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...TM-T88II Series printers are possible by using macro definitions. ❏ Character font size (12 x 24 font or 9 x 17 font) can be selected using a command. Application Software ❏ Command protocol is based on a paper roll. Introduction vii The printers... have the following features: Printing ❏ High-speed printing: 28.4 lines/second (4.23mm (1/6") feed) maximum. ❏ Low-noise thermal printing....command. Printer Handling ❏ Easy paper roll loading. ❏ An autocutter is possible by DIP switches. ❏ The built-in the horizontal direction (...
...TM-T88II Series printers are possible by using macro definitions. ❏ Character font size (12 x 24 font or 9 x 17 font) can be selected using a command. Application Software ❏ Command protocol is based on a paper roll. Introduction vii The printers... have the following features: Printing ❏ High-speed printing: 28.4 lines/second (4.23mm (1/6") feed) maximum. ❏ Low-noise thermal printing....command. Printer Handling ❏ Easy paper roll loading. ❏ An autocutter is possible by DIP switches. ❏ The built-in the horizontal direction (...
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Your printer has DIP switches that there is almost out. There are set up at the factory to be appropriate for almost all... parity check, as well as print density. If you find that allow you need to change the near-end sensor setting. TM-T88II Series printers also have a near -end detector is triggered, you when the paper is not enough paper remaining on the roll when the... with special requirements. See Appendix A, if you to make any of these changes. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer Adjustments and Settings TM-T88II Series printers are , however, some settings for the paper.
Your printer has DIP switches that there is almost out. There are set up at the factory to be appropriate for almost all... parity check, as well as print density. If you find that allow you need to change the near-end sensor setting. TM-T88II Series printers also have a near -end detector is triggered, you when the paper is not enough paper remaining on the roll when the... with special requirements. See Appendix A, if you to make any of these changes. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer Adjustments and Settings TM-T88II Series printers are , however, some settings for the paper.
Technical Reference
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...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 Roll Paper 1-6 Power Switch Cover 1-7 Shipping Procedures 1-8 Chapter 2 Setup Installing the Printer 2-2 Precautions for Horizontal Installation 2-2 Precautions for Wall Installation 2-2 Setting the DIP Switches 2-2 DIP Switch Positions and Steps for Changing DIP Switch Settings 2-2 DIP Switch... Methods 3-1 Windows Driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver 3-1 EPSON OPOS ADK 3-3 Contents vii
...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 Roll Paper 1-6 Power Switch Cover 1-7 Shipping Procedures 1-8 Chapter 2 Setup Installing the Printer 2-2 Precautions for Horizontal Installation 2-2 Precautions for Wall Installation 2-2 Setting the DIP Switches 2-2 DIP Switch Positions and Steps for Changing DIP Switch Settings 2-2 DIP Switch... Methods 3-1 Windows Driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver 3-1 EPSON OPOS ADK 3-3 Contents vii
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... receive buffer BUSY state, refer to ON. (See "DIP Switch Functions" (page 2-3).) Set with the TM-T88III. A 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. TM-T88II (legacy model) Approx. 120 mm/s (4.72") maximum...
... receive buffer BUSY state, refer to ON. (See "DIP Switch Functions" (page 2-3).) Set with the TM-T88III. A 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. TM-T88II (legacy model) Approx. 120 mm/s (4.72") maximum...
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A Product Overview 1-3 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 LED ERROR LED...
A Product Overview 1-3 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 LED ERROR LED...
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... Rev. 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. Set the roll paper near-end detector (page 2-7) Note: Detailed setup sometimes can be omitted. 4. Configure the printer appropriately depending on the environment. 1. Set the DIP switches (page 2-2) 3. Install the printer (page 2-2) Detailed...
... Rev. 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. Set the roll paper near-end detector (page 2-7) Note: Detailed setup sometimes can be omitted. 4. Configure the printer appropriately depending on the environment. 1. Set the DIP switches (page 2-2) 3. Install the printer (page 2-2) Detailed...
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is turned on. 2.2.2 DIP 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 BUSY state. Set the DIP switches as a small screwdriver. 4. Note: New DIP switch settings are the same.) Note...
is turned on. 2.2.2 DIP 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 BUSY state. Set the DIP switches as a small screwdriver. 4. Note: New DIP switch settings are the same.) Note...
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... 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 to cancel receive buffer...
... 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 to cancel receive buffer...
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... interface specifications The following DIP switch functions are reached, regardless of DIP SW2-2 and SW2-6. 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 . With the older TM-T88II model, be sure to set DIP SW2-5 to OFF before use printer with DIP SW1-2 set to ON...
