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..., stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by Seiko Epson Corporation. Its high scalability enables users to build versatile POS systems. The system is compatible with its own POS printer command system (ESC/POS). A i Please contact us for the latest information....its flexibility make it easy to upgrade in the preparation of this document, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. ❏ Neither is valued from around the world. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Cautions ❏ No part of this document may be liable...
..., stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by Seiko Epson Corporation. Its high scalability enables users to build versatile POS systems. The system is compatible with its own POS printer command system (ESC/POS). A i Please contact us for the latest information....its flexibility make it easy to upgrade in the preparation of this document, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. ❏ Neither is valued from around the world. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Cautions ❏ No part of this document may be liable...
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Tampering with this product may break or cause injury if it falls. ❏ Do not use in . Always supply power directly from a standard 100 VAC domestic power outlet. ❏ Handle the power cable with wet hands. Product may result in injury, fire, or electric shock. ❏... not place any heavy object on top of electric shock, do not set this manual. Improper handling may cause equipment damage, fire or shock. Warnings TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide WARNING: ❏ Shut down your equipment immediately if it in. • Be sure to push the plug all the way in...
Tampering with this product may break or cause injury if it falls. ❏ Do not use in . Always supply power directly from a standard 100 VAC domestic power outlet. ❏ Handle the power cable with wet hands. Product may result in injury, fire, or electric shock. ❏... not place any heavy object on top of electric shock, do not set this manual. Improper handling may cause equipment damage, fire or shock. Warnings TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide WARNING: ❏ Shut down your equipment immediately if it in. • Be sure to push the plug all the way in...
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... use the TM-T88II/TM-T88III safely and correctly. This manual is made up of document TM-T88II User's Manual TM-T88III User's Manual ESC/POS Application Programming Guide TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide EPSON OPOS ADK Description Provides information to enable POS operators to obtain this Manual This manual describes the TM-T88III, a current EPSON thermal printer product. This manual also describes the TM-T88II, an obsolete...
... use the TM-T88II/TM-T88III safely and correctly. This manual is made up of document TM-T88II User's Manual TM-T88III User's Manual ESC/POS Application Programming Guide TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide EPSON OPOS ADK Description Provides information to enable POS operators to obtain this Manual This manual describes the TM-T88III, a current EPSON thermal printer product. This manual also describes the TM-T88II, an obsolete...
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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...-88III Comparison Table 1-2 Part Names and Basic Operation 1-3 Part Names 1-3 Control Panel 1-3 Power Switch 1-4 Connectors 1-5 Handling the Printer 1-5 Installing and Replacing ...
...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...-88III Comparison Table 1-2 Part Names and Basic Operation 1-3 Part Names 1-3 Control Panel 1-3 Power Switch 1-4 Connectors 1-5 Handling the Printer 1-5 Installing and Replacing ...
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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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Chapter 1 Product Overview TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide The TM-T88III thermal printer product is described only for both printers.) • Model PS-180 (*1) (PS-180 supports the power-saving feature.) Rev. The TM-T88II is obsolete and no longer available. It is currently available from EPSON. A Product Overview 1-1 The currently available power supply, the PS-180, works with either printer model...
Chapter 1 Product Overview TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide The TM-T88III thermal printer product is described only for both printers.) • Model PS-180 (*1) (PS-180 supports the power-saving feature.) Rev. The TM-T88II is obsolete and no longer available. It is currently available from EPSON. A Product Overview 1-1 The currently available power supply, the PS-180, works with either printer model...
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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. Functions, however, are restricted as follows: • Some baud rates cannot be operated by the driver for - Note: The...
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. Functions, however, are restricted as follows: • Some baud rates cannot be operated by the driver for - Note: The...
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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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... 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. Rev. A Figure 1-4 Paper spacer Product Overview 1-5 For details on the lower rear of a spacer, as shown below. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 1.2.4 Connectors All cables are connected to...
... 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. Rev. A Figure 1-4 Paper spacer Product Overview 1-5 For details on the lower rear of a spacer, as shown below. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 1.2.4 Connectors All cables are connected to...
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Close the printer cover. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide FOEEUPDTAPEERRRPOORWER Figure 1-8 Closing the printer cover 5. Tear off paper 1.3.2.2 Replacing Paper Follow the procedure below to improve the appearance 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 roll paper using the manual cutter. Insert the new roll paper following the procedure...
Close the printer cover. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide FOEEUPDTAPEERRRPOORWER Figure 1-8 Closing the printer cover 5. Tear off paper 1.3.2.2 Replacing Paper Follow the procedure below to improve the appearance 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 roll paper using the manual cutter. Insert the new roll paper following the procedure...
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... the DIP switches (page 2-2) 3. Connect the power supply and cash drawer (page 2-15) 6. Install the driver (page 2-16) End Figure 2-1 Setup flowchart Rev. Install the printer (page 2-2) Detailed setup 2. Chapter 2 Setup TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Before using the printer, you need to make various settings to the host computer (page 2-8) 5. Connect the...
... the DIP switches (page 2-2) 3. Connect the power supply and cash drawer (page 2-15) 6. Install the driver (page 2-16) End Figure 2-1 Setup flowchart Rev. Install the printer (page 2-2) Detailed setup 2. Chapter 2 Setup TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Before using the printer, you need to make various settings to the host computer (page 2-8) 5. Connect the...
