Install ManualAdvanced Printer Driver Ver.4An overview of the APD and the description of operating environment.Descriptions from installation of the A
10InterfaceThe following interfaces are supported with the APD. Interfaces only for the Customer Display or Drawer can be mounted on some TM printer m
Chapter 1 Overview111Connection PatternWhen connecting the Customer Displays or the Cash Drawers to the TM printers. The connection patterns shown
12Connecting cableFor the Serial connection, use a cable configured as follows.If you use a connection with interface conversion connector or interfac
Chapter 1 Overview131Restrictions• The APD cannot coexist with OPOS on a computer at the same time. • When using the printer driver for EPSON Termin
14Manuals/Sample ProgramsManuals and sample programs are provided in a package separate from the APD.InstallationFollow the procedures below to instal
Chapter 1 Overview151UninstallationFollow the procedures below to uninstall manuals and sample programs.1Select from [Start]-[Control Panel] and ope
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Chapter 2 Installation and Setup172Installation and SetupThis chapter describes the procedures from the installation to execution of test print. Th
18Standard InstallThis is a standard method to install the APD. Under normal conditions, use this method. Installation Flow InstallationFollow the pro
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup1924The “Setup Type” screen appears. Select "Standard", then click the [Next] button.5The “Printer Configu
2Cautions• No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanica
206The “Add Printer” screen appears. Configure the printer driver and port to use, and click the [Next] button. 7The “Parallel Port Settings” screen a
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup2128The “Serial Port Settings” screen appears. Configure the settings of the Serial port and click the [Next] button
2210The display returns to the “Printer Configuration” screen. All the printer drivers, configured between Step 6 to Step 9, appear in the list. To i
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup23212The APD is installed. 13The “InstallShield Wizard Complete” screen appears. Click the [Finish] button to finish
24Connecting the TM PrinterBefore connecting the TM printer, set the Handshaking setting of the printer to "Receive buffer full". Connect t
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup252USB connectionDo not connect the TM printer to the computer before installing the APD. In case you connect the TM
26Print Test PageAfter installing the APD, execute test print to check if the APD is properly installed and work normally. Perform Print Test Page in
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup272UninstallationUninstall everything related to APD (port drivers, printer drivers, and so on). Follow the procedur
286The “Uninstall Complete” screen appears. Click the [Finish] button to finish uninstallation.
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup292When connecting Customer Display to TM printerThis section explains how to install the APD when connecting a Cus
3For SafetyKey to SymbolsThe symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below. Read the following carefully before
30Follow the procedure below. 1Double click the [APD] icon and start the installation.2The Install ShieldWizard screen appears. Click the [Next] butto
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup3127The “Serial Port Settings” screen appears. Configure the settings of the Serial port and click the [Next] button
329The “Add Printer” screen appears.First select a printer driver to use for the TM printer. Then, select the Port Type setting same as that for the C
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup33212The APD is installed. 13The “InstallShield Wizard Complete” screen appears. Click the [Finish] button to finish
34Follow the procedure below. 1Double click the [APD] icon and start the installation.2The Install ShieldWizard screen appears. Click the [Next] butto
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup3527The “Serial Port Settings” screen appears. Configure the settings of the Serial port and click the [Next] button
3610The display returns to the “Printer Configuration” screen. Click the [Next] button.11The “Start Copying Files” screen appears. See "Current
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup372Connecting the devices Confirm the following before connecting devices (TM printer, Customer Display)• Set the Ha
38Test print/displayUse the following print and display tests to check if the APD is properly installed and functions normally.TM printerFor TM printe
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup392Plug and PlayUsing Windows Plug and Play function, a printer driver can be easily installed on a computer on whic
4About this ManualAim of the ManualThis manual is aimed to provide the necessary information to install the EPSON TM printer driver and Customer displ
40Connecting the TM PrinterConnect the TM printer following the procedure below. 1Check that “Receive buffer full” is set as a busy condition of the p
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup412Custom InstallThe custom installation allows you to install the APD with specified port drivers and tools. Use th
424The “Setup Type” screen appears. Then select "Custom" and click the [Next] button. 5The “Select Features” screen appears. Select the feat
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup4326The “Local port support” screen appears. Select the port driver to be installed and then click the [Next] button
449The “Parallel Port Settings” screen appears. Configure the settings of the Parallel port and click the [Next] button. Proceed to Step 12. 10The “Se
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup45213The “Start Copying Files” screen appears. See "Current Settings" to confirm the settings to be instal
46Shared PrinterThe APD4.xx allows you to share the TM printer with multiple users. This section explains how to install the APD on the computer that
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup472Follow the procedure below. 1From [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound], select [Add a printer].2The &
485Click the [Print a test page] button to check if the printer functions normally. 6The following screen appears. If the test print was output correc
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup492UninstallationUninstalling the shared printer requires two steps; first by the computer user and the second by th
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50Administrator privilege user (uninstalling the APD)Uninstall the APD. This should be made by the user having administrator privilege. For more detai
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup512Maintenance after Installing the APDMaintenance procedures after the APD is installed. • Adding the printer drive
524The “Local Port Support” screen appears. Select the port driver to be installed and then click the [Next] button. For Serial or Ethernet interface,
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup5328The “Serial Port Settings” screen appears. Configure the settings of the Serial port and click the [Next] button
54Uninstalling the printer driverFollow the procedures below to uninstall the printer driver. 1Select from [Start] - [All Programs] - [EPSON] - [EPSON
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup5527The display returns to the “Printer Configuration” screen. Click the [Next] button. 8The “Start Copying Files” s
56Changing the port settings of the TM printer See the procedure below to change the port settings of the TM printer, such as changing serial settings
Chapter 3 Silent Installation573Silent InstallationThis chapter describes the procedures for the Silent Installation. What Is a Silent Installation?
58Flow of the Silent InstallationThe flow of the silent installation is described below.Setting the APD Environment To Be CopiedCreate the APD environ
Chapter 3 Silent Installation593Making the user settingSelect [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Printers], right-click the printer
6 When connecting Customer Display to TM printer ... 29Installation Flow ...
60Creating a Package or Script fileCreate the silent installation package or the script file for the silent installation. First, confirm which APD env
Chapter 3 Silent Installation6134The “Silent Installation” screen appears. Select the setting you want to copy from [Printer Configuration], and sel
626The "Rename Printer" screen appears. Change the printer driver name, and click the [Next] button.7The “Start Creating Silent Installation
Chapter 3 Silent Installation633Executing the Silent InstallationYou can execute the silent installation using the following methods.• Execute the s
64Checking the Installation ResultThe silent installation results of the silent installation package/script file for the silent installation can be ch
Chapter 3 Silent Installation653/uninstall : Silent UninstallationUsing this command option enables you to uninstall using the command line.ExampleD
66/r : Restart setting after the installationUsing this command option enables you to make the restart setting of OS after the silent installation is
Chapter 1 Overview71OverviewIntroductionAdvanced Printer Driver (hereafter called APD) is a Windows printer driver for EPSON TM printers and Custome
8Manual organizationInstall ManualThis manual. Descriptions of the procedures from installing the APD to performing test print, adding printer drivers
Chapter 1 Overview91Operating EnvironmentComputerAny PC/AT compatible machine running any of the following Windows systems.OS• Microsoft Windows Vis
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