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...longer available. It is described only for the TM-T88II printer, the PS-170, is obsolete and no longer being sold, it is an OCX driver.* Rev. Contact us to the TM-T88II/TM-T88III are listed below. In addition, the power supply... 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. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide About this guide.
...longer available. It is described only for the TM-T88II printer, the PS-170, is obsolete and no longer being sold, it is an OCX driver.* Rev. Contact us to the TM-T88II/TM-T88III are listed below. In addition, the power supply... 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. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide About this guide.
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...TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Revision History i For Safety ii Key to Symbols ii Warnings iii Cautions iii Modular Connectors iv About this Manual v Aim of the Manual v Manual Content v Related Software and Documents v Chapter 1 Product Overview Product Structure 1-1 Model 1-1 Accessories 1-1 Options 1-1 Consumable products 1-1 TM-T88II/TM... the Drawer Kick-out Cable 2-16 Installing the Driver 2-16 Chapter 3 Application Development Information Introducing the Control Methods 3-1 Windows Driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver 3-1 EPSON OPOS ADK 3-3 Contents vii
...TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Revision History i For Safety ii Key to Symbols ii Warnings iii Cautions iii Modular Connectors iv About this Manual v Aim of the Manual v Manual Content v Related Software and Documents v Chapter 1 Product Overview Product Structure 1-1 Model 1-1 Accessories 1-1 Options 1-1 Consumable products 1-1 TM-T88II/TM... the Drawer Kick-out Cable 2-16 Installing the Driver 2-16 Chapter 3 Application Development Information Introducing the Control Methods 3-1 Windows Driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver 3-1 EPSON OPOS ADK 3-3 Contents vii
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...the TM-T88III. Supported character sets (extended graphics) 6. 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. the TM-T88II. TM-T88II ... serial communications (38400 bps, 2400 bps). Selecting a 2400 bps baud rate with the driver will cause garbled characters (the printer does not support a 2400 bps baud rate). * For details on the conditions for ...
...the TM-T88III. Supported character sets (extended graphics) 6. 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. the TM-T88II. TM-T88II ... serial communications (38400 bps, 2400 bps). Selecting a 2400 bps baud rate with the driver will cause garbled characters (the printer does not support a 2400 bps baud rate). * For details on the conditions for ...
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... (page 2-15) 6. A Setup 2-1 Set the DIP switches (page 2-2) 3. Install the driver (page 2-16) End Figure 2-1 Setup flowchart Rev. Set the roll paper near-end detector (page 2-7) Note: Detailed setup sometimes can be omitted. 4. Chapter 2 Setup TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Before using the printer, you need to make various settings to the host computer...
... (page 2-15) 6. A Setup 2-1 Set the DIP switches (page 2-2) 3. Install the driver (page 2-16) End Figure 2-1 Setup flowchart Rev. Set the roll paper near-end detector (page 2-7) Note: Detailed setup sometimes can be omitted. 4. Chapter 2 Setup TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Before using the printer, you need to make various settings to the host computer...
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... Pass-through connection The host computer is connected to the host computer directly via DM-D. Type A or B Type A or B RTS/CTS (DOS, Windows driver, Visual C, Visual Basic MSComm) - - TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Stand alone Both the TM printer and DM-D are connected to the TM printer over the serial interface via the serial port. A Setup 2-9 Application control...
... Pass-through connection The host computer is connected to the host computer directly via DM-D. Type A or B Type A or B RTS/CTS (DOS, Windows driver, Visual C, Visual Basic MSComm) - - TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Stand alone Both the TM printer and DM-D are connected to the TM printer over the serial interface via the serial port. A Setup 2-9 Application control...
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.../ For customers from other countries, go to the following web site: http://www.epson-pos.com/ Select the product name from the "Select any product" pull-down menu. A Setup 2-13 TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide To use USB model TM printers, the TM printer driver (EPSON OPOS ADK or advanced printer driver) must be connected to the host computer's serial interface.
.../ For customers from other countries, go to the following web site: http://www.epson-pos.com/ Select the product name from the "Select any product" pull-down menu. A Setup 2-13 TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide To use USB model TM printers, the TM printer driver (EPSON OPOS ADK or advanced printer driver) must be connected to the host computer's serial interface.
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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 directly controlling the printer without the user of the connector and pull straight out. 2.5.2 Connecting the Drawer... 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 be ...
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 directly controlling the printer without the user of the connector and pull straight out. 2.5.2 Connecting the Drawer... 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 be ...
