Comparison

SII PS Print Class Library vs Epson POS Printer Explorer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

SII PS Print Class Library

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This app allows you to print text or barcode to Seiko Instruments Inc.'s(SII) printer using the Print Class Library provided by SII. You can design your app smoothly while confirming the Print Class Library function. App function • API execution • Text printing • Barcode printing Printer Models • DPU-S245-01B • DPU-S445-01B • DPU-S245-01C • DPU-S445-01C • RP-E10-K3FJ2-B • RP-E10-W3FJ2-B • RP-E11-K3FJ2-B • RP-E11-W3FJ2-B • RP-D10-K27J2-B • RP-D10-W27J2-B • RP-E10-K3FJ1-E • RP-E10-W3FJ1-E • RP-E11-K3FJ1-E • RP-E11-W3FJ1-E • RP-D10-K27J1-E • RP-D10-W27J1-E • MP-B20-B02JK1 • MP-B30-B02JK1 • MP-B30-W02JK1 • MP-B30L-B46JK1 • MP-B30L-W46JK1 • MP-B21L-B46JK1 • MP-B21L-W46JK1 • RP-F10-K27J1 • RP-F10-W27J1 • RP-F10-K27J1-3 • RP-F10-K27J1-4 • RP-F10-K27J1-5 • RP-F10-W27J1-3 • RP-F10-W27J1-4 • RP-F10-W27J1-5 • SLP720RT-EK • SLP720RT-WK • SLP721RT-EK • SLP721RT-WK • SLP721RT-EW • SLP721RT-WW • MP-A40-B06JK3 • MP-A40-B06JK3U Display Models • DSP-A01-K1 • DSP-A01-W1 Interfaces • WiFi(TCP/IP) • Bluetooth • USB(Type-C)

About

Epson POS Printer Explorer

Explore features of EPSON receipt printers and connect peripherals. Add items, process payments, and print receipts by manual selection or barcode scanning. Discover printers via beacon, QR codes, or IP input.

Highlights
  • Connect and control peripherals
  • Add items to cart
  • Process payments
  • Print receipts
  • Scan product barcodes
  • Discover printers via beacon/QR/IP
Features
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This app allows users to experience some of the features of EPSON OmniLink and EPSON TM receipt printers. This application also allows for peripherals to be attached to the printer and controlled by the Epson POS Printer Explorer app. This app includes common functions such as adding items to a shopping cart, check-out, payment and receipt printing. Items can be selected manually or by scanning product barcodes. Barcodes for scanning can be easily printed out using the application. The app allows the user to select printers using beacon feature, Epson Easy Connect QR codes, printer discovery or manual IP input. The Epson POS Printer Explorer application also allows the user to invoke Epson’s paper saving utility to show how much paper can be saved by simply turning this capability on. Note: The purpose of this app is to familiarize developers with the EPSON OmniLink technology and EPSON TM printers. Supported Printers (as device hub): - TM-T88VI-i - TM-T88V-i - TM-T70II-i - TM printer with UB-IU01 module - TM-T88VII Supported Printers (for receipt printing only): - TM-T88VI - TM-T88V - TM-T70II - TM-T20II - TM-H6000IV - TM-H6000V - TM-L90 - TM-U220 - TM-P80/TM-P80 Plus - TM-P60II - TM-P20 - TM-m10 - TM-m30 Supported Devices: - HID capable barcode scanners - HID capable magnetic stripe readers - Customer/pole display Epson DM-D110/D210/D30/D70 - Scale: - Detecto APS Series - CAS - PD-II-30 CAS-PD-2Z/30 - Mettler Toledo - Ariva S-13 POS Scale - Cash Drawer (compatible with Epson TM printers) / DK Buzzer

Screenshots

SII PS Print Class Library4 screens
Epson POS Printer Explorer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Epson POS Printer Explorer at 12 against SII PS Print Class Library's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SII PS Print Class Library ships an update every 4 months, Epson POS Printer Explorer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SII PS Print Class Library versus Epson POS Printer Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSII PS Print Class LibraryEpson POS Printer Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiko Instruments Inc.Epson America, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

SII PS Print Class Library

No in-app purchases

None

Epson POS Printer Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SII PS Print Class Library free?
SII PS Print Class Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Epson POS Printer Explorer free?
Epson POS Printer Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SII PS Print Class Library or Epson POS Printer Explorer have ads?
Neither SII PS Print Class Library nor Epson POS Printer Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SII PS Print Class Library or Epson POS Printer Explorer?
SII PS Print Class Library ships an update every 4 months, and Epson POS Printer Explorer every 5 months. Most recently, SII PS Print Class Library was updated on September 22, 2026 and Epson POS Printer Explorer on October 19, 2026.

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