernet as well as USB, the Epson TM-T88VI Thermal Receipt Printer POS Open Box UNUSED USB Ethernet at USD 125.00 is the better fit, but only if the missing power supply noted in the description is acceptable for your setup.
For outfitting several printer points at once, the LOT of 4 CITIZEN SYSTEMS CT-E301 USB Ethernet RS-232C POS THERMAL PRINTER w/ PWR at USD 324.16 is the strongest match. It is the highest listed price, but it is also the only four-printer lot and the broadest port mix in this comparison.