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... printing is standard. ❏ The printer allows easy maintenance for two drawers. Printer Handling ❏ Easy paper roll loading. ❏ An autocutter is possible by DIP switches. ❏ The built-in the horizontal direction (ladder bar code). ❏ Repeated... operations and copy printing are possible by using macro definitions. ❏ Character font size (12 x 24 font or 9 x 17 font) can be scaled up to a stable mechanism. Introduction vii Introduction Features TM-T88II Series printers are high-quality POS printers...
... printing is standard. ❏ The printer allows easy maintenance for two drawers. Printer Handling ❏ Easy paper roll loading. ❏ An autocutter is possible by DIP switches. ❏ The built-in the horizontal direction (ladder bar code). ❏ Repeated... operations and copy printing are possible by using macro definitions. ❏ Character font size (12 x 24 font or 9 x 17 font) can be scaled up to a stable mechanism. Introduction vii Introduction Features TM-T88II Series printers are high-quality POS printers...
User Manual
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.... Your printer has DIP switches that there is almost out. There are set up at the factory to make any of these changes. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer If you find that allow you need to be appropriate for almost all users. 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 make any of these changes. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer If you find that allow you need to be appropriate for almost all users. Adjustments and Settings TM-T88II Series printers are , however, some settings for the paper.
Technical Reference
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...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 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... 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
...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 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... 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
Technical Reference
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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...
Technical Reference
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... from EPSON. 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 specifications (RS-232C) Parallel interface specifications (IEEE 1284-compliant) USB interface specifications Ethernet interface specifications • Paper...
... from EPSON. 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 specifications (RS-232C) Parallel interface specifications (IEEE 1284-compliant) USB interface specifications Ethernet interface specifications • Paper...
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... - Serial interface selectable baud rates 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, (2400 discontinued, 38400 added). 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. ❏ Power cable (model: AC-170) (*1) (*1) The power supply unit...
... - Serial interface selectable baud rates 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, (2400 discontinued, 38400 added). 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. ❏ Power cable (model: AC-170) (*1) (*1) The power supply unit...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... cutter with your hands when installing or replacing roll paper. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 1.2.4 Connectors All cables are connected to the Host Computer" (page 2-8). 1.3 Handling the Printer WARNING: Do not open the printer cover during printing. For details on the various interfaces...Doing so may cause an injury. 1.3.1 Selecting Paper Width The customer can select either 58 mm {2.28"} or 80 mm {3.15"} paper. The manual cutter is performed at the factory by installation of the printer. A Figure 1-4 Paper spacer Product Overview 1-5 FG FG DK DC24V Interface...
... cutter with your hands when installing or replacing roll paper. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 1.2.4 Connectors All cables are connected to the Host Computer" (page 2-8). 1.3 Handling the Printer WARNING: Do not open the printer cover during printing. For details on the various interfaces...Doing so may cause an injury. 1.3.1 Selecting Paper Width The customer can select either 58 mm {2.28"} or 80 mm {3.15"} paper. The manual cutter is performed at the factory by installation of the printer. A Figure 1-4 Paper spacer Product Overview 1-5 FG FG DK DC24V Interface...
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... of the previously used roll paper. 2. 3. 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 power switch, to prevent tampering, and to replace roll paper. 1. Insert the new roll paper following the procedure in the power switch cover and press the...
... of the previously used roll paper. 2. 3. 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 power switch, to prevent tampering, and to replace roll paper. 1. Insert the new roll paper following the procedure in the power switch cover and press the...
Technical Reference
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... setup 2. Connect the power supply and cash drawer (page 2-15) 6. Set the DIP switches (page 2-2) 3. 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 2-8) 5. A Setup 2-1
... setup 2. Connect the power supply and cash drawer (page 2-15) 6. Set the DIP switches (page 2-2) 3. 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 2-8) 5. A Setup 2-1
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... inner diameter of 12 mm {0.47"} and outer diameter of paper. Close the roll paper cover. Rev. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2.3 Adjusting the Roll Paper Near-End Detector Below are as possible. Note: Since roll paper cores vary slightly in shape, depending on paper roll design and manufacturing tolerances, it impossible to adjust the roll...
... inner diameter of 12 mm {0.47"} and outer diameter of paper. Close the roll paper cover. Rev. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2.3 Adjusting the Roll Paper Near-End Detector Below are as possible. Note: Since roll paper cores vary slightly in shape, depending on paper roll design and manufacturing tolerances, it impossible to adjust the roll...
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... a Windows driver. 3.1.1.1 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver overview EPSON Advanced Printer Driver has the following 3 methods. 1. This uses the printer's bidirectional communication capability in the Windows standard printer driver operating environment. Note: The status API is a printer control API originally supplied by selecting the font type. ❏ Can get the printer status and send ESC/POS commands. TM-T88II/T88III Technical...
... a Windows driver. 3.1.1.1 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver overview EPSON Advanced Printer Driver has the following 3 methods. 1. This uses the printer's bidirectional communication capability in the Windows standard printer driver operating environment. Note: The status API is a printer control API originally supplied by selecting the font type. ❏ Can get the printer status and send ESC/POS commands. TM-T88II/T88III Technical...
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...: Each USB model TM printer has its detailed manual for developers allow you to the documentation for OPOS Advanced Printer Driver and ESC/POS commands, respectively. 3.2.1 Paper FEED Button The printer feeds paper based on the host computer. However, you cannot feed paper using the paper FEED button under the following web site: http://www.epson-pos.com/ Select...
