Epson TM-U220IIB-002 Impact Kitchen Receipt Printer with Serial Interface & Auto Cutter (C31CL27002)
Epson TM-U220IIB-002 Impact Kitchen Receipt Printer with Serial Interface & Auto Cutter (C31CL27002)
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Product Description
Epson TM-U220IIB-002 Impact Kitchen Receipt Printer with Serial Interface and Auto Cutter (C31CL27002) is an Epson impact receipt printer configuration designed for compatible restaurant, kitchen, hospitality, retail, and service-counter POS environments that require dot-matrix printing instead of thermal receipt printing. This model is built for businesses that need dependable impact printing for kitchen tickets, order receipts, transaction receipts, and environments where heat, steam, or kitchen conditions may make thermal paper less practical.
This listing is for the Epson TM-U220II Series impact printer with Serial connectivity and auto cutter. Because Epson TM-U220II printers are available in different interface and configuration options, confirm the exact part number, connection type, paper requirements, ribbon requirements, power setup, and POS software compatibility before ordering.
Spartan POS is an authorized Epson dealer and supports the POS hardware, printer supplies, and accessories it sells, helping businesses choose the correct Epson receipt printer configuration for reliable daily operation.
Quick Answer
The Epson C31CL27002 is a TM-U220IIB-002 impact kitchen receipt printer with a Serial interface and auto cutter. It is designed for compatible POS systems that require an Epson impact printer for kitchen tickets, order receipts, and dot-matrix receipt printing. This is not a thermal receipt printer and requires compatible bond paper and ink ribbon supplies.
Best For
- Restaurant kitchen printing and order tickets
- Quick-service restaurant POS stations
- Hospitality and foodservice environments
- Retail or service counters that require impact receipt printing
- Businesses replacing compatible Epson TM-U220 or TM-U220II printers
- POS environments that require a Serial receipt-printer connection
- Locations that need an auto-cutter impact printer configuration
Important Model Clarification: Epson TM-U220IIB-002 Serial with Auto Cutter
This product page is for the Epson TM-U220IIB-002 Impact Kitchen Receipt Printer with Serial Interface and Auto Cutter. Epson TM-U220II printers may be available in different versions, interface types, cutter configurations, colors, and power configurations. Do not assume that all Epson TM-U220II models are interchangeable.
| Search Intent | Best Match | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| Epson TM-U220IIB-002 Serial auto cutter | This product | Choose this model if your POS system supports this exact Serial interface configuration. |
| Epson kitchen printer | This product may be a fit | Confirm whether your POS system requires impact printing, Serial connectivity, and the TM-U220II family. |
| Epson thermal receipt printer | Different printer type | Shop Epson Receipt Printers if you need a thermal model such as TM-T88 or TM-m30. |
| Impact printer supplies | Related supplies | Confirm compatible bond paper and ink ribbon requirements before ordering. |
Key Features
- Epson TM-U220II Series impact receipt printer configuration
- Manufacturer part number / SKU: C31CL27002
- Impact / dot-matrix print technology for compatible kitchen, order, and receipt workflows
- Serial connectivity listed for this configuration
- Auto cutter configuration
- Designed for compatible POS systems that support Epson impact printer workflows
- Useful for restaurant, hospitality, quick-service, foodservice, and service-counter environments
- Requires compatible bond receipt paper and ink ribbon supplies
- Good fit for businesses replacing compatible Epson TM-U220 or TM-U220II impact printers
Product Details
| Brand | Epson |
| Model / Series | TM-U220II |
| Configuration | TM-U220IIB-002 |
| Part Number / SKU | C31CL27002 |
| Printer Type | Impact kitchen / receipt printer |
| Print Technology | Impact / dot matrix |
| Connectivity | Serial |
| Cutter | Auto cutter |
| Thermal Printer? | No. This is an impact printer. |
| Common Applications | Kitchen tickets, order receipts, restaurant receipts, service receipts, and compatible POS transaction printing |
| Typical Environments | Restaurants, quick-service locations, hospitality, foodservice, retail, and service-counter POS stations |
Impact Printer vs. Thermal Receipt Printer
| Printer Type | How It Prints | Best For | Supplies Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Printer | Uses dot-matrix impact printing with an ink ribbon. | Kitchen tickets, order printers, and environments where impact printing is required. | Bond paper and compatible ink ribbon. |
| Thermal Receipt Printer | Uses heat-sensitive thermal paper and prints without ink or ribbon. | Retail checkout, customer receipts, hospitality counters, and many front-of-house POS stations. | Thermal receipt paper. |
The Epson TM-U220IIB-002 is an impact printer, not a thermal receipt printer. If you need a thermal Epson receipt printer, compare options in Epson Receipt Printers or browse all Receipt Printers.
