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TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Cautions ❏ No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by Seiko Epson Corporation. Please contact us for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as Original EPSON Products or EPSON... are registered trademarks of Change Newly authorized Rev. Revision History Rev. ESC/POS has a large number of EPSON POS printers and displays. Rev. Moreover, its flexibility make it easy to change without the prior written permission of Seiko...
TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Cautions ❏ No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by Seiko Epson Corporation. Please contact us for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as Original EPSON Products or EPSON... are registered trademarks of Change Newly authorized Rev. Revision History Rev. ESC/POS has a large number of EPSON POS printers and displays. Rev. Moreover, its flexibility make it easy to change without the prior written permission of Seiko...
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... for the TM-T88II printer, the PS-170, is obsolete and no longer being sold, it is made up of document TM-T88II User's Manual TM-T88III User's Manual ESC/POS Application Programming Guide TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide EPSON OPOS ADK Description Provides information to enable POS operators to obtain this Manual This manual describes the TM-T88III, a current EPSON thermal printer product. Contact...
... for the TM-T88II printer, the PS-170, is obsolete and no longer being sold, it is made up of document TM-T88II User's Manual TM-T88III User's Manual ESC/POS Application Programming Guide TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide EPSON OPOS ADK Description Provides information to enable POS operators to obtain this Manual This manual describes the TM-T88III, a current EPSON thermal printer product. Contact...
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...TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Revision History i For Safety ii Key to Symbols ii Warnings iii Cautions iii Modular Connectors iv About this Manual v Aim of the Manual v Manual Content v Related Software and Documents v Chapter 1 Product Overview Product Structure 1-1 Model 1-1 Accessories 1-1 Options 1-1 Consumable products 1-1 TM-T88II/TM...-88III Comparison Table 1-2 Part Names and Basic Operation 1-3 Part Names 1-3 Control Panel 1-3 Power Switch 1-4 Connectors 1-5 Handling the Printer 1-5 Installing and Replacing ...
...TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Revision History i For Safety ii Key to Symbols ii Warnings iii Cautions iii Modular Connectors iv About this Manual v Aim of the Manual v Manual Content v Related Software and Documents v Chapter 1 Product Overview Product Structure 1-1 Model 1-1 Accessories 1-1 Options 1-1 Consumable products 1-1 TM-T88II/TM...-88III Comparison Table 1-2 Part Names and Basic Operation 1-3 Part Names 1-3 Control Panel 1-3 Power Switch 1-4 Connectors 1-5 Handling the Printer 1-5 Installing and Replacing ...
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... 4-1 Using NV Memory 4-1 Printer Status 4-2 Precautions When the Printer Is Offline 4-2 Outputting Hex Dumps 4-2 Chapter 5 Product Specifications Product Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-1 Print Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-2 Character Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-3 Paper Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-3 Printable Area (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-4 Print Position versus Cutter Position (TM-88II/TM88III 5-5 Overview of External Dimensions (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-6 External Dimensions 5-6 Operating Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-7 Appendix A Interfaces and...
... 4-1 Using NV Memory 4-1 Printer Status 4-2 Precautions When the Printer Is Offline 4-2 Outputting Hex Dumps 4-2 Chapter 5 Product Specifications Product Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-1 Print Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-2 Character Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-3 Paper Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-3 Printable Area (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-4 Print Position versus Cutter Position (TM-88II/TM88III 5-5 Overview of External Dimensions (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-6 External Dimensions 5-6 Operating Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-7 Appendix A Interfaces and...
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... available power supply, the PS-180, works with either printer model. 1.1 Product Structure 1.1.1 Model ❏ Product Name TM-T88III (current product)/TM-T88II (legacy product) • Print method: Thermal line printing • Interface specifications: Serial interface specifications (RS...which works for both printers.) • Model PS-180 (*1) (PS-180 supports the power-saving feature.) Rev. A Product Overview 1-1 It is currently available from EPSON. Chapter 1 Product Overview TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide The TM-T88III thermal printer product is described ...
... available power supply, the PS-180, works with either printer model. 1.1 Product Structure 1.1.1 Model ❏ Product Name TM-T88III (current product)/TM-T88II (legacy product) • Print method: Thermal line printing • Interface specifications: Serial interface specifications (RS...which works for both printers.) • Model PS-180 (*1) (PS-180 supports the power-saving feature.) Rev. A Product Overview 1-1 It is currently available from EPSON. Chapter 1 Product Overview TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide The TM-T88III thermal printer product is described ...
