Direct answer
Start with the printing technology, then match every physical limit.
Official accessible HTML confirmed widths and ribbons but not roll diameter or thickness. Check the exact TM-U220 manual before ordering a case.
Captured media specifications
- Supported widths
- 58 mm, 70 mm, 76 mm
- Maximum roll diameter
- Not captured from accessible official HTML
- Media thickness
- Not captured from accessible official HTML
- Consumables
- Plain receipt or kitchen paper, ERC-38 black ribbon, ERC-38 black/red ribbon
Before buying a case
- Read the complete model and suffix from the printer label.
- Confirm width, maximum diameter, roll length, and core where specified.
- For labels, confirm direct thermal versus thermal transfer, sensing method, adhesive, liner, and ribbon.
- Compare delivered case cost and actual roll length—not roll count alone.
- Test one small order before committing to long-term inventory.
Plan quantity and reorder timing
Use the POS supply planner to estimate monthly rolls, stock coverage, reorder point, cases to order, and paper cost per 1,000 transactions.
Open the reorder calculator →