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iii You are cautioned that are applied only to the printers that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SEIKO EPSON Corporation could void your authority to this printer will invalidate the EMC standards of this device. EMC and Safety Standards Applied Product Name: TM-T88II Model Name: M129B The following standards are so labeled. (EMC...
iii You are cautioned that are applied only to the printers that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SEIKO EPSON Corporation could void your authority to this printer will invalidate the EMC standards of this device. EMC and Safety Standards Applied Product Name: TM-T88II Model Name: M129B The following standards are so labeled. (EMC...
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...10063; Command protocol is standard. ❏ The printer allows easy maintenance for two drawers. The printers have the following features: Printing ❏ High-speed printing: 28.4 lines/second (4.23mm (1/6") feed) maximum. ❏ Low-noise thermal printing. ❏ High reliability due to 64 ... direction (fence bar code) and in interface provides control capability for tasks such as the standard size. Printer Handling ❏ Easy paper roll loading. ❏ An autocutter is based on a paper roll. Introduction Features TM-T88II Series printers are high-quality POS printers ...
...10063; Command protocol is standard. ❏ The printer allows easy maintenance for two drawers. The printers have the following features: Printing ❏ High-speed printing: 28.4 lines/second (4.23mm (1/6") feed) maximum. ❏ Low-noise thermal printing. ❏ High reliability due to 64 ... direction (fence bar code) and in interface provides control capability for tasks such as the standard size. Printer Handling ❏ Easy paper roll loading. ❏ An autocutter is based on a paper roll. Introduction Features TM-T88II Series printers are high-quality POS printers ...
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...such as handshaking and parity check, as well as print density. TM-T88II Series printers also have a near -end detector is almost out. There are set up at the factory to be appropriate for almost all users. Your printer has DIP switches that there is not enough paper remaining on the...-end sensor for the paper. See Appendix A, if you to make any of these changes. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer If you find that allow you need to change the near-end sensor setting. Adjustments and Settings TM-T88II Series printers are , however, some settings for users with special requirements.
...such as handshaking and parity check, as well as print density. TM-T88II Series printers also have a near -end detector is almost out. There are set up at the factory to be appropriate for almost all users. Your printer has DIP switches that there is not enough paper remaining on the...-end sensor for the paper. See Appendix A, if you to make any of these changes. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer If you find that allow you need to change the near-end sensor setting. Adjustments and Settings TM-T88II Series printers are , however, some settings for users with special requirements.
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... means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recabling, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. ❏ The contents of this document are registered trademarks of EPSON POS printers and displays. Moreover, its own POS printer command system (ESC/POS). TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Cautions ❏ No part of this document may be liable...
... means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recabling, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. ❏ The contents of this document are registered trademarks of EPSON POS printers and displays. Moreover, its own POS printer command system (ESC/POS). TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Cautions ❏ No part of this document may be liable...
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... Chapter 5 Product Specifications Appendix A Interfaces 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. This manual is an OCX driver.* Rev. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide About this guide.
... Chapter 5 Product Specifications Appendix A Interfaces 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. This manual is an OCX driver.* Rev. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide About this guide.
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... 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 Roll Paper 1-6 Power Switch Cover 1-7 Shipping Procedures 1-8 Chapter 2 Setup ...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
... 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 Roll Paper 1-6 Power Switch Cover 1-7 Shipping Procedures 1-8 Chapter 2 Setup ...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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...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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...either printer model. 1.1 Product Structure 1.1.1 Model ❏ Product Name TM-T88III (current product)/TM-T88II (legacy product) • Print method: Thermal ...Printer (body) ❏ Roll paper (outer diameter 50 mm {2"}) × 1 ❏ User's manual × 1 ❏ Power switch cover × 1 ❏ External power supply unit model: PS-180 (TM-T88III: packaged power supply) ❏ Power cable model: AC-170 for PS-170. (The PS-170 and TM-T88II are no longer available. The TM-T88II..., which works for the TM-T88II printer, also is described here for the purpose of ...
