Epson TM-U220II Kitchen and Receipt Impact Printer, Dot-Matrix, Auto-Cutter, Ethernet, Two-Color, Dark Gray

The Epson TM-U220II (branded here as Epson ImpactMaster 220) is a family of rugged dot-matrix receipt and kitchen printers designed for retail, hospitality and back-of-house environments that require dependable impact printing. Available in multiple configurations, the series supports two-color (black and red) output for emphasis, flexible media widths and roll handling, and a range of interface options to fit legacy and modern POS installations. Models offer drop-in paper loading, clamshell access and selectable auto-cutter or tear-bar/journal options to minimize downtime and streamline operations. These printers are optimized for high-use counters, kitchen printers and integrated POS networks where durability and clear, multi-part or plain-paper printing are essential.

Key Features

• Durable impact printing: 9-pin dot-matrix mechanism delivers reliable receipt and kitchen output suited to high-throughput POS and food-service workflows.
• Two-color emphasis: Black-and-red printing highlights exceptions, headers and important transaction details for clearer communication.
• Flexible connectivity: Serial (RS-232) is standard with available Ethernet, parallel, USB and wireless options to integrate with diverse POS and mPOS systems.
• Easy media handling: Drop-in paper loading, support for multiple paper widths and compact desktop or wall-mount installation reduce service time and speed roll changes.
• Configurable finishing: Auto-cutter, journal and tear-bar options (model dependent) let businesses choose the receipt handling that fits their workflow.

Specifications

• Brand: Epson
• Product Family / Model: TM-U220II (ImpactMaster 220)
• MPNs (examples): C31CL28002, C31CL27032, C31CL27042A3, C31CL28052AB
• Print Technology: Dot-matrix / impact (9-pin)
• Color Printing: Two-color (black and red)
• Print Head Pins: 9
• Typical / Maximum Print Speed: up to 8.8 lines/sec (models vary); other reported speeds include 6 lines/sec and 1 ipm for specific configurations
• Interface / Connectivity: Serial (RS-232) standard; models also support Ethernet (LAN), Parallel, optional USB and optional wireless modules
• Auto Cutter: Available (configurable by model); some variants ship without an auto-cutter
• Paper Load Type: Drop-in
• Supported Media Type: Receipt paper (roll)
• Supported Paper Widths: 2.3 in, 2.75 in, 3 in (listed) and 57.5 ±0.5 mm, 69.5 ±0.5 mm, 76 ±0.5 mm (variant-specific)
• Maximum Paper Roll Diameter: 83.0 mm (where specified)
• Included Consumables (where specified): ERC-38BR two-color ribbon cassette and starter roll paper
• Power: AC supply (model dependent); power voltage example: 24 V
• Form Factor / Dimensions: Compact external / desktop; example dimension 6.3 x 9.8 x 5.5 in (160 x 248 x 138.5 mm also referenced)
• Weight: Approximately 5.07–5.51 lb depending on model
• Command Language / Compatibility: EPSON ESC/POS; compatible with common POS and mPOS environments (iOS, Android, Windows where supported)
• Certifications / Compliance (where reported): RoHS, ENERGY STAR (reported)