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 and restaurants as well as bank statements and shipping documents. The TM-U590 is supported by Epson's industry standard ESC/POS command system and 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 and reliability, the TM-U590 has a wide print column capacity of 88 and 66 columns, respectively. The TM-U590 features an internal customer display mount and 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 hasMICR reading options and check validation. Other features include print fonts of 7x9 and 9x9, a print speed of 2.8 for the 88 columns of print and 4.9 for 40 columns and the capability to produce an original plus four copies for added convenience. The TM-U590 has an MCBF of 29 million lines and conforms to all the industry safety standards. The TM-U590 is an innovative addition to the Point of Sale Epson printer line.