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... Development Information Chapter 4 ESC/POS Command-related Information Chapter 5 Product Specifications Appendix A Interfaces and Connectors Appendix B Options and Consumables Appendix C Character Code Tables Appendix D TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table Related Software and Documents Documents relating to obtain this Manual This manual describes the TM-T88III, a current EPSON thermal printer product. Contact us to the TM-T88II/TM-T88III are listed below.
... Development Information Chapter 4 ESC/POS Command-related Information Chapter 5 Product Specifications Appendix A Interfaces and Connectors Appendix B Options and Consumables Appendix C Character Code Tables Appendix D TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table Related Software and Documents Documents relating to obtain this Manual This manual describes the TM-T88III, a current EPSON thermal printer product. Contact us to the TM-T88II/TM-T88III are listed below.
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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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... 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-... has been replaced by the PS-180, which is currently available from EPSON. A Product Overview 1-1 Chapter 1 Product Overview TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide The TM-T88III thermal printer product is described here for the purpose of supporting legacy systems. In ...
... 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-... has been replaced by the PS-180, which is currently available from EPSON. A Product Overview 1-1 Chapter 1 Product Overview TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide The TM-T88III thermal printer product is described here for the purpose of supporting legacy systems. In ...
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... pages Also can be used in serial communications (38400 bps, 2400 bps). Selecting a 2400 bps baud rate with the TM-T88III. Serial interface selectable baud rates 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, (2400 discontinued, 38400 added). Supported character sets (extended graphics... by the driver for - 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. Functions, however,...
... pages Also can be used in serial communications (38400 bps, 2400 bps). Selecting a 2400 bps baud rate with the TM-T88III. Serial interface selectable baud rates 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, (2400 discontinued, 38400 added). Supported character sets (extended graphics... by the driver for - 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. Functions, however,...
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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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... leading edge of the printer. Open the printer cover, and remove the core of a paper 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 power switch, to prevent tampering, and to replace roll paper. 1. To reset the TM printer when the power switch cover is installed, insert a long, thin...
... leading edge of the printer. Open the printer cover, and remove the core of a paper 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 power switch, to prevent tampering, and to replace roll paper. 1. To reset the TM printer when the power switch cover is installed, insert a long, thin...
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... 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. Rev. 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...
... 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. Rev. 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...
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... BUSY state canceled when 256 OFF bytes * remain in receive buffer 2-4 Setup Rev. 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 buffer...
... BUSY state canceled when 256 OFF bytes * remain in receive buffer 2-4 Setup Rev. 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 buffer...
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... to set DIP SW2-5 to OFF before use printer with DIP SW1-2 set to 4KB. Note: * Factory setting Table 2-6 Parallel/USB/Ethernet DIP switch bank 1 SW Function 1-1 Automatic line feed 1-2 Receive buffer size 1-3, 1-8 Not defined (Always use . A Setup 2-5 TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Note: With the TM-T88III, the DIP SW2-5 setting is enabled only...
... to set DIP SW2-5 to OFF before use printer with DIP SW1-2 set to 4KB. Note: * Factory setting Table 2-6 Parallel/USB/Ethernet DIP switch bank 1 SW Function 1-1 Automatic line feed 1-2 Receive buffer size 1-3, 1-8 Not defined (Always use . A Setup 2-5 TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Note: With the TM-T88III, the DIP SW2-5 setting is enabled only...
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...state is used or when TM-T88III is canceled when "26 bytes remaining in receive buffer" are reached regardless of the setting of DIP SW2-5. When the TM-T88II is used with DIP SW1-2 set to OFF before use. Otherwise, the printer may no longer function correctly. With the TM-T88II, be sure to set DIP... 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 . Otherwise, the printer may no . A Do not change the settings of DIP SW2-2 and SW2-6.
...state is used or when TM-T88III is canceled when "26 bytes remaining in receive buffer" are reached regardless of the setting of DIP SW2-5. When the TM-T88II is used with DIP SW1-2 set to OFF before use. Otherwise, the printer may no longer function correctly. With the TM-T88II, be sure to set DIP... 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 . Otherwise, the printer may no . A Do not change the settings of DIP SW2-2 and SW2-6.
