Epson TM-T20 Thermal Paper Rolls 3 1/8 x 230 ft | Fits TM-T20 to TM-T20IV | BPA-Free American Made

Epson TM-T20 Paper Size: 3 1/8 in (80mm) x 230 ft Thermal Rolls

Thermal paper for the Epson TM-T20, TM-T20II, TM-T20III and TM-T20IV is 3 1/8 in (80mm) wide, and these rolls run 230 ft each. Every printer in the TM-T20 series takes the same roll, so one box covers the front counter, the bar and the back office without checking which generation sits where.

Epson built the TM-T20 for small retail stores, restaurants and grocery counters, the places where a printer that runs dry mid-rush means a line of people waiting on a receipt. A full 230 ft roll means fewer stops to reload, and the same roll comes in packs of 6 all the way up to a 50-roll case.

Key Features

• ✅ Fits every TM-T20 generation: TM-T20, TM-T20II, TM-T20III and TM-T20IV
• ✅ 2.75 in (70mm) across, under the 83mm roll limit Epson sets for the series, so the cover closes cleanly
• ✅ No ink and no ribbon: receipts come out dark and sharp from the first slip to the last
• ✅ A warning indicator shows up as the roll runs low, so the next one is ready before the paper runs out
• ✅ BPA-free coating for the staff handing out receipts and the customers taking them home
• ✅ Made in the United States to one specification, the same roll in every pack size

Specifications

▶ Which TM-T20 Printers Use This Paper

Epson lists the same paper for every printer in the series: 80mm wide (79.5mm, plus or minus 0.5mm) on a roll no more than 83mm (3.27 in) across. That covers:

• TM-T20, the original model

• TM-T20II, including the Ethernet Plus model

• TM-T20III, in its USB, parallel, Ethernet and wireless versions

• TM-T20IV, the current model, which Epson names as the replacement for the TM-T20III

Paper for a different Epson printer? See Epson Receipt Printer Paper Rolls.

▶ How to Load a Roll in the TM-T20

1. Use the cover open lever to release the paper cover, then swing it up.
2. Take out the empty core from the last roll.
3. Set the new roll in the bay.
4. Pull out a little paper and close the cover.

Blank receipt after loading? The roll went in backwards. Open the cover, flip the roll over and print again.

▶ Will This Roll Fit?

✅ 3 1/8 in (80mm) x 230 ft thermal: the size the TM-T20 series is built for, 2.75 in across against Epson's 83mm limit

❌ Rolls larger than 3.27 in (83mm) across: the cover will not close on them

❌ 2 1/4 in (58mm) rolls: the printer has to be converted with Epson's 58mm roll paper guide, and Epson's TM-T20III guide warns it cannot be switched back to 80mm afterward

❌ Bond or carbonless register rolls: the TM-T20 prints with heat, so plain paper comes out blank

▶ Troubleshooting Paper Problems

• Blank receipts on a new roll: the roll is upside down. Flip it over so the coated side meets the print head.

• Faint or light gray print on a fresh roll: the print head is dirty, usually with residue left by earlier paper. Clean it with rubbing alcohol on a lint-free rag or a cotton ball, let it dry, then print again.

• Cover will not close: the roll is too big across for the bay. These rolls measure 2.75 in, under Epson's 83mm limit.

▶ Why BPA-Free Matters

A receipt passes through a lot of hands: the cashier all shift, then the customer on the way out. These rolls use a BPA-free coating, so that is one less thing to think about when a receipt changes hands.

▶ Made in the USA, Same Roll Every Order

These rolls are made in the United States to one specification. The 6-pack and the 50-roll case hold the same roll, so the fit you get on your first order is the fit you get on every one after it.

▶ How Many Rolls to Order

• 6 rolls: a spare stack for a printer that only prints now and then

• 12 rolls: a steady supply for a single register

• 18 or 24 rolls: a busier counter, or a few printers sharing one stockroom

• 50-roll case: the lowest cost per roll and the fewest reorders