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...retrieval system, or transmitted in the preparation of this document, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. ❏ Neither is worldwide. A Rev. General ...EPSON took the initiative by introducing ESC/POS, a proprietary POS printer command system including patented commands and enabling versatile POS system construction with all types of EPSON POS printers...EPSON® and ESC/POS® are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Revision Information Revision Rev. Add "Right side up printing mode," and update the DIP switch setting. TM...
...retrieval system, or transmitted in the preparation of this document, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. ❏ Neither is worldwide. A Rev. General ...EPSON took the initiative by introducing ESC/POS, a proprietary POS printer command system including patented commands and enabling versatile POS system construction with all types of EPSON POS printers...EPSON® and ESC/POS® are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Revision Information Revision Rev. Add "Right side up printing mode," and update the DIP switch setting. TM...
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...of control methods and each connection form. Chapter 2, "System Planning." Contains various notices and comparison information for using the TM-U220 as DIP switches, memory switches, error processing for using . Appendix C, "Power Supply Unit." D Contains introduction of features plus specifications. Chapter 3, "Setup...the supported character tables. Contains information on a Wall with the TM-U220. About This Manual Aim of the Manual This manual was created to provide information on the TM-U220 printer for anyone who is developing hardware, installations, or programs. ...
...of control methods and each connection form. Chapter 2, "System Planning." Contains various notices and comparison information for using the TM-U220 as DIP switches, memory switches, error processing for using . Appendix C, "Power Supply Unit." D Contains introduction of features plus specifications. Chapter 3, "Setup...the supported character tables. Contains information on a Wall with the TM-U220. About This Manual Aim of the Manual This manual was created to provide information on the TM-U220 printer for anyone who is developing hardware, installations, or programs. ...
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... 3.1.1.1 Connectors 3-1 3.1.2 The Control Panel 3-2 3.1.2.1 LED 3-2 3.1.2.2 Control Panel Buttons 3-3 3.2 Setup Flow 3-4 3.3 Printer setup 3-6 3.3.1 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cassette 3-6 3.3.2 Installing the Roll Paper 3-7 3.3.2.1 Installing rhe Roll Paper...EPSON OPOS ADK 3-37 3.5.2 Advanced Printer Driver (APD 3-38 3.5.2.1 Installing and Setting Up 3-38 3.6 Self Test 3-40 3.6.1 Self Test Procedure 3-40 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4.1 LED Blinking Pattern 4-1 4.1.1 Error Types 4-1 4.1.1.1 Errors that automatically recover 4-1 4.1.1.2 Recoverable Errors 4-2 4.1.1.3 Errors...
... 3.1.1.1 Connectors 3-1 3.1.2 The Control Panel 3-2 3.1.2.1 LED 3-2 3.1.2.2 Control Panel Buttons 3-3 3.2 Setup Flow 3-4 3.3 Printer setup 3-6 3.3.1 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cassette 3-6 3.3.2 Installing the Roll Paper 3-7 3.3.2.1 Installing rhe Roll Paper...EPSON OPOS ADK 3-37 3.5.2 Advanced Printer Driver (APD 3-38 3.5.2.1 Installing and Setting Up 3-38 3.6 Self Test 3-40 3.6.1 Self Test Procedure 3-40 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4.1 LED Blinking Pattern 4-1 4.1.1 Error Types 4-1 4.1.1.1 Errors that automatically recover 4-1 4.1.1.2 Recoverable Errors 4-2 4.1.1.3 Errors...
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... 6.1 For Replacement of the TM-U210 6-1 6.1.1 About printing format compatibility 6-1 6.1.1.1 Printing area 6-1 6.1.1.2 Characters 6-2 6.1.1.3 Cutting position from print start position 6-2 6.1.2 Cutting Method 6-3 6.1.3 Dimensions 6-4 6.1.4 Receive buffer size 6-4 6.1.4.1 Effect on the application when condition of buffer full is changed 6-4 6.1.4.2 Effect on APD 5-1 5.1.2 OPOS 5-2 5.1.2.1 Checking the printer state 5-2 5.1.2.2 Printer Errors and Status 5-3 5.1.2.3 ESC/POS commands 5-3 5.2 Cash Drawer Control...
