Epson T88IIIP - TM B/W Thermal Line Printer User Manual

TM-T88II SeriesUser’s Manual400852003

viii IntroductionOptions and Accessories❏ EPSON power supply unit, PS-170.❏ Affixing tapes (model: DF-10).❏ RS-485 interface board can be installed as

Introduction ixOrdering Paper and SuppliesYou can order thermal roll paper from the supplier in your area.Specified Thermal Roll Paper: NTP080-80In Ja

x IntroductionOther Qualified Suppliers for Thermal PaperThe following suppliers sell thermal paper that may be used if desired. Contact each company

xiContentsChapter 1 Setting Up the PrinterUnpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

xii Appendix A DIP Switch and Paper Near End SettingsSetting the DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Up the Printer 1-1Chapter 1 Setting Up the PrinterUnpackingThe illustration below shows the items included for the standard specification pr

1-2 Setting Up the PrinterConnecting the Cables and Grounding the PrinterYou can connect up to four cables to the printer. They all connect to the c

Setting Up the Printer 1-32. If the printer has a serial interface, tighten the screws on both sides of the cable connector.Note:Your printer has i

1-4 Setting Up the Printer CAUTION:Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick-out connector; otherwise the printer and the telephone line ma

Setting Up the Printer 1-5Das Kabel der Schublade an die Schnappsteckerbuchse hinten am Drucker neben dem Netßzanschluß anschließen.Grounding the Pr

Printer Parts and LabelsCaution Labels CAUTION:Thermal head is hot. ATTENTION:La téte thermique est chaude. VORSICHT:Der Thermalkopf ist heiß. C

1-6 Setting Up the Printer WARNING:Make sure you use the EPSON PS-170 power supply or equivalent. Using an incorrect power supply may cause fire or

Setting Up the Printer 1-7Installing or Replacing the Paper RollNote:Be sure to use paper rolls that meet the specifications. Do not use paper roll

1-8 Setting Up the Printer4. Insert the paper roll as shown.5. Be sure to note the correct direction that the paper comes off the roll.ERRORPOWERPAP

Setting Up the Printer 1-96. Pull out a small amount of paper, as shown. Then close the cover.7. Tear off the paper as shown.ERRORPOWERPAPEROUTFEEDF

1-10 Setting Up the PrinterUsing the Power Switch Cover WARNING:If an accident occurs when the power switch cover is attached, unplug the power supp

Setting Up the Printer 1-112. While holding down the FEED button, turn on the printer using the switch on the front of the printer to begin the self

1-12 Setting Up the PrinterAdjustments and SettingsTM-T88II Series printers are set up at the factory to be appropriate for almost all users. There

Using the Printer 2-1Chapter 2Using the PrinterOperating the Control PanelYou can control the basic paper feeding operations of the printer with the

2-2 Using the PrinterPanel lightsPOWERThe POWER light is on whenever the printer is on.ERRORThis indicates an error. See Chapter 3 for information o

Troubleshooting 3-1Chapter 3TroubleshootingTroubleshooting This chapter gives solutions to some printer problems you may have.General problemsThe li

iQuick ReferenceThis Quick Reference will direct you to key areas of this Operator’s Manual. For a complete listing of topics, see the Contents.Printe

3-2 TroubleshootingIf there is no paper jam and the printer has been printing for quite a while, the print head may be overheated. If the print head

Troubleshooting 3-3Cleaning the print head CAUTION:After printing, the print head can be very hot. Be careful not to touch it. Also let it cool befo

3-4 TroubleshootingTo clear a paper jam, follow the steps below:1. Turn the printer off and press the cover open button to open the cover. 2. Remove

Troubleshooting 3-54. Then turn the knob until you see in the opening, as shown in the illustration below. This returns the cutter blade to the no

3-6 TroubleshootingIf the auto cutter does not return to its normal position by itself, follow the steps below to correct the problem:1. Pull the cu

Troubleshooting 3-7Hexadecimal DumpThis feature allows experienced users to see exactly what data is coming to the printer. This can be useful in fi

3-8 Troubleshooting

Reference Information 4-1Chapter 4Reference InformationPrinting Specifications Printing method: Thermal line printingDot density: 180 dpi × 180 dpi

4-2 Reference InformationNotes:Printing speed may be slower, depending on the data transmission speed and the combination of control commands.There

Reference Information 4-3* CPL = Characters Per Line* Space between characters is not included* Characters can be scaled up to 64 times as large as

iiAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electr

4-4 Reference InformationElectrical CharacteristicsNote:Maximum 1A for drawer kick-out drivingSupply voltage: +24 VDC ± 7% (optional power supply: E

Reference Information 4-5ReliabilityEnvironmental Conditions Life: Mechanism: 15,000,000 lines Thermal head: 100 million pulses, 100 kmAuto cutter:

4-6 Reference Information

DIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings A-1Appendix A DIP Switch and Paper Near End SettingsAlthough the factory settings are best for almost all uses,

A-2 DIP Switch and Paper Near End SettingsTransmission SpeedTransmission Speed (BPS)-bits per second 1-7 1-82400 ON ON4800 OFF ON9600 ON OFF19200 OF

DIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings A-3Print Density SelectionNotes:•With the optional RS-485 interface, DIP switches 2-7 and 2-8 are disabled.•Cha

A-4 DIP Switch and Paper Near End SettingsParallel interface specificationsSet 1Set 2Print Density SelectionSW Function ON OFF1-1 Auto line feed Alw

DIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings A-5Notes:•Changes in DIP switch settings (excluding switch 2-8 interface reset signal) are recognized only when

A-6 DIP Switch and Paper Near End SettingsChanging the DIP switch settingsIf you need to change settings, follow the steps below to make your change

DIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings A-7Adjusting the Paper Near End DetectorThe paper near end detector detects when paper is almost gone by measur

iiiEMC and Safety Standards Applied Product Name: TM-T88IIModel Name: M129BThe following standards are applied only to the printers that are so labele

A-8 DIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings

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ivCE MarkingThe printer conforms to the following Directives and NormsDirective 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class BEN 55024IEC 61000-4-2 IEC 61000-4-3IEC 6100

vGEREÄUSCHPEGELGemäß der Dritten Verordnung zum Gerätesicherheitsgesetz (Maschinenlärminformations- Verordnung-3. GSGV) ist der arbeitsplatzbezogene G

vi Quick ReferenceAbout This ManualSetting Up and Using❏ Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking the printer and setting it up.❏ Chapter 2 conta

Introduction viiIntroductionFeaturesTM-T88II Series printers are high-quality POS printers that can print on a paper roll. The printers have the follo