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... or problems arising from around the world. The functionality and the user-friendliness is compatible with all types of EPSON POS printers and displays. Rev. Moreover, its own POS printer command system (ESC/POS). TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Cautions ❏ No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted...
... or problems arising from around the world. The functionality and the user-friendliness is compatible with all types of EPSON POS printers and displays. Rev. Moreover, its own POS printer command system (ESC/POS). TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Cautions ❏ No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted...
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... Content The 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. However, even though the TM-T88II is no longer being sold, it is...
... Content The 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. However, even though the TM-T88II is no longer being sold, it is...
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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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... 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: ...TM-T88II printer, also is described only for both printers.) • Model PS-180 (*1) (PS-180 supports the power-saving feature.) Rev. Chapter 1 Product Overview TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide The TM-T88III thermal printer product is an obsolete product, which works for legacy support. The TM-T88II is currently available from EPSON...
... 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: ...TM-T88II printer, also is described only for both printers.) • Model PS-180 (*1) (PS-180 supports the power-saving feature.) Rev. Chapter 1 Product Overview TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide The TM-T88III thermal printer product is an obsolete product, which works for legacy support. The TM-T88II is currently available from EPSON...
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... discontinued, 38400 added). Supported character sets (extended graphics) 6. Driver (EPSON OPOS ADK, Advanced Printer Driver) 38400 is selected by the PS-180 and 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 power consumption mode Average approx. 1.8 A 3. Selecting...
... discontinued, 38400 added). Supported character sets (extended graphics) 6. Driver (EPSON OPOS ADK, Advanced Printer Driver) 38400 is selected by the PS-180 and 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 power consumption mode Average approx. 1.8 A 3. Selecting...
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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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... on the lower rear of a spacer, as shown below. The manual cutter is performed at the factory by installation of the printer. This option is sharp and may damage the printer. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 1.2.4 Connectors All cables are connected to the connector panel on the various interfaces and how to connect the...
... on the lower rear of a spacer, as shown below. The manual cutter is performed at the factory by installation of the printer. This option is sharp and may damage the printer. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 1.2.4 Connectors All cables are connected to the connector panel on the various interfaces and how to connect the...
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... power switch cover that comes with the TM-T88II/TM-T88III onto the printer to prevent inadvertent changing of the printer. FOEEUPDTAPEERRRPOORWER Figure 1-9 Tear off the leading edge of the previously used roll paper. 2. Open the printer cover, and remove the core of the roll paper using the manual cutter. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide FOEEUPDTAPEERRRPOORWER Figure 1-8 Closing the...
... power switch cover that comes with the TM-T88II/TM-T88III onto the printer to prevent inadvertent changing of the printer. FOEEUPDTAPEERRRPOORWER Figure 1-9 Tear off the leading edge of the previously used roll paper. 2. Open the printer cover, and remove the core of the roll paper using the manual cutter. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide FOEEUPDTAPEERRRPOORWER Figure 1-8 Closing the...
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... the DIP switches (page 2-2) 3. A Setup 2-1 Configure the printer appropriately depending on the environment. 1. Install the printer (page 2-2) Detailed setup 2. Connect the power supply and cash drawer (page 2-15) 6. Connect the printer to increase the printer's functionality. Install the driver (page 2-16) End Figure 2-1 Setup flowchart Rev. Chapter 2 Setup TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Before using the...
... the DIP switches (page 2-2) 3. A Setup 2-1 Configure the printer appropriately depending on the environment. 1. Install the printer (page 2-2) Detailed setup 2. Connect the power supply and cash drawer (page 2-15) 6. Connect the printer to increase the printer's functionality. Install the driver (page 2-16) End Figure 2-1 Setup flowchart Rev. Chapter 2 Setup TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Before using the...
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...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.... Rev. Note: New DIP switch settings are enabled after the printer is printed * 1-2 Receive buffer size ...
...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.... Rev. Note: New DIP switch settings are enabled after the printer is printed * 1-2 Receive buffer size ...
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... Function ON OFF 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...
... Function ON OFF 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...
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... following DIP switch functions are reached, regardless of DIP SW2-2 and SW2-6. When the TM-T88II is used or when the TM-T88III is used with these switches set to ON, the BUSY state is set to OFF before use printer with DIP SW1-2 set to OFF.) ON Enabled at all times 45 bytes - Note...
... following DIP switch functions are reached, regardless of DIP SW2-2 and SW2-6. When the TM-T88II is used or when the TM-T88III is used with these switches set to ON, the BUSY state is set to OFF before use printer with DIP SW1-2 set to OFF.) ON Enabled at all times 45 bytes - Note...