... 6.1 For Replacement of the TM-U210 6-1 6.1.1 About printing format compatibility 6-1 6.1.1.1 Printing area 6-1 6.1.1.2 Characters 6-2 6.1.1.3 Cutting position from print start position 6-2 6.1.2 Cutting Method 6-3 6.1.3 Dimensions 6-4 6.1.4 Receive buffer size 6-4 6.1.4.1 Effect on the application when condition of buffer full is changed 6-4 6.1.4.2 Effect on APD 5-1 5.1.2 OPOS 5-2 5.1.2.1 Checking the printer state 5-2 5.1.2.2 Printer Errors and Status 5-3 5.1.2.3 ESC/POS commands 5-3 5.2 Cash Drawer Control...
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.... D Never allow several pieces of the cutter blade differs. Note: It is not controlled by a software command. CAUTION: When the paper is first used , the printer may occur because the cut . 1.5.1 Autocutter (for Type A / B) Cutting method: By separated-blade scissors Cutting type: ❏ Partial cut (one point left uncut) (... 3-28) for changing cut is recommended to feed approximately 2.116 mm or more in the paper exit because double cuts, paper jams, or autocutter error may not be selected before printing to prevent dot displacement after the printer has been used .
.... D Never allow several pieces of the cutter blade differs. Note: It is not controlled by a software command. CAUTION: When the paper is first used , the printer may occur because the cut . 1.5.1 Autocutter (for Type A / B) Cutting method: By separated-blade scissors Cutting type: ❏ Partial cut (one point left uncut) (... 3-28) for changing cut is recommended to feed approximately 2.116 mm or more in the paper exit because double cuts, paper jams, or autocutter error may not be selected before printing to prevent dot displacement after the printer has been used .
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...monochrome/two-color (only for two-color supported devices) and print waiting time. • TM Flash logo utility Can register a bit map file to the printer and customer display. • USB device driver Required to connect a USB specification printer. • Sample program Sample programs in devices) 2.1.2.2 EPSON ...8226; Application Development Guide (for OPOS compatible application developers: editions for common description and for offline and errors in VB and VC++ can install the OPOS environment without a user interface, which offers easier installation. With this installer, OPOS...
...monochrome/two-color (only for two-color supported devices) and print waiting time. • TM Flash logo utility Can register a bit map file to the printer and customer display. • USB device driver Required to connect a USB specification printer. • Sample program Sample programs in devices) 2.1.2.2 EPSON ...8226; Application Development Guide (for OPOS compatible application developers: editions for common description and for offline and errors in VB and VC++ can install the OPOS environment without a user interface, which offers easier installation. With this installer, OPOS...
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... is shown below . ❏ POWER LED ❏ ERROR LED ❏ PAPER OUT LED ❏ FEED button 3.1.2.1 LED POWER On: Off: Power supply is not stable. You can connect up to four cables to the connector panel (on but not blinking, it means that the printer is open. Power supply is stable. FG... drawer kick-out connector power supply connector Note: This illustration shows the serial interface model. D When this light is on the bottom rear of the printer), which is an error. Check to see if a cover is offline. They all connect to the...
... is shown below . ❏ POWER LED ❏ ERROR LED ❏ PAPER OUT LED ❏ FEED button 3.1.2.1 LED POWER On: Off: Power supply is not stable. You can connect up to four cables to the connector panel (on but not blinking, it means that the printer is open. Power supply is stable. FG... drawer kick-out connector power supply connector Note: This illustration shows the serial interface model. D When this light is on the bottom rear of the printer), which is an error. Check to see if a cover is offline. They all connect to the...
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... your changes: CAUTION: Turn off the power while removing the DIP switch cover to put back the DIP switch cover before using the printer. If the last letters are "US", use the "STD" tables. The DIP switch function of the DIP switches is little different from... CAUTION: Be sure to prevent an electric short, which can damage the printer. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 3.4.2 Adjusting the DIP Switches The printer has two sets of the switches are STD Serial model (DIP Switch 1) SW Function On 1 Data receive error Ignored 2 Receive buffer capacity 40 bytes Off Prints "?" 4 KB 3...
