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... U.S.) failure to easily make future upgrades. © Seiko Epson Corporation 2002-2016. It comprises a set of highly functional and efficient commands and also offers the flexibility to strictly comply with most Epson POS printers and displays. TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide Cautions ❏ No part of this document may be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of the information contained...
... U.S.) failure to easily make future upgrades. © Seiko Epson Corporation 2002-2016. It comprises a set of highly functional and efficient commands and also offers the flexibility to strictly comply with most Epson POS printers and displays. TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide Cautions ❏ No part of this document may be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of the information contained...
Technical Reference Guide
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... for system planning, design, installations and application of the printer for designers and developers of POS systems. Manual Content The manual is made up of document TM-L90 User's Manual (for TM-L90) TM-L90 with Peeler User's Manual (for TM-L90 Peeler other than 39* models) TM-L90 Peeler Model User's Manual (for Memory Switch Setting Mode Specifications Character Code Table Related Documentation The following sections: Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Setup Connecting to the Host Computer and Options Setting/Checking Modes Chapter 5 Application Development...
... for system planning, design, installations and application of the printer for designers and developers of POS systems. Manual Content The manual is made up of document TM-L90 User's Manual (for TM-L90) TM-L90 with Peeler User's Manual (for TM-L90 Peeler other than 39* models) TM-L90 Peeler Model User's Manual (for Memory Switch Setting Mode Specifications Character Code Table Related Documentation The following sections: Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Setup Connecting to the Host Computer and Options Setting/Checking Modes Chapter 5 Application Development...
Technical Reference Guide
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... Option 14 Name and Description of Each Part 15 Part Names (TM-L90 15 Part Names (TM-L90 Peeler Model 16 Paper FEED button inside the printer 17 Control Panel 17 Power Switch 19 Power Switch Cover 20 Mode Switch (TM-L90 Peeler Model Only 21 Connectors 22 Chapter 2 Setup Setup Flow 23 Installation Procedures 24 Precaution For Installation 24 Instructions for Installation 25 Adjusting Roll Paper Near-End Detection Position 27 With TM-L90 27 With the TM-L90 Peeler Model 31 Connecting AC adapter (PS-180 35 Attaching AC...
... Option 14 Name and Description of Each Part 15 Part Names (TM-L90 15 Part Names (TM-L90 Peeler Model 16 Paper FEED button inside the printer 17 Control Panel 17 Power Switch 19 Power Switch Cover 20 Mode Switch (TM-L90 Peeler Model Only 21 Connectors 22 Chapter 2 Setup Setup Flow 23 Installation Procedures 24 Precaution For Installation 24 Instructions for Installation 25 Adjusting Roll Paper Near-End Detection Position 27 With TM-L90 27 With the TM-L90 Peeler Model 31 Connecting AC adapter (PS-180 35 Attaching AC...
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... be placed vertically (paper outlet in front), horizontally (paper outlet at the top), or attached to adjust the following figure shows the TM-L90 placed both vertically and horizontally. With the TM-L90 Peeler Model, you need to a wall (using the printer with the peeling issuing mode, be sure to install the printer so that the printer will cause jams. For the TM-L90, when changing the way of installation, you can...
... be placed vertically (paper outlet in front), horizontally (paper outlet at the top), or attached to adjust the following figure shows the TM-L90 placed both vertically and horizontally. With the TM-L90 Peeler Model, you need to a wall (using the printer with the peeling issuing mode, be sure to install the printer so that the printer will cause jams. For the TM-L90, when changing the way of installation, you can...
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..." (default setting), in which a small part is left uncut on the left uncut) is cut setting after using receipt paper or continuous label paper without the paper exit guide when the printer installed horizontally may cause a double-cut, paper jam or autocutter error because a cut ." Also, do the above change. Note: If the lengths of the lengths to "Memory Switch Settings" on page 44). Users must make the cut setting. TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide 2.5 Autocutter Settings (TM-L90...
