Printing Technology | Retail POS Systems, Multi-Part Receipts | Industry: 24-pin thermal (300mm/s) Base: 9-pin dot matrix (120mm/s) Advanced: ▲24-pin (200mm/s) | Base works on plain paper; Advanced matches industry speed (ISO/IEC 24714) | Base slower than thermal; Advanced costlier than Base |
Durability & Materials | High-traffic Kiosks, Industrial Settings | Industry: Plastic (20MPa) Base: Metal (45MPa) Advanced: ▲Reinforced metal (60MPa) | Base: 2.25× stronger than plastic (ASTM D638); Advanced adds 30% more strength | Heavier, bulkier; Advanced pricier due to reinforced alloy |
Connectivity | Networked POS Systems, IoT Integration | Industry: USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) Base: USB 2.0 Advanced: ▲USB 3.0 + Ethernet (1 Gbps) | Advanced enables real-time data sync (IEEE 802.3); Base supports legacy systems | Base lacks network capability; Advanced requires IT setup |
Paper Handling | High-Volume Retail, Kiosk Operations | Industry: Manual cutter (ISO 217) Base: Auto Cutter (76mm) Advanced: ▲Auto Cutter (80mm) | Base reduces 50% manual labor (ISO 3801); Advanced handles wider receipt rolls | Base limited to 76mm paper; Advanced needs custom paper stock |
Certifications | Global Deployments, Compliance-Critical | Industry: CE (EN 60950-1) Base: LVD (EN 61010-1), CCC (GB 4943), UKCA (BS EN 60950) Advanced: ▲+RoHS (IEC 62321), FCC (Part 15) | Base meets EU/China standards; Advanced adds global regulatory alignment | None—Advanced certifications are optional but enhance market access |
Environmental Resistance | Outdoor Kiosks, Harsh Environments | Industry: IP40 (no dust/water protection) Base: IP54 (dust/water splashes) Advanced: ▲IP65 (dust tight, low-pressure water jets) | Base withstands rain/snow (IEC 60529); Advanced operates in car wash zones | Base may fail in prolonged water exposure; Advanced requires premium materials |