... your changes: CAUTION: Turn off the power while removing the DIP switch cover to put back the DIP switch cover before using the printer. If the last letters are "US", use the "STD" tables. The DIP switch function of the DIP switches is little different from... CAUTION: Be sure to prevent an electric short, which can damage the printer. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 3.4.2 Adjusting the DIP Switches The printer has two sets of the switches are STD Serial model (DIP Switch 1) SW Function On 1 Data receive error Ignored 2 Receive buffer capacity 40 bytes Off Prints "?" 4 KB 3...
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TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 3.4.2.2 When the letters are US Serial model (DIP Switch...Regardless of the setting of DIP switch 1-1, if you want to perform right side up printing mode is a mode used for a printer that is "Right side up Normal printing printing mode mode 2 Receive buffer capacity 40 bytes 4 KB 3 Reserved 4~7 Reserved 8...35 Off 40/33 2 Reserved Type A, B (Auto cutter enable/ Fixed to Off DIP switch Note: When the printer has a data receive error, the printer prints "?." Type D Fixed to Off Fixed to Off Not used Fixed to Off Fixed to Off Fixed to On ...
TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 3.4.2.2 When the letters are US Serial model (DIP Switch...Regardless of the setting of DIP switch 1-1, if you want to perform right side up printing mode is a mode used for a printer that is "Right side up Normal printing printing mode mode 2 Receive buffer capacity 40 bytes 4 KB 3 Reserved 4~7 Reserved 8...35 Off 40/33 2 Reserved Type A, B (Auto cutter enable/ Fixed to Off DIP switch Note: When the printer has a data receive error, the printer prints "?." Type D Fixed to Off Fixed to Off Not used Fixed to Off Fixed to Off Fixed to On ...
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...mm (default value) 69.5 mm -- 3-20 Setup Rev. D Off Fixed to Off Fixed to Off GB18030 Fixed to Off. When you replace a TM-U210 with a TM-U220, you should adjust the Msw 8-5 to Off Note: Msw 2-3: The memory switch Msw 2-3 affects the Simplified Chinese model only. When On is ... paper cover is open . See "Memory Switch Setup Mode" on page 3-21. When On is selected, a bit of the "mechanical error" in each status that is transmitted from the printer is changed every time the roll paper cover is open or closed . Memory Switch 2 SW Function On 1 Reserved - 2 Reserved - ...
...mm (default value) 69.5 mm -- 3-20 Setup Rev. D Off Fixed to Off Fixed to Off GB18030 Fixed to Off. When you replace a TM-U210 with a TM-U220, you should adjust the Msw 8-5 to Off Note: Msw 2-3: The memory switch Msw 2-3 affects the Simplified Chinese model only. When On is ... paper cover is open . See "Memory Switch Setup Mode" on page 3-21. When On is selected, a bit of the "mechanical error" in each status that is transmitted from the printer is changed every time the roll paper cover is open or closed . Memory Switch 2 SW Function On 1 Reserved - 2 Reserved - ...
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... enabled settings of FEED button is pressed before the roll paper cover is closed." 3.4.4.2 Ending memory switch setting mode Once the setting is finished, the printer returns to normal operating mode. 3-22 Setup Rev. D Turn the power on while pressing the paper FEED button. 3. Follow the instructions to start ... memory switches and instructions. 5. 3.4.4.1 Starting the memory switch setup mode Use the following procedure to process the switch setup. Close the cover. Then the printer initializes. Press the FEED button twice while POWER, ERROR, and PAPER OUT LEDs are stored.
... enabled settings of FEED button is pressed before the roll paper cover is closed." 3.4.4.2 Ending memory switch setting mode Once the setting is finished, the printer returns to normal operating mode. 3-22 Setup Rev. D Turn the power on while pressing the paper FEED button. 3. Follow the instructions to start ... memory switches and instructions. 5. 3.4.4.1 Starting the memory switch setup mode Use the following procedure to process the switch setup. Close the cover. Then the printer initializes. Press the FEED button twice while POWER, ERROR, and PAPER OUT LEDs are stored.
