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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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... 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...printers.) • Model PS-180 (*1) (PS-180 supports the power-saving feature.) Rev. The TM-T88II is an obsolete product, which is described here for the purpose of supporting legacy systems. In addition, the PS-170, the power supply for the TM-T88II printer, also is currently available from EPSON...
... 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...printers.) • Model PS-180 (*1) (PS-180 supports the power-saving feature.) Rev. The TM-T88II is an obsolete product, which is described here for the purpose of supporting legacy systems. In addition, the PS-170, the power supply for the TM-T88II printer, also is currently available from EPSON...
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... bps). the TM-T88II. A 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. Note: The driver cannot set a 38400 bps baud rate. High-speed print mode Approx. 150...
... bps). the TM-T88II. A 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. Note: The driver cannot set a 38400 bps baud rate. High-speed print mode Approx. 150...
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... or replacing roll paper. The manual cutter is performed at the factory by installation of the printer. A Figure 1-4 Paper spacer Product Overview 1-5 Rev. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 1.2.4 Connectors All cables are connected to the connector panel on the various interfaces... connector for connecting the power supply unit ❏ Interface connector to connect the printer to the Host Computer" (page 2-8). 1.3 Handling the Printer WARNING: Do not open the printer cover during printing. Doing so may cause an injury. 1.3.1 Selecting Paper Width The customer can ...
... or replacing roll paper. The manual cutter is performed at the factory by installation of the printer. A Figure 1-4 Paper spacer Product Overview 1-5 Rev. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 1.2.4 Connectors All cables are connected to the connector panel on the various interfaces... connector for connecting the power supply unit ❏ Interface connector to connect the printer to the Host Computer" (page 2-8). 1.3 Handling the Printer WARNING: Do not open the printer cover during printing. Doing so may cause an injury. 1.3.1 Selecting Paper Width The customer can ...
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... 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 DSW1 DSW2 Figure 2-2 Removing the DIP switch cover 3. Note: New DIP switch settings are enabled after the printer is printed * 1-2 Receive buffer size 45 bytes 4KB * 1-3 Handshake XON... SW1-2: Receive buffer size, also refer to remove the DIP switch cover from the base of a tool, such as desired, using the tip of the printer. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2.
... 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 DSW1 DSW2 Figure 2-2 Removing the DIP switch cover 3. Note: New DIP switch settings are enabled after the printer is printed * 1-2 Receive buffer size 45 bytes 4KB * 1-3 Handshake XON... SW1-2: Receive buffer size, also refer to remove the DIP switch cover from the base of a tool, such as desired, using the tip of the printer. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2.
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... Fixed to "Busy State" (page 3-11). 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 OFF ON 9600 * ON OFF 9600 * ON OFF 19200 OFF OFF 19200 OFF OFF Table 2-3 Switch bank 2 settings SW Function ON OFF 2-1 Handshake (BUSY) conditions Receive buffer full Printer...
... Fixed to "Busy State" (page 3-11). 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 OFF ON 9600 * ON OFF 9600 * ON OFF 19200 OFF OFF 19200 OFF OFF Table 2-3 Switch bank 2 settings SW Function ON OFF 2-1 Handshake (BUSY) conditions Receive buffer full Printer...
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...are for parallel interface/USB/Ethernet model printers. Rev. When the TM-T88II is used or when the TM-T88III is used with these switches set to 4KB. Otherwise, the printer may no longer function correctly. Otherwise, the printer may no longer function correctly. 2.2.2.2 DIP...Do not change setting) 2-3, 2-4 Print density selection/low-power mode 2-5 Conditions for other interface specifications The following DIP switch functions are reached, regardless of DIP SW2-2 and SW2-6. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Note: With the TM-T88III, the DIP SW2-5 setting is...
...are for parallel interface/USB/Ethernet model printers. Rev. When the TM-T88II is used or when the TM-T88III is used with these switches set to 4KB. Otherwise, the printer may no longer function correctly. Otherwise, the printer may no longer function correctly. 2.2.2.2 DIP...Do not change setting) 2-3, 2-4 Print density selection/low-power mode 2-5 Conditions for other interface specifications The following DIP switch functions are reached, regardless of DIP SW2-2 and SW2-6. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Note: With the TM-T88III, the DIP SW2-5 setting is...
