The TM-U590 is a high speed, multi-function slip printer designed for printing muti-part documents up to 88 columns in width. Best used for document printing, the TM-U590 will print up to 5 part copies for applications in hotels & restaurants as well as bank statements & shipping documents. The TM-U590 is supported by Epson's industry standard ESC/POS command system & is a Windows compatible product.A leader in the transaction processing industry, Epson has introduced its newest small POS printer, the TM-U590. Backed by Epson quality & reliability, the TM-U590 has a wide print column capacity of 88 & 66 columns, respectively. The TM-U590 features an internal customer display mount & is compatible with Epson's line of IT intelligent POS peripherals. The TM-U590 can be used in a wide variety of transaction processing applications with its wide slip capability which is ideal for A4 size documents. The printer has MICR reading options & check validation. Other features include print fonts of 7x 9 & 9x 9, a print speed of 2.8 for the 88 columns of print & 4.9 for 40 columns & the capability to produce an original plus four copies for added convenience. The TM-U590 has an MCBF of 29 million lines & conforms to all the industry safety standards. The TM-U590 is an innovative addition to the Point of Sale Epson printer line.