Epson TM-T88IV Specifications

Describes how to control the printer and necessary informationwhen you develop applications.Describes setup and installation of the product and periph

10Handling ...69 Installing and Replacing Roll Paper ...

Chapter 1 Product Overview111Product OverviewThis chapter describes features and specifications of the product.FeaturesThe TM-T88IV for ReStick is a

12Product ConfigurationBuzzerThe buzzer function is availableColor•ECW (Epson Cool White)•EDG (Epson Dark Gray)AccessoriesAttachments• Roll paper (for

Chapter 1 Product Overview131Parts Name and FunctionPower SwitchTurn s the printer on or off. The marks on the switch: ( / )CAUTIONBefore turning on

14Power Switch CoverInstall the power switch cover that comes with the TM-T88IV onto the printer to prevent inadvertent changing of the power switch,

Chapter 1 Product Overview151PAPER OUT LED•Lights when there is no more roll paper. When you select to use the thermal roll paper by DIP switches, t

16Error StatusThere are three possible error types: automatically recoverable errors, recoverable errors, and unrecoverable errors.Automatically Recov

Chapter 1 Product Overview171Unrecoverable ErrorsPrinting is no longer possible when unrecoverable errors occur. The printer must be repaired.CAUTIO

18NV Memory (Non-Volatile Memory)The printer has NV memory which includes the user NV memory and NV graphics memory that users can use.NV Graphics Mem

Chapter 1 Product Overview191Procedure1Open the roll paper cover.2While pressing the FEED button, turn the power on.3Press the FEED button once.4Clo

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

20Product SpecificationsPrinting method Thermal line printingCutting method Partial cut (cutting with one point in left edge left uncut)Roll paper (si

Chapter 1 Product Overview211Printing Specificationsdpi: dots per inch*1: when the printer prints with the default print density level at 24V and 25

22Character SpecificationsNumber of characters•Alphanumeric characters: 95•Extended graphics: 128 × 11 pages (including user-defined page)•Internation

Chapter 1 Product Overview231Character Sizecpl: character per line*1: The values in the upper columns are for 58 mm paper width model, and in the lo

24Printable Area58mm paper width modelThe printable area of a paper with width of 57.5 ± 0.5 mm {2.26 ± 0.02"} is 52.5 mm{2.07"} (420 dots),

Chapter 1 Product Overview25180mm paper width modelThe printable area of a paper with width of 79.5 ± 0.5 mm {3.13 ± 0.02"} is 72 mm {2.83 &quo

26Printing and Cutting PositionsThe values above may vary slightly as a result of paper slack or variations in the paper. Take the notice into account

Chapter 1 Product Overview271Paper SpecificationsPaper type Specified thermal paperRecommended liner-free labelForm Roll paperSize Roll paper diamet

28Electrical CharacteristicsSupply voltage DC24V ± 7%Current consumption(at 24V, 25°C, normal print density)Standby Mean: Approximately 0.1AMaximum 1A

Chapter 1 Product Overview291Environmental ConditionsTemperature Operating 5 to 45°C {41 to 113°F} (See the operating temperature and humidity range

3Revision HistoryRevision page Details of changeRev. A All pages Newly authorizedRev. B page 42page 66page 74Description of European models is added t

30External Dimensions and Mass•Height: Approximately 148 mm {5.83"}•Width: Approximately 145 mm {5.71"}•Depth: Approximately 195 mm {7.68&qu

Chapter 1 Product Overview311Power Supply Unit SpecificationsPower Supply Unit (PS-180)MaterialNo specific brominated flame retardants, such as PBBE

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Chapter 2 Setup332SetupThis chapter describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals.Flow of SetupThis chapter consists of the follow

34Installing the PrinterYou can install this printer horizontally. With an optional hanging bracket (WH-10), you can also attach the printer to a wall

Chapter 2 Setup352Setting the DIP SwitchesOn this printer, you can make various settings with DIP switches.Functions of the DIP switches differ depe

36For Serial InterfaceDIP Switch Bank 1Transmission speed (DIP switch 1-7/1-8)bps: bits per secondSW Function ON OFFFactorysetting1-1 Data reception e

Chapter 2 Setup372DIP Switch Bank 2• The transmission speed can be set with a command or the memory switch utility. (Setting values: 2400, 4800, 960

38For Parallel Interface/LAN/wireless LAN InterfaceDIP switch bank 1*1: When using the recommended liner-free label, the roll paper near-end sensor is