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...") maximum Average approx. 1.7 A 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 4. Driver (EPSON OPOS ADK, Advanced Printer Driver) 38400 is no longer being sold.) 1.1.4 Consumable products ❏ Specified paper: Thermal paper 1.1.5 TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table Table 1-1 Differences between the TM-T88II and TM-T88III TM-T88III (current model) 1. Selecting a 2400 bps baud rate with the TM-T88III. High-speed print mode Approx. 150 mm/s (4.72") maximum...
...") maximum Average approx. 1.7 A 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 4. Driver (EPSON OPOS ADK, Advanced Printer Driver) 38400 is no longer being sold.) 1.1.4 Consumable products ❏ Specified paper: Thermal paper 1.1.5 TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table Table 1-1 Differences between the TM-T88II and TM-T88III TM-T88III (current model) 1. Selecting a 2400 bps baud rate with the TM-T88III. High-speed print mode Approx. 150 mm/s (4.72") maximum...
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... Names and Basic Operation 1.2.1 Part Names TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Cutter cover Power switch FOEEUPDATPEERRRPOORWER Printer cover Control panel Cover open button Figure 1-1 Printer part names * For details on DIP switch settings, refer to "DIP Switch Positions and Steps for Changing DIP Switch Settings" (page 2-2). 1.2.2 Control Panel TM-T88II TM-T88III POWER ERROR PAPER OUT FEED POWER...
... Names and Basic Operation 1.2.1 Part Names TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Cutter cover Power switch FOEEUPDATPEERRRPOORWER Printer cover Control panel Cover open button Figure 1-1 Printer part names * For details on DIP switch settings, refer to "DIP Switch Positions and Steps for Changing DIP Switch Settings" (page 2-2). 1.2.2 Control Panel TM-T88II TM-T88III POWER ERROR PAPER OUT FEED POWER...
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... during printing. This option is sharp and may damage the printer. The manual cutter is performed at the factory by installation of the printer. A Figure 1-4 Paper spacer Product Overview 1-5 For details on the lower rear of a spacer, as shown below. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 1.2.4 Connectors All cables are connected to the connector panel...
... during printing. This option is sharp and may damage the printer. The manual cutter is performed at the factory by installation of the printer. A Figure 1-4 Paper spacer Product Overview 1-5 For details on the lower rear of a spacer, as shown below. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 1.2.4 Connectors All cables are connected to the connector panel...
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... clip) into the hole in "Installing Roll Paper" (page 1-6). 1.3.3 Power Switch Cover Install the power switch cover that comes with the TM-T88II/TM-T88III onto the printer to prevent inadvertent changing of the printer. Rev. Insert the new roll paper following the procedure in the power switch cover and press the power switch. FOEEUPDTAPEERRRPOORWER Figure...
... clip) into the hole in "Installing Roll Paper" (page 1-6). 1.3.3 Power Switch Cover Install the power switch cover that comes with the TM-T88II/TM-T88III onto the printer to prevent inadvertent changing of the printer. Rev. Insert the new roll paper following the procedure in the power switch cover and press the power switch. FOEEUPDTAPEERRRPOORWER Figure...
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.... 4. Install the driver (page 2-16) End Figure 2-1 Setup flowchart Rev. Chapter 2 Setup TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Before using the printer, you need to make various settings to the host computer (page 2-8) 5. Install the printer (page 2-2) Detailed setup 2. Connect the printer to increase the printer's functionality. A Setup 2-1 Connect the power supply and cash drawer (page 2-15...
.... 4. Install the driver (page 2-16) End Figure 2-1 Setup flowchart Rev. Chapter 2 Setup TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Before using the printer, you need to make various settings to the host computer (page 2-8) 5. Install the printer (page 2-2) Detailed setup 2. Connect the printer to increase the printer's functionality. A Setup 2-1 Connect the power supply and cash drawer (page 2-15...
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Attach the DIP switch cover, and screw in place. Note: New DIP switch settings are enabled after the printer is printed * 1-2 Receive buffer size 45 bytes 4KB * 1-3 Handshake XON/XOFF DTR/DSR * 1-4 Bit length 7 bits 8 bits * 1-5 ... DIP Switch Functions The DIP switch functions depend on your printer's interface specifications. 2.2.2.1 DIP switch settings for serial interface specifications Note that the settings differ on the TM-T88II and TM-T88III.)) For details on the TM-T88II and TM-88III. (The functions of the printer. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2.
Attach the DIP switch cover, and screw in place. Note: New DIP switch settings are enabled after the printer is printed * 1-2 Receive buffer size 45 bytes 4KB * 1-3 Handshake XON/XOFF DTR/DSR * 1-4 Bit length 7 bits 8 bits * 1-5 ... DIP Switch Functions The DIP switch functions depend on your printer's interface specifications. 2.2.2.1 DIP switch settings for serial interface specifications Note that the settings differ on the TM-T88II and TM-T88III.)) For details on the TM-T88II and TM-88III. (The functions of the printer. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2.
