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... PS-170, is obsolete and no longer being sold, it is packed in use the TM-T88II/TM-T88III safely and correctly. In addition, the power supply that was created to obtain this Manual This manual describes the TM-T88III, a current EPSON thermal printer product. Manual Content The manual is an OCX driver.* Rev. This manual is still in...
... PS-170, is obsolete and no longer being sold, it is packed in use the TM-T88II/TM-T88III safely and correctly. In addition, the power supply that was created to obtain this Manual This manual describes the TM-T88III, a current EPSON thermal printer product. Manual Content The manual is an OCX driver.* Rev. This manual is still in...
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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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.... The currently 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-232C)...: PS-180 (TM-T88III: packaged power supply) ❏ Power cable model: AC-170 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. The TM-T88II is an obsolete product...
.... The currently 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-232C)...: PS-180 (TM-T88III: packaged power supply) ❏ Power cable model: AC-170 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. The TM-T88II is an obsolete product...
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... interface selectable baud rates 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, (2400 discontinued, 38400 added). 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. ❏ Power cable (model: AC-170) (*1) (*1) The power supply unit and...
... interface selectable baud rates 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, (2400 discontinued, 38400 added). 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. ❏ Power cable (model: AC-170) (*1) (*1) The power supply unit and...
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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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...paper toward you. 4. Close the printer cover. 3. Insert the new roll paper following the procedure 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 ...power switch, to prevent tampering, and to replace roll paper. 1. A Product Overview 1-7 To reset the TM printer when the power switch cover is installed, insert a long...
...paper toward you. 4. Close the printer cover. 3. Insert the new roll paper following the procedure 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 ...power switch, to prevent tampering, and to replace roll paper. 1. A Product Overview 1-7 To reset the TM printer when the power switch cover is installed, insert a long...
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... cover 3. is turned on. 2.2.2 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 receive buffer full BUSY state. A Setup 2-3 Attach the DIP switch...
... cover 3. is turned on. 2.2.2 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 receive buffer full BUSY state. A Setup 2-3 Attach the DIP switch...
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...Table 2-4 Print density selection (DIP SW2-3, 2-4) Switch No. Level Print density 2-3 2-4 - 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 ON 4800 ...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 ...
...Table 2-4 Print density selection (DIP SW2-3, 2-4) Switch No. Level Print density 2-3 2-4 - 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 ON 4800 ...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 ...
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... no longer function correctly. 2.2.2.2 DIP switch settings for parallel interface/USB/Ethernet model printers. When the TM-T88II is used or when the TM-T88III is used with these switches set to OFF.) ON Enabled at all times 45 bytes - Otherwise, the printer may no longer function correctly. OFF Disabled at all times * 4KB * - * Table 2-7 Parallel...
... no longer function correctly. 2.2.2.2 DIP switch settings for parallel interface/USB/Ethernet model printers. When the TM-T88II is used or when the TM-T88III is used with these switches set to OFF.) ON Enabled at all times 45 bytes - Otherwise, the printer may no longer function correctly. OFF Disabled at all times * 4KB * - * Table 2-7 Parallel...
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...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 to OFF before use. With the TM-T88II, be sure to set DIP SW2-5 to ON, the BUSY state is canceled when "26 ...printer may no longer function correctly. 2-6 Setup Rev. Do not change the settings of DIP SW2-2 and SW2-6. A 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...
...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 to OFF before use. With the TM-T88II, be sure to set DIP SW2-5 to ON, the BUSY state is canceled when "26 ...printer may no longer function correctly. 2-6 Setup Rev. Do not change the settings of DIP SW2-2 and SW2-6. A 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...
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... bus-power-supply functions with a current consumption of 100 mA or more cannot be connected to the printer. 2-12 Setup Rev. Up to 2 USB devices can be connected directly to a USB model TM-T88III/T88III by using 2 USB downstream connectors. 2.4.3.1 USB Interface Connection Diagram Example: Figure 2-11 USB connection 2.4.3.2 Connecting the USB interface cable 1. Connect...
