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...Printer Driver 4-7 4.7 Printer doesn't cut roll paper with the autocutter 4-7 4.8 Hexadecimal Dump mode 4-7 Chapter 5 Application Development Information 5.1 Various Status Categories 5-1 5.1.1 Printer Status 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 5-4 5.2.1 Advanced Printer...printing 5-10 5.7 FAQ List 5-11 5.7.1 Q. 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...
...Printer Driver 4-7 4.7 Printer doesn't cut roll paper with the autocutter 4-7 4.8 Hexadecimal Dump mode 4-7 Chapter 5 Application Development Information 5.1 Various Status Categories 5-1 5.1.1 Printer Status 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 5-4 5.2.1 Advanced Printer...printing 5-10 5.7 FAQ List 5-11 5.7.1 Q. 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...
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... NV memory 6-7 6.1.8.4 Memory Switch and memory switch setup mode 6-8 6.1.9 Driver compatibility 6-8 6.1.9.1 Advanced Printer Driver 6-8 6.1.9.2 OPOS 6-8 6.1.9.3 ESC/POS command (Direct control 6-8 6.2 For Replacement of the TM-U300 6-8 6.2.1 About Printing format compatibility 6-8 6.2.1.1 Printing area 6-9 6.2.1.2 Characters 6-9 6.2.1.3 Cutting position from print start position 6-10 6.2.2 Cutting Method 6-11 6.2.3 Dimensions 6-11 6.2.4 Receive buffer size 6-11 6.2.4.1 Effect to the application when...
... NV memory 6-7 6.1.8.4 Memory Switch and memory switch setup mode 6-8 6.1.9 Driver compatibility 6-8 6.1.9.1 Advanced Printer Driver 6-8 6.1.9.2 OPOS 6-8 6.1.9.3 ESC/POS command (Direct control 6-8 6.2 For Replacement of the TM-U300 6-8 6.2.1 About Printing format compatibility 6-8 6.2.1.1 Printing area 6-9 6.2.1.2 Characters 6-9 6.2.1.3 Cutting position from print start position 6-10 6.2.2 Cutting Method 6-11 6.2.3 Dimensions 6-11 6.2.4 Receive buffer size 6-11 6.2.4.1 Effect to the application when...
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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 / 57.5 mm {3.00"/2.74"/2.26"} There are humidity restrictions; Partial cut (cutting with one point on left edge left uncut) (default) or Full cut...printer model that can be changed. Rev....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...power supply: EPSON PS-180)...
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 / 57.5 mm {3.00"/2.74"/2.26"} There are humidity restrictions; Partial cut (cutting with one point on left edge left uncut) (default) or Full cut...printer model that can be changed. Rev....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...power supply: EPSON PS-180)...
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Changing between partial cut and full cut . CAUTION: When the paper is cut completely (full cut) with the printer's horizontal installation, make sure to remove the cut paper, then perform the next cut is changed from partial cut to prevent dot displacement after the printer has been used . The cutting type (partial cut or full cut paper drops into the paper path. 1-8 General Information...
Changing between partial cut and full cut . CAUTION: When the paper is cut completely (full cut) with the printer's horizontal installation, make sure to remove the cut paper, then perform the next cut is changed from partial cut to prevent dot displacement after the printer has been used . The cutting type (partial cut or full cut paper drops into the paper path. 1-8 General Information...
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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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D Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type B) Cutting position (autocutter) (Type B) Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type D) 27 22.1 34.9 (6.7) 57 Maximum 180 dots, 360 positions 69.5 (5.8) [Units: mm] Printable area for 69.5mm width paper 1-12 General Information Rev.
D Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type B) Cutting position (autocutter) (Type B) Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type D) 27 22.1 34.9 (6.7) 57 Maximum 180 dots, 360 positions 69.5 (5.8) [Units: mm] Printable area for 69.5mm width paper 1-12 General Information Rev.
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... 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. Europe: North America: Japan...
... 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. Europe: North America: Japan...
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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 the Random Failure ... up to the life 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 operation: 0 °C to...
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 the Random Failure ... up to the life 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 operation: 0 °C to...
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...packed: Package: EPSON standard package Height: 60 cm (2 feet) Directions: 1 corner, 3 edges, and 6 surfaces No external or internal damage should be found after the vibration test, and the unit should operate normally. D Velcro tape is TBD.) 1-16 General Information Rev. The printer (Type B ... be found after the drop test. 1.6.4 Installation Install the printer horizontally as an option. When unpacked: Height: 5 cm (2") Directions: Lift one edge and release it does not move or vibrate during paper cutting or the drawer kick-out operation. Vibration resistance: Impact resistance...
