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... use the TM-T88II/TM-T88III safely and correctly. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide About this guide. Manual Content The manual is an OCX driver.* Rev. This manual also describes the TM-T88II, an obsolete product, for legacy support. In addition, the power supply that was created to obtain this Manual This manual describes the TM-T88III, a current EPSON thermal printer product. Aim...
... use the TM-T88II/TM-T88III safely and correctly. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide About this guide. Manual Content The manual is an OCX driver.* Rev. This manual also describes the TM-T88II, an obsolete product, for legacy support. In addition, the power supply that was created to obtain this Manual This manual describes the TM-T88III, a current EPSON thermal printer product. Aim...
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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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It is currently available from EPSON. Chapter 1 Product Overview TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide The TM-T88III thermal printer product is described only for legacy support. 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...
It is currently available from EPSON. Chapter 1 Product Overview TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide The TM-T88III thermal printer product is described only for legacy support. 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...
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... 2-3). 1-2 Product Overview Rev. High-speed print mode Approx. 150 mm/s (4.72") maximum 2. 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. High-speed power consumption mode Average approx. 1.8 A 3. ❏ Power cable (model...
... 2-3). 1-2 Product Overview Rev. High-speed print mode Approx. 150 mm/s (4.72") maximum 2. 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. High-speed power consumption mode Average approx. 1.8 A 3. ❏ Power cable (model...
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1.2 Part 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...
1.2 Part 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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...Follow the procedure below to improve the appearance of the previously used roll paper. 2. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide FOEEUPDTAPEERRRPOORWER Figure 1-8 Closing the printer cover 5. To reset the TM printer when the power switch cover is installed, insert a long, thin object (such as... Close the printer cover. FOEEUPDTAPEERRRPOORWER Figure 1-9 Tear off the leading edge 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 ...
...Follow the procedure below to improve the appearance of the previously used roll paper. 2. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide FOEEUPDTAPEERRRPOORWER Figure 1-8 Closing the printer cover 5. To reset the TM printer when the power switch cover is installed, insert a long, thin object (such as... Close the printer cover. FOEEUPDTAPEERRRPOORWER Figure 1-9 Tear off the leading edge 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 ...
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... screw in place. Rev. DSW1 DSW2 Figure 2-2 Removing the DIP switch cover 3. A Setup 2-3 TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2. 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 * ... 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 ...
... screw in place. Rev. DSW1 DSW2 Figure 2-2 Removing the DIP switch cover 3. A Setup 2-3 TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2. 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 * ... 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 ...
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... Function ON OFF 2-1 Handshake (BUSY) 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 Switch No. 2-5 Conditions...
... Function ON OFF 2-1 Handshake (BUSY) 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 Switch No. 2-5 Conditions...
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... refer to "Busy State" (page 3-11). When the TM-T88II is used or when the TM-T88III is used with these switches set DIP SW2-5 to OFF.) ON Enabled at all times 45 bytes - Otherwise, the printer may no longer function correctly. 2.2.2.2 DIP switch settings 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 ...
... refer to "Busy State" (page 3-11). When the TM-T88II is used or when the TM-T88III is used with these switches set DIP SW2-5 to OFF.) ON Enabled at all times 45 bytes - Otherwise, the printer may no longer function correctly. 2.2.2.2 DIP switch settings 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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... buffer BUSY state 2-5 Switch no. Do not change the settings of DIP SW2-2 and SW2-6. When the TM-T88II is used or when TM-T88III is set to OFF before use. Otherwise, the printer may no . A Level Print density 2-3 2-4 1 Low-power mode ON ON 2 Regular print density *...8596; 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 longer function correctly. 2-6 Setup Rev. Otherwise, the printer may no . Conditions to cancel receive buffer BUSY state (enabled only when DIP SW1-2 OFF) 2-5 BUSY ...
... buffer BUSY state 2-5 Switch no. Do not change the settings of DIP SW2-2 and SW2-6. When the TM-T88II is used or when TM-T88III is set to OFF before use. Otherwise, the printer may no . A Level Print density 2-3 2-4 1 Low-power mode ON ON 2 Regular print density *...8596; 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 longer function correctly. 2-6 Setup Rev. Otherwise, the printer may no . Conditions to cancel receive buffer BUSY state (enabled only when DIP SW1-2 OFF) 2-5 BUSY ...
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Up to 2 USB devices can be connected directly to the printer. 2-12 Setup Rev. It is a bus-power-supply hub. USB upstream ... locking wire saddle as shown in the figure below , prevents the cable from the host computer to a USB model TM-T88III/T88III by using 2 USB downstream connectors. Put the USB cable through the locking wire saddle, as shown in the figure...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 upstream...
Up to 2 USB devices can be connected directly to the printer. 2-12 Setup Rev. It is a bus-power-supply hub. USB upstream ... locking wire saddle as shown in the figure below , prevents the cable from the host computer to a USB model TM-T88III/T88III by using 2 USB downstream connectors. Put the USB cable through the locking wire saddle, as shown in the figure...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 upstream...
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... power supply unit or the printer. A Setup 2-15 Using a nonstandard power supply can be used with either the TM-T88III or the TM-T88II); Failure to do so may result in damage to both the power supply unit and the printer. Rev. Use the cash drawer handled by EPSON or your dealer. WARNING: ...Always use the EPSON PS-180, the preceding model, the PS-170...
... power supply unit or the printer. A Setup 2-15 Using a nonstandard power supply can be used with either the TM-T88III or the TM-T88II); Failure to do so may result in damage to both the power supply unit and the printer. Rev. Use the cash drawer handled by EPSON or your dealer. WARNING: ...Always use the EPSON PS-180, the preceding model, the PS-170...
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...kick-out connector. Figure 2-16 Connecting 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 the respective driver. Note: ...available for directly controlling the printer without the user of each driver, refer to malfunction at the same time. 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 also can ...
...kick-out connector. Figure 2-16 Connecting 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 the respective driver. Note: ...available for directly controlling the printer without the user of each driver, refer to malfunction at the same time. 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 also can ...
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... specified. Printing with that case, use the 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 used , even if they are supported by EPSON-original Direct IO with the APD. In that application, resident...
... specified. Printing with that case, use the 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 used , even if they are supported by EPSON-original Direct IO with the APD. In that application, resident...
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A Product Specifications 5-1 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 72 mm ...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 × ...
A Product Specifications 5-1 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 72 mm ...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 × ...
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...TM-T88III: Approx. 150 mm/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). Note, however, the print speed automatically changes with the voltage applied to the printer...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 ❐...
...TM-T88III: Approx. 150 mm/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). Note, however, the print speed automatically changes with the voltage applied to the printer...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 ❐...
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... can be scaled up to 64 times as large as the standard size. 5.4 Paper Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) See Appendix B. Spaces between characters not included.) Table 5-6 Character configurations and dimensions Standard Double... 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 ...
... can be scaled up to 64 times as large as the standard size. 5.4 Paper Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) See Appendix B. Spaces between characters not included.) Table 5-6 Character configurations and dimensions Standard Double... 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 ...
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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 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.
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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