...: Each USB model TM printer has its detailed manual for developers allow you to the documentation for OPOS Advanced Printer Driver and ESC/POS commands, respectively. 3.2.1 Paper FEED Button The printer feeds paper based on the host computer. However, you cannot feed paper using the paper FEED button under the following web site: http://www.epson-pos.com/ Select...
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... state. Power is supplied. 3.3.2 No Roll Paper (PAPER OUT) LED Table 3-2 No roll paper (PAPER OUT) LED Item Specifications LED color Red LED states Off Roll paper is detected. On Offline (excluding self-test with the paper FEED button). Note: The macro function is... LED Item Specifications LED color Red On states Off Printer is performing regular operations or is used. A Application Development Information 3-7 Flashing Self-test standby state or standby state when a macro execution command is online. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.3 Panel LEDs and Error ...
... state. Power is supplied. 3.3.2 No Roll Paper (PAPER OUT) LED Table 3-2 No roll paper (PAPER OUT) LED Item Specifications LED color Red LED states Off Roll paper is detected. On Offline (excluding self-test with the paper FEED button). Note: The macro function is... LED Item Specifications LED color Red On states Off Printer is performing regular operations or is used. A Application Development Information 3-7 Flashing Self-test standby state or standby state when a macro execution command is online. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.3 Panel LEDs and Error ...
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... conditions and status of roll paper). A Application Development Information 3-11 When the printer stops printing due to receive data. BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY - TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.4.3 Offline This printer is full DIP SW2-1 status ON OFF BUSY BUSY BUSY - - - During the self-...test. When an error has occurred. BUSY BUSY BUSY Rev. During paper feed with the interface), while the printer is in the...
... conditions and status of roll paper). A Application Development Information 3-11 When the printer stops printing due to receive data. BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY - TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.4.3 Offline This printer is full DIP SW2-1 status ON OFF BUSY BUSY BUSY - - - During the self-...test. When an error has occurred. BUSY BUSY BUSY Rev. During paper feed with the interface), while the printer is in the...
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... wait mode. 3. Rev. The printer prints various printer settings. 2. When the printer finishes printing the printer status, check whether the following has been printed: "*** completed ***" This indicates that the printer has been initialized and returned to start a test print, press the paper FEED button while the printer is printed: "SELF-TEST printing. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.7 Operating...
... wait mode. 3. Rev. The printer prints various printer settings. 2. When the printer finishes printing the printer status, check whether the following has been printed: "*** completed ***" This indicates that the printer has been initialized and returned to start a test print, press the paper FEED button while the printer is printed: "SELF-TEST printing. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.7 Operating...
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... user can access The following restrictions apply when performing non-volatile memory operations (including data writing and deleting). • Do not press the paper FEED button. • Do not execute a real-time command. • The ASB status is not sent, even when the ASB function...blank page)) • Area of the functions for anything you turn off the power. Rev. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Chapter 4 ESC/POS Command-related Information This chapter introduces the printer operation settings, which can be made by using the various commands to write to NV memory, avoid...
... user can access The following restrictions apply when performing non-volatile memory operations (including data writing and deleting). • Do not press the paper FEED button. • Do not execute a real-time command. • The ASB status is not sent, even when the ASB function...blank page)) • Area of the functions for anything you turn off the power. Rev. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Chapter 4 ESC/POS Command-related Information This chapter introduces the printer operation settings, which can be made by using the various commands to write to NV memory, avoid...
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... from then on while holding down the paper FEED button. 2. With the roll paper cover open, turn the printer off after printing ends. Note: Do not use the ASB function to drive the printer. 4-2 ESC/POS Command-related Information Rev. Close the roll paper cover. 3. Doing so will cause unexpected...ASB): When a status request is not full. When using OPOS or the APD. Follow the steps below to the TM printer by comparing the printed result with the specified printer status. Called "hex dump mode," this mode when using a real-time command, make sure that data has been sent...
... from then on while holding down the paper FEED button. 2. With the roll paper cover open, turn the printer off after printing ends. Note: Do not use the ASB function to drive the printer. 4-2 ESC/POS Command-related Information Rev. Close the roll paper cover. 3. Doing so will cause unexpected...ASB): When a status request is not full. When using OPOS or the APD. Follow the steps below to the TM printer by comparing the printed result with the specified printer status. Called "hex dump mode," this mode when using a real-time command, make sure that data has been sent...
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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 {2.84"}, 512 dot positions Factory option (with spacer): paper width of 80 mm - print width of 50.8 mm {2"}, 360 dot positions...
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 {2.84"}, 512 dot positions Factory option (with spacer): paper width of 80 mm - print width of 50.8 mm {2"}, 360 dot positions...
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...56 40 Kanji font (24 × 24) number of intermittent printing. 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 ❐ 72 mm {2.84"} ❐ 50.8... the printer and with paper spacer) Characters per line See table titled "Print width/characters per line," below . Paper feed speed TM-T88II: Approx. 120 mm/s {4.72"/s} during continuous paper feed TM-T88III: Approx. 150 mm/s {5.91"/s} during continuous paper feed ...
...56 40 Kanji font (24 × 24) number of intermittent printing. 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 ❐ 72 mm {2.84"} ❐ 50.8... the printer and with paper spacer) Characters per line See table titled "Print width/characters per line," below . Paper feed speed TM-T88II: Approx. 120 mm/s {4.72"/s} during continuous paper feed TM-T88III: Approx. 150 mm/s {5.91"/s} during continuous paper feed ...