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TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide CAUTIONS ❏ This document shall apply only to the product(s) identified herein. ❏ No part of this document may be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of the information contained herein. ❏ Neither Seiko Epson...also offers the flexibility to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. ❏ Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be trademarks of EPSON POS printers and displays, this document, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for damages resulting from the...
TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide CAUTIONS ❏ This document shall apply only to the product(s) identified herein. ❏ No part of this document may be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of the information contained herein. ❏ Neither Seiko Epson...also offers the flexibility to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. ❏ Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be trademarks of EPSON POS printers and displays, this document, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for damages resulting from the...
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... of the TM-U210/TM-U300." Chapter 6, "Notices for using TM-U220. Appendix A, "Comparison table for anyone who is developing hardware, installations, or programs. Programmers will also want to consult other documents. Appendix B, "How to Install the Printer on a Wall with the TM-U220. Installation... instructions. About This Manual Aim of the Manual This manual was created to provide information on the TM-U220 printer for TMU220/U210/U300."
... of the TM-U210/TM-U300." Chapter 6, "Notices for using TM-U220. Appendix A, "Comparison table for anyone who is developing hardware, installations, or programs. Programmers will also want to consult other documents. Appendix B, "How to Install the Printer on a Wall with the TM-U220. Installation... instructions. About This Manual Aim of the Manual This manual was created to provide information on the TM-U220 printer for TMU220/U210/U300."
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... Reference Guide Related Software and Documents Related software and documents Software/document name TM-U220 User's Manual/ TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide ESC/POS Application Programming Guide EPSON OPOS ADK EPSON OPOS ADK Manual EPSON Advanced Printer Driver EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Manual Guide for TM-U220 right side up printing Description This provides basic handling procedures for the...
... Reference Guide Related Software and Documents Related software and documents Software/document name TM-U220 User's Manual/ TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide ESC/POS Application Programming Guide EPSON OPOS ADK EPSON OPOS ADK Manual EPSON Advanced Printer Driver EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Manual Guide for TM-U220 right side up printing Description This provides basic handling procedures for the...
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.... (EMC is a Class A product. You are cautioned that are applied only to the printers that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Seiko Epson could void your authority to take adequate measures. In a domestic environment these products may cause ...radio interference in which case the user may be required to operate the equipment. Rev. Safety Precautions TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide EMC and Safety Standards Applied Product Name: TM-U220A / TM-U220B / TM...
.... (EMC is a Class A product. You are cautioned that are applied only to the printers that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Seiko Epson could void your authority to take adequate measures. In a domestic environment these products may cause ...radio interference in which case the user may be required to operate the equipment. Rev. Safety Precautions TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide EMC and Safety Standards Applied Product Name: TM-U220A / TM-U220B / TM...
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... or shock. ❏ Never insert or disconnect the power plug with care. Immediately unplug the equipment and contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice. Improper repair work can be dangerous. ❏ Never disassemble or modify this product yourself. Rev. D vii Continued ...Tampering with this section carefully and store it in severe shock. ❏ Do not allow foreign matter to fall into this product. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Safety Precautions This section presents important information to ensure safe and effective use of the cord. • Avoid ...
... or shock. ❏ Never insert or disconnect the power plug with care. Immediately unplug the equipment and contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice. Improper repair work can be dangerous. ❏ Never disassemble or modify this product yourself. Rev. D vii Continued ...Tampering with this section carefully and store it in severe shock. ❏ Do not allow foreign matter to fall into this product. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Safety Precautions This section presents important information to ensure safe and effective use of the cord. • Avoid ...
