PHILIPPINES – Epson, the leading Point of Sale (POS) printer vendor in Southeast Asia, has introduced the Epson TM-U220II Series, designed to enhance efficiency in retail and restaurant operations. The series includes three models—TM-U220IIA, TM-U220IIB, and TM-U220IID—offering advanced features for improved reliability, speed, and operational convenience.
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| TM-U220II provides effective and hassle-free retail operations for all fast-paced industries. |
Rising Demand for POS Printers in retail, food and beverage operations industry
With the rapid expansion of the retail and food and beverage industries, the demand for high-performance POS systems and receipt printers continues to grow. In 2023, the POS Receipt Printer market was valued at approximately USD 4.4 billion and is projected to grow at a 5.3% CAGR from 2024 to 2032 globally.
POS printers play a critical role in this growth, offering faster printing speeds, seamless wireless connectivity, and compatibility with various payment methods, ensuring retailers and restaurateurs can provide efficient service while improving overall business operations.
Three Printer Types for Enhanced Adaptability
The Epson TM-U220II Series caters to different operational needs:
- Type D: Basic receipt printing for essential retail and F&B transactions.
- Type B: Features an auto-cutter for improved efficiency and a wall-mounting option to save counter space.
- Type A: Includes an auto-cutter and journal paper printing, enabling businesses to store transaction records for reporting and tracking.
Reliable Performance and Easy Setup
Setting up the TM-U220II Series is seamless, thanks to its broad compatibility with USB, Serial, Ethernet, and Parallel interfaces, along with an optional Wi-Fi dongle for wireless connectivity. This ensures businesses can integrate the printers with various POS peripherals effortlessly.
Built for durability, the printers feature:
- 7.5 million-line print mechanism lifespan
- Auto-cutter rated for 800,000 cuts
- Printing speed of up to 6.0 lines per second on two-ply paper
These enhancements reduce maintenance needs and ensure long-term cost savings for businesses.
Boosting Efficiency in High-Volume Operations
For restaurants experiencing peak hours, the TM-U220II Series supports an optional buzzer (OT-BZ20) via the Drawer Kick port. This feature notifies kitchen staff when new orders are received, helping to streamline workflow and reduce order errors.
“At Epson, we recognize the growing demand for efficiency when it comes to meeting the needs of the food and beverage and retail industries. We will continue to leverage our expertise in cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize the user experience in any of these fast-paced industries. Printers from the TM-U220II Series have been built to thrive in fast, high-pressure environments; they not only offer newly-upgraded features, serving as an updated model to its preceding series, but also incorporate features that better support industry needs through sustainable yet effective means,” said Noelle Gonzalez, Head of Marketing Division at Epson Philippines.
Availability
For more details on the Epson TM-U220II Series, visit Epson’s website at https://www.epson.com.ph/ or contact your nearest Epson Authorized Dealer.