Chapter 2 Setup392For USB InterfaceDIP switch bank 1DIP switch bank 2SW Function ON OFFFactorysetting1-1 Auto line feed Always enabled Always disabl

4For SafetyKey to SymbolsThe symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below. Read the following carefully before

40Selecting the Print Density (DIP Switch 2-3/2-4)Paper type Print density SW 2-3 SW2-4Recommended liner-free labelFixed ON ONThermal roll paperPrint

Chapter 2 Setup412Selecting the BUSY StatusWith DIP switch 2-1, you can select conditions for invoking a BUSY state as either of the following:•When

42Setting the Memory SwitchesThe memory switches are software switches that can be set with the Memory Switch Setting Utility.Memory switch 5*1: For d

Chapter 2 Setup432Customized valueThe following items can be set as the customized value with the Memory Switch Setting Utility or a command.•Print

44Adjusting the Near-End Sensor for Thermal Roll PaperBelow are two situations where a roll paper NE sensor adjustment is required when using the ther

Chapter 2 Setup4523Align the upper edge of the positioning plate with the adjustment position.4Tighten the adjustment screw.5After adjustment, make

46Connecting the Printer to the Host ComputerFor Serial InterfaceSerial interface connection diagramWhen this printer is connected to a host computer

Chapter 2 Setup472Connecting the serial interface (RS-232C) cable1Insert the interface cable connector firmly into the interface connector on the co

48For Parallel InterfaceParallel interface connection diagramThis printer is connected to the host computer via the parallel port. When a customer dis

Chapter 2 Setup492For USB InterfaceUSB interface connection diagramWhen this printer is connected to the host computer by the USB interface, two con

5WarningsWARNING• To avoid risk of electric shock, do not set up this product or handle cables during a thunderstorm• Never insert or disconnect the p

50Connecting the USB interface cable1Attach the locking wire saddle at the location shown in the figure below.2Put the USB cable through the locking w

Chapter 2 Setup512For LAN InterfaceConnect the printer to a network by a LAN cable via a hub.LAN interface connection diagramConnecting the LAN inte

52Connect a 10/100BASE-T cable to the 10/100BASE-T LAN connector by pressing firmly until the connector clicks into place.To use the LAN interface, th

Chapter 2 Setup532For Wireless LAN InterfaceFor details on how to set up a wireless LAN interface, see the UB-R02/R03 Technical Reference Guide.Wire

54Connecting the Power Supply Unit (PS-180)Use the PS-180 or an equivalent product as the power supply unit.Connecting the Power Supply Unit1Make sure

Chapter 2 Setup552Connecting the Cash DrawerUse the cash drawer handled by EPSON or your dealer.Connecting the Drawer Kick-out CableConnect the conn

56Drawer CircuitrySetting the BuzzerYou can set so that the buzzer beeps when the drawer is opened.The buzzer setting is performed by setting the DIP

Chapter 3 Application Development Information573Application Development InformationThis chapter describes how to control the printer and gives infor

58Precautions on Using a DriverWhen using a driver (APD or OPOS ADK) for the ReStick model, it is recommended to set Memory switches 5-2 to 5-4 to OFF

Chapter 3 Application Development Information593Using the OPOS ADK when Memory switch 5-2 is ONOPOS ADK for the standard modelAvailablefunctionInput

6CautionsRestriction of UseWhen this product is used for applications requiring high reliability/safety such as transportation devices related to avia

60OPOS ADK for the ReStick modelAvailablefunctionInput limitations Result RemarksNormal printing• Print Normal()• PrintImmdiate()• Set the MapMode to

Chapter 3 Application Development Information613ESC/POS CommandESC/POS is the Epson original printer command system. With ESC/POS commands, you can

62Define user-defined charactersCancel print data in page modeCommands for panel buttonsEnable/disable panel buttonsCommands for paper sensorsSelect p

Chapter 3 Application Development Information633Print downloaded bit imageCommands for statusEnable/disable Automatic Status Back (ASB)Transmit stat

64Set the memory switch settings including the customized valuesTransmit the memory switch settings including the customized valuesSet the configurati

Chapter 3 Application Development Information653Software and ManualsThe following software and manuals are provided for application development.*1:

66Other than listed in the previous page, UB-E02 Technical Reference Guide is provided to develop applications for the LAN interface.DownloadDrivers,

Chapter 3 Application Development Information673Setting Check ModesBesides the ordinary print mode, the printer has a self-test mode and hexadecimal

