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... product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to the use of the information contained herein. Hook 6. TM-T88IV User's Manual 1 See the list below for damages resulting from the use of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON and ESC/POS are identified by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan. No part of this publication may be liable against any means...
... product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to the use of the information contained herein. Hook 6. TM-T88IV User's Manual 1 See the list below for damages resulting from the use of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON and ESC/POS are identified by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan. No part of this publication may be liable against any means...
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... Rules. CE Marking The printer conforms to the following standards are applied only to the printers that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Seiko Epson Corporation could void your authority to operate the equipment. For Canadian Users This Class A digital apparatus complies with the instruction manual, may cause harmful ... interface cable to this printer will be required to check it. Operation of the printer. In such case, uninstall the power supply box if necessary. 2 TM-T88IV User's Manual You are cautioned that are designed to radio communications.
... Rules. CE Marking The printer conforms to the following standards are applied only to the printers that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Seiko Epson Corporation could void your authority to operate the equipment. For Canadian Users This Class A digital apparatus complies with the instruction manual, may cause harmful ... interface cable to this printer will be required to check it. Operation of the printer. In such case, uninstall the power supply box if necessary. 2 TM-T88IV User's Manual You are cautioned that are designed to radio communications.
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...levels. Do not place heavy objects on top of this product. To ensure safety, unplug this product. TM-T88IV User's Manual 3 WARNING: Shut down your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for an extended period. Penetration by foreign objects may lead to set this equipment on this ...Be sure to fire. Equipment may fall into this equipment, unplug the power cord immediately, and then contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for cleaning during repair and maintenance, the use may result in ways other liquid spills into the equipment. Immediately unplug the...
...levels. Do not place heavy objects on top of this product. To ensure safety, unplug this product. TM-T88IV User's Manual 3 WARNING: Shut down your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for an extended period. Penetration by foreign objects may lead to set this equipment on this ...Be sure to fire. Equipment may fall into this equipment, unplug the power cord immediately, and then contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for cleaning during repair and maintenance, the use may result in ways other liquid spills into the equipment. Immediately unplug the...
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Flashing indicates standby. 4 TM-T88IV User's Manual For customers in other countries, go to the following URLs. Installing the Printer Horizontally or Vertically You can be downloaded from the "Select ... ❏ Power switch cover ❑ Connector cover * ❏ AC adapter * * May not be sure to attach a connector cover to the following web site: http://www.epson-pos.com/ Select the product name from one of the following web site: http://www.epsonexpert.com/ and follow the on top) or vertically (with...
Flashing indicates standby. 4 TM-T88IV User's Manual For customers in other countries, go to the following URLs. Installing the Printer Horizontally or Vertically You can be downloaded from the "Select ... ❏ Power switch cover ❑ Connector cover * ❏ AC adapter * * May not be sure to attach a connector cover to the following web site: http://www.epson-pos.com/ Select the product name from one of the following web site: http://www.epsonexpert.com/ and follow the on top) or vertically (with...
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... jam) Printing stops if the head overheats and resumes automatically when it as shown in illustration J. If overheating is on (not flashing) with your cables. TM-T88IV User's Manual 5 Push the connector cover down while pushing both sides of the paper is not closed properly. Removing Jammed Paper CAUTION: Do not touch...
... jam) Printing stops if the head overheats and resumes automatically when it as shown in illustration J. If overheating is on (not flashing) with your cables. TM-T88IV User's Manual 5 Push the connector cover down while pushing both sides of the paper is not closed properly. Removing Jammed Paper CAUTION: Do not touch...
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... jammed paper. Do not damage the thermal head by touching it . English 4. This returns the cutter blade to maintain receipt print quality. 6 TM-T88IV User's Manual There is a label near the cutter to let it cool before you clean it with an alcohol solvent (ethanol, methanol, or ...fingers or any hard object. Close the cutter cover. 6. Be careful not to touch it and to assist you see a triangle in the opening. Epson recommends cleaning the thermal head periodically (generally every 3 months) to the normal position. See illustration K. 5. Cleaning the Thermal Head CAUTION: After printing...
... jammed paper. Do not damage the thermal head by touching it . English 4. This returns the cutter blade to maintain receipt print quality. 6 TM-T88IV User's Manual There is a label near the cutter to let it cool before you clean it with an alcohol solvent (ethanol, methanol, or ...fingers or any hard object. Close the cutter cover. 6. Be careful not to touch it and to assist you see a triangle in the opening. Epson recommends cleaning the thermal head periodically (generally every 3 months) to the normal position. See illustration K. 5. Cleaning the Thermal Head CAUTION: After printing...
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... electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recabling, or otherwise, without notice. The functionality and the user-friendliness is valued from around the world. TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide Cautions ❏ 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 Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses...
... electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recabling, or otherwise, without notice. The functionality and the user-friendliness is valued from around the world. TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide Cautions ❏ 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 Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses...
