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POS Retail Supplies: Choose a USB or RS232 Thermal Receipt Printer

Choose among four used thermal POS receipt printers by matching USB or RS232 serial connectivity, stated power equipment, platform wording, and listed price.

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Shopping for POS retail supplies gets complicated when a receipt printer looks similar on the counter but connects differently behind it. The key choice here is interface first: three models use USB, while one is built around RS232 serial. Then consider whether the stated power equipment fits your setup and whether a particular use case-such as restaurant and retail use or named mobile and desktop platforms-matters most.

Quick take

The Seiko RP-D10 and Epson M129H are USB thermal POS printers with stated power equipment, making them the more complete USB-oriented choices in this group. The Epson TM-T88IV M129H RS232 Serial model is the focused pick for a serial connection, with its lack of a power supply clearly stated. Star's TSP650II combines USB with stated iOS, Windows, and Android compatibility. Every model is listed as used and includes a JamFree Auto-Cutter attribute.

Listed price comparison

Receipt printerConnectionListed pricePrice bar
SII SEIKO RP-D10 THERMAL POS RECEIPT PRINTER USB w Power CableUSBUSD 83.99
Epson M129H TM-T88IV Thermal POS Receipt Printer USB Printer w Power SupplyUSBUSD 93.13
Epson TM-T88IV M129H RS232 Serial Thermal POS Receipt Printer NO Power SupplyRS232 serialUSD 34.64
Star TSP650II Thermal Receipt Black Printer TSP650 USB with Power Supply DK POSUSBUSD 39.99

Decision matrix

  • Your counter requires USB: Focus on the Seiko RP-D10, Epson M129H USB, or Star TSP650II rather than the RS232 serial Epson.
  • Power equipment is central to the purchase: The Seiko RP-D10 and USB Epson both state a power supply, while the RS232 Epson explicitly states that no power supply is included.
  • A serial POS connection is the deciding factor: The Epson TM-T88IV M129H RS232 Serial is the direct match in this set.
  • You need stated platform wording: The Star TSP650II lists compatibility with iOS, Windows, and Android.

Product notes

SII SEIKO RP-D10 THERMAL POS RECEIPT PRINTER USB w Power Cable

The Seiko RP-D10 makes sense for a USB POS station where included connecting equipment matters. It is a thermal point-of-sale printer with a JamFree Auto-Cutter, and it comes with a compatible power supply and USB cable. Its RP-D10 description also highlights top and front paper-exit configurations, a useful point for shoppers considering how the printer will sit at the counter. At USD 83.99, it sits toward the upper end of this four-printer price range. Choose it when the USB cable and compatible power supply are more important than selecting one of the lower-priced models.

Epson M129H TM-T88IV Thermal POS Receipt Printer USB Printer w Power Supply

Pick the Epson M129H TM-T88IV for a USB thermal POS printer identified for restaurant and retail use. The stated 3.13-inch print width, JamFree Auto-Cutter, and included power supply and USB cable give it a clear configuration for a USB-based register area. It is also part of the Epson TM-T88IV product line, which helps distinguish it from the separately listed RS232 Epson. Its limitation is simple: USD 93.13 is the highest listed price in this comparison. This is the choice for shoppers who want the USB Epson configuration and its restaurant-and-retail industry designation.

Epson TM-T88IV M129H RS232 Serial Thermal POS Receipt Printer NO Power Supply

This Epson TM-T88IV is the straightforward choice when the relevant connection is RS232 serial rather than USB. It is listed as a wired thermal receipt printer with a 3.13-inch print width and JamFree Auto-Cutter, so the main decision point is its serial interface. The explicit limitation is important: no power supply, power cable, data cables, or additional accessories are included. Rather than treating it as a drop-in USB alternative, reserve it for a POS setup that calls for RS232 serial and already accounts for the necessary supporting equipment. It is also the lowest-priced option in the comparison.

Star TSP650II Thermal Receipt Black Printer TSP650 USB with Power Supply DK POS

The Star TSP650II stands out for shoppers looking for USB connectivity alongside stated compatibility with iOS, Windows, and Android. It is a used thermal receipt printer with a 3.13-inch print width and JamFree Auto-Cutter, putting it in the same general receipt-printing category as the other options. Its USD 39.99 listed price places it near the low end of the group without moving away from USB. The trade-off is that it is listed as used, as are the other printers here. Choose the Star when the named platform compatibility is more relevant to your POS environment than selecting an Epson or Seiko model.

Final recommendation by use case

Choose the SII SEIKO RP-D10 for a USB counter setup where its top- or front-paper-exit configuration is appealing. Choose the Epson M129H TM-T88IV USB for the stated restaurant and retail use case. Choose the Epson TM-T88IV M129H RS232 Serial when serial connectivity is non-negotiable and the lowest listed price is the priority. Choose the Star TSP650II when the stated iOS, Windows, and Android compatibility best matches the platforms you use.

Products in this article
SII SEIKO RP-D10 THERMAL POS RECEIPT PRINTER USB w Power CableUSD 83.99View on eBayEpson M129H TM-T88IV Thermal POS Receipt Printer USB Printer w Power SupplyUSD 93.13View on eBayEpson TM-T88IV M129H RS232 Serial Thermal POS Receipt Printer NO Power SupplyUSD 34.64View on eBayStar TSP650II Thermal Receipt Black Printer TSP650 USBUSD 39.99View on eBay
SII SEIKO RP-D10 THERMAL POS RECEIPT PRINTER USB w Power CableUSD 83.99View on eBayEpson M129H TM-T88IV Thermal POS Receipt Printer USB Printer w Power SupplyUSD 93.13View on eBayEpson TM-T88IV M129H RS232 Serial Thermal POS Receipt Printer NO Power SupplyUSD 34.64View on eBayStar TSP650II Thermal Receipt Black Printer TSP650 USBUSD 39.99View on eBay