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...BUSY state canceled when 256 OFF bytes * remain in receive buffer 2-4 Setup Rev. A Table 2-2 Baud rate selection (DIP SW1-7, 1-8) TM-T88II TM-T88III Baud rate (BPS) Switch no. 1-7 1-8 Baud rate (BPS) Switch no. 1-7 1-8 2400 ON ON 38400 ON ON 4800 OFF ... conditions Receive buffer full Printer offline or receive buffer full * 2-2 Reserved (do not change setting) Fixed to OFF 2-3, 2-4 Print density selection/low-power mode (See separate table.) 2-5 Conditions for canceling receive buffer BUSY state (DIP SW2-5) TM-T88II TM-T88III Conditions to cancel receive ...
...BUSY state canceled when 256 OFF bytes * remain in receive buffer 2-4 Setup Rev. A Table 2-2 Baud rate selection (DIP SW1-7, 1-8) TM-T88II TM-T88III Baud rate (BPS) Switch no. 1-7 1-8 Baud rate (BPS) Switch no. 1-7 1-8 2400 ON ON 38400 ON ON 4800 OFF ... conditions Receive buffer full Printer offline or receive buffer full * 2-2 Reserved (do not change setting) Fixed to OFF 2-3, 2-4 Print density selection/low-power mode (See separate table.) 2-5 Conditions for canceling receive buffer BUSY state (DIP SW2-5) TM-T88II TM-T88III Conditions to cancel receive ...
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... state 2-6, 2-7 Reserved (do not change setting) 2-8 Pin #31reset signal (do not change the settings of DIP SW2-5 setting. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Note: With the TM-T88III, the DIP SW2-5 setting is enabled only when DIP SW1-2 is set to OFF and the receive buffer is canceled when "26... DIP switch functions are reached, regardless of DIP SW2-2 and SW2-6. Otherwise, the printer may no longer function correctly. A Setup 2-5 With the older TM-T88II model, be sure to set DIP SW2-5 to OFF before use printer with DIP SW1-2 set to ON, the BUSY state is set to 4KB.
... state 2-6, 2-7 Reserved (do not change setting) 2-8 Pin #31reset signal (do not change the settings of DIP SW2-5 setting. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Note: With the TM-T88III, the DIP SW2-5 setting is enabled only when DIP SW1-2 is set to OFF and the receive buffer is canceled when "26... DIP switch functions are reached, regardless of DIP SW2-2 and SW2-6. Otherwise, the printer may no longer function correctly. A Setup 2-5 With the older TM-T88II model, be sure to set DIP SW2-5 to OFF before use printer with DIP SW1-2 set to ON, the BUSY state is set to 4KB.
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...canceled when 26 bytes or more remain in receive buffer" are reached regardless of the setting of DIP SW2-5. When the TM-T88II is used or when TM-T88III is set DIP SW2-5 to 4KB. Table 2-8 Selection of print density Switch no longer function correctly. 2-6 Setup Rev....longer function correctly. Otherwise, the printer may no . Level Print density 2-3 2-4 1 Low-power mode ON ON 2 Regular print density * OFF OFF ↔ 3 ON OFF 4 Heavy print density OFF ON Table 2-9 Conditions for canceling receive buffer BUSY state TM-T88II TM-T88III Switch no. Do not change the...
...canceled when 26 bytes or more remain in receive buffer" are reached regardless of the setting of DIP SW2-5. When the TM-T88II is used or when TM-T88III is set DIP SW2-5 to 4KB. Table 2-8 Selection of print density Switch no longer function correctly. 2-6 Setup Rev....longer function correctly. Otherwise, the printer may no . Level Print density 2-3 2-4 1 Low-power mode ON ON 2 Regular print density * OFF OFF ↔ 3 ON OFF 4 Heavy print density OFF ON Table 2-9 Conditions for canceling receive buffer BUSY state TM-T88II TM-T88III Switch no. Do not change the...
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A Up to 2 USB devices can be connected directly to the printer. 2-12 Setup Rev. It is a bus-power-supply hub. Attach the locking.... Note: The hub installed in the figure below, prevents the cable from the host computer to a USB model TM-T88III/T88III by using 2 USB downstream connectors. Note: Putting the USB cable through the locking wire saddle as shown in a...connector panel is important to note that bus-power-supply hubs (including other USB model TM printers) and bus-power-supply functions with a current consumption of 100 mA or more cannot be connected to the USB...
