The Epson TM-U220A is the fully equipped version of Epson's classic TM-U220 impact receipt printer: it combines an auto-cutter with a built-in journal take-up, so the copy of every receipt printed on 2-ply paper is wound up inside the printer for audit and archiving – ideal for retail, hospitality and public-sector counters that must keep a paper journal. The 9-pin mechanism prints on 76 mm plain or carbonless paper at up to 6 lines per second, in black or in black and red. This version, C31C513057, is the serial model with an exchangeable RS-232 interface board (Epson UB-S01); it ships with the Epson AC adapter, a ribbon cassette and a paper roll – the power cord and the interface cable are ordered separately.
📦 What's in the box – C31C513057
- ✅ Epson TM-U220A printer – auto-cutter + journal take-up, serial RS-232, Epson Dark Grey
- ✅ Power supply – Epson AC adapter C (24 V DC, PS-180 compatible)
- ❌ Power cord – NOT included – the AC adapter needs a mains cable with a C13 connector – order the one with your plug separately
- ✅ Ribbon cassette – ERC-38 type, so you can start printing straight away
- ✅ Starter paper roll – 76 mm paper roll to get you started
- ✅ User manual – drivers, utilities and manuals are a free download from Epson
- ❌ Interface cable (serial RS-232) – NOT included
⚠️ Please note: neither a power cord nor an interface cable is included. The AC adapter needs a C13 mains cable – order the Epson 2119140 (EU) or the Citizen C6009-300 (UK). To connect the printer to your PC or POS system, use the Bixolon SER-KAB-9-25 serial cable (9-pin PC to 25-pin printer).
💡 Useful extras: spare ribbon cassettes – Epson ERC-38B (black) or Epson ERC-38BR (black/red for two-colour printing); a spare Epson PS-180 power supply; Epson Connect-It interface boards to change the interface later – Epson UB-U03II or Epson UB-U02III (USB), Epson UB-P02II (parallel) or Epson UB-S09 (9-pin serial with DM-D customer display port). The drawer kick-out port opens up to two cash drawers automatically with every sale.
Key Features
- Auto-cutter plus journal take-up – the customer gets a cleanly cut receipt while the copy is rolled up inside the printer; choose full cut or one-point-left partial cut (cutter life 800,000 cuts).
- Impact printing on plain paper – receipts resist heat and grease and stay readable for years, which makes them ideal for archiving.
- Two-colour printing – with a black/red ribbon, logos, totals or special offers can be highlighted in red.
- Exchangeable interface – supplied with a serial RS-232 Connect-It board; it can later be swapped for a USB or parallel board.
- Up to 6 lines per second at 30 columns (4.7 lps at 40 columns) on 76 mm paper.
- Drop-in paper loading – paper rolls and ribbon cassettes are changed in seconds, keeping training time short.
- Logo memory and ESC/POS – 128 KB logo memory and 8 KB user memory; ESC/POS command set, software-compatible with the TM-U210.
- Drawer kick-out and status monitoring – drives two cash drawers; Automatic Status Back reports paper and cover status to the POS software.
- Proven reliability – MTBF 180,000 hours and MCBF 18 million lines.
Ideal Applications
- Retail checkouts that must keep a paper journal copy of every receipt
- Hospitality – restaurants, bars and hotels
- Pharmacies, petrol stations and kiosks
- Public-sector counters, ticket offices and post offices
- Replacing existing TM-U220A or TM-U210 printers without changing the POS software
All TM-U220A Versions
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| Part Number | Model | Interfaces | Color | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C31C513057 (this version) | TM-U220A | Serial (RS-232) | Dark grey | Viewing |
| C31C516057 | TM-U220PA | Parallel (IEEE 1284) | Dark grey | View product |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | C31C513057 |
|---|---|
| Model | Epson TM-U220A (TM-U220 type A, previous generation) |
| Printer Type | 3-inch impact dot matrix receipt printer with auto-cutter and journal take-up |
| Print Method | 9-pin serial impact dot matrix; one- or two-colour (black/red) printing |
| Print Speed | Up to 6.0 lines/s (30 columns); 4.7 lines/s (40 columns) |
| Paper Width | 76 ± 0.5 mm (receipt and journal) |
| Characters per Line | 42 / 40 / 35 / 33 (76 mm paper) |
| Roll Diameter | Max. 83 mm |
| Media Type | Plain paper rolls; 2-ply (original + copy) paper for the journal function |
| Ribbon | Epson ERC-38 – black (ERC-38B), black/red (ERC-38BR) or purple |
| Auto-cutter | Yes – full cut or one-point-left partial cut; life 800,000 cuts |
| Journal Take-up | Yes – built-in take-up winds the journal copy inside the printer |
| Interfaces | Serial RS-232C (Epson UB-S01 Connect-It board, 25-pin D-sub; exchangeable) + drawer kick-out |
| Wireless | Not supported |
| Drawer Kick-out | Yes – up to 2 cash drawers |
| Emulation / Command Set | ESC/POS (compatible with TM-U210 at 76 mm paper width) |
| Fonts / Character Sets | 7 × 9 or 9 × 9 dots; 13.3 / 14.5 / 16 / 17.8 cpi |
| Drivers & Software | OPOS / OLE for POS, Epson Advanced Printer Driver (APD) for Windows |
| Data Buffer | Receive buffer 1 KB or 40 bytes; logo memory 128 KB; user memory 8 KB |
| Sensors | Paper end, paper near-end (adjustable) |
| Power Supply | Epson AC adapter C, 24 V DC (included; PS-180 compatible) |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 31 W printing; 2.2 W standby |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 160 × 286 × 158 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 2.7 kg |
| Color | Epson Dark Grey (EDG) |
| Installation | Desktop (wall mounting is not supported for type A) |
| Options | Ribbons ERC-38B / ERC-38BR, PS-180 power supply, Epson UB interface boards (USB, parallel, serial with DM-D) |
| Storage Temperature | −10 °C to 50 °C |
| Humidity | 10–90% RH (operation and storage) |
| Noise Level | Approx. 64 dB(A) |
| Reliability | MTBF 180,000 hours; MCBF 18 million lines; auto-cutter 800,000 cuts |
| Certifications | CE, EN 55022 class B, EN 55024, EN 60950 |
| Warranty | 12 months |
| In the Box | Epson TM-U220A impact dot matrix printer (auto-cutter + journal take-up, Serial (RS-232), Epson Dark Grey), Epson AC adapter C (24 V DC), ribbon cassette (ERC-38 type), 76 mm paper roll, user manual – AC power cord (C13) and serial RS-232 interface cable NOT included |
Which version should you choose? Both TM-U220A versions are previous-generation TM-U220 printers with an auto-cutter and a journal take-up, and both come with the Epson AC adapter, a ribbon and a paper roll – the power cord and the interface cable are ordered separately. C31C513057 has a serial (RS-232) interface board, C31C516057 (TM-U220PA) a built-in parallel port. Looking for the current generation? See the TM-U220II models. Compare other models in our Dot Matrix Printers collection or contact our team for volume pricing.
Available Versions
C31C513057
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Wired Interfaces
RS232
receipt printer, dot-matrix printing, media width (max.): 76 mm, speed (max.): 6lps, RS232, cutter, rewinder, ESC/POS, incl.: power supply unit, order separately: power cable, colour: black
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C31C516057
Wired Interfaces
Parallel
receipt printer, dot-matrix printing, media width (max.): 76 mm, speed (max.): 6lps, parallel, cutter, rewinder, ESC/POS, incl.: power supply unit, colour: black
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