..." (default setting), in which a small part is left uncut on the left uncut) is cut setting after using receipt paper or continuous label paper without the paper exit guide when the printer installed horizontally may cause a double-cut, paper jam or autocutter error because a cut ." Also, do the above change. Note: If the lengths of the lengths to "Memory Switch Settings" on page 44). Users must make the cut setting. TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide 2.5 Autocutter Settings (TM-L90...
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... printing. Type A or B 2 - Refer to the host PC directly via serial port or USB port. Other DM-D: not available DTR/DSR 1 - DTR/DSR control is available for the cable connection procedure. When using APD in serial connection, read the Note in "EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Support Environment" on page 65 for APD. Type A or B RTS/CTR (DOS, Windows (hardware control: Windows driver)) - - TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide Note: Refer to the Host Computer and Options 67 Type B Type B Connecting...
... printing. Type A or B 2 - Refer to the host PC directly via serial port or USB port. Other DM-D: not available DTR/DSR 1 - DTR/DSR control is available for the cable connection procedure. When using APD in serial connection, read the Note in "EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Support Environment" on page 65 for APD. Type A or B RTS/CTR (DOS, Windows (hardware control: Windows driver)) - - TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide Note: Refer to the Host Computer and Options 67 Type B Type B Connecting...
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... using this guide by accessing the URL described in the Introduction of Control Methods section with a user ID that has been registered as VB via Status API. are available. EPSON OPOS ADK 3. Note: Status API is a Windows driver for TM printers. 5.1.1.1 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Overview EPSON Advanced Printer Driver has the following features. ❏ Supplies the Windows printer driver for Ethernet specifications, USB device driver, printing logo registration utility (TMFlash logo utility), etc. Windows printer driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver...
... using this guide by accessing the URL described in the Introduction of Control Methods section with a user ID that has been registered as VB via Status API. are available. EPSON OPOS ADK 3. Note: Status API is a Windows driver for TM printers. 5.1.1.1 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Overview EPSON Advanced Printer Driver has the following features. ❏ Supplies the Windows printer driver for Ethernet specifications, USB device driver, printing logo registration utility (TMFlash logo utility), etc. Windows printer driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver...
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... development by OPOS Control proposed by the OPOS Association, but may have some influence on customer applications. For how to use the printer resident font. Supported development languages For details on the supported development languages, see the release note of the driver for the latest information. TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide 5.1.1.3 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Support Environment Supported interfaces • Serial, Parallel, USB, Ethernet, Wireless LAN Supported OSs (with confirmation...
... development by OPOS Control proposed by the OPOS Association, but may have some influence on customer applications. For how to use the printer resident font. Supported development languages For details on the supported development languages, see the release note of the driver for the latest information. TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide 5.1.1.3 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Support Environment Supported interfaces • Serial, Parallel, USB, Ethernet, Wireless LAN Supported OSs (with confirmation...
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... following URL. TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide 5.1.4 Various Utilities We provide the utilities as the memory switches and customized values). ❏ You can set the switches, etc. (such as described below. When you do not want to change the USB port setting of the driver after replacement of the TM printer easily. ❏ You can execute a communication test and self-test. ❏ You can adjust the sensor position...
... following URL. TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide 5.1.4 Various Utilities We provide the utilities as the memory switches and customized values). ❏ You can set the switches, etc. (such as described below. When you do not want to change the USB port setting of the driver after replacement of the TM printer easily. ❏ You can execute a communication test and self-test. ❏ You can adjust the sensor position...
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.... 5.2.2 Printer Cover Sensor 5.2.2.1 Roll Paper Cover Open Sensor The cover-open or not does not affect the status reported by a command from the error. In this case, double printing and printing position shift may occur. Note: When OPOS or Advanced Printer Driver is used, do not change the default setting of printing. The ERROR LED flashes. Whether the cover is turned on the Msw 8-8 setting, an open cover while printing, the printer stops printing immediately and automatically goes offline. The printer goes offline under...