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...or more remain in receive buffer" are reached regardless of the setting of DIP SW2-2 and SW2-6. Otherwise, the printer may no . When the TM-T88II is used or when TM-T88III is set to cancel receive buffer BUSY state 2-5 Switch no longer function correctly. 2-6 Setup Rev. Table 2-8 ... 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 . Conditions to ON, the BUSY state is canceled when "26 bytes remaining in receive buffer Fixed to OFF BUSY state canceled ...
...or more remain in receive buffer" are reached regardless of the setting of DIP SW2-2 and SW2-6. Otherwise, the printer may no . When the TM-T88II is used or when TM-T88III is set to cancel receive buffer BUSY state 2-5 Switch no longer function correctly. 2-6 Setup Rev. Table 2-8 ... 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 . Conditions to ON, the BUSY state is canceled when "26 bytes remaining in receive buffer Fixed to OFF BUSY state canceled ...
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... model connector panel is important to 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 the printer. 2-12 Setup Rev. It is a bus-power-supply hub. USB upstream connector USB downstream ... the figure below . 2. A 2.4.3.1 USB Interface Connection Diagram Example: Figure 2-11 USB connection 2.4.3.2 Connecting the USB interface cable 1. Up to 2 USB devices can be connected directly to a USB model TM-T88III/T88III by using 2 USB downstream connectors.
... model connector panel is important to 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 the printer. 2-12 Setup Rev. It is a bus-power-supply hub. USB upstream connector USB downstream ... the figure below . 2. A 2.4.3.1 USB Interface Connection Diagram Example: Figure 2-11 USB connection 2.4.3.2 Connecting the USB interface cable 1. Up to 2 USB devices can be connected directly to a USB model TM-T88III/T88III by using 2 USB downstream connectors.
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... Doing so may result in the EPSON PS-170, PS-180, or equivalent product, immediately turn off and the power supply unit's power cable has been removed from the wall socket. 2. Rev. Using a nonstandard power supply can be used with either the TM-T88III or the TM-T88II); Failure to confirm that does not...voltage requirements of the power supply cable onto the power supply connector (labeled DC24V). the PS-170 (the legacy power supply used with the TM-T88II printer when that model printer was available); WARNING: Always use an equivalent product as the power supply unit.
... Doing so may result in the EPSON PS-170, PS-180, or equivalent product, immediately turn off and the power supply unit's power cable has been removed from the wall socket. 2. Rev. Using a nonstandard power supply can be used with either the TM-T88III or the TM-T88II); Failure to confirm that does not...voltage requirements of the power supply cable onto the power supply connector (labeled DC24V). the PS-170 (the legacy power supply used with the TM-T88II printer when that model printer was available); WARNING: Always use an equivalent product as the power supply unit.
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... Note: The TM-T88III also can be installed. ESC/POS commands are not available in the drawer might burn and cause a fire. 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... speed is restricted to 120 mm/s {4.72"/s} or less. • Some baud rates (38400, 2400 bps) are also available for directly controlling the printer without the user of each driver, refer to malfunction at the same time. Do not insert a telephone line into the drawer kick-out...
... Note: The TM-T88III also can be installed. ESC/POS commands are not available in the drawer might burn and cause a fire. 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... speed is restricted to 120 mm/s {4.72"/s} or less. • Some baud rates (38400, 2400 bps) are also available for directly controlling the printer without the user of each driver, refer to malfunction at the same time. Do not insert a telephone line into the drawer kick-out...
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... the following features: ❏ The EPSON OPOS ADK comprehensively supports the development environment required for OPOS application development at customer sites, including not only OPOS Control (CO + SO) proposed by the OPOS Association, but also the contents necessary for the TM-T88III serial model or the TM-T88II, using printer-resident fonts. Printing with parameters, power...
... the following features: ❏ The EPSON OPOS ADK comprehensively supports the development environment required for OPOS application development at customer sites, including not only OPOS Control (CO + SO) proposed by the OPOS Association, but also the contents necessary for the TM-T88III serial model or the TM-T88II, using printer-resident fonts. Printing with parameters, power...
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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 mm {2.28"} (factory option...other settings. A Print speed See table titled "Print speed," below . Note, however, the print speed automatically changes with the voltage applied to the printer and with paper spacer) Characters per line See table titled "Print width/characters per second *1: During printing (at 24 V, 28°C {82.4°...
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 mm {2.28"} (factory option...other settings. A Print speed See table titled "Print speed," below . Note, however, the print speed automatically changes with the voltage applied to the printer and with paper spacer) Characters per line See table titled "Print width/characters per second *1: During printing (at 24 V, 28°C {82.4°...
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... be operated by setting DIP SW1-7 and 1-8 to ' DIP Switch Functions, ' (page 2-3). High-speed power consumption mode 3. Rev. 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 added). 38400 selected by...
... be operated by setting DIP SW1-7 and 1-8 to ' DIP Switch Functions, ' (page 2-3). High-speed power consumption mode 3. Rev. 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 added). 38400 selected by...