...either printer model. 1.1 Product Structure 1.1.1 Model ❏ Product Name TM-T88III (current product)/TM-T88II (legacy product) • Print method: Thermal ...Printer (body) ❏ Roll paper (outer diameter 50 mm {2"}) × 1 ❏ User's manual × 1 ❏ Power switch cover × 1 ❏ External power supply unit model: PS-180 (TM-T88III: packaged power supply) ❏ Power cable model: AC-170 for PS-170. (The PS-170 and TM-T88II are no longer available. The TM-T88II..., which works for the TM-T88II printer, also is described here for the purpose of ...
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... Switch Functions" (page 2-3). 1-2 Product Overview Rev. A 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. High-speed print mode Approx. 150 mm/s (4.72") maximum 2. High...
... Switch Functions" (page 2-3). 1-2 Product Overview Rev. A 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. High-speed print mode Approx. 150 mm/s (4.72") maximum 2. High...
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..., and remove the core of the power switch, to prevent tampering, and to replace roll paper. 1. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide FOEEUPDTAPEERRRPOORWER Figure 1-8 Closing the printer cover 5. To reset the TM printer when the power switch cover is installed, insert a long, thin object (such as the end of a paper clip) into the hole in...
..., and remove the core of the power switch, to prevent tampering, and to replace roll paper. 1. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide FOEEUPDTAPEERRRPOORWER Figure 1-8 Closing the printer cover 5. To reset the TM printer when the power switch cover is installed, insert a long, thin object (such as the end of a paper clip) into the hole in...
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2.4 Connecting the Printer to a host computer by the serial interface, the following two connection forms are possible: • Stand alone • Pass-through connection 2-8 Setup Rev. XON/XOFF... The cable needed depends on available cables for each connection form, refer to "Section 2.4.1.2, Serial interface connection diagrams." 2.4.1.2 Serial interface connection diagrams When the TM printer is connected to the Host Computer 2.4.1 Serial Interface Connection 2.4.1.1 Cross cable wiring diagrams The wiring selections for available serial cross cables are available as handshake...
2.4 Connecting the Printer to a host computer by the serial interface, the following two connection forms are possible: • Stand alone • Pass-through connection 2-8 Setup Rev. XON/XOFF... The cable needed depends on available cables for each connection form, refer to "Section 2.4.1.2, Serial interface connection diagrams." 2.4.1.2 Serial interface connection diagrams When the TM printer is connected to the Host Computer 2.4.1 Serial Interface Connection 2.4.1.1 Cross cable wiring diagrams The wiring selections for available serial cross cables are available as handshake...
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..., Visual C, Visual Basic MSComm) - - DTR/DSR (DOS, OPOS, 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. Type A or B Type A or B RTS...TM side control setting XON/XOFF (except OPOS) XON/XOFF 1 Type A or B 2 DM-D500: A, B Other DM-D: not possible DTR/DSR 1 - 2 - DTR/DSR (DOS, OPOS, Visual C) - - 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, Visual Basic MSComm) - - DTR/DSR (DOS, OPOS, 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. Type A or B Type A or B RTS...TM side control setting XON/XOFF (except OPOS) XON/XOFF 1 Type A or B 2 DM-D500: A, B Other DM-D: not possible DTR/DSR 1 - 2 - DTR/DSR (DOS, OPOS, Visual C) - - 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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... to the host computer. 2.4.3 USB Interface Connection Connect the TM printer to "Installing the locking wire saddle" (page 2-12)). When connecting the customer display, connect the modular jack from a printer connected to the host computer via the serial port. 2.4.2.1 ...1 Rev. 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 to a USB model TM-T88II/T88III by the exclusive modular cable (RJ-45). A second TM printer can be connected, connect the TM printer to lock it in place. ...
... to the host computer. 2.4.3 USB Interface Connection Connect the TM printer to "Installing the locking wire saddle" (page 2-12)). When connecting the customer display, connect the modular jack from a printer connected to the host computer via the serial port. 2.4.2.1 ...1 Rev. 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 to a USB model TM-T88II/T88III by the exclusive modular cable (RJ-45). A second TM printer can be connected, connect the TM printer to lock it in place. ...
