Epson TM-U220B Dot Matrix Receipt Printer

The Epson TM-U220B is a reliable desktop dot matrix receipt printer designed for point-of-sale, hospitality, retail, and transaction-printing environments. With 17.8 characters per inch, a listed 6 ips print speed, parallel connectivity, and an integrated cutter, it provides a practical receipt-printing solution for businesses that need dependable output at the checkout or service counter.

Key Features

• Desktop dot matrix receipt printer
• 17.8 cpi character density
• Listed print speed of 6 ips
• Parallel interface
• Integrated paper cutter
• Designed for retail and point-of-sale workflows

Product Specifications

• Part Number: C31C517653
• Manufacturer: Epson
• Model: TM-U220B
• Product Type: Dot matrix receipt printer
• Character Density: 17.8 cpi
• Print Speed: 6 ips as listed
• Interface: Parallel
• Cutter: Integrated cutter
• Printer Format: Desktop
• Application: Receipt and transaction printing

Print Specifications

• Print technology: Dot matrix impact printing
• Character density: 17.8 characters per inch
• Listed speed: 6 ips
• Output category: Receipts, transaction records, and service documents
• Printing style: Point-of-sale and counter-service output
• Paper workflow: Continuous receipt paper printing

Connectivity Specifications

• Host interface: Parallel
• Connection role: Links the printer to a compatible POS or host system
• Deployment location: Retail counter, checkout station, restaurant, or service desk
• System requirement: Host equipment must provide compatible parallel connectivity
• Installation style: Direct-attached desktop printer

Paper Handling Specifications

• Cutting function: Integrated cutter
• Output handling: Designed for individual receipt separation
• Printer class: Countertop receipt printer
• Workflow focus: Fast transaction and customer-service printing
• Media category: Compatible receipt paper rolls

Use Cases

• Print retail receipts at checkout counters
• Produce restaurant and hospitality transaction records
• Support service desks, ticket counters, and small point-of-sale stations
• Replace an aging dot matrix receipt printer in an established system

Compatibility

• Point-of-sale systems with compatible parallel output
• Retail, restaurant, hospitality, and service-counter environments
• Receipt paper and supplies compatible with the TM-U220B
• Desktop installations with suitable space and power
• Confirm POS software, interface, paper, driver, and cutter requirements before installation

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of printer is the TM-U220B?

It is a desktop dot matrix receipt printer designed for transaction and point-of-sale printing.

What interface does it use?

The C31C517653 listing identifies a parallel interface.

Does it include a cutter?

Yes. The printer is specified with an integrated cutter.

What is the character density?

The listed character density is 17.8 characters per inch.

The Epson TM-U220B is built for businesses that need consistent receipt output in busy customer-facing environments. Its impact-printing design, integrated cutter, parallel connection, and countertop format make it a practical replacement for established POS and transaction-printing systems.