...packed: Package: EPSON standard package Height: 60 cm (2 feet) Directions: 1 corner, 3 edges, and 6 surfaces No external or internal damage should be found after the vibration test, and the unit should operate normally. D Velcro tape is TBD.) 1-16 General Information Rev. The printer (Type B ... be found after the drop test. 1.6.4 Installation Install the printer horizontally as an option. When unpacked: Height: 5 cm (2") Directions: Lift one edge and release it does not move or vibrate during paper cutting or the drawer kick-out operation. Vibration resistance: Impact resistance...
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... following features: ❏ Supplies the Windows printer driver for the TM printer, which is a method for controlling the TM printer in the same manner as paper cutting and drawer opening. ❏ Font type selection enables printing with the printer's internal fonts. ❏ Enables obtaining the printer status by EPSON. Chapter 2 System Planning TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide This section provides...
... following features: ❏ Supplies the Windows printer driver for the TM printer, which is a method for controlling the TM printer in the same manner as paper cutting and drawer opening. ❏ Font type selection enables printing with the printer's internal fonts. ❏ Enables obtaining the printer status by EPSON. Chapter 2 System Planning TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide This section provides...
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D Each has functions such as two-color printing, smoothing, continuous printing, and option selection for cutting method. • Receipt: printing receipt • Reduce35: reducing whole print display to be installed. ❏ Driver You can ... • Windows XP English Version ❏ Supported Development Languages • Visual Basic • VisualC++ 2-2 System Planning Rev. 2.1.1.2 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Components Installer recognizes PC environment in which the installation will be done and installs DLL files and software components necessary for using the StatusAPI...
D Each has functions such as two-color printing, smoothing, continuous printing, and option selection for cutting method. • Receipt: printing receipt • Reduce35: reducing whole print display to be installed. ❏ Driver You can ... • Windows XP English Version ❏ Supported Development Languages • Visual Basic • VisualC++ 2-2 System Planning Rev. 2.1.1.2 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Components Installer recognizes PC environment in which the installation will be done and installs DLL files and software components necessary for using the StatusAPI...
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.... • Roll Paper Near End Detector (For model equipped with the detector) ("Adjusting Position of preparing to use printer is listed below. 1. For information on these drivers, see "Control Method" on a wall. Connect the Pritner to...(page 3-34)) 5. Complete the setup Rev. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Note: When you use OPOS (OCX driver from EPSON) or the Advanced Printer Driver, you need to) When you use this printer with a serial interface, you have to install drivers... ("Adjusting Roll paper width" (page 3-26)) The paper width is selectable "Partial cut" or "Full...
.... • Roll Paper Near End Detector (For model equipped with the detector) ("Adjusting Position of preparing to use printer is listed below. 1. For information on these drivers, see "Control Method" on a wall. Connect the Pritner to...(page 3-34)) 5. Complete the setup Rev. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Note: When you use OPOS (OCX driver from EPSON) or the Advanced Printer Driver, you need to) When you use this printer with a serial interface, you have to install drivers... ("Adjusting Roll paper width" (page 3-26)) The paper width is selectable "Partial cut" or "Full...
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Turn on the left. See the below . 3.3.2.1 Installing rhe Roll Paper for Type B, D 1. Tab 3. Insert the roll paper, as shown on the printer and open the roll paper cover by using 2-ply roll paper, be sure that the top and bottom sheets are aligned at the paper exit. Close the roll paper cover. 3-8 Setup Rev. When using the tab, as shown in the left . Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper, as shown below illustration. 4. D Note: Note the direction the paper comes off the roll, as shown in the left figure. 2.
Turn on the left. See the below . 3.3.2.1 Installing rhe Roll Paper for Type B, D 1. Tab 3. Insert the roll paper, as shown on the printer and open the roll paper cover by using 2-ply roll paper, be sure that the top and bottom sheets are aligned at the paper exit. Close the roll paper cover. 3-8 Setup Rev. When using the tab, as shown in the left . Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper, as shown below illustration. 4. D Note: Note the direction the paper comes off the roll, as shown in the left figure. 2.
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...when the printer is turned off, make sure not to prevent the printer from damaging the paper when the roll paper cover is opened or closed . 3. Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper, as shown in the left . lever Rev. Note: The printer feeds for Type A TM-U220 Technical... Reference Guide 1. Since the printer does not feed even if the roll paper cover is open the ...
...when the printer is turned off, make sure not to prevent the printer from damaging the paper when the roll paper cover is opened or closed . 3. Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper, as shown in the left . lever Rev. Note: The printer feeds for Type A TM-U220 Technical... Reference Guide 1. Since the printer does not feed even if the roll paper cover is open the ...
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...the cover is complete. 3.3.2.3 Replacing the Roll Paper 1. Insert new roll paper. Types B and D: Remove the used roll paper core. 4. Turn on the printer and open the roll paper cover by using the unit open lever, as shown. See the section "Installing the Roll Paper for Type A" (page 3-9). 3-12... Setup Rev. D Tab 2. then remove the used roll paper core. 3. Note: Since the printer does not feed even if the roll paper cover is open when the printer is turned off, make sure not to cut the roll paper with the manual cutter after paper feeding is closed. When using the...