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...times or 10 or more times: Unused Selecting Individual Settings Open the paper roll cover. Press the paper FEED button twice while POWER, ERROR, and PAPER OUT LED are described below ); Press the FEED button the number of times required to select the desired item (as... shown below . Entering Memory Switch Setting Mode 1. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 3.4.4.3 Operating procedure The procedures used for each item; The printer prints the current settings and setting instructions. Then, the software resets and enters the normal printable...
...times or 10 or more times: Unused Selecting Individual Settings Open the paper roll cover. Press the paper FEED button twice while POWER, ERROR, and PAPER OUT LED are described below ); Press the FEED button the number of times required to select the desired item (as... shown below . Entering Memory Switch Setting Mode 1. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 3.4.4.3 Operating procedure The procedures used for each item; The printer prints the current settings and setting instructions. Then, the software resets and enters the normal printable...
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... SetupPOS utility. Setup the OPOS & device setting by using SetupPOS utility You can setup the OPOS and device setting by wizard) Is installation completed? START TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 1. Installation OPOS ADK (Execute the Setup.exe in DISK1, and continue to [ User Manual] 2.1 Setup the OPOS & device setting ...10063; Select the device and I/F setting ❏ Device specified setting • Paper type & size setting • Bitmap setting Rev. ERROR Completed 2. D Setup 3-35 Outline of install and Setup procedure is as follows.
... SetupPOS utility. Setup the OPOS & device setting by using SetupPOS utility You can setup the OPOS and device setting by wizard) Is installation completed? START TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 1. Installation OPOS ADK (Execute the Setup.exe in DISK1, and continue to [ User Manual] 2.1 Setup the OPOS & device setting ...10063; Select the device and I/F setting ❏ Device specified setting • Paper type & size setting • Bitmap setting Rev. ERROR Completed 2. D Setup 3-35 Outline of install and Setup procedure is as follows.
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Installation. D Confirm the error condition by referring to installation by wizard. 3-36 Setup Rev. 2.2. Device communication test by sample program) 4. Make a OPOS compliant program END 1. Execute the Setup.exe in DISK1. and continue to the [User's manual] (3. Confirmation by executing the CheckHealth ResultCode SUCCESS ERROR The OPOS and device settings are right. & The Install and Setup are completed.
Installation. D Confirm the error condition by referring to installation by wizard. 3-36 Setup Rev. 2.2. Device communication test by sample program) 4. Make a OPOS compliant program END 1. Execute the Setup.exe in DISK1. and continue to the [User's manual] (3. Confirmation by executing the CheckHealth ResultCode SUCCESS ERROR The OPOS and device settings are right. & The Install and Setup are completed.
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TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 2. Execute the CheckHealth Device communication test. • If you get ResultCode (error), please re-check the device connection setting by using SetupPOS utility. • Select the device and I/F setting. • Device specified setting...as that of the previous one. ❏ Installer ❏ SetupPOS Utility ❏ OPOS Controls ❏ Manual • User's Manual :Installation of the EPSON OPOS ADK, Configurations,and explanations of the device) 2. D Setup 3-37 Set up the device and environment. 1. Specific explanation on the device class. ...
TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 2. Execute the CheckHealth Device communication test. • If you get ResultCode (error), please re-check the device connection setting by using SetupPOS utility. • Select the device and I/F setting. • Device specified setting...as that of the previous one. ❏ Installer ❏ SetupPOS Utility ❏ OPOS Controls ❏ Manual • User's Manual :Installation of the EPSON OPOS ADK, Configurations,and explanations of the device) 2. D Setup 3-37 Set up the device and environment. 1. Specific explanation on the device class. ...
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... there is opened when printing. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide This section describes general troubleshooting. 4.1 LED Blinking Pattern 4.1.1 Error Types The printer stops all printer operations for the selected paper section, goes offline, and the ERROR LED blinks when an error is detected. 4.1.1.1 Errors that automatically recover ERROR Description Roll paper cover open status) is off...