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...10 1.5.2.2 Printable Area 1-11 1.6 Other Specifications 1-13 1.6.1 EMI and Safety Standards Applied 1-13 1.6.1.1 Printer (TM-U220 1-13 1.6.1.2 AC Adapter C (packaged in ANK model 1-14 1.6.1.3 AC adapter (packaged in ...EPSON Advanced Printer Driver 2-1 2.1.1.1 General Features of the EPSON Advanced Printer Driver . . 2-1 2.1.1.2 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Components 2-2 2.1.1.3 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Support Environment . . . . 2-2 2.1.2 EPSON OPOS ADK 2-3 2.1.2.1 General Features of EPSON OPOS ADK (OPOS Control) . . . 2-3 2.1.2.2 EPSON OPOS ADK Contents 2-4 2.1.2.3 EPSON...
...10 1.5.2.2 Printable Area 1-11 1.6 Other Specifications 1-13 1.6.1 EMI and Safety Standards Applied 1-13 1.6.1.1 Printer (TM-U220 1-13 1.6.1.2 AC Adapter C (packaged in ANK model 1-14 1.6.1.3 AC adapter (packaged in ...EPSON Advanced Printer Driver 2-1 2.1.1.1 General Features of the EPSON Advanced Printer Driver . . 2-1 2.1.1.2 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Components 2-2 2.1.1.3 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Support Environment . . . . 2-2 2.1.2 EPSON OPOS ADK 2-3 2.1.2.1 General Features of EPSON OPOS ADK (OPOS Control) . . . 2-3 2.1.2.2 EPSON OPOS ADK Contents 2-4 2.1.2.3 EPSON...
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...kick does not operate properly 5-11 5.7.1.1 A. D xi TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 4.3 Autocutter Jam 4-3 4.4 Printer Stops Printing / Printer Repeats Printing on the manufacturer and the part number. 5-... 6.1.5 Accessories compatibility 6-5 6.1.5.1 Power supply unit 6-5 6.1.5.2 Consumable compatibility 6-5 6.1.6 Provided statuses 6-5 Rev. Drawer specifications differ, depending on a Line 4-4 4.5 Printer prints "?" Unable to print "NV Bit-image 5-8 5.4.1.2 Printable bitmap format in APD 5-8 5.4.2 OPOS 5-8 5.4.2.1 Printing method 5-8 5.4.2.2 LetterQuality 5-9 5.4.2.3 Setting...
...kick does not operate properly 5-11 5.7.1.1 A. D xi TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 4.3 Autocutter Jam 4-3 4.4 Printer Stops Printing / Printer Repeats Printing on the manufacturer and the part number. 5-... 6.1.5 Accessories compatibility 6-5 6.1.5.1 Power supply unit 6-5 6.1.5.2 Consumable compatibility 6-5 6.1.6 Provided statuses 6-5 Rev. Drawer specifications differ, depending on a Line 4-4 4.5 Printer prints "?" Unable to print "NV Bit-image 5-8 5.4.1.2 Printable bitmap format in APD 5-8 5.4.2 OPOS 5-8 5.4.2.1 Printing method 5-8 5.4.2.2 LetterQuality 5-9 5.4.2.3 Setting...
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... B-1 B.1.2 Unpacking B-2 B.1.3 Installation B-2 B.1.3.1 Installing the wall-mount B-3 B.1.4 Affixing the operation panel sheet B-3 B.1.5 Changing the roll-paper detector position B-3 B.1.6 Installing the brackets B-8 B.1.7 Mounting the printer on the wall B-9 B.2 Exterior Overviews B-10 B.2.1 TM-U220 (Type B B-10 B.2.2 TM-U220 (Type D B-11 Appendix C Character Code Table C.1 Page 0 (PC437: USA, Standard Europe C-1 C.2 Page 1 (Katakana C-2 C.3 Page 2 (PC850: Multilingual C-3 xii Rev. D
... B-1 B.1.2 Unpacking B-2 B.1.3 Installation B-2 B.1.3.1 Installing the wall-mount B-3 B.1.4 Affixing the operation panel sheet B-3 B.1.5 Changing the roll-paper detector position B-3 B.1.6 Installing the brackets B-8 B.1.7 Mounting the printer on the wall B-9 B.2 Exterior Overviews B-10 B.2.1 TM-U220 (Type B B-10 B.2.2 TM-U220 (Type D B-11 Appendix C Character Code Table C.1 Page 0 (PC437: USA, Standard Europe C-1 C.2 Page 1 (Katakana C-2 C.3 Page 2 (PC850: Multilingual C-3 xii Rev. D
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TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide C.4 Page 3 (PC860: Portuguese C-4 C.5 Page 4 (PC863: Canadian-French C-5 C.6 Page 5 (PC865: Nordic C-6 C.7 Page 6 (Hiragana C-7 C.8 Page 7 (One-pass printing Kanji characters C-8 C.9 Page 8 (One-pass ...
TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide C.4 Page 3 (PC860: Portuguese C-4 C.5 Page 4 (PC863: Canadian-French C-5 C.6 Page 5 (PC865: Nordic C-6 C.7 Page 6 (Hiragana C-7 C.8 Page 7 (One-pass printing Kanji characters C-8 C.9 Page 8 (One-pass ...
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... receipt paper (paper roll). Rev. D General Information 1-1 Chapter 1 General Information TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 1.1 Features The TM-U220 is a POS printer that automatically transmits changes in take-up device (for type A) 1.1.3 Printing ❏ High-speed printing through logic-seeking control ❏ Two-color printing (black and red) ❏ Can print on various paper wide...
... receipt paper (paper roll). Rev. D General Information 1-1 Chapter 1 General Information TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 1.1 Features The TM-U220 is a POS printer that automatically transmits changes in take-up device (for type A) 1.1.3 Printing ❏ High-speed printing through logic-seeking control ❏ Two-color printing (black and red) ❏ Can print on various paper wide...
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Two color printing Autocutter Take up device paper width (mm) wall hanging install Supported language Near end ... Chinese • Traditional Chinese • Korean • Thai Factory option Factory option Factory option 1.2.2 Standard Parts Included with the Printer This printer is not able to prevent accidental turning off of the power) ❏ Exclusive ribbon cassette ERC-38(B/R) ❏ Power supply ...; Power switch cover (using this cover enables you to use for the Multilingual model. *Multilingual means the printer model that can print any one of ANK model is packed with the...
Two color printing Autocutter Take up device paper width (mm) wall hanging install Supported language Near end ... Chinese • Traditional Chinese • Korean • Thai Factory option Factory option Factory option 1.2.2 Standard Parts Included with the Printer This printer is not able to prevent accidental turning off of the power) ❏ Exclusive ribbon cassette ERC-38(B/R) ❏ Power supply ...; Power switch cover (using this cover enables you to use for the Multilingual model. *Multilingual means the printer model that can print any one of ANK model is packed with the...
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...EPSON power supply unit DM-D105/D205, Direct connection customer display (available only for TM-U220 TM-U220 has the related materials listed in the following table. Ribbon Casette This is required to use "PS-180." ESC/POS Application Guide This Manual is Command Reference Guide of this printer...power supply cable to gain power from the TM-U220 to a DM-D, you are customer displays. (Line Display) Consumables Roll Paper This is required to provide power from user's power supply. See "Memory Switches" (page 3-19) for installing the printer on a wall. and this has a ...
...EPSON power supply unit DM-D105/D205, Direct connection customer display (available only for TM-U220 TM-U220 has the related materials listed in the following table. Ribbon Casette This is required to use "PS-180." ESC/POS Application Guide This Manual is Command Reference Guide of this printer...power supply cable to gain power from the TM-U220 to a DM-D, you are customer displays. (Line Display) Consumables Roll Paper This is required to provide power from user's power supply. See "Memory Switches" (page 3-19) for installing the printer on a wall. and this has a ...
