The groundbreaking OmniLink® TM-T88VI-i helps merchants deliver the best customer experience in an ever-changing market. Featuring multi-interface and hub connectivity, this intelligent printer meets POS needs both now and in the future. A built-in Web server supports custom Web applications, while Epson’s ePOS Device Technology enables businesses to use the printer as a peripheral hub for mobile/cloud-based POS. With built-in Ethernet and USB, plus Bluetooth® and wireless options, the TM-T88VI-i supports traditional PC-POS, mobile devices and cloud servers. Print from web-based applications. Or, utilize Server Direct Printing for online ordering. Use the cloud functionality to leverage best-of-breed POS applications with OmniLink Merchant Services.
OmniLink TM-T88VI-i Intelligent Thermal Receipt Printer
Model Number: OmniLink TM-T88VI-i
Type: 80 mm thermal
Features
- Do more with custom Web applications – built-in Web server offers maximum flexibility and customization
- Manage peripherals – Epson’s ePOS Device Technology enables you to use the printer as a peripheral hub for mobile and cloud/browser-based POS systems
- Connect to multiple devices simultaneously – printer can be dynamically shared by legacy POS terminals, tablets and mobile devices, as well as cloud servers
- Triple-interface connectivity to future-proof growing businesses – maximum flexibility with three options, including built-in USB and Ethernet
- Print from web-based applications – incorporates Epson’s ePOS Print Technology
- Designed for the cloud – leverage best-of-breed POS apps and perform remote firmware upgrades using OmniLink Merchant Services, plus utilize Server Direct Printing for online ordering
- Distributed proximity-based printing – through Epson’s beacon support using BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy)1
- Easy printing from mobile devices – NFC (Near Field Communication) technology for easy pairing with your devices
- Ultra fast transaction times – print speeds up to 350 mm/sec3, plus a high-speed auto cutter
- Advanced paper-saving functions – top-margin and character-height reduction features help reduce paper usage by up to 49 percent4
Part Number(s):
- C31CE94731 – TM-T88VI-I-731:I/F ETH,SRL&USB;EBCK
Detailed Specifications
Print Other
Printing Technology:
Thermal line printing
Print Resolution:
180 dpi
Print Speed:
350 mm/sec (13.8”/sec) max. for graphics and text1
Print Direction:
Backward Paper Feeding function: 0.08″ ~ 0.6″/sec (2 mm ~ 14.5 mm)1
General
Operating Systems:
Microsoft® Windows (APD, OPOS, OPOS for .NET, JavaPOS)
Microsoft Windows 8.1 / iOS / Android (ePOS-Print SDK)
Mac® OS X®
Linux (CUPS, JavaPOS)
Server Systems:
Type: Embbeded
CPU: Arm-Cortex-A5 384MHz
Embedded Linux: lighttpd
Dimensions:
5.71 x 7.68 x 5.83″ (145 x 195 x 148mm) (W x D x H)
Weight:
3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)
Security:
Security: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK/EAP
WPA2-EAP(Enterprise): EAP-TLS, PEAP/MSCHAPv2, PEAP/TLS
Port open/close setting
IP address filtering
Safety Approvals:
Safety standards: UL60950-1/CSA C22.2 No.60950-1
EMI standards: FCC/ICES-003 Class A
Case Color:
Epson Black (EBCK)
Print Fonts
Print Fonts:
Font A (default): 12 x 24
Font B: 9 x 17 (including 2-dot horizontal spacing)
Column Capacity:
80 mm: 42/48/56 columns
58 mm model: 30/36/40 columns
Character Size:
Font A: 1.41 x 3.39
Font B: 0.99 x 2.40 (W x H mm)
Fonts:
Font A (default): 12 x 24
Font B: 9 x 17 (including 2-dot horizontal spacing)
Character Set:
95 Alphanumeric
18 International
128 x 43 Graphic (including user-defined page)
Options for customization include Traditional/Simple Chinese, Thai, Japanese and Korean.
Barcode:
UPC-A/E, Code 39/93/128, CODABAR PDF417, QR-CODE, MaxiCode, Data Matrix, Aztec Code, Composite Symbology, GS1-128, GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional /Truncated /Limited /Expanded
Media Handling
Thickness:
48 – 80 µm
Media Dimensions:
80mm: 3.13″ ± 0.02″ (width) x 3.27″ roll diameter (79.5 ± 0.5 x 83mm)
58mm: 2.26″ ± 0.02″ (width) x 3.27″ roll diameter (57.5 ± 0.5 x 83mm)
Connectivity
Standard Connectivity:
Built-in USB, Serial, Ethernet (10/100Base-T/TX)
Connector Type: USB Type A Connector x1, USB Type B Connector x4, RJ45 x1, DB9 Male x1, DKx1, 3 Pin Mini Din Female X1
Wireless (Requires USB wireless dongle) OT-WL05 (802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.4G/5G) or OT-WL02 (802.11 b/g/n, 2.4G)
Beacon (Requires Bluetooth Low Energy dongle) Beacon dongle3 (Epson-approved dongle: Laird model BT820)
Printer Discovery NFC (Near Field Communication)4, Simple AP (wireless network)
Communication Protocols ESC/POS, ePOS-Print Service (Ethernet/Wireless), Server Direct Print (Ethernet/Wireless)
Printing from a Mobile Device:
Wireless (802.11): iOS, Android™ and Windows® operating systems
Bluetooth iOS, Android and Windows
mPOS Friendly Settings (default): DHCP enabled, DNS enabled, IP printing enabled
POS Details
Reliability:
MTBF: 50,000 hours
MCBF: 70,000,000 lines
Thermal head life: 200km2
Auto Cutter life: 3 million cuts2
Data Buffer:
Receive: 45 bytes or 4 KB, selectable
User-defined: 12 KB
Macro: 2 KB
NV graphics: 384 KB
Downloaded Graphics Area: 208 KB
NV user: 1KB
Web Contents Area: 100 MB
D.K.D.:
2 drivers
Software Included:
ePOS-Print (XML over HTTP)
ePOS-Device
ePOS-Display
WebConfig
Server Collaboration: Server Direct Print and XML base printing
PHP/Sqlite3
Backup/Restore: TM Utility (Win)
Options:
Power supply cover, AC adapter V power supply, one wall hanging bracket, affixing tape
Power
Power Supply Voltage:
Input Voltage: AC 100 V – 240 V
Frequency: 50Hz-60Hz
Power Consumption:
Operating: Approx. 27.4 W
Stand-by: 1.5 W