... bus-power-supply functions with a current consumption of 100 mA or more cannot be connected to the printer. 2-12 Setup Rev. Up to 2 USB devices can be connected directly to a USB model TM-T88III/T88III by using 2 USB downstream connectors. 2.4.3.1 USB Interface Connection Diagram Example: Figure 2-11 USB connection 2.4.3.2 Connecting the USB interface cable 1. Connect...
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...used with either the TM-T88III or the TM-T88II); Check the specifications label on the power supply unit to the printer and remove the power supply cable from the wall socket. 2.5.1 Connecting the Power Supply Unit 1. Use the cash drawer handled by EPSON or your dealer. ...supply satisfies the rated voltage requirements of the following power supplies: the EPSON PS-180 (the currently available power supply that the wall socket power supply meets the rated voltage requirements. 3. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2.5 Connecting Power Supply Unit and Cash Drawer Always ...
...used with either the TM-T88III or the TM-T88II); Check the specifications label on the power supply unit to the printer and remove the power supply cable from the wall socket. 2.5.1 Connecting the Power Supply Unit 1. Use the cash drawer handled by EPSON or your dealer. ...supply satisfies the rated voltage requirements of the following power supplies: the EPSON PS-180 (the currently available power supply that the wall socket power supply meets the rated voltage requirements. 3. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2.5 Connecting Power Supply Unit and Cash Drawer Always ...
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... 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 TM-88II. For details...other parts in serial communications. Doing so may also cause the printer to the manual for directly controlling the printer without the user of each driver, refer to "ESC/POS ...printer. A For an outline of a driver. Connect the connector of the connector and pull straight out. 2.5.2 Connecting the Drawer Kick-out Cable WARNING: Prepare a drawer that meets printer specifications. Note: The TM-T88III...
... 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 TM-88II. For details...other parts in serial communications. Doing so may also cause the printer to the manual for directly controlling the printer without the user of each driver, refer to "ESC/POS ...printer. A For an outline of a driver. Connect the connector of the connector and pull straight out. 2.5.2 Connecting the Drawer Kick-out Cable WARNING: Prepare a drawer that meets printer specifications. Note: The TM-T88III...
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...supports the development environment required for OPOS application development using OPOS Control as described by EPSON-original Direct IO with that achieves ease of installation on a target PC. ❏ The EPSON OPOS ADK reduces the man-hours for Retail POS (simply called "OPOS" from...that case, use the APD for the TM-T88III serial model or the TM-T88II, using printer-resident fonts. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide • EPSON customer display • EPSON cash drawer Note: A separate USB device driver is required for a USB model printer, and a separate IP setup utility is ...
...supports the development environment required for OPOS application development using OPOS Control as described by EPSON-original Direct IO with that achieves ease of installation on a target PC. ❏ The EPSON OPOS ADK reduces the man-hours for Retail POS (simply called "OPOS" from...that case, use the APD for the TM-T88III serial model or the TM-T88II, using printer-resident fonts. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide • EPSON customer display • EPSON cash drawer Note: A separate USB device driver is required for a USB model printer, and a separate IP setup utility is ...
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print width of 72 mm {2.84"}, 512 dot positions Factory option (with spacer): paper width of 80 mm - Chapter 5 Product Specifications TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 5.1 Product Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Table 5-1 Specifications Print method Thermal line printing Print width Standard: paper width of 58 mm {2.28"} - print width of 50.8 mm {2"}, 360 dot positions Cut type...
print width of 72 mm {2.84"}, 512 dot positions Factory option (with spacer): paper width of 80 mm - Chapter 5 Product Specifications TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 5.1 Product Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Table 5-1 Specifications Print method Thermal line printing Print width Standard: paper width of 58 mm {2.28"} - print width of 50.8 mm {2"}, 360 dot positions Cut type...