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...Switch 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 ... Data receive error Ignore "?" Rev. A Setup 2-3 Unscrew the screw to DIP SW2-5: Cancellation of other 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 length 7 bits 8 bits *...
...Switch 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 ... Data receive error Ignore "?" Rev. A Setup 2-3 Unscrew the screw to DIP SW2-5: Cancellation of other 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 length 7 bits 8 bits *...
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...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... 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 to cancel receive buffer BUSY state (enabled ...
...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... 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 to cancel receive buffer BUSY state (enabled ...
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...is set to OFF and the receive buffer is set to OFF.) ON Enabled at all times 45 bytes - When the TM-T88II is used or when the TM-T88III is canceled when "26 bytes remaining in receive buffer" are for canceling receive buffer BUSY state 2-6, 2-7 Reserved (do ...Function 1-1 Automatic line feed 1-2 Receive buffer size 1-3, 1-8 Not defined (Always use . Rev. With the older TM-T88II model, be sure to set to 4KB. 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,...
...is set to OFF and the receive buffer is set to OFF.) ON Enabled at all times 45 bytes - When the TM-T88II is used or when the TM-T88III is canceled when "26 bytes remaining in receive buffer" are for canceling receive buffer BUSY state 2-6, 2-7 Reserved (do ...Function 1-1 Automatic line feed 1-2 Receive buffer size 1-3, 1-8 Not defined (Always use . Rev. With the older TM-T88II model, be sure to set to 4KB. 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,...
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Table 2-8 Selection of DIP SW2-5. Otherwise, the printer may no longer function correctly. With the TM-T88II, be sure to set DIP SW2-5 to 4KB. When the TM-T88II is used or when TM-T88III is set to cancel receive buffer BUSY state 2-5 Switch no . Level Print density 2-3 2-4 1 Low-...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 longer function correctly. 2-6 Setup Rev. Conditions to cancel receive buffer BUSY state (enabled only when DIP SW1-2 OFF) 2-5 ...
Table 2-8 Selection of DIP SW2-5. Otherwise, the printer may no longer function correctly. With the TM-T88II, be sure to set DIP SW2-5 to 4KB. When the TM-T88II is used or when TM-T88III is set to cancel receive buffer BUSY state 2-5 Switch no . Level Print density 2-3 2-4 1 Low-...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 longer function correctly. 2-6 Setup Rev. Conditions to cancel receive buffer BUSY state (enabled only when DIP SW1-2 OFF) 2-5 ...
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TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2.3 Adjusting the Roll Paper Near-End Detector Below are as possible. Open the roll paper cover, and remove the roll paper. 2. Adjustment ...
TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2.3 Adjusting the Roll Paper Near-End Detector Below are as possible. Open the roll paper cover, and remove the roll paper. 2. Adjustment ...
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... Visual C) - 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. Application control TM side control setting ...XON/XOFF (except OPOS) XON/XOFF Not possible DTR/DSR 1 - 2 - Type B Type A or B Figure 2-6 Configuration of stand-alone connection Pass-through connection The host computer is connected to the host computer directly...
... Visual C) - 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. Application control TM side control setting ...XON/XOFF (except OPOS) XON/XOFF Not possible DTR/DSR 1 - 2 - Type B Type A or B Figure 2-6 Configuration of stand-alone connection Pass-through connection The host computer is connected to the host computer directly...
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... 2.4.2.2 Connecting the parallel interface cable 1. A Setup 2-11 TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2.4.2 Parallel Interface Connection The parallel interface model TM printer is to be connected via the parallel port. When connecting the customer display to a USB model TM-T88II/T88III, set the communication conditions of the connector to a USB model TM-T88II/T88III by the exclusive modular cable (RJ-45...
... 2.4.2.2 Connecting the parallel interface cable 1. A Setup 2-11 TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2.4.2 Parallel Interface Connection The parallel interface model TM printer is to be connected via the parallel port. When connecting the customer display to a USB model TM-T88II/T88III, set the communication conditions of the connector to a USB model TM-T88II/T88III by the exclusive modular cable (RJ-45...
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... 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 a USB model TM-T88III/T88III by using 2 USB downstream connectors. Up to 2 USB devices can be connected directly to the USB upstream connector. 4. Put the USB cable...
... 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 a USB model TM-T88III/T88III by using 2 USB downstream connectors. Up to 2 USB devices can be connected directly to the USB upstream connector. 4. Put the USB cable...
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...must be installed on EPSON OPOS ADK or advanced printer driver, refer to "Introducing the Control Methods" (page 3-1). 2.4.4 Ethernet Interface Connection Connect a TM printer with an Ethernet interface...TM printer is connected to the host computer via a network interface, a customer display (DM-D) cannot be connected, connect it to the host computer's serial interface. A Setup 2-13 For details on the host computer. 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 TM printer...
...must be installed on EPSON OPOS ADK or advanced printer driver, refer to "Introducing the Control Methods" (page 3-1). 2.4.4 Ethernet Interface Connection Connect a TM printer with an Ethernet interface...TM printer is connected to the host computer via a network interface, a customer display (DM-D) cannot be connected, connect it to the host computer's serial interface. A Setup 2-13 For details on the host computer. 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 TM printer...