Hi, Travis from POSGuys.com. Today we'll be reviewing the M series of printers from Epson.
This is the TM-M30 and the TM-M10 receipt printers. They're both thermal receipt printers,
they're similar form factor where they're very square. This is the 3-inch version, this
is the 2-inch version. By 3-inch version, this means is a standard receipt printer
of 3 inch width, and this uses a 2 inch, smaller receipt paper. They're both top load or front
load, this is set into front-load version, this is set in to top-load version. They print
at a reasonable rate, this is an 8-inch per second, and this is a 6-inch per second. The
8-inch per second is the same as the current model TM-T20II version, so it's the same print
speed, it's just a much more compact form factor.
These printers aesthetically match up really well with a mobile type of set up. So if you're
using an iPad, a Surface tablet, you have a small stand and you're using a very compact
set-up with a very small cash drawer, then these are kind of designed to meet that look,
and are very space-saving. The LED lights are also changed from like a traditional green
to being a glowing blue, so much more modern looking receipt printers than you see traditionally.
Interface-wise, these both have USB. They're also available with Bluetooth or Ethernet,
and then NFC is also in an available connection, at least coming soon to them.
The M10 and M30 are very similar form factors, this is set to top load, this is set to front
load. In the top load version, your cover opens up, your paper just drops in. The printer
can also be converted to the front load version. In the front load, your paper drops in like
so.
To adjust to front load and top load, you take the two covers off, and then you switch
it. One of the sides has little rubber feet, so if you move that. And then you replace
the second cover, now you're in a top load version.
Status lights on the printer are available in this bar at the top. When the cover is
open, you'll get a warning, when it's out of paper you'll get a flashing warning telling
you you're out of paper, so very handy, and then there's a little icon that kind of tells
you what the different errors mean.
The M30 prints at a nice 8 inches per second. The M10 prints at a slightly slower but still
very good 6 inches per second.
So in the scheme of "would we buy these printers?" it comes down to would we buy these instead
of other Epson printers? I would probably recommend the T20II the most out of all the
printers, I think for the price and features and warranty, the T20II is your best bet.
If you are worried about space though, take a look at the M series, especially the M10,
it's very very small compared to older receipt printers. The styling on both of these are
better than the T20II. If you're looking for just pure performance, pure reliability, pure
speed, the T88V is still your best bet. So that's kind of the Epson overview of all their
printers. Good printers, probably at this time not their best printers, but they are
space saving options, and there are some unique pairing capabilities, so if you're on a tablet
or something like that and you don't have a USB port, then take a look and see if a
proper interface is available for you. To purchase these printers, or for more information,
please visit us at POSGuys.com. Thanks!