...the cover is complete. 3.3.2.3 Replacing the Roll Paper 1. Insert new roll paper. Types B and D: Remove the used roll paper core. 4. Turn on the printer and open the roll paper cover by using the unit open lever, as shown. See the section "Installing the Roll Paper for Type A" (page 3-9). 3-12... Setup Rev. D Tab 2. then remove the used roll paper core. 3. Note: Since the printer does not feed even if the roll paper cover is open when the printer is turned off, make sure not to cut the roll paper with the manual cutter after paper feeding is closed. When using the...
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...from one to the other is recommended to feed approximately 2.116 mm or more in advance of printing to full cut ) must be selected before the printer is disconnected. 2. If the cutting type is changed from the inside of the Frame, and release the three hooks. Push and take out the ...shaft from partial cut to prevent dot displacement after the printer has been used . D 3.4.7 Select Autocutter action The autocutter action on the TM-U220 can be reliable because the wear-out level of the cutter blade differs. 1. Make sure...
...from one to the other is recommended to feed approximately 2.116 mm or more in advance of printing to full cut ) must be selected before the printer is disconnected. 2. If the cutting type is changed from the inside of the Frame, and release the three hooks. Push and take out the ...shaft from partial cut to prevent dot displacement after the printer has been used . D 3.4.7 Select Autocutter action The autocutter action on the TM-U220 can be reliable because the wear-out level of the cutter blade differs. 1. Make sure...
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... interface used. For the serial model, it is taken out in step 3. 9. Tighten the two screws. 8. Execute the self test to confirm the cutter action. (See "Self Test Procedure" (page 3-40)) 3.4.8 Connecting the Printer to the Host PC / POS Terminal All cables are connected to the right, as shown. ...The shape of the interface connector varies according to turn off the power supply for both the printer and the host computer unit before connecting the various cables. When you select full cut, you use a null modem cable, not any other serial cable, and for the serial interface model...
... interface used. For the serial model, it is taken out in step 3. 9. Tighten the two screws. 8. Execute the self test to confirm the cutter action. (See "Self Test Procedure" (page 3-40)) 3.4.8 Connecting the Printer to the Host PC / POS Terminal All cables are connected to the right, as shown. ...The shape of the interface connector varies according to turn off the power supply for both the printer and the host computer unit before connecting the various cables. When you select full cut, you use a null modem cable, not any other serial cable, and for the serial interface model...
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...pattern using the switch on the front of any trouble. Note: If you know if your printer is independent of the printer. The self test automatically ends and cuts the paper after printing the following , cuts the paper, and pauses. (The PAPER OUT light blinks.) If you have any other equipment... or the software, not the printer. 3.6.1 Self Test Procedure 1. D If the self tests work correctly, the problem is in the ...
...pattern using the switch on the front of any trouble. Note: If you know if your printer is independent of the printer. The self test automatically ends and cuts the paper after printing the following , cuts the paper, and pauses. (The PAPER OUT light blinks.) If you have any other equipment... or the software, not the printer. 3.6.1 Self Test Procedure 1. D If the self tests work correctly, the problem is in the ...
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...format, along with the autocutter TM-U220 Type D does not have an autocutter unit. To improve the print speed, use the autocutter function. This can 't use a printer font. 4.7 Printer doesn't cut roll paper with a guide section to the printer. or Incorrect Data 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 ...
...format, along with the autocutter TM-U220 Type D does not have an autocutter unit. To improve the print speed, use the autocutter function. This can 't use a printer font. 4.7 Printer doesn't cut roll paper with a guide section to the printer. or Incorrect Data 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 ...
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... model, you can print on a wall. Please refer "Installing the Roll Paper for TM-U220 right side up printing." • The right side up printing mode isn't supported any driver (OPOS and Advanced printer driver [APD]) or utility software. You have to install carbon paper with Auto take-... us and get the manual "Guide for Type A" (page 3-9). 5.6 What is a printing mode used This printer can cut each a receipt and the copy at same time. 5.5 Printing for journal used for printers installed on carbon paper (original + 1 copy.) This is available to use for journal. If you use this...
... model, you can print on a wall. Please refer "Installing the Roll Paper for TM-U220 right side up printing." • The right side up printing mode isn't supported any driver (OPOS and Advanced printer driver [APD]) or utility software. You have to install carbon paper with Auto take-... us and get the manual "Guide for Type A" (page 3-9). 5.6 What is a printing mode used This printer can cut each a receipt and the copy at same time. 5.5 Printing for journal used for printers installed on carbon paper (original + 1 copy.) This is available to use for journal. If you use this...