68Hexadecimal Dumping ModeIn the hexadecimal dumping mode, the printer prints the data transmitted from a host computer in hexadecimal numbers and the

Chapter 4 Handling694HandlingThis chapter describes basic handling of the printer.Installing and Replacing Roll Paper1Press the cover open lever to

7About this ManualAim of the ManualThis manual was created to provide information on development, design, and installation of POS systems and developm

703In the correct direction of the roll paper, install the roll paper.4Pull out some roll paper, and close the roll paper cover.The paper will be auto

Chapter 4 Handling714Attaching/Removing the Connector CoverAttaching the Connector Cover1Connect all the cables.The connector cover has three possib

72Removing Jammed Paper1Turn off the printer and press the cover open lever to open the roll paper cover.2Remove the jammed paper, reinstall the roll,

Chapter 4 Handling7343Close the cutter cover.4Open the roll paper cover and remove the jammed paper.

74Cleaning the Thermal HeadEpson recommends cleaning the thermal head periodically (generally every 3 months) to maintain receipt print quality.Turn

Appendix75AppendixSpecifications of Interface and ConnectorRS-232C Serial InterfaceInterface board specifications (RS-232C-compliant)For detailed info

76Functions of each connector pinPin no. Signal name Signal direction Function1 FG — Frame ground2 TXD Output Transmission data3 RXD Input Reception d

Appendix77XON/XOFFWhen XON/XOFF control is selected, the printer transmits the XON or XOFF signals as follows. The transmission timing of XON/XOFF dif

78IEEE 1284 Parallel InterfaceModesThe IEEE 1284 parallel interface supports the following two modes.Compatibility ModeCompatibility mode allows data

Appendix79Interface signalsPin SourceCompatibility ModeNibble Mode Byte Mode1 Host Strobe HostClk HostClk2 Host/Ptr Data0 (LSB) Data0 (LSB) Data0 (LSB

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80NC: None ConnectND: Not Defined28 GND GND GND29 GND GND GND30 GND GND GND31 Host InitInit Init32 Printer Fault DataAvail/Data0,4 DataAvail33 GND ND

Appendix81USB (Universal Serial Bus) InterfaceOutline•Full-speed transmission at 12Mbps [bps: bits per second]•Plug & Play, Hot Insertion & Re

82Character Code TablesCommon to All PagesWhen International character set (See "International Character Sets" on page 94.) is USA:• The cha

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Appendix85Page 2 (PC850: Multilingual)HEX 8 9 A B C D E F 0 Ç 128 É 144 á 160 ░ 176 └ 192 ð 208 Ó 224 - 240 1 ü 129 æ 145 í 1

86Page 3 (PC860: Portuguese)HEX 8 9 A B C D E F 0 Ç 128 É 144 á 160 ░ 176 └ 192 ╨ 208 α 224 ≡ 240 1 ü 129 À 145 í 161 ▒ 177 ┴

Appendix87Page 4 (PC863: Canadian-French)HEX 8 9 A B C D E F 0 Ç 128 É 144 ¦ 160 ░ 176 └ 192 ╨ 208 α 224 ≡ 240 1 ü 129 È 145

88Page 5 (PC865: Nordic)HEX 8 9 A B C D E F 0 Ç 128 É 144 á 160 ░ 176 └ 192 ╨ 208 α 224 ≡ 240 1 ü 129 æ 145 í 161 ▒ 177 ┴ 193

Appendix89Page 16 (WPC1252)HEX 8 9 A B C D E F 0 € 128 SP 144 SP 160 ° 176 À 192 Ð 208 à 224 ð 240 1 SP 129 ‘ 145 ¡ 161 ± 177

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Appendix91Page 18 (PC852: Latin2)HEX 8 9 A B C D E F 0 Ç 128 É 144 á 160 ░ 176 └ 192 đ 208 Ó 224 - 240 1 ü 129 Ĺ 145 í 161 ▒

92Page 19 (PC858: Euro)HEX 8 9 A B C D E F 0 Ç 128 É 144 á 160 ░ 176 └ 192 ð 208 Ó 224 - 240 1 ü 129 æ 145 í 161 ▒ 177 ┴ 193

Appendix93Page 255 (User-Defined Page)HEX 8 9 A B C D E F 0 SP 128 SP 144 SP 160 SP 176 SP 192 SP 208 SP 224 SP 240 1 SP 129

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