Where This Printer Fits in a POS Setup
The Epson TM-U220IIB-002 can be used as part of a compatible restaurant, hospitality, retail, or service-counter POS system. Depending on your software and configuration, it may be paired with:
- A compatible POS terminal, register, workstation, or supported POS device
- POS software configured for Epson impact printer support
- Serial connection hardware required by your setup
- Compatible bond receipt paper
- Compatible Epson ink ribbon supplies
- A compatible cash drawer when supported by your printer and POS software
- Barcode scanners for checkout, product lookup, and inventory workflows
What You May Need to Order
Before ordering this printer, confirm the full hardware and supply setup required for your POS environment. Depending on your installation, you may need:
- Compatible bond receipt paper for impact printing
- Compatible Epson ink ribbon supplies
- The correct Serial cable or adapter for your POS system
- Supported Epson printer drivers or POS app configuration
- A compatible cash drawer and drawer cable
- Confirmation that your POS software supports the Epson TM-U220II Series and this exact interface configuration
- A thermal Epson model from Epson Receipt Printers if your POS environment requires thermal receipt printing instead of impact printing
When This Might Not Be the Best Choice
This Epson TM-U220IIB-002 may not be the best fit if your POS system requires USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, thermal printing, a compact front-counter receipt printer, or a different Epson TM-U220II configuration. If you are replacing an existing printer, match the exact model, interface, printer language, supplies, and POS software requirements before ordering.
If you are buying for Shopify POS, Square, Lightspeed, Toast, Clover, QuickBooks POS, or another specific POS platform, do not assume compatibility by Epson brand or printer family alone. Confirm the exact model, interface, operating system, supported hardware list, drivers, and configuration before purchasing.
Compatibility Guidance
This Epson TM-U220IIB-002 should be selected based on your exact POS software, operating system, device, interface, media, ribbon, power setup, and hardware configuration. Epson impact printers are not interchangeable with Epson thermal receipt printers, and different TM-U220II configurations may require different connection setups.
Compatibility depends on your POS software, operating system, connection type, drivers, accessories, and configuration. Confirm compatibility before ordering.
Spartan POS can help confirm whether this Epson TM-U220IIB-002 is the right impact kitchen receipt printer for your restaurant, retail, hospitality, or service-counter workflow.
Related Spartan POS Links
- Epson Receipt Printers
- Receipt Printers
- Receipt Paper
- Thermal vs. Bond Receipt Paper Guide
- Receipt Paper Size Guide
- Ethernet vs. Bluetooth vs. USB Receipt Printers
- Cash Drawers
- Barcode Scanners
- POS Hardware
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Epson TM-U220IIB-002 C31CL27002?
The Epson TM-U220IIB-002 C31CL27002 is an Epson TM-U220II Series impact kitchen / receipt printer configuration with Serial connectivity and an auto cutter.
Is this a thermal receipt printer?
No. This is an impact / dot-matrix printer. It requires compatible bond paper and ink ribbon supplies instead of thermal receipt paper.
What is this printer used for?
This printer is commonly used for compatible kitchen tickets, restaurant order printing, impact receipts, service receipts, and POS environments that require Epson impact printer support.
Does this model have a Serial interface?
Yes. This configuration lists Serial connectivity. Confirm that your POS system supports Serial printing before ordering.
Does this model include an auto cutter?
Yes. This configuration lists an auto cutter. Confirm the exact configuration and requirements before ordering.
Can I use thermal receipt paper with this printer?
No. This is an impact printer and should be used with compatible bond paper and ink ribbon supplies. Thermal paper is for thermal receipt printers.
Is this compatible with every Epson POS system?
No. Compatibility depends on your POS software, operating system, connection type, drivers, accessories, media, ribbon, and configuration. Confirm compatibility before ordering.
Can this printer connect to a cash drawer?
Cash drawer support depends on the printer configuration, cash drawer model, drawer cable, POS software, and setup. Confirm compatibility before ordering a cash drawer or drawer cable.
Can Spartan POS help confirm compatibility?
Yes. Spartan POS supports the products it sells and can help confirm Epson printer, paper, ribbon, cash drawer, accessory, and POS hardware compatibility before ordering.
Bottom Line
The Epson TM-U220IIB-002 Impact Kitchen Receipt Printer with Serial Interface and Auto Cutter (C31CL27002) is a practical Epson impact printer configuration for compatible restaurant, hospitality, retail, kitchen, and service-counter POS workflows. It is designed for businesses that need dot-matrix impact printing rather than thermal receipt printing.
Choose this model if your POS system supports the Epson TM-U220II Series, your setup requires Serial connectivity, and your workflow requires an auto-cutter impact printer. Confirm software, connection, media, ribbon, power, accessory, and cash drawer requirements before ordering. Spartan POS supports the products it sells and can help verify the right Epson printer configuration for your business.