A Up to 2 USB devices can be connected directly to the printer. 2-12 Setup Rev. It is a bus-power-supply hub. Attach the locking.... Note: The hub installed in the figure below, prevents the cable from the host computer to a USB model TM-T88III/T88III by using 2 USB downstream connectors. Note: Putting the USB cable through the locking wire saddle as shown in a...connector panel is important to note that bus-power-supply hubs (including other USB model TM printers) and bus-power-supply functions with a current consumption of 100 mA or more cannot be connected to the USB...
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... Supply Unit and Cash Drawer Always use one of the following power supplies: the EPSON PS-180 (the currently available power supply that model printer was available); Using a nonstandard power supply can be used with either the TM-T88III or the TM-T88II); Power supply FG FG DK DC24V connector Figure 2-15 Connecting the power supply...
... Supply Unit and Cash Drawer Always use one of the following power supplies: the EPSON PS-180 (the currently available power supply that model printer was available); Using a nonstandard power supply can be used with either the TM-T88III or the TM-T88II); Power supply FG FG DK DC24V connector Figure 2-15 Connecting the power supply...
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...to the manual for the respective driver. A Note: The TM-T88III also can be installed. For details on installation methods, refer to "ESC/POS Commands" (page 3-5). 2-16 Setup Rev. This may damage the telephone line or printer. For an outline of the connector and pull straight out.... the drawer-kick cable 2.6 Installing the Driver To use the TM printer, either the Advanced Printer Driver (APD) (Windows driver) or the EPSON OPOS ADK (OCX driver) must be operated using the driver for directly controlling the printer without the user of the drawer kick-out cable to the...
...to the manual for the respective driver. A Note: The TM-T88III also can be installed. For details on installation methods, refer to "ESC/POS Commands" (page 3-5). 2-16 Setup Rev. This may damage the telephone line or printer. For an outline of the connector and pull straight out.... the drawer-kick cable 2.6 Installing the Driver To use the TM printer, either the Advanced Printer Driver (APD) (Windows driver) or the EPSON OPOS ADK (OCX driver) must be operated using the driver for directly controlling the printer without the user of the drawer kick-out cable to the...
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... EPSON OPOS ADK reduces the man-hours for application development, since it handles the following functions that application developers up till now have a slight influence on . When you use the APD for the TM-T88III serial model or the TM-T88II, using printer-...EPSON-original Direct IO with parameters, power-on notification, offline buffer clear processing, and so on customer applications. Printing with the APD. Use this happens, we recommend using TrueType fonts may have had to consider. Rev. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide • EPSON customer display • EPSON...
... EPSON OPOS ADK reduces the man-hours for application development, since it handles the following functions that application developers up till now have a slight influence on . When you use the APD for the TM-T88III serial model or the TM-T88II, using printer-...EPSON-original Direct IO with parameters, power-on notification, offline buffer clear processing, and so on customer applications. Printing with the APD. Use this happens, we recommend using TrueType fonts may have had to consider. Rev. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide • EPSON customer display • EPSON...
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..., however, the print speed automatically changes with the voltage applied to the printer and with paper spacer) Characters per line See table titled "Print width/characters per line," below . A 5.2 Print Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Table 5-2 Print characteristics Characteristics Specifications Print method Thermal line printing Paper feed method Unidirectional with friction feed Print width ❐ 72...
..., however, the print speed automatically changes with the voltage applied to the printer and with paper spacer) Characters per line See table titled "Print width/characters per line," below . A 5.2 Print Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Table 5-2 Print characteristics Characteristics Specifications Print method Thermal line printing Paper feed method Unidirectional with friction feed Print width ❐ 72...
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... canceling receive buffer BUSY state * 5. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Appendix D TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table 1. Driver (EPSON OPOS ADK, Advanced Printer Driver ) TM-T88III Approx. 150 mm/s {5.91"/s} (4.72") maximum Average approx. 1.8 A TM-T88II Approx. 120 mm/s {4.72"/s} (4.72") maximum Average approx. 1.7 A 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, (2400 discontinued; 38400 added). 38400 selected by the TM-T88II - Rev. Supported character sets (extended...
... canceling receive buffer BUSY state * 5. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Appendix D TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table 1. Driver (EPSON OPOS ADK, Advanced Printer Driver ) TM-T88III Approx. 150 mm/s {5.91"/s} (4.72") maximum Average approx. 1.8 A TM-T88II Approx. 120 mm/s {4.72"/s} (4.72") maximum Average approx. 1.7 A 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, (2400 discontinued; 38400 added). 38400 selected by the TM-T88II - Rev. Supported character sets (extended...