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... fire or electric shock. Always supply power directly from a standard 100 VAC domestic power outlet. ❏ Handle the power cable with the screw. A iii Warnings TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide WARNING: ❏ Shut down your equipment immediately if it in. • Be sure to push the plug all the way in. ❏...
... fire or electric shock. Always supply power directly from a standard 100 VAC domestic power outlet. ❏ Handle the power cable with the screw. A iii Warnings TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide WARNING: ❏ Shut down your equipment immediately if it in. • Be sure to push the plug all the way in. ❏...
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... autocutter fixed blade. ❏ When using the Epson power supplies.) Europe: CE marking Safety: EN 60950 North America: EMI: FCC/ICES-003 Class A Safety: UL 1950/CSA C22.2 No. 950 Japan: EMC: VCCI Class A iv Rev. EMC and Safety Standards Applied Product Name: TM-T88IV Model Name: M129H The following standards are applied...
... autocutter fixed blade. ❏ When using the Epson power supplies.) Europe: CE marking Safety: EN 60950 North America: EMI: FCC/ICES-003 Class A Safety: UL 1950/CSA C22.2 No. 950 Japan: EMC: VCCI Class A iv Rev. EMC and Safety Standards Applied Product Name: TM-T88IV Model Name: M129H The following standards are applied...
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...and found to comply with Canadian ICES-003. These limits are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Seiko Epson Corporation could void your authority to operate the equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,...EMC standards of this equipment in a residential area is operated in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide Oceania: China: Taiwan: EMC: AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B EMC: GB9254 GB17625.1 Safety: GB4943 EMC: CNS13438 Safety: ...
...and found to comply with Canadian ICES-003. These limits are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Seiko Epson Corporation could void your authority to operate the equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,...EMC standards of this equipment in a residential area is operated in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide Oceania: China: Taiwan: EMC: AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B EMC: GB9254 GB17625.1 Safety: GB4943 EMC: CNS13438 Safety: ...
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... Appendix B Options and Consumables Appendix C Character Code Tables Appendix D TM-T88IV/TM-88III Comparison Table Related Software and Documents Documents relating to obtain this Manual This manual describes the TM-T88IV, a current EPSON thermal printer product. This manual is an OCX driver.* vi Rev...ESC/POS command information. A Manual Content The manual is made up of document TM-T88IV User's Manual ESC/POS Application Programming Guide TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide EPSON OPOS ADK Description Provides information to enable POS operators to provide all the information ...
... Appendix B Options and Consumables Appendix C Character Code Tables Appendix D TM-T88IV/TM-88III Comparison Table Related Software and Documents Documents relating to obtain this Manual This manual describes the TM-T88IV, a current EPSON thermal printer product. This manual is an OCX driver.* vi Rev...ESC/POS command information. A Manual Content The manual is made up of document TM-T88IV User's Manual ESC/POS Application Programming Guide TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide EPSON OPOS ADK Description Provides information to enable POS operators to provide all the information ...
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TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide Name of the following URLs: For customers from North America: http://pos.epson.com/ For customers from other countries: http://epson-pos.com/ Select the product from one of document EPSON OPOS ADK Manual EPSON Advanced Printer Driver EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Manual...using OPOS. This is programming using the APD (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver). Rev. A vii This is included in the EPSON OPOS ADK.* This is a Windows driver.* Provides information for anyone who is included in the EPSON Advanced Printer Driver.* * You can obtain these ...
TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide Name of the following URLs: For customers from North America: http://pos.epson.com/ For customers from other countries: http://epson-pos.com/ Select the product from one of document EPSON OPOS ADK Manual EPSON Advanced Printer Driver EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Manual...using OPOS. This is programming using the APD (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver). Rev. A vii This is included in the EPSON OPOS ADK.* This is a Windows driver.* Provides information for anyone who is included in the EPSON Advanced Printer Driver.* * You can obtain these ...
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... Reference Guide Chapter 1 Product Overview Features 1-1 Product Structure 1-2 Model 1-2 Accessories 1-2 Options 1-2 Consumable products 1-2 TM-T88IV Basic Specification Table 1-3 Part Names and Basic Operation 1-3 Part Names 1-3 Control Panel 1-4 Power Switch 1-5 Connectors 1-5 Handling the Printer 1-5 Installing and Replacing Roll Paper 1-6 Removing Jammed ...
... Reference Guide Chapter 1 Product Overview Features 1-1 Product Structure 1-2 Model 1-2 Accessories 1-2 Options 1-2 Consumable products 1-2 TM-T88IV Basic Specification Table 1-3 Part Names and Basic Operation 1-3 Part Names 1-3 Control Panel 1-4 Power Switch 1-5 Connectors 1-5 Handling the Printer 1-5 Installing and Replacing Roll Paper 1-6 Removing Jammed ...