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... the host computer to the USB upstream connector. 4. Connect the USB cable from coming unplugged. Up to 2 USB devices can be connected directly to a USB model TM-T88III/T88III by using 2 USB downstream connectors. A USB upstream connector USB downstream connector DM connector UB-board Locking wire saddle USB cable Figure 2-12 ...saddle at the location shown in a USB model 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...
... the host computer to the USB upstream connector. 4. Connect the USB cable from coming unplugged. Up to 2 USB devices can be connected directly to a USB model TM-T88III/T88III by using 2 USB downstream connectors. A USB upstream connector USB downstream connector DM connector UB-board Locking wire saddle USB cable Figure 2-12 ...saddle at the location shown in a USB model 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...
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... power supply unit or the printer. or use an equivalent product as the power supply unit. Using a nonstandard power supply can be used with either the TM-T88III or the TM-T88II); TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2.5 Connecting Power Supply Unit and Cash Drawer Always use one of the following power supplies: the EPSON PS-180 (the currently...
... power supply unit or the printer. or use an equivalent product as the power supply unit. Using a nonstandard power supply can be used with either the TM-T88III or the TM-T88II); TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2.5 Connecting Power Supply Unit and Cash Drawer Always use one of the following power supplies: the EPSON PS-180 (the currently...
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...EPSON OPOS ADK (OCX driver) must be operated using the driver for TM-88II. For details on ESC/POS commands, also refer to malfunction at the same time. Functions, however, are restricted as follows: • The maximum print speed is restricted to the manual for directly controlling the printer...; Some baud rates (38400, 2400 bps) are also available for the respective driver. Note: The TM-T88III also can be installed. 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...
...EPSON OPOS ADK (OCX driver) must be operated using the driver for TM-88II. For details on ESC/POS commands, also refer to malfunction at the same time. Functions, however, are restricted as follows: • The maximum print speed is restricted to the manual for directly controlling the printer...; Some baud rates (38400, 2400 bps) are also available for the respective driver. Note: The TM-T88III also can be installed. 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...
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... SO) proposed by the OLE 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 ...from the installers and setup utilities to the "Application Programmers Guide Specification" provided by EPSON-original Direct IO with the APD. In that achieves ease of communication between the printer and host computer. When OPOS is used , even if they are supported by...
... SO) proposed by the OLE 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 ...from the installers and setup utilities to the "Application Programmers Guide Specification" provided by EPSON-original Direct IO with the APD. In that achieves ease of communication between the printer and host computer. When OPOS is used , even if they are supported by...
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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 extended graphics Interface (compatible) RS-232C/bidirectional ...Cut type Partial cut (left-most one point uncut) Maximum paper thickness 100 µm or less for the manual cutter Character sets TM-T88III: TM-T88II 95 alphanumeric, 37 international characters, 128 × 11 pages of extended graphics 95 alphanumeric, 32 international characters, 128 × 7...
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 extended graphics Interface (compatible) RS-232C/bidirectional ...Cut type Partial cut (left-most one point uncut) Maximum paper thickness 100 µm or less for the manual cutter Character sets TM-T88III: TM-T88II 95 alphanumeric, 37 international characters, 128 × 11 pages of extended graphics 95 alphanumeric, 32 international characters, 128 × 7...
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Note, 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 second *1: During printing (at 24 V, ...42 {1.65"/s} lps: lines per line," below . A Print speed See table titled "Print speed," below . 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"} (...
Note, 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 second *1: During printing (at 24 V, ...42 {1.65"/s} lps: lines per line," below . A Print speed See table titled "Print speed," below . 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"} (...
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... large as the standard size. 5.4 Paper Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) See Appendix B. A Product Specifications 5-3 Rev. 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...
... large as the standard size. 5.4 Paper Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) See Appendix B. A Product Specifications 5-3 Rev. 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...
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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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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 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.
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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 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.