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.... 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. With the TM-T88II, be sure to set to OFF before use. When the TM-T88II is used or when TM-T88III is used...
.... 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. With the TM-T88II, be sure to set to OFF before use. When the TM-T88II is used or when TM-T88III is used...
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... that meets printer specifications. Note: Before removing the DC cable connector from the EPSON PS-180 (current model power supply) or the PS-170 (legacy model), make sure the power supply cable has been removed from the power supply unit, then grasp the arrow-marked section of a driver. Note: The TM-T88III also can...
... that meets printer specifications. Note: Before removing the DC cable connector from the EPSON PS-180 (current model power supply) or the PS-170 (legacy model), make sure the power supply cable has been removed from the power supply unit, then grasp the arrow-marked section of a driver. Note: The TM-T88III also can...
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... the Windows standard printer driver operating environment. EPSON OPOS ADK 3. Rev. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Chapter 3 Application Development Information This chapter describes how to control the printer and gives information useful for printer application development. 3.1 Introducing the Control Methods The TM printer can print using programming languages, such as a Windows driver. 3.1.1.1 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver overview EPSON Advanced Printer Driver has the...
... the Windows standard printer driver operating environment. EPSON OPOS ADK 3. Rev. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Chapter 3 Application Development Information This chapter describes how to control the printer and gives information useful for printer application development. 3.1 Introducing the Control Methods The TM printer can print using programming languages, such as a Windows driver. 3.1.1.1 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver overview EPSON Advanced Printer Driver has the...
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... POS (simply called "OPOS" from other interfaces may slow printing down menu. 3.1.2 EPSON OPOS ADK The EPSON OPOS ADK supports the development environment required for OPOS application development using printer-resident fonts. Because of the restrictions of installation on other countries...with the APD. 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 required for the TM-T88III serial model or the TM-T88II, using TrueType fonts...
... POS (simply called "OPOS" from other interfaces may slow printing down menu. 3.1.2 EPSON OPOS ADK The EPSON OPOS ADK supports the development environment required for OPOS application development using printer-resident fonts. Because of the restrictions of installation on other countries...with the APD. 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 required for the TM-T88III serial model or the TM-T88II, using TrueType fonts...
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A Application Development Information 3-5 Rev. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide • Sample programs Sample programs for VB, VC++ can be installed. 3.1.2.3 EPSON OPOS ADK support environment ❏ Supported interfaces • Serial, parallel, USB, Ethernet ❏ Supported OSes (with... application to the following web site: http://pos.epson.com/ For customers from the "Select any product" pull-down menu. 3.1.3 ESC/POS Commands To directly control the TM printer using ESC/POS commands, EPSON proposes printing/ control via ESC/POS commands. For detailed information...
A Application Development Information 3-5 Rev. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide • Sample programs Sample programs for VB, VC++ can be installed. 3.1.2.3 EPSON OPOS ADK support environment ❏ Supported interfaces • Serial, parallel, USB, Ethernet ❏ Supported OSes (with... application to the following web site: http://pos.epson.com/ For customers from the "Select any product" pull-down menu. 3.1.3 ESC/POS Commands To directly control the TM printer using ESC/POS commands, EPSON proposes printing/ control via ESC/POS commands. For detailed information...
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.... When an error has occurred. You do not need to receive data. During the self-test. BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY - TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.4.3 Offline This printer is not equipped with the paper FEED button. For details on (including resetting with the interface) to when the...the receive buffer is open • During paper feeding using OPOS or the Advanced Printer Driver. When the printer stops printing due to change this item when using the paper FEED button • When the printer stops printing due to a paper-end (if an empty paper supply is detected by the ...
.... When an error has occurred. You do not need to receive data. During the self-test. BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY - TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.4.3 Offline This printer is not equipped with the paper FEED button. For details on (including resetting with the interface) to when the...the receive buffer is open • During paper feeding using OPOS or the Advanced Printer Driver. When the printer stops printing due to change this item when using the paper FEED button • When the printer stops printing due to a paper-end (if an empty paper supply is detected by the ...