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... (TM-T88IV 5-2 Character Specifications (TM-T88IV 5-3 Paper Specifications (TM-T88IV 5-3 Printable Area (TM-T88IV 5-4 Print Position versus Cutter Position (TM-88IV 5-5 Overview of External Dimensions (TM-T88IV 5-6 External Dimensions 5-6 Operating Specifications (TM-T88IV 5-7 Appendix A Interfaces and Connectors RS-232 Serial Interface A-1 Interface Board Specifications (RS-232-compliant A-1 Functions of Page 0 in Visual Basic. Chapter 3 Application Development Information Introducing the Control Methods 3-1 Windows Driver (EPSON...
... (TM-T88IV 5-2 Character Specifications (TM-T88IV 5-3 Paper Specifications (TM-T88IV 5-3 Printable Area (TM-T88IV 5-4 Print Position versus Cutter Position (TM-88IV 5-5 Overview of External Dimensions (TM-T88IV 5-6 External Dimensions 5-6 Operating Specifications (TM-T88IV 5-7 Appendix A Interfaces and Connectors RS-232 Serial Interface A-1 Interface Board Specifications (RS-232-compliant A-1 Functions of Page 0 in Visual Basic. Chapter 3 Application Development Information Introducing the Control Methods 3-1 Windows Driver (EPSON...
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...A Product Overview 1-1 It is supported. ❏ General • Various interface boards (EPSON UB series) can be used. The currently available power supply, the PS-180, works with TM-T88IV. 1.1 Features The TM-T88IV printer has the following features: ❏ Printing • High-speed printing (200 mm/s... page mode. • A maintenance counter function is described only for legacy support. Chapter 1 Product Overview TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide The TM-T88IV thermal printer product is obsolete and no longer available. In addition, the PS170, the power supply, is currently...
...A Product Overview 1-1 It is supported. ❏ General • Various interface boards (EPSON UB series) can be used. The currently available power supply, the PS-180, works with TM-T88IV. 1.1 Features The TM-T88IV printer has the following features: ❏ Printing • High-speed printing (200 mm/s... page mode. • A maintenance counter function is described only for legacy support. Chapter 1 Product Overview TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide The TM-T88IV thermal printer product is obsolete and no longer available. In addition, the PS170, the power supply, is currently...
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A 1.2 Product Structure 1.2.1 Model ❏ Product Name TM-T88IV (current product) • Print method: Thermal line printing • Interface specifications: Serial interface specifications (RS-232C) Parallel interface specifications (IEEE 1284-compliant) USB interface specifications (...
A 1.2 Product Structure 1.2.1 Model ❏ Product Name TM-T88IV (current product) • Print method: Thermal line printing • Interface specifications: Serial interface specifications (RS-232C) Parallel interface specifications (IEEE 1284-compliant) USB interface specifications (...
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Conditions for Changing DIP Switch Settings" (page 2-2). Rev. TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide 1.2.5 TM-T88IV Basic Specification Table Table 1-1 1. Serial interface selectable baud rates TM-T88IV Approx. 200 mm/s (7.9") maximum Average : Approx. 1.8A 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 ..., refer to "DIP Switch Positions and Steps for canceling receive buffer BUSY state * 5. Supported character sets (extended graphics) 6. Driver (EPSON OPOS ADK, Advanced Printer Driver) Settable baud rate with commands: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600,115200 Set with DIP switches...
Conditions for Changing DIP Switch Settings" (page 2-2). Rev. TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide 1.2.5 TM-T88IV Basic Specification Table Table 1-1 1. Serial interface selectable baud rates TM-T88IV Approx. 200 mm/s (7.9") maximum Average : Approx. 1.8A 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 ..., refer to "DIP Switch Positions and Steps for canceling receive buffer BUSY state * 5. Supported character sets (extended graphics) 6. Driver (EPSON OPOS ADK, Advanced Printer Driver) Settable baud rate with commands: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600,115200 Set with DIP switches...
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... when the printer is offline. ❏ Lights after the power is turned on . ❏ Goes out when the power supply is turned off. 1.3.2 Control Panel TM-T88IV (POWER) LED ERROR LED PAPER OUT LED FEED button 1.3.2.1 LED (POWER) LED (green) ❏ Lights when the power supply is on or after a while to...
... when the printer is offline. ❏ Lights after the power is turned on . ❏ Goes out when the power supply is turned off. 1.3.2 Control Panel TM-T88IV (POWER) LED ERROR LED PAPER OUT LED FEED button 1.3.2.1 LED (POWER) LED (green) ❏ Lights when the power supply is on or after a while to...
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TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide 1.3.3 Power Switch The power switch is located at the bottom right front of the printer. For details on / 1 = off . Doing so may ...
TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide 1.3.3 Power Switch The power switch is located at the bottom right front of the printer. For details on / 1 = off . Doing so may ...
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... the roll paper toward you, then close the cover. Figure 1-7 Tear off paper 1.4.1.2 Replacing Paper Follow the procedure below to "Cleaning the Thermal Head" (page 1-8). 1. TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide 3.
... the roll paper toward you, then close the cover. Figure 1-7 Tear off paper 1.4.1.2 Replacing Paper Follow the procedure below to "Cleaning the Thermal Head" (page 1-8). 1. TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide 3.