The all-round carefree package of accessories and equipment is absolutely convincing: test roll, switch and cable covers, spacer for 56 mm wide roles and a power supply including power cord (only with kit versions) are already included with the thermal printer. As standard, each TM-T88V is now equipped with a USB interface. Data are not only transmitted extremely quickly, but in fact, additional costs for most of the applications are avoided. However, if these are not needed, Epson offers diverse system interfaces that can be exchanged later, ensuring the necessary flexibility and investment security.
The enormous reliability of its predecessor has been once again significantly improved through better performance. An MCBF of 70 million lines, an auto-cutter that now guarantees over two million clean cuts, and an unrivalled printhead with 150 km – all these features reflect the sustainability of the lengthy four year warranty period. Proven characteristics, such as easy exchange of the paper roll using the »Drop-In« method, are of course maintained. Function and performance are continually refined and the cable guidance improved, whereby a clean appearance is always ensured. The result is a device that is impervious to spray water and whose clear, modern appearance will delight for many years.
The Epson TM-T88V was the first of any thermal receipt printer in the world to be authenticated by the Energy-Star certification for energy saving office equipment. Its energy consumption is extremely low in every operating status: in stand-by operation it consumes less than 1 Watt. Overall, Epson was able to reduce energy consumption by 14%.
The fast, Epson-neutral driver installation and sophisticated remote maintenance functions are fully compatible with the TM-T88III and IV. These functions monitor the operation and status of the device and on demand report the number of line feeds, cuts and overall operating time. Using this data, the POS software informs the user, for example, which cash register is making the most sales, or when the device should be cleaned or the cutter exchanged. This minimises maintenance costs and avoids downtimes. The TM-T88V was developed especially for the POS area and with its extreme durability is a real bargain: in total cost of ownership (TCO) calculations, the receipt printer is significantly less expensive than any other low-priced printer. This, combined with its high compatibility, guarantees not only smooth integration of the device in existing environments without adaptation of the POS software, but in particular ensures long-term satisfied customers. And even if you plan to use the printer in other EU countries, you do not have to lose any sleep – the TM-T88IV now already knows all languages.