.... 5.2.2 Printer Cover Sensor 5.2.2.1 Roll Paper Cover Open Sensor The cover-open or not does not affect the status reported by a command from the error. In this case, double printing and printing position shift may occur. Note: When OPOS or Advanced Printer Driver is used, do not change the default setting of printing. The ERROR LED flashes. Whether the cover is turned on the Msw 8-8 setting, an open cover while printing, the printer stops printing immediately and automatically goes offline. The printer goes offline under...
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...: *1 Use the memory switch Msw8-8 to recover. TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide 7.2.1.4 Error Code There are easily corrected through use with heavy printing duty. If the same error occurs again even after turning the power back on the roll paper is not any failure or abnormal condition; Automatically recoverable errors Error name Type of error Error LED flash code Recovery measure Approx.320 ms Roll paper cover open error as an automatically recoverable error or a recoverable error. (Factory default setting...
...: *1 Use the memory switch Msw8-8 to recover. TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide 7.2.1.4 Error Code There are easily corrected through use with heavy printing duty. If the same error occurs again even after turning the power back on the roll paper is not any failure or abnormal condition; Automatically recoverable errors Error name Type of error Error LED flash code Recovery measure Approx.320 ms Roll paper cover open error as an automatically recoverable error or a recoverable error. (Factory default setting...
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... ESC/POS Command Reference, see the manual supplied with your OPOS. ❏ APD (Advanced Printer Driver) Send the error recover command of ESC/POS to the printer. TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide How to send the error recover command from each of the drivers is as follows. ❏ OPOS ADK Either use the ClearOutput method or send the error recover command of ESC/POS to...
... ESC/POS Command Reference, see the manual supplied with your OPOS. ❏ APD (Advanced Printer Driver) Send the error recover command of ESC/POS to the printer. TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide How to send the error recover command from each of the drivers is as follows. ❏ OPOS ADK Either use the ClearOutput method or send the error recover command of ESC/POS to...
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... mm {2.83"}, 576 dot positions (when the paper width is 80 mm) Font Characters per 25.4 mm {1"}) Unidirectional with the default print density level at 24 V and 25C. TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide Print Specifications Item Printing method Dot density Printing direction Paper width Maximum printable area Characters per line Print Speed Carriage return width Specifications Thermal line printing 0.125 mm/dot x 0.125 mm/dot (203 dpi...
... mm {2.83"}, 576 dot positions (when the paper width is 80 mm) Font Characters per 25.4 mm {1"}) Unidirectional with the default print density level at 24 V and 25C. TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide Print Specifications Item Printing method Dot density Printing direction Paper width Maximum printable area Characters per line Print Speed Carriage return width Specifications Thermal line printing 0.125 mm/dot x 0.125 mm/dot (203 dpi...
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... may be different, depending on use of Epson specified paper. The values in the above is measured when the Epson evaluation printing pattern is not printing, no external or internal damage should operate normally. Appendix 135 TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide Vibration resistance Impact resistance Acoustic noise (operating) When packed: Frequency: 5 to be printed, the print duty, or the print conditions, such as shown...
... may be different, depending on use of Epson specified paper. The values in the above is measured when the Epson evaluation printing pattern is not printing, no external or internal damage should operate normally. Appendix 135 TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide Vibration resistance Impact resistance Acoustic noise (operating) When packed: Frequency: 5 to be printed, the print duty, or the print conditions, such as shown...
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... above size includes spaces in the font. TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide Character Specifications Character Specifications Item Character type Alphanumeric International Extended graphics JIS (JISX0208-1990) Special font Specifications TM-L90 4** models, TM-L90 Peeler 39* models 95 characters 18 sets 128 characters ✕ 47 pages (including user-defined page) 6879 characters 845 characters TM-L90 other than 4** models, TML90 Peeler other than 39* models 14 sets 128 characters ✕ 11 pages (including user-defined page) Character configuration Character...
... above size includes spaces in the font. TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide Character Specifications Character Specifications Item Character type Alphanumeric International Extended graphics JIS (JISX0208-1990) Special font Specifications TM-L90 4** models, TM-L90 Peeler 39* models 95 characters 18 sets 128 characters ✕ 47 pages (including user-defined page) 6879 characters 845 characters TM-L90 other than 4** models, TML90 Peeler other than 39* models 14 sets 128 characters ✕ 11 pages (including user-defined page) Character configuration Character...
