Choosing pos retail supplies often comes down to a practical fit: the printer has to match the way your counter, mobile station, or existing point-of-sale hardware connects. In this group, the biggest decision is not just brand or price. It is whether you need Ethernet and USB on a countertop unit, Bluetooth for portable receipt printing, a USB refurbished retail printer with an adaptor, or a serial-interface printer with a power supply.
Quick take
- Best for Ethernet or USB counter setups: Epson TM-T88VI Thermal Receipt Printer POS Open Box UNUSED USB Ethernet, with Ethernet and USB listed and an open-box unused condition.
- Best for mobile receipt needs: Epson TM-P80 M316B Bluetooth Portable Thermal Printer Mobile Receipt POS TESTED, because it is a portable Bluetooth thermal printer with battery, power supply, and spool included.
- Best lowest listed price: Epson TM-H6000II M147C Thermal POS Printer with adaptor, a good-refurbished USB thermal POS printer for retail use.
- Best for serial-interface setups: SNBC BTP- 2002NP Serial Interface Thermal POS Receipt Printer w power supply, the only SNBC option here and the only one centered on serial connectivity.
Listed price comparison
The listed prices run from USD 59.99 to USD 142.39, so the lowest-priced printer is about 58% below the highest-priced one. Use this table as a first pass, then narrow by connectivity and what is included.
| Product | Listed price | Relative bar |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Epson TM-H6000II M147C Thermal POS Printer with adaptor | USD 59.99 | |
| SNBC BTP- 2002NP Serial Interface Thermal POS Receipt Printer w power supply | USD 142.39 |
Decision matrix
| Shopper priority | Strongest match | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Counter printer with network-style connection | Epson TM-T88VI Thermal Receipt Printer POS Open Box UNUSED USB Ethernet | It lists Ethernet and USB, plus a JamFree Auto-Cutter and Windows machine compatibility. |
| Mobile or pop-up receipt printing | Epson TM-P80 M316B Bluetooth Portable Thermal Printer Mobile Receipt POS TESTED | It lists Bluetooth connectivity, mobile/on-the-go features, and included battery, power supply, and spool. |
| Lowest upfront listed cost | Epson TM-H6000II M147C Thermal POS Printer with adaptor | It is the lowest-priced option in the group and lists USB connectivity with a power-supply adaptor. |
| Older or serial-based POS connection | SNBC BTP- 2002NP Serial Interface Thermal POS Receipt Printer w power supply | It lists serial connectivity and includes a power supply in the product title. |
| Retail-specific Windows setup | Epson TM-H6000II M147C Thermal POS Printer with adaptor | It lists retail industry use and Windows machine compatibility. |
| Open-box Epson counter unit | Epson TM-T88VI Thermal Receipt Printer POS Open Box UNUSED USB Ethernet | It is marked New - Open box and described as unused in the title. |
Concise product notes
Epson TM-T88VI Thermal Receipt Printer POS Open Box UNUSED USB Ethernet
This Epson TM-T88VI is the most flexible counter-oriented Epson choice here if your setup benefits from both Ethernet and USB connectivity. The title and attributes point to a thermal receipt printer for POS use, and the listed JamFree Auto-Cutter is a practical detail for a register station. Its New - Open box condition and "UNUSED" wording may appeal to shoppers who want something other than a standard used unit. The tradeoff is important: the description states that the power supply is not included, and it specifically calls for Epson power supply Part# C825343. That makes it less complete out of the box than the options that include power hardware.
Epson TM-P80 M316B Bluetooth Portable Thermal Printer Mobile Receipt POS TESTED
The Epson TM-P80 M316B is the clearest fit for mobile receipt printing. It lists Bluetooth connectivity, a portable thermal printer format, and mobile/on-the-go features, so it makes the most sense for setups where a fixed receipt station is not the goal. The included items are also useful: battery, power supply, and spool are listed, which separates it from the TM-T88VI that lacks a power supply. Its limitation is that it is a used portable model rather than an open-box counter printer, and it does not list Ethernet, USB, or serial connectivity in the attributes. If your POS hardware expects a wired countertop connection, the Bluetooth focus may not be the best match.
Epson TM-H6000II M147C Thermal POS Printer with adaptor
The Epson TM-H6000II M147C is the straightforward pick when you want a USB thermal POS printer with an adaptor and the lowest listed price in this comparison. It is marked Good - Refurbished, lists retail use, and includes Windows machine compatibility, which makes it easy to place in a conventional retail-printer shortlist. The JamFree Auto-Cutter is another relevant POS feature. The limitation is condition: this is not marked new or open box, and the description refers to cosmetic signs such as minor scratches and scuffs. It also centers on USB, so shoppers needing Bluetooth portability, Ethernet networking, or a serial-interface match should look elsewhere in the group.
SNBC BTP- 2002NP Serial Interface Thermal POS Receipt Printer w power supply
The SNBC BTP-2002NP stands apart because serial connectivity is the main match. If your POS environment is built around a serial-interface receipt printer, this is the most direct option among the four. The title includes a power supply, and the product is listed as a thermal point-of-sale printer. It also mentions an integrated auto-cutter and support for multiple thermal paper roll widths in the description, including 58mm and 80mm sizes. The limitation is cost and connection focus: it carries the highest listed price here, and its attributes emphasize serial rather than Bluetooth, Ethernet, or USB. It is also used, so it is not the choice for someone specifically prioritizing open-box condition.
How to choose among them
Start with your connection requirement. If the printer will sit at a counter and your setup uses Ethernet or USB, the Epson TM-T88VI is the better fit than the Bluetooth-focused TM-P80. If the receipt printer needs to move with a mobile station, food-truck counter, event table, or pop-up register, the Epson TM-P80 M316B is the only portable Bluetooth option in this set. If you are outfitting a retail station around USB and want the least expensive listed option, the Epson TM-H6000II M147C is the strongest price-based match. If your hardware calls for serial connectivity, the SNBC BTP-2002NP is the cleanest match even though it sits at the top of the price range.
Condition is the next filter. The Epson TM-T88VI is marked New - Open box, the Epson TM-P80 and SNBC BTP-2002NP are used, and the Epson TM-H6000II is Good - Refurbished. Those labels matter because two printers may both be thermal receipt printers but still feel very different as purchases: an open-box counter unit with no included power supply is not the same buying decision as a refurbished unit with an adaptor or a used portable printer with battery and charger items listed.
Also pay close attention to what is included. The Epson TM-P80 lists battery, power supply, and spool. The Epson TM-H6000II title says it comes with an adaptor. The SNBC title says it comes with a power supply. The Epson TM-T88VI offers the widest listed wired connection mix in this group, but the missing power supply is a concrete limitation that should factor into your decision.
Final recommendation
For most fixed retail counters that need modern wired flexibility, choose the Epson TM-T88VI Thermal Receipt Printer POS Open Box UNUSED USB Ethernet at USD 125.00 if Ethernet and USB matter more than having the power supply included. For portable receipt printing, the Epson TM-P80 M316B Bluetooth Portable Thermal Printer Mobile Receipt POS TESTED at USD 79.95 is the most purpose-built match because it lists Bluetooth and mobile/on-the-go features. If the main goal is the lowest listed price, the Epson TM-H6000II M147C Thermal POS Printer with adaptor at USD 59.99 is the practical USB retail pick. Choose the SNBC BTP-2002NP only when serial connectivity is the deciding requirement; its USD 142.39 listed price makes that connection match the strongest reason to pick it.