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... from the host computer to a USB model TM-T88III/T88III by using 2 USB downstream connectors. Note: Putting the USB cable through the locking wire saddle as shown in the figure below. Up to 2 USB devices can be connected directly to the printer. 2-12 Setup Rev. Put the USB cable... through the locking wire saddle, as shown in the figure below . 2. Attach the locking wire saddle at the location shown in a USB model connector panel is important to note that bus-power-supply hubs (including other USB model TM printers)...
... from the host computer to a USB model TM-T88III/T88III by using 2 USB downstream connectors. Note: Putting the USB cable through the locking wire saddle as shown in the figure below. Up to 2 USB devices can be connected directly to the printer. 2-12 Setup Rev. Put the USB cable... through the locking wire saddle, as shown in the figure below . 2. Attach the locking wire saddle at the location shown in a USB model connector panel is important to note that bus-power-supply hubs (including other USB model TM printers)...
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.../ Select the product name from other countries, go to the TM printer. 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 installed on EPSON OPOS ADK or advanced printer driver, refer to "Introducing the Control Methods" (page 3-1). 2.4.4 Ethernet...
.../ Select the product name from other countries, go to the TM printer. 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 installed on EPSON OPOS ADK or advanced printer driver, refer to "Introducing the Control Methods" (page 3-1). 2.4.4 Ethernet...
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... communications. 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 Kick...
... communications. 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 Kick...
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....com/ Select the product name from a general Windows application. ❏ Can execute POS printer-specific functions, such as cutting paper and opening a drawer. ❏ Can print printer-resident fonts by EPSON. A Application Development Information 3-1 Windows printer driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver or APD) 2. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Chapter 3 Application Development Information This chapter describes how to...
....com/ Select the product name from a general Windows application. ❏ Can execute POS printer-specific functions, such as cutting paper and opening a drawer. ❏ Can print printer-resident fonts by EPSON. A Application Development Information 3-1 Windows printer driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver or APD) 2. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Chapter 3 Application Development Information This chapter describes how to...
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... sending ESC/POS commands from the "Select any product" pull-down menu. 3.1.3 ESC/POS Commands To directly control the TM printer using ESC/POS commands, EPSON proposes printing/ control via ESC/POS commands. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide • Sample programs Sample programs for the latest information. ❏ Supported development languages • Visual Basic •...
... sending ESC/POS commands from the "Select any product" pull-down menu. 3.1.3 ESC/POS Commands To directly control the TM printer using ESC/POS commands, EPSON proposes printing/ control via ESC/POS commands. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide • Sample programs Sample programs for the latest information. ❏ Supported development languages • Visual Basic •...
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... who have purchased the Ethernet model TM printer need this printer, you to NVRAM (non-volatile RAM). Therefore, when replacing a TM printer that has been connected to a host computer with another printer (including same model), you cannot feed paper using the paper FEED button under the following web site: http://www.epson-pos.com/ Select the product...
... who have purchased the Ethernet model TM printer need this printer, you to NVRAM (non-volatile RAM). Therefore, when replacing a TM printer that has been connected to a host computer with another printer (including same model), you cannot feed paper using the paper FEED button under the following web site: http://www.epson-pos.com/ Select the product...
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...full), use this allows you to drive the printer. 4-2 ESC/POS Command-related Information Rev. When using a real-time command, make sure that data has been sent correctly to the TM printer by comparing the printed result with the specified printer status. Called "hex dump mode," this mode... when using the 4KB receive buffer 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 TM printer in the same way it responds with the program. Note: Do not use the ...
...full), use this allows you to drive the printer. 4-2 ESC/POS Command-related Information Rev. When using a real-time command, make sure that data has been sent correctly to the TM printer by comparing the printed result with the specified printer status. Called "hex dump mode," this mode... when using the 4KB receive buffer 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 TM printer in the same way it responds with the program. Note: Do not use the ...