... there is opened when printing. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide This section describes general troubleshooting. 4.1 LED Blinking Pattern 4.1.1 Error Types The printer stops all printer operations for the selected paper section, goes offline, and the ERROR LED blinks when an error is detected. 4.1.1.1 Errors that automatically recover ERROR Description Roll paper cover open status) is off...
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.... When MSW 8-5 (mapping of the error is removed, the printer can recover from the error by receiving an error recovery command without turning off the power: ERROR Description Paper roll cover open status) is handled as a recoverable error. 4.1.1.3 Errors that are selected by error recovery command Note: (*1) These conditions are impossible to recover: ERROR R/W error in temperature the print head...
.... When MSW 8-5 (mapping of the error is removed, the printer can recover from the error by receiving an error recovery command without turning off the power: ERROR Description Paper roll cover open status) is handled as a recoverable error. 4.1.1.3 Errors that are selected by error recovery command Note: (*1) These conditions are impossible to recover: ERROR R/W error in temperature the print head...
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...Autocutter Jam" (page 4-3). 4.3 Autocutter Jam If a foreign object such as shown in the illustration. D Troubleshooting 4-3 4.2 Removing a Paper Jam TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide CAUTION: Be sure not to its normal position without any intervention by the user. Open the roll paper cover by using...Rev. If you turn the power on. If the problem is one. Note: When you have a Type A printer, remove the take-up , the printer enters an error state and begins the recovery operation automatically. If the autocutter does not return to touch the manual cutter. Turn the...
...Autocutter Jam" (page 4-3). 4.3 Autocutter Jam If a foreign object such as shown in the illustration. D Troubleshooting 4-3 4.2 Removing a Paper Jam TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide CAUTION: Be sure not to its normal position without any intervention by the user. Open the roll paper cover by using...Rev. If you turn the power on. If the problem is one. Note: When you have a Type A printer, remove the take-up , the printer enters an error state and begins the recovery operation automatically. If the autocutter does not return to touch the manual cutter. Turn the...
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Turn off the printer, send an error recovery command and initialize printer command instead. 3. TM-U220 Alphanumeric model (Type A,B, D) AC Adapter C (which is packed with the Multilingual model) 4-4 Troubleshooting Rev. When it back on a Line When you would like not to turn off the printer, and close the roll paper cover, ...and turn it is packed with ANK model) or PS-180 (Which is provided as an option) TM-U220 Multilingual model (Type A,B, D) PS-180 (which power supply unit ...
Turn off the printer, send an error recovery command and initialize printer command instead. 3. TM-U220 Alphanumeric model (Type A,B, D) AC Adapter C (which is packed with the Multilingual model) 4-4 Troubleshooting Rev. When it back on a Line When you would like not to turn off the printer, and close the roll paper cover, ...and turn it is packed with ANK model) or PS-180 (Which is provided as an option) TM-U220 Multilingual model (Type A,B, D) PS-180 (which power supply unit ...
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... ❏ Parity error ❏ Framing error ❏ Overrun error Note: For other data in hexadecimal format, along with the autocutter TM-U220 Type D does not have an autocutter unit. Rev. To improve the print speed, use the autocutter function. This can 't use a printer font. 4.7 Printer doesn't cut roll ... With Serial Interface If one of DIP switch 1-3: Handshaking. 4.6 Print Speed is Slow When Using Windows Printer Driver When the printer prints a Windows font using the EPSON Advanced Printer Driver, the print speed is off, open the paper roll cover. 2. Use the manual cutter. 4.8...
... ❏ Parity error ❏ Framing error ❏ Overrun error Note: For other data in hexadecimal format, along with the autocutter TM-U220 Type D does not have an autocutter unit. Rev. To improve the print speed, use the autocutter function. This can 't use a printer font. 4.7 Printer doesn't cut roll ... With Serial Interface If one of DIP switch 1-3: Handshaking. 4.6 Print Speed is Slow When Using Windows Printer Driver When the printer prints a Windows font using the EPSON Advanced Printer Driver, the print speed is off, open the paper roll cover. 2. Use the manual cutter. 4.8...