... interface specifications The following DIP switch functions are reached, regardless of DIP SW2-2 and SW2-6. 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 . With the older TM-T88II model, be sure to set DIP SW2-5 to OFF before use printer with DIP SW1-2 set to ON...
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... Table 2-9 Conditions for canceling receive buffer BUSY state TM-T88II TM-T88III Switch no . Table 2-8 Selection of print density Switch no longer function correctly. Do not change the settings of DIP SW2-2 and SW2-6. Otherwise, the printer may no . When the TM-T88II is used or when TM-T88III is used with DIP SW1-2 set to ON, the BUSY state is...
... Table 2-9 Conditions for canceling receive buffer BUSY state TM-T88II TM-T88III Switch no . Table 2-8 Selection of print density Switch no longer function correctly. Do not change the settings of DIP SW2-2 and SW2-6. Otherwise, the printer may no . When the TM-T88II is used or when TM-T88III is used with DIP SW1-2 set to ON, the BUSY state is...
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... waiting to receive data • During the self-test • When the roll paper cover is open . TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.4.3 Offline This printer is full DIP SW2-1 status ON OFF BUSY BUSY BUSY - - - When the cover is detected by the roll paper end sensor or if the ...10063; When the receive buffer is full or the printer is offline Note: In either case above, the printer enters the BUSY state after power is turned on (including resetting with an online/offline switch. For details on how to change the DIP switch setting for data, and when a self-test is ...
... waiting to receive data • During the self-test • When the roll paper cover is open . TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.4.3 Offline This printer is full DIP SW2-1 status ON OFF BUSY BUSY BUSY - - - When the cover is detected by the roll paper end sensor or if the ...10063; When the receive buffer is full or the printer is offline Note: In either case above, the printer enters the BUSY state after power is turned on (including resetting with an online/offline switch. For details on how to change the DIP switch setting for data, and when a self-test is ...
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To start a self-test: 1. A Application Development Information 3-13 TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.7 Operating Mode (Switch Panel Operation) The printer has a self-test mode to check printer settings in addition to the regular print mode. 3.7.1 Self-test Mode In the ... out: • Control circuit functions • Printer mechanism functions • Print quality • Control software ROM version • DIP switch settings Follow the steps below to the normal mode. When the printer finishes printing the printer status, check whether the following has been printed...
To start a self-test: 1. A Application Development Information 3-13 TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.7 Operating Mode (Switch Panel Operation) The printer has a self-test mode to check printer settings in addition to the regular print mode. 3.7.1 Self-test Mode In the ... out: • Control circuit functions • Printer mechanism functions • Print quality • Control software ROM version • DIP switch settings Follow the steps below to the normal mode. When the printer finishes printing the printer status, check whether the following has been printed...
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... this allows you to make sure the receive buffer is set with DIP SW2-1 ON (BUSY = receive buffer full), use the ASB function to get the printer status, and each line, check the printer status. 4.4 Outputting Hex Dumps TM printers can print data transmitted from the host computer as a regular command,... using a real-time command, make sure that data has been sent correctly to output a hex dump: 1. Using the ASB lets the printer send status automatically at the time of switching online/offline. Follow the steps below to the TM printer by comparing the printed result with the specified...
... this allows you to make sure the receive buffer is set with DIP SW2-1 ON (BUSY = receive buffer full), use the ASB function to get the printer status, and each line, check the printer status. 4.4 Outputting Hex Dumps TM printers can print data transmitted from the host computer as a regular command,... using a real-time command, make sure that data has been sent correctly to output a hex dump: 1. Using the ASB lets the printer send status automatically at the time of switching online/offline. Follow the steps below to the TM printer by comparing the printed result with the specified...
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... buffer BUSY state * 5. A TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table D-1 TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Appendix D TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table 1. Functions, however, are restricted as follows: • Some baud rates cannot be operated by setting DIP SW1-7 and 1-8 to ' DIP Switch Functions, ' (page 2-3). Selecting a 2400 bps baud rate with the driver causes garbled characters (the printer does not support a 2400...
... buffer BUSY state * 5. A TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table D-1 TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Appendix D TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table 1. Functions, however, are restricted as follows: • Some baud rates cannot be operated by setting DIP SW1-7 and 1-8 to ' DIP Switch Functions, ' (page 2-3). Selecting a 2400 bps baud rate with the driver causes garbled characters (the printer does not support a 2400...