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Panel lights POWER The POWER light is on whenever the printer is used. 2-2 Using the Printer See Chapter 3 for information on what to do when this light comes on . When the light blinks, it indicates the self-test printing standby state or macro execution standby state when the macro execution command is on . PAPER OUT This light indicates the near end of the paper roll. Install a new paper roll, and the printer will continue printing. ERROR This indicates an error.
Panel lights POWER The POWER light is on whenever the printer is used. 2-2 Using the Printer See Chapter 3 for information on what to do when this light comes on . When the light blinks, it indicates the self-test printing standby state or macro execution standby state when the macro execution command is on . PAPER OUT This light indicates the near end of the paper roll. Install a new paper roll, and the printer will continue printing. ERROR This indicates an error.
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...jam description on , the paper roll is not installed or is on . Printing problems The ERROR light is at or near the end. If the PAPER OUT light is properly closed. First, turn off , make sure the printer cover is on page 3-3.) Troubleshooting 3-1 Install a new paper roll. If ...the outlet is blinking and the printer does not print. The ERROR light is controlled by a switch or timer, use another outlet. Press the...
...jam description on , the paper roll is not installed or is on . Printing problems The ERROR light is at or near the end. If the PAPER OUT light is properly closed. First, turn off , make sure the printer cover is on page 3-3.) Troubleshooting 3-1 Install a new paper roll. If ...the outlet is blinking and the printer does not print. The ERROR light is controlled by a switch or timer, use another outlet. Press the...
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... turn off , but nothing is still flashing, contact a qualified service person. If the ERROR light is printed. Make sure the printer's DIP switch settings for both ends of the thermal print head can print the printer's interface settings using the self test. If the self test works properly, check the following: 1. Try to run the self test...
... turn off , but nothing is still flashing, contact a qualified service person. If the ERROR light is printed. Make sure the printer's DIP switch settings for both ends of the thermal print head can print the printer's interface settings using the self test. If the self test works properly, check the following: 1. Try to run the self test...
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...Paper Near End Settings Although the factory settings are shown in the following tables. Setting the DIP Switches DIP switch functions Your printer has two sets of the switches are best for almost all uses, if you have special requirements, you can change the DIP... switch or paper near end settings. Serial interface specifications Set 1 SW Function ON OFF 1-1 Data receive error Ignored Prints "?" 1-2 Receive buffer capacity 45 bytes 4K bytes 1-3 Handshaking XON/XOFF DTR/DSR 1-4 Data word length 7 bits 8 bits 1-5 Parity check ...
...Paper Near End Settings Although the factory settings are shown in the following tables. Setting the DIP Switches DIP switch functions Your printer has two sets of the switches are best for almost all uses, if you have special requirements, you can change the DIP... switch or paper near end settings. Serial interface specifications Set 1 SW Function ON OFF 1-1 Data receive error Ignored Prints "?" 1-2 Receive buffer capacity 45 bytes 4K bytes 1-3 Handshaking XON/XOFF DTR/DSR 1-4 Data word length 7 bits 8 bits 1-5 Parity check ...
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...Memory 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...
...Memory 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...
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...self-test is detected, and when printing has stopped (offline). Holding this button down feeds the roll paper continuously. 1.2.3 Power Switch The power switch is connected to "Printer part names" (page 1-3).) Turn the printer on or off ) indicate the printer switch position. PAPER OUT LED &#... (0 = on / 1 = off . A If this button once feeds the roll paper by one line. CAUTION: Before turning on the printer be sure to "Error Codes" (page 3-8).) ❏ Goes out during regular operation (online). Automatically goes out after a reset (offline). 1.2.2.1 LED POWER LED (green...
...self-test is detected, and when printing has stopped (offline). Holding this button down feeds the roll paper continuously. 1.2.3 Power Switch The power switch is connected to "Printer part names" (page 1-3).) Turn the printer on or off ) indicate the printer switch position. PAPER OUT LED &#... (0 = on / 1 = off . A If this button once feeds the roll paper by one line. CAUTION: Before turning on the printer be sure to "Error Codes" (page 3-8).) ❏ Goes out during regular operation (online). Automatically goes out after a reset (offline). 1.2.2.1 LED POWER LED (green...
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...TM-T88II and TM-T88III.)) For details on the TM-T88II and TM-88III. (The functions of the printer. DSW1 DSW2 Figure 2-2 Removing the DIP switch cover 3. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2. Attach the DIP switch cover, and screw in place. Rev. Note: New DIP switch settings are enabled after the printer is printed...settings are the same.) Note: * Factory setting Table 2-1 Switch bank 1 settings SW Function ON OFF 1-1 Data receive error Ignore "?" Unscrew the screw to DIP SW2-5: Cancellation of a tool, such as desired, using the tip of receive buffer full BUSY ...
...TM-T88II and TM-T88III.)) For details on the TM-T88II and TM-88III. (The functions of the printer. DSW1 DSW2 Figure 2-2 Removing the DIP switch cover 3. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2. Attach the DIP switch cover, and screw in place. Rev. Note: New DIP switch settings are enabled after the printer is printed...settings are the same.) Note: * Factory setting Table 2-1 Switch bank 1 settings SW Function ON OFF 1-1 Data receive error Ignore "?" Unscrew the screw to DIP SW2-5: Cancellation of a tool, such as desired, using the tip of receive buffer full BUSY ...