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TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide Operating Specifications Item Temperature Humidity When printing During storage When printing During storage Specifications 5 to 45 C {41 to 113 F} -10 to 50 C {14 to 122 F} (except for paper) 10 to 90% RH 10 to 90% RH (except for paper) Appendix 145
TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide Operating Specifications Item Temperature Humidity When printing During storage When printing During storage Specifications 5 to 45 C {41 to 113 F} -10 to 50 C {14 to 122 F} (except for paper) 10 to 90% RH 10 to 90% RH (except for paper) Appendix 145
Users Manual 65/66/67 Model
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... platen roller and paper path of the printer. TM-L90 User's Manual 15 For further details, see that the roll paper cover is jammed. If the LED is not appropriate or if the printout does not fit within the paper width, the paper guide may be reset by turning the printer off and back on page 11 for the head to see "Troubleshooting" on . The printer may be installed correctly. Printed character size...
... platen roller and paper path of the printer. TM-L90 User's Manual 15 For further details, see that the roll paper cover is jammed. If the LED is not appropriate or if the printout does not fit within the paper width, the paper guide may be reset by turning the printer off and back on page 11 for the head to see "Troubleshooting" on . The printer may be installed correctly. Printed character size...
Users Manual 39 Model
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...; Turn off the power, open the peeler cover, and then open the roll paper cover to prepare the printer for a paper jam. Press the PAPER FEED button once. When its temperature cools down to flash even after the issued label is a paper jam, remove the jammed paper and follow the instructions in the Installing Roll Paper section to check for printing. Paper jam Turn off the printer and then turn it back on. TM-L90 User's Manual 19 If the LED is not on. Troubleshooting English ERROR...
...; Turn off the power, open the peeler cover, and then open the roll paper cover to prepare the printer for a paper jam. Press the PAPER FEED button once. When its temperature cools down to flash even after the issued label is a paper jam, remove the jammed paper and follow the instructions in the Installing Roll Paper section to check for printing. Paper jam Turn off the printer and then turn it back on. TM-L90 User's Manual 19 If the LED is not on. Troubleshooting English ERROR...
Users Manual TM-L90 w/Peeler
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... roll paper cover after the issued label is a paper jam, remove the jammed paper and follow the instructions in the illustration. . 3. If the LED is still flashing, consult with your fingers, or anything else while the label issuing is flashing If the PAPER OUT LED continues to flash even after the alcohol solvent has dried. 8 TM-L90 with Peeler User's Manual Clean the thermal element of the print head with a cotton swab lightly...
... roll paper cover after the issued label is a paper jam, remove the jammed paper and follow the instructions in the illustration. . 3. If the LED is still flashing, consult with your fingers, or anything else while the label issuing is flashing If the PAPER OUT LED continues to flash even after the alcohol solvent has dried. 8 TM-L90 with Peeler User's Manual Clean the thermal element of the print head with a cotton swab lightly...
TM-L90 Product Information Guide PIG
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...) (Tested using the cover open lever. 2. Buffer Sizes Receive User Macro 4KB or 45 bytes, selectable via memory switch 12KB 2KB NV (non-volatile) bit image 0 through 384KB NV user 1KB through 192KB Page mode area 106KB Control Panel 3. For rolls from falling into the printer. Otherwise, a paper jam may occur. 1. Installing the Paper Roll Spacer To use roll paper smaller than the specifications, but with the guide, as shown below . Button and LEDs FEED BUTTON Feeds...
...) (Tested using the cover open lever. 2. Buffer Sizes Receive User Macro 4KB or 45 bytes, selectable via memory switch 12KB 2KB NV (non-volatile) bit image 0 through 384KB NV user 1KB through 192KB Page mode area 106KB Control Panel 3. For rolls from falling into the printer. Otherwise, a paper jam may occur. 1. Installing the Paper Roll Spacer To use roll paper smaller than the specifications, but with the guide, as shown below . Button and LEDs FEED BUTTON Feeds...