So many people ask us "What is the difference between the Epson TM-T82II-i Intelligent and the Epson TM-T88VI-IHUB Intelligent Point of Sale Receipt Printer models. With this article we hope to compare the printers in such a way that it is easy to understand and make an informed choice before you purchase.

Epson Australia released the Epson TM-T82II-i Intelligent to the Australian market to help smaller retailers have access to web printing, when a really fast printing printer, such as the T88VI iHUB Intelligent,  is not critical to customer service and the operations of a busy retail store or restaurant.

The main differences between the printers are the volumes it can handle and the print speed. The TM-T88VI-IHUB has an additional 2 years of warranty and you can only replace the print head on the TM-T88VI-IHUB.

Shared functionality and features on the Epson TM-T82II-i Intelligent and the Epson TM-T88VI-IHUB Intelligent:

Both the Epson TM-T82II-i and the Epson TM-T88VI-IHUB  models have a Cash Drawer (Drawer Kick / DK Port) for use with 24 Volt  Cash Drawers, and allows the cash drawer to open automatically once a transaction has been finalised. Both the Epson TM-T82II-i and the Epson TM-T88VI-IHUB use 80x80 Thermal Receipt paper rolls.

The below table will also help as a comparison of the Epson TM-T82II-i and the Epson TM-T88VI-IHUB:

Features TM-T82II-i Intelligent Epson TM-T88VI-IHUB Intelligent
Print Volumes Low to Medium Medium to High
Warranty 24 months 48 months
Standard Interfaces

Built-in USB, Serial, Ethernet (10/100Base-T/TX)

USB 2.0 Type A Connector x2

USB 2.0 Type B Connector x1

RJ45 x1, Serial DB9 Male x1

DK x1, 3 Pin Mini Din Female x1

Built-in USB, Serial, Ethernet (10/100Base-T/TX)

USB 2.0 Type A Connector x1

USB 2.0 Type B Connector x4

RJ45 x1, Serial DB9 Male x1

DK x1, 3 Pin Mini Din Female x1
Power supply External (Replaceable) External (Replaceable)
Maximum print speed  200mm/second  350mm/second
Thermal Head Life Span 100 kilometer 200 kilometer
Cutter Life Span

1.5 million cuts

 3 million cuts 
Key Functionality

 Built-in Web server for custom Web applications

Use as a peripheral hub for mPOS solutions

Connect to multiple devices and cloud servers

 Built-in Web server for custom Web applications

Use as a peripheral hub for mPOS solutions

Connect to multiple devices and cloud servers
Platform Suported  Android, Mac, PC, iOS

Android, Mac, PC, iOS
Wireless printing (Optional Extra) Wireless (Requires USB wireless dongle) 
Beacon (Requires Bluetooth Low Energy dongle) 		 Wireless (Requires USB wireless dongle) 
Beacon (Requires Bluetooth Low Energy dongle) 

 

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