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...compliant application developer: common manual, manual for each device class and SO for EPSON devices. ❏ Direct IO with the EPSON OPOS ADK has the following OPOS-compliant OPOS Control for EPSON devices, manuals, various utilities, and sample programs can be installed. ❏...gets the offline and error causes that actually occurred in the devices) 3.1.2.2 EPSON OPOS ADK contents The installer of equipment and connection ports and various settings (print wait time, etc.). • TM Flash logo utility Saves a bitmap file to connect a USB model printer. 3-4 Application Development ...
...compliant application developer: common manual, manual for each device class and SO for EPSON devices. ❏ Direct IO with the EPSON OPOS ADK has the following OPOS-compliant OPOS Control for EPSON devices, manuals, various utilities, and sample programs can be installed. ❏...gets the offline and error causes that actually occurred in the devices) 3.1.2.2 EPSON OPOS ADK contents The installer of equipment and connection ports and various settings (print wait time, etc.). • TM Flash logo utility Saves a bitmap file to connect a USB model printer. 3-4 Application Development ...
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... cause of the error. Automatically recoverable errors Although normal printer operation is not a printer malfunction. They can be repaired. Note: If the temperature cannot be recovered easily, as described below. Recovers automatically when the print head cools. 3.3.3.1 Error Codes There are three possible error types: automatically recoverable errors, recoverable errors, and unrecoverable errors. ❏ For automatically recoverable errors, the user does...
... cause of the error. Automatically recoverable errors Although normal printer operation is not a printer malfunction. They can be repaired. Note: If the temperature cannot be recovered easily, as described below. Recovers automatically when the print head cools. 3.3.3.1 Error Codes There are three possible error types: automatically recoverable errors, recoverable errors, and unrecoverable errors. ❏ For automatically recoverable errors, the user does...
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...offline. This status is treated as an indication of when to indicate an error has occurred. When the printer cover is closed, the ERROR LED goes out, and the printer goes online and starts printing at the beginning of the line it feeds paper to detect whether the ...is getting low. Regular printing is paper in the process of printing. If the sensor detects a roll paper end, the printer stops printing, even in the paper path. When the sensor detects an open error occurs, we recommend clearing the printer's print buffer by sending the error recovery command from the beginning...
...offline. This status is treated as an indication of when to indicate an error has occurred. When the printer cover is closed, the ERROR LED goes out, and the printer goes online and starts printing at the beginning of the line it feeds paper to detect whether the ...is getting low. Regular printing is paper in the process of printing. If the sensor detects a roll paper end, the printer stops printing, even in the paper path. When the sensor detects an open error occurs, we recommend clearing the printer's print buffer by sending the error recovery command from the beginning...
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TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.4.3 Offline This printer is open • During paper feeding using OPOS or the Advanced Printer Driver. Table 3-7 Printer BUSY conditions and status of roll paper). During the self-test. When the cover is not equipped with the interface) until the printer is ready • When the printer...switch. A Application Development Information 3-11 When an error has occurred. BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY - You do not need to change this item when using the paper FEED button • When the printer stops printing due to a paper-end (if an empty ...
TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.4.3 Offline This printer is open • During paper feeding using OPOS or the Advanced Printer Driver. Table 3-7 Printer BUSY conditions and status of roll paper). During the self-test. When the cover is not equipped with the interface) until the printer is ready • When the printer...switch. A Application Development Information 3-11 When an error has occurred. BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY - You do not need to change this item when using the paper FEED button • When the printer stops printing due to a paper-end (if an empty ...
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... (NW-7) CODE 93 CODE 128 To set and print each bar code, refer to and deleting data from NVRAM may damage the memory. Note: When DIP SW2-1 is ON, the printer will not become BUSY even if printer hardware stops operating. • When an error has occurred • When the cover is open &#...8226; When printing has stopped for a paper out • When paper is fed by the paper FEED...
... (NW-7) CODE 93 CODE 128 To set and print each bar code, refer to and deleting data from NVRAM may damage the memory. Note: When DIP SW2-1 is ON, the printer will not become BUSY even if printer hardware stops operating. • When an error has occurred • When the cover is open &#...8226; When printing has stopped for a paper out • When paper is fed by the paper FEED...
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... are the most-asked questions (Q) and answers (A). 1. Check the serial communication conditions of the printer and the host. Data dropout can result in errors related to your inquiry or problem in the "A" sentence below it. 3.8.1 Q: Why has my print data dropped out? Serial communication conditions • Baud rate • Parity • Flow control...
... are the most-asked questions (Q) and answers (A). 1. Check the serial communication conditions of the printer and the host. Data dropout can result in errors related to your inquiry or problem in the "A" sentence below it. 3.8.1 Q: Why has my print data dropped out? Serial communication conditions • Baud rate • Parity • Flow control...
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TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 5.6 Print Position versus cutter position Note: The values in the figure are center values. The margins vary, due to paper slack or paper variations from piece to piece. Allow a certain margin of previous receipt Approx. 29 mm Maximum printable area Approx. 15 mm Figure 5-2 Print... position versus Cutter Position (TM-88II/TM88III) The following illustration shows the relationship between print position and cutter position. Manual cutter position Autocutter blade position Cut position Print direction Final line of error when ...
TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 5.6 Print Position versus cutter position Note: The values in the figure are center values. The margins vary, due to paper slack or paper variations from piece to piece. Allow a certain margin of previous receipt Approx. 29 mm Maximum printable area Approx. 15 mm Figure 5-2 Print... position versus Cutter Position (TM-88II/TM88III) The following illustration shows the relationship between print position and cutter position. Manual cutter position Autocutter blade position Cut position Print direction Final line of error when ...
