We have had many people asking us "What is the difference between the Epson TM-T82III and the Epson TM-T82IIIL Point of Sale Receipt Printer models.

Epson Australia released these new POS Receipt Printer models in 2019, this article will help you to purchase the best suited Epson POS receipt printer for your retail store or restaurant.

First of all, the new Epson TM-T82III and TM-T82IIIL printer models are backwards compatible with the previous TM-T82II model, but we you recommend that you contact us before you purchase it to work with Square, Vend, Kounta, Loyverse, Mobi POS, WaiterOne and many other apps (Also please ensure that you order the TM-T82III or TM-T82IIIL model with the correct interface).

The main diffrences between the printers are the volumes it can handle, and the TM-T82III has an additional year of warranty.

Main differences between the Epson TM-T82IIIL and Epson TM-T82III POS Receipt Printers are:

 

Epson TM-T82IIIL (Low Volume)

  • - Ultra Low print volume model - Perfect when you are printing low volume receipts or orders in a small store
  • - 24 month warranty (2 years)
  • - Interfaces available: Dual Interface (USB & Serial) OR Single Interface (Ethernet)
  • - Built-in Power Supply
  • - Maximum print speed of 200mm/second
  • - Printer Thermal Head Life Span of 100 kilometer
  • - Wireless printing: The Epson TM-T82IIIL Cannot print wirelesly - Please purchase the TM-T82III network model

Epson TM-T82III (Low to Medium Volume)

  • - Ideal for Low to Medium Print volume for busier, small to medium size business
  • - 36 month warranty (3 years)
  • - Interfaces available: Dual Interface (USB & Serial OR USB & Parallel OR Ethernet & USB)
  • - External power supply (Can be replaced in the future)
  • - Maximum print speed of 250mm/second
  • - Printer Thermal Head Life Span of 150 kilometer
  • - Wireless printing: The Epson TM-T82III work with the Epson Wireless Dongle (optional extra)

 

Shared functionality and features on the Epson TM-T82IIIL and Epson TM-T82III:

Both the Epson TM-T82IIIL and Epson TM-T82III 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-T82IIIL and Epson TM-T82III use 80x80 Thermal Receipt paper rolls.

 

Conclusion: Which Epson T82III printer model should you choose?

The obvious choice is the Epson TM-T82III , as it has better specifictions and will last longer. It also has Wifi capatility and the power supply can be replaced in the event of a power surge, as opposed to preplacing the whole printer, as is the case with the Epson TM-T82IIIL.

 

The below table will also help with a comparison of the Epson TM-T82IIIL vs Epson TM-T82III:

Features Epson TM-T82IIIL Epson TM-T82III
Print Volumes Ultra Low Low to Medium
Warranty 24 month 36 month
Interfaces

USB & Serial

OR

Ethernet only

USB & Serial OR

USB & Parallel OR

Ethernet & USB 

Power supply Internal (Non replaceable) External (Replaceable)
Maximum print speed  200mm/second  250mm/second
Thermal Head Life Span 100 kilometer 150 kilometer
Wireless printing None Epson Wireless Dongle (optional extra)

 

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