Epson TM-U220B-663 Impact POS Receipt Printer - C31C514663

Streamline your ticketing operations and optimize high-volume transactional workflows with the Epson TM-U220B Impact POS Receipt Printer (C31C514663). Universally trusted across the global retail, restaurant, and hospitality industries, this rugged dot-matrix workstation peripheral is engineered to perform reliably under continuous, high-intensity shifts.

The Epson C31C514663 (belonging to the industry-standard TM-U220 series) is a robust, impact-based receipt and kitchen ticket printer. Unlike thermal alternatives that degrade under high ambient heat, this impact system utilizes standard ink ribbon mechanisms, making it the premier choice for hot kitchen environments, service bars, and logistics hubs.

This specific configuration features an integrated automatic cutter (Type B design) for clean, instant separation of orders, paired with a reliable legacy connectivity path to link seamlessly with established point-of-sale terminal networks.

Product Features:

Kitchen and Heat-Resistant Printing: Because impact printing relies on mechanical ribbon transfer rather than heat-sensitive paper coating, tickets will not fade, blacken, or blur when exposed to intense commercial kitchen heat, humidity, or steam.
Dual-Color Highlighting: Supports two-color ribbon matrices (Black/Red), enabling software systems to automatically highlight urgent modifiers, special order requests, or allergen alerts in bold red text.
Drop-In Paper Loading: Features an ultra-simple hinge layout for rapid roll replacements. Operators can simply open the top cover, drop in a fresh 3-inch paper roll, close the latch, and resume work without tedious routing paths.
Ultra-Reliable Mechanical Cutter: Equipped with a long-life internal auto-cutter that slices cleanly through tickets, speeding up ticket hand-offs and eliminating jagged, torn receipts.
100% Backward Compatibility: Designed as a drop-in replacement for the legacy Epson TM-U200 series. It supports existing ESC/POS control scripts, allowing deployment into active networks without rewriting operational code.

Technical Specifications:

Manufacturer: Epson
Model Variant: TM-U220B (Type B with Auto-Cutter)
Part Number (MPN): C31C514663
Print Technology: 9-Pin Serial Impact Dot Matrix
Print Speed: 4.7 lps (at 40 columns) / 6.0 lps (at 30 columns)
Media Type: Roll Paper (76.0 mm, 69.5 mm, or 57.5 mm Width)
Color Capabilities: Two-Color Printing (Black and Red Ribbon)
Media Handling: Automatic Paper Cutter (Full / Partial Cut)
Data Interface: Serial / RS-232 Communication Port
Chassis Color: Epson Dark Gray