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... voltage applied to the printer and with paper spacer) Characters per line See table titled "Print width/characters per second *1: During printing (at 24 V, 28°C {82.4°F}, density level 2). We recommend using a faster baud rate. 5-2 Product Specifications Rev. 5.2 Print Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Table 5-2 Print characteristics Characteristics Specifications Print method Thermal line printing Paper...
... voltage applied to the printer and with paper spacer) Characters per line See table titled "Print width/characters per second *1: During printing (at 24 V, 28°C {82.4°F}, density level 2). We recommend using a faster baud rate. 5-2 Product Specifications Rev. 5.2 Print Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Table 5-2 Print characteristics Characteristics Specifications Print method Thermal line printing Paper...
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... times as large as the standard size. 5.4 Paper Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) See Appendix B. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 5.3 Character Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Table 5-5 Character specifications Item Specifications Character type Alphanumeric 95 character sets International TM-T88III: 37 types TM-T88II 32 types Extended graphics TM-T88III: 128 characters × 11 pages (including 1 blank page) TM-T88II: 128 characters × 7 pages (including 1 blank page) Character...
... times as large as the standard size. 5.4 Paper Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) See Appendix B. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 5.3 Character Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Table 5-5 Character specifications Item Specifications Character type Alphanumeric 95 character sets International TM-T88III: 37 types TM-T88II 32 types Extended graphics TM-T88III: 128 characters × 11 pages (including 1 blank page) TM-T88II: 128 characters × 7 pages (including 1 blank page) Character...
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5.5 Printable Area (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Printable area Print direction Roll paper width Figure 5-1 Printable area Table 5-7 Dimensions a (roll paper width) 79.5 ± 0.5 57.5 ± 0.5 (factory option) * Units: mm b (left margin) 3.7 3.7 c (print width) 72.2 ± 0.2 50.8 ± 0.2 d (right margin) 3.7 3.0 5-4 Product Specifications Rev. A
5.5 Printable Area (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Printable area Print direction Roll paper width Figure 5-1 Printable area Table 5-7 Dimensions a (roll paper width) 79.5 ± 0.5 57.5 ± 0.5 (factory option) * Units: mm b (left margin) 3.7 3.7 c (print width) 72.2 ± 0.2 50.8 ± 0.2 d (right margin) 3.7 3.0 5-4 Product Specifications Rev. A
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5.7 Overview of External Dimensions (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) 5.7.1 External Dimensions The dimensions in the figure below are common to both the TM-88III and TM-88III. ❏ Height 148 mm {5.83"} ❏ Width 145 mm {5.71"} ❏ Depth 195 mm {7.68"} ❏ Weight Approx. 1.8 kg {3.97 lb} (without roll paper) [Units: mm] 5-6 Product Specifications Figure 5-3 Dimensions Rev. A
5.7 Overview of External Dimensions (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) 5.7.1 External Dimensions The dimensions in the figure below are common to both the TM-88III and TM-88III. ❏ Height 148 mm {5.83"} ❏ Width 145 mm {5.71"} ❏ Depth 195 mm {7.68"} ❏ Weight Approx. 1.8 kg {3.97 lb} (without roll paper) [Units: mm] 5-6 Product Specifications Figure 5-3 Dimensions Rev. A
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TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 5.8 Operating Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Table 5-8 Temperature and humidity Item Specifications Temperature/ Humidity Operating: 5 to 45°C (41 to 113°F), 10 to 90% RH no condensation allowed. (Refer to ambient operating ranges in the figure below.) Storage: (shipped packed state) -10 to +50°C (14 to 122°F), 10 to 90% RH (excluding paper) Figure 5-4 Rev. A Product Specifications 5-7
TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 5.8 Operating Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Table 5-8 Temperature and humidity Item Specifications Temperature/ Humidity Operating: 5 to 45°C (41 to 113°F), 10 to 90% RH no condensation allowed. (Refer to ambient operating ranges in the figure below.) Storage: (shipped packed state) -10 to +50°C (14 to 122°F), 10 to 90% RH (excluding paper) Figure 5-4 Rev. A Product Specifications 5-7