Epson OmniLink TM-m30II-h Thermal Receipt Printer, USB/Ethernet/Wi-Fi, Black (C31CH92A9981)

Epson part number C31CH92A9981 is the OmniLink TM-m30II-h wireless model in Epson Black, a 3-inch thermal POS receipt printer that can print over Wi-Fi, Ethernet or USB. Wi-Fi comes from Epson's WL06 wireless LAN unit, which the distributor part description for this SKU lists together with the Ethernet and USB interfaces.

Key features

• Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB: wireless LAN through the WL06 unit, 10/100Base-T/TX Ethernet, and a USB Type-B (USB 2.0 Full-speed) port for a computer.
• Wireless security: WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-Personal and WPA2-Enterprise.
• Setup options: SimpleAP mode, Epson TM Utility (iOS, Android) or TM-m30II Utility (Windows).
• USB Type-A ports: a 2.1 A device-charging port for a tablet and three standard ports; the WL06 unit plugs into one of the printer's USB Type-A ports.
• Print output: up to 250 mm/sec at 203 dpi on 80 mm or 58 mm paper, with an auto cutter.
• Cash drawer kick: rear drawer kick connector with two drive outputs.

Specifications

Typical applications

• Countertop POS stations that print over a Wi-Fi network
• Sites that want wired Ethernet now with the option to move the printer to Wi-Fi
• Tablet POS setups that charge and communicate with the tablet over USB
• Online-order printing through Server Direct Print

Compatibility

Epson's TM-m30II-h specification sheet lists iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS X and Linux support. Software options include the Epson ePOS SDK for iOS, Android and JavaScript, OPOS ADK and OPOS ADK for .NET, JavaPOS ADK, the Advanced Printer Driver, the TM Virtual Port Driver, and Mac and CUPS drivers.

How it compares

Epson lists two TM-m30II-h wireless SKUs that differ by case color: this black C31CH92A9981 and the white C31CH92A9991. The Ethernet model, C31CH92022 in black or C31CH92021 in white, has USB and Ethernet, and its part description does not include the WL06 wireless unit. Epson's Bluetooth model is C31CH92012 (black) or C31CH92011 (white).

Frequently asked questions

How does the C31CH92A9981 connect to Wi-Fi?

Through Epson's WL06 wireless LAN unit, which this SKU's distributor part description lists with Ethernet and USB. The unit plugs into a USB Type-A port on the printer, and the connection can be configured with SimpleAP mode or Epson's TM Utility app.

Can it use Wi-Fi and Ethernet at the same time?

No. According to Epson's technical reference guide, wireless LAN is disabled whenever a LAN cable is connected, so unplug the Ethernet cable to print over Wi-Fi.

What is the difference between C31CH92A9981 and C31CH92A9991?

Color. Epson's ordering information lists both part numbers as the TM-m30II-h wireless model; C31CH92A9981 is Epson Black (EBCK) and C31CH92A9991 is Epson White (ENB9).

Is a power adapter included?

Epson's specification sheet includes the PS-180 power adapter and AC cable in the TM-m30II-h box contents, adding that contents vary by SKU.

Can it open a cash drawer?

Yes. The drawer kick connector on the rear of the printer connects a cash drawer, and Epson's technical reference guide lists two drawer drive outputs. The same connector can be used for Epson's optional OT-BZ20 external buzzer instead.

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