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... by selecting the font type. ❏ Can get the printer status and send ESC/POS commands. Windows printer driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver or APD) 2. Get the latest information from a general Windows application. ❏ Can execute POS printer-specific functions, such as Visual Basic (VB), via status API. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Chapter 3 Application Development Information This chapter...
... by selecting the font type. ❏ Can get the printer status and send ESC/POS commands. Windows printer driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver or APD) 2. Get the latest information from a general Windows application. ❏ Can execute POS printer-specific functions, such as Visual Basic (VB), via status API. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Chapter 3 Application Development Information This chapter...
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... application development at customer sites, including not only OPOS Control (CO + SO) proposed by EPSON-original Direct IO 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 used , even if they are supported by...
... application development at customer sites, including not only OPOS Control (CO + SO) proposed by EPSON-original Direct IO 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 used , even if they are supported by...
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TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide • Sample programs Sample programs for VB, VC++ can be installed. 3.1.2.3 EPSON OPOS ADK support...the driver for the latest information. ❏ Supported development languages • Visual Basic • Visual C++ 3.1.2.4 Driver information and download destination Get the latest driver information...epson-pos.com/ Select the product name from an application to the printer. Rev. For detailed information about ESC/POS commands, please contact EPSON or your dealer. A Application Development Information 3-5 The printer can be controlled directly...
TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide • Sample programs Sample programs for VB, VC++ can be installed. 3.1.2.3 EPSON OPOS ADK support...the driver for the latest information. ❏ Supported development languages • Visual Basic • Visual C++ 3.1.2.4 Driver information and download destination Get the latest driver information...epson-pos.com/ Select the product name from an application to the printer. Rev. For detailed information about ESC/POS commands, please contact EPSON or your dealer. A Application Development Information 3-5 The printer can be controlled directly...
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...) occurs. Impossible to recover Low voltage error The power supply voltage is eliminated. Rev. Turning the printer's power off the power supply immediately. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Note: The error recovery command is not required. Table 3-6 Unrecoverable errors Error Error ...when unrecoverable errors occur. Unrecoverable errors Normal printer operation is executing an incorrect address. If a recoverable error occurs, the printer recovers from the error upon receipt of an error recovery command from the driver after the cause of the drive circuit ...
...) occurs. Impossible to recover Low voltage error The power supply voltage is eliminated. Rev. Turning the printer's power off the power supply immediately. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Note: The error recovery command is not required. Table 3-6 Unrecoverable errors Error Error ...when unrecoverable errors occur. Unrecoverable errors Normal printer operation is executing an incorrect address. If a recoverable error occurs, the printer recovers from the error upon receipt of an error recovery command from the driver after the cause of the drive circuit ...
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TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.4.3 Offline This printer is full DIP SW2-1 status ON OFF BUSY BUSY BUSY - - - You do not need to change the DIP switch setting for data, and when a self-test is being run out of DIP SW2-1 Printer status Offline During the period after ...turned on (including resetting with an online/offline switch. During paper feed with the interface), while the printer is open • During paper feeding using OPOS or the Advanced Printer Driver. BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY - BUSY BUSY BUSY Rev. During the self-test. When the receive ...
TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.4.3 Offline This printer is full DIP SW2-1 status ON OFF BUSY BUSY BUSY - - - You do not need to change the DIP switch setting for data, and when a self-test is being run out of DIP SW2-1 Printer status Offline During the period after ...turned on (including resetting with an online/offline switch. During paper feed with the interface), while the printer is open • During paper feeding using OPOS or the Advanced Printer Driver. BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY - BUSY BUSY BUSY Rev. During the self-test. When the receive ...
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...; Some baud rates cannot be operated by setting DIP SW1-7 and 1-8 to ' DIP Switch Functions, ' (page 2-3). A TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table D-1 High-speed power consumption mode 3. Driver (EPSON OPOS ADK, Advanced Printer Driver ) TM-T88III Approx. 150 mm/s {5.91"/s} (4.72") maximum Average approx. 1.8 A TM-T88II Approx. 120 mm/s {4.72"/s} (4.72") maximum Average approx. 1.7 A 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, (2400 discontinued; 38400...
...; Some baud rates cannot be operated by setting DIP SW1-7 and 1-8 to ' DIP Switch Functions, ' (page 2-3). A TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table D-1 High-speed power consumption mode 3. Driver (EPSON OPOS ADK, Advanced Printer Driver ) TM-T88III Approx. 150 mm/s {5.91"/s} (4.72") maximum Average approx. 1.8 A TM-T88II Approx. 120 mm/s {4.72"/s} (4.72") maximum Average approx. 1.7 A 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, (2400 discontinued; 38400...