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...180 Operating voltage 24 VDC ± 7% (optional power supply: EPSON PS-180) Power consumption (except for Japanese model) Multilingual character model supports ...Two-pass printing font) (JIS X0208-1990): 6879 • Simplified Chinese (Two-pass printing font) (GB18030-2000): 28553 • Traditional Chinese (Two-pass printing font) (Big 5): 13494 • Korean (Two...lb} *Multilingual means the printer model that can be changed. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 1.4 Product Specifications Overview Print method Paper width Cut type Character sets serial impact dot matrix 76 mm / 69.5 mm...
...180 Operating voltage 24 VDC ± 7% (optional power supply: EPSON PS-180) Power consumption (except for Japanese model) Multilingual character model supports ...Two-pass printing font) (JIS X0208-1990): 6879 • Simplified Chinese (Two-pass printing font) (GB18030-2000): 28553 • Traditional Chinese (Two-pass printing font) (Big 5): 13494 • Korean (Two...lb} *Multilingual means the printer model that can be changed. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 1.4 Product Specifications Overview Print method Paper width Cut type Character sets serial impact dot matrix 76 mm / 69.5 mm...
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...the printable area depends on DIP switch setting and paper width as shown in the following table. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide The dot width of DIP SW 2-1 Character type 7 x 9 ON (Font B) (default) ANK ...H 1.2 x 3.1 1.6 x 3.1 1.2 x 3.1 1.7 x 3.1 1.6 x 3.1 1.9 x 3.1 1.6 x 3.1 2.0 x 3.1 2.7 x 2.7 1.2 x 9.5 1.6 x 9.5 Dot spacing between characters 2 half dots 0 3 half dots 0 2 half dots 0 3 half dots 0 2 half dots (default) * 0 * 2 half dots 3 half dots 2 half dots 3 half dots Paper width (mm) and Characters per line (cpl) Characters per inch (cpi) (1 inch = 25.4 mm) 76 mm 42 69...
...the printable area depends on DIP switch setting and paper width as shown in the following table. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide The dot width of DIP SW 2-1 Character type 7 x 9 ON (Font B) (default) ANK ...H 1.2 x 3.1 1.6 x 3.1 1.2 x 3.1 1.7 x 3.1 1.6 x 3.1 1.9 x 3.1 1.6 x 3.1 2.0 x 3.1 2.7 x 2.7 1.2 x 9.5 1.6 x 9.5 Dot spacing between characters 2 half dots 0 3 half dots 0 2 half dots 0 3 half dots 0 2 half dots (default) * 0 * 2 half dots 3 half dots 2 half dots 3 half dots Paper width (mm) and Characters per line (cpl) Characters per inch (cpi) (1 inch = 25.4 mm) 76 mm 42 69...
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... the roll paper core: 10.5 to 12.5 mm Near-end adjustment: Adjusting screw Remaining amount: Fixed position #1 approximately 8 mm #2 approximately 5 mm (The adjusting screw has two positions.) See"Adjusting Position of Roll Paper Near End Detector" (page 3-27). 1.5.2 Paper Roll Supply Supply method: Paper roll end detection: Near-end detector...
... the roll paper core: 10.5 to 12.5 mm Near-end adjustment: Adjusting screw Remaining amount: Fixed position #1 approximately 8 mm #2 approximately 5 mm (The adjusting screw has two positions.) See"Adjusting Position of Roll Paper Near End Detector" (page 3-27). 1.5.2 Paper Roll Supply Supply method: Paper roll end detection: Near-end detector...
