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EPSON, TM-T88V, THERMAL RECEIPT PRINTER, EPSON DARK GRAY, USB & 24K SERIAL BUFFER INTERFACES, PS-180 POWER SUPPLY, REQUIRES A CABLE

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C31CA85A8700

Dual USB and 24K serial buffer interfaces define the C31CA85A8700's connectivity configuration within the Epson TM-T88V direct thermal receipt printer family, pairing it with a PS-180 power supply running at 24 V DC. The printer delivers monochrome receipt output at up to 11.81 in/s at 180 x 180 dpi across a 2.83-inch print width, handling thermal paper up to 3.15 inches wide and 3.15 mil thick on rolls to 3.13 inches in diameter with a 0.47-inch core. Eighteen barcode symbologies are supported, including UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, PDF-417, QR Code, Maxi Code and GS1 DataBar variants, with 56 columns and 4 KB of onboard memory. The desktop unit weighs 3.50 lb and measures 5.8 in tall by 5.7 in wide by 7.7 in deep in dark gray. PC and Mac platform support, Energy Star qualification, FCC/ICES-003 Class A and TUV (EN60950-1) certification, and a 4-year limited warranty round out the specification.
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Description
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The Epson TM-T88V is a high-speed direct thermal receipt printer built for retail, food service, and hospitality environments where reliable, high-volume transaction printing is essential. Printing at up to 300mm/second for both text and graphics, it keeps checkout lines moving and customer throughput high. The printer supports multiple connectivity options — including USB, Ethernet, serial, and Bluetooth — giving IT teams the flexibility to integrate it into virtually any POS infrastructure. An automatic cutter with a rated life of 2 million cuts, an MCBF of 70 million lines, and a four-year limited warranty underpin its suitability for demanding, always-on environments. Drop-in paper loading and intuitive status LEDs simplify daily operation and maintenance, while paper-saving functions can reduce paper consumption by up to 30%.
Technical Specifications
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Documents
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Product document mod-tm-t88v-epson-thermal-printers-datasheet.pdf C31CA85A8700  (PDF) Product document mod-tm-t88v-epson-thermal-printers-user-manual.pdf C31CA85A8700  (PDF)
FAQs
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What print speed and resolution does the Epson TM-T88V deliver?
The Epson TM-T88V prints both text and graphics at up to 300 mm/second and uses direct thermal printing at 180 dpi x 180 dpi.
Which interface connections does the Epson TM-T88V support?
The TM-T88V includes a standard built-in USB interface plus one additional configurable interface slot that can be populated with serial RS-232C, parallel, Ethernet, wireless LAN, powered USB, or Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, giving it broad connectivity options for POS environments.
What paper roll sizes is the Epson TM-T88V compatible with?
It accepts both 80 mm rolls (79.5 ± 0.5 mm wide, up to 83 mm diameter) and 58 mm rolls (57.5 ± 0.5 mm wide, up to 83 mm diameter) using a drop-in paper loading system.
How reliable is the Epson TM-T88V for high-volume receipt printing?
The TM-T88V is rated at an MCBF of 70 million lines, an MTBF of 360,000 hours, and an autocutter life of 2 million cuts, making it well-suited for continuous, high-volume operation.
What warranty does the Epson TM-T88V carry, and what is typically included in the box?
The TM-T88V comes with a four-year limited warranty. Box contents listed in source documentation include the printer, a thermal roll paper starter roll, a cable connector cover, a power switch cover, a setup guide, and a CD with user manual, technical manual, drivers, and utilities; ENERGY STAR SKUs also include an AC adapter with AC cord.
Is the Epson TM-T88V suitable for retail and food service environments?
Yes, the TM-T88V is specifically designed for retail and food service use, offering high-speed receipt and graphics printing, ENERGY STAR qualification for low energy consumption, paper-saving functions that can reduce paper usage by up to 30%, and industry-first 16-level grayscale graphics printing.