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TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.7 Operating Mode (Switch Panel Operation) The printer has a self-test mode to check printer settings in addition to the regular print mode. 3.7.1 Self-test Mode In the self-test mode, the following message is printed: "SELF-TEST printing. Rev. ... the paper FEED button and turn on the printer. When the printer finishes printing the printer status, check whether the following items are checked and printed out: • Control circuit functions • Printer mechanism functions • Print quality • Control software ROM version •...
TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.7 Operating Mode (Switch Panel Operation) The printer has a self-test mode to check printer settings in addition to the regular print mode. 3.7.1 Self-test Mode In the self-test mode, the following message is printed: "SELF-TEST printing. Rev. ... the paper FEED button and turn on the printer. When the printer finishes printing the printer status, check whether the following items are checked and printed out: • Control circuit functions • Printer mechanism functions • Print quality • Control software ROM version •...
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TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.8.2 Q: Why does the drawer kick-out not operate properly? Connecting devices other devices that do not satisfy all the following conditions before connecting it to malfunction. 3.8.3 Q: I cannot print part of 24 Ω or higher. (*3) NOTES (*1) (*2) (*3) Operating the printer with incorrectly installed devices voids the warranty. Cannot print... kick-out connector. However, you can use the drawer kick-out connector. A: Try printing using the following procedure to any other than the drawer open /close switch voids the ...
TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.8.2 Q: Why does the drawer kick-out not operate properly? Connecting devices other devices that do not satisfy all the following conditions before connecting it to malfunction. 3.8.3 Q: I cannot print part of 24 Ω or higher. (*3) NOTES (*1) (*2) (*3) Operating the printer with incorrectly installed devices voids the warranty. Cannot print... kick-out connector. However, you can use the drawer kick-out connector. A: Try printing using the following procedure to any other than the drawer open /close switch voids the ...
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..."}, 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"} - A Product Specifications 5-1 print width of 50.8 mm {2"}, 360 dot positions Cut type Partial cut (left-most one point uncut...
..."}, 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"} - A Product Specifications 5-1 print width of 50.8 mm {2"}, 360 dot positions Cut type Partial cut (left-most one point uncut...
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.../s {5.91"/s} during continuous paper feed Carriage return width 4.23 mm or 1/6" Table 5-3 Print width/characters per second *1: During printing (at 24 V, 28°C {82.4°F}, density level 2). 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 mm {2.84"} ❐ 50.8 mm {2.28"} (factory option...
.../s {5.91"/s} during continuous paper feed Carriage return width 4.23 mm or 1/6" Table 5-3 Print width/characters per second *1: During printing (at 24 V, 28°C {82.4°F}, density level 2). 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 mm {2.84"} ❐ 50.8 mm {2.28"} (factory option...
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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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... and cutter position. Manual cutter position Autocutter blade position Cut position Print direction Final line of error when setting the paper cutter cut position. The margins vary, due to paper slack or paper variations from piece to piece. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 5.6 Print Position versus cutter position Note: The values in the figure are...
... and cutter position. Manual cutter position Autocutter blade position Cut position Print direction Final line of error when setting the paper cutter cut position. The margins vary, due to paper slack or paper variations from piece to piece. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 5.6 Print Position versus cutter position Note: The values in the figure are...
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... bps baud rate. High-speed print mode 2. Conditions for canceling the receive buffer BUSY state, refer to ON. Set on the conditions for canceling receive buffer BUSY state * 5. A TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table D-1 Supported character sets (extended graphics) * 6. Rev. Serial interface selectable baud rates 4. Driver (EPSON OPOS ADK, Advanced Printer Driver ) TM-T88III Approx. 150 mm/s {5.91...
... bps baud rate. High-speed print mode 2. Conditions for canceling the receive buffer BUSY state, refer to ON. Set on the conditions for canceling receive buffer BUSY state * 5. A TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table D-1 Supported character sets (extended graphics) * 6. Rev. Serial interface selectable baud rates 4. Driver (EPSON OPOS ADK, Advanced Printer Driver ) TM-T88III Approx. 150 mm/s {5.91...