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1.5.2.2 Printable Area TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type A, B) Cutting position (autocutter) (Type A, B) Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type D) 34.9 27 22.1 (6.8) 63.4 Maximum 200dots, 400 positions (5.8) 76 Printable area for 76mm width paper [Units: mm] Rev. D General Information 1-11
1.5.2.2 Printable Area TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type A, B) Cutting position (autocutter) (Type A, B) Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type D) 34.9 27 22.1 (6.8) 63.4 Maximum 200dots, 400 positions (5.8) 76 Printable area for 76mm width paper [Units: mm] Rev. D General Information 1-11
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...FCC/ICES-003 Class A Safety: UL60950/CSA C22.2 No. 60950 EMI: VCCI Class A EMC: AS/NZS 3548 Class B Rev. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type B) Cutting position (autocutter) (Type B) Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type D) 34....9 27 22.1 (4.2) 47.5 Maximum 150 dots, 300 positions 57.5 (5.8) [Units: mm] Printable area for 57.5mm width paper 1.6 Other Specifications 1.6.1 EMI and Safety Standards Applied 1.6.1.1 Printer (TM-U220) EMC is Tested Using the EPSON's AC adapter. D General Information 1-13
...FCC/ICES-003 Class A Safety: UL60950/CSA C22.2 No. 60950 EMI: VCCI Class A EMC: AS/NZS 3548 Class B Rev. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type B) Cutting position (autocutter) (Type B) Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type D) 34....9 27 22.1 (4.2) 47.5 Maximum 150 dots, 300 positions 57.5 (5.8) [Units: mm] Printable area for 57.5mm width paper 1.6 Other Specifications 1.6.1 EMI and Safety Standards Applied 1.6.1.1 Printer (TM-U220) EMC is Tested Using the EPSON's AC adapter. D General Information 1-13
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... Rev. D Operating temperature and humidity range General Information 1-15 1.6.2 Reliability Life: MTBF: MCBF: Print head life: Autocutter life: TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Mechanism: 7,500,000 lines 180,000 hours Failure is defined as a Random Failure occurring at the time of ... of 7.5 million lines. 150 million characters (using an average of 2 dots/wire per character). (The printing pattern is EPSON test pattern). 800,000 cuts End of life is defined as the point at which the printer reaches the beginning of the wearout period. 1.6.3 Environmental Conditions Temperature: During ...
... Rev. D Operating temperature and humidity range General Information 1-15 1.6.2 Reliability Life: MTBF: MCBF: Print head life: Autocutter life: TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Mechanism: 7,500,000 lines 180,000 hours Failure is defined as a Random Failure occurring at the time of ... of 7.5 million lines. 150 million characters (using an average of 2 dots/wire per character). (The printing pattern is EPSON test pattern). 800,000 cuts End of life is defined as the point at which the printer reaches the beginning of the wearout period. 1.6.3 Environmental Conditions Temperature: During ...
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D General Information 1-17 TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 1.7 External Dimensions and Mass 1.7.1 External Dimensions and Mass Model type External Dimensions Width Type A 160 mm {Approximately 6.3"} Type B 160 mm {Approximately 6.3"} ... 286 mm Approximately 2.7 kg {Approximately 11.3"} {5.9 lb} 248 mm Approximately 2.5 kg {Approximately 9.8"} {5.5 lb} 248 mm Approximately 2.5 kg {Approximately 9.8"} {5.1 lb} (All the numeric values are typical.) Color:EPSON standard color (ECW, EDG) 1.7.1.1 Overview (Type A) Rev.
D General Information 1-17 TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 1.7 External Dimensions and Mass 1.7.1 External Dimensions and Mass Model type External Dimensions Width Type A 160 mm {Approximately 6.3"} Type B 160 mm {Approximately 6.3"} ... 286 mm Approximately 2.7 kg {Approximately 11.3"} {5.9 lb} 248 mm Approximately 2.5 kg {Approximately 9.8"} {5.5 lb} 248 mm Approximately 2.5 kg {Approximately 9.8"} {5.1 lb} (All the numeric values are typical.) Color:EPSON standard color (ECW, EDG) 1.7.1.1 Overview (Type A) Rev.
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D General Information 1-19 1.7.1.3 Overview (Type D) TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Rev.
D General Information 1-19 1.7.1.3 Overview (Type D) TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Rev.