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...-power consumption mode: 150 mm/s {5.9"/s} max.; 35.5 lps (4.23 mm feed {1/6"}) Bit image, Ladder bar code, 2D code and Page mode: 60mm/s {2.4"/s} The above speed values are when the printer prints with friction feed Printing width 80 mm paper width model: 72 mm {2.83"}, 512 dot positions Characters per line (default) 80 mm paper width model: Font A: 42; Font B: 0.28 mm {.01"} (2 dots) Character size Standard/Double-height/Double-width/Double-width and Double-height Font...
...-power consumption mode: 150 mm/s {5.9"/s} max.; 35.5 lps (4.23 mm feed {1/6"}) Bit image, Ladder bar code, 2D code and Page mode: 60mm/s {2.4"/s} The above speed values are when the printer prints with friction feed Printing width 80 mm paper width model: 72 mm {2.83"}, 512 dot positions Characters per line (default) 80 mm paper width model: Font A: 42; Font B: 0.28 mm {.01"} (2 dots) Character size Standard/Double-height/Double-width/Double-width and Double-height Font...
User Guide
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... the printer. You are cautioned that are so labeled. (EMC is operated in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a commercial environment. For Canadian Users This Class A digital apparatus complies with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to this device. Precautions When Installing the Power Supply...
... the printer. You are cautioned that are so labeled. (EMC is operated in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a commercial environment. For Canadian Users This Class A digital apparatus complies with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to this device. Precautions When Installing the Power Supply...
User Guide
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... your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice. Improper repair work can be sure to close the cover and tighten the screw after adjusting the DIP switch. Excessive humidity and dust may lead to high humidity or dust levels. Connection to fire. Caution Labels CAUTION: The thermal head is prohibited. Continued use the specified power source. Never disassemble or modify...
... your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice. Improper repair work can be sure to close the cover and tighten the screw after adjusting the DIP switch. Excessive humidity and dust may lead to high humidity or dust levels. Connection to fire. Caution Labels CAUTION: The thermal head is prohibited. Continued use the specified power source. Never disassemble or modify...
User Guide
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... on a wall, using the optional WH-10 hanging bracket set , be included with your printer. Control Panel FEED button This button feeds paper. (Power) LED This LED is on . WARNING: When hanging the printer on -screen instructions. ERROR LED This indicates an error. Important Installation Notes ❏ For a serial interface, use a null modem cable. ❏ For a parallel interface, use an IEEE 1284 cable. ❏ For a USB interface, install the driver before connecting...
... on a wall, using the optional WH-10 hanging bracket set , be included with your printer. Control Panel FEED button This button feeds paper. (Power) LED This LED is on . WARNING: When hanging the printer on -screen instructions. ERROR LED This indicates an error. Important Installation Notes ❏ For a serial interface, use a null modem cable. ❏ For a parallel interface, use an IEEE 1284 cable. ❏ For a USB interface, install the driver before connecting...
User Guide
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... insert the roll paper. If PAPER OUT is off , and after printing. 1. Position the two hooks on the right, left, and back. 2. Installing Roll Paper 1. Turn the printer off the paper, as shown in illustration C. 3. To attach it can be very hot after 10 seconds, back on the control panel Check the power supply cable connections and the power outlet. Removing Jammed Paper CAUTION: Do not touch the thermal head because...
... insert the roll paper. If PAPER OUT is off , and after printing. 1. Position the two hooks on the right, left, and back. 2. Installing Roll Paper 1. Turn the printer off the paper, as shown in illustration C. 3. To attach it can be very hot after 10 seconds, back on the control panel Check the power supply cable connections and the power outlet. Removing Jammed Paper CAUTION: Do not touch the thermal head because...
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Turn the knob until you . 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 IPA). Close the cutter cover. 6. Epson recommends cleaning the thermal head periodically (generally every 3 months) to the normal position. Be careful not to touch it and...
Turn the knob until you . 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 IPA). Close the cutter cover. 6. Epson recommends cleaning the thermal head periodically (generally every 3 months) to the normal position. Be careful not to touch it and...
Technical Reference
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... product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to strictly comply with all types of EPSON POS printers and displays. Moreover, its own POS printer command system (ESC/POS). The functionality and the user-friendliness is compatible with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. ❏ Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from around the world...
... product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to strictly comply with all types of EPSON POS printers and displays. Moreover, its own POS printer command system (ESC/POS). The functionality and the user-friendliness is compatible with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. ❏ Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from around the world...
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... manual cutter is tested using compressed air products; Equipment may fall or collapse, causing breakage and possible injury. ❏ To ensure safety, unplug this equipment. Wait approximately 10 minutes after turning the power off before touching them. ❏ To avoid injury, take care not to an ordinary telephone line. A Modular Connectors The printer uses the modular connectors specifically designed for cleaning...
... manual cutter is tested using compressed air products; Equipment may fall or collapse, causing breakage and possible injury. ❏ To ensure safety, unplug this equipment. Wait approximately 10 minutes after turning the power off before touching them. ❏ To avoid injury, take care not to an ordinary telephone line. A Modular Connectors The printer uses the modular connectors specifically designed for cleaning...
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... 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 Paper 1-7 Cleaning the Thermal Head 1-8 Power Switch Cover 1-9 Connector Cover 1-9 Shipping Procedures 1-10 Chapter 2 Setup Installing the Printer 2-2 Precautions for Horizontal Installation 2-2 Precautions for Wall Installation 2-2 Setting the DIP Switches 2-2 DIP Switch Positions and Steps for Changing DIP Switch Settings 2-2 DIP Switch Functions...
... 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 Paper 1-7 Cleaning the Thermal Head 1-8 Power Switch Cover 1-9 Connector Cover 1-9 Shipping Procedures 1-10 Chapter 2 Setup Installing the Printer 2-2 Precautions for Horizontal Installation 2-2 Precautions for Wall Installation 2-2 Setting the DIP Switches 2-2 DIP Switch Positions and Steps for Changing DIP Switch Settings 2-2 DIP Switch Functions...
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Install the printer (page 2-2) Detailed setup 2. Connect the printer to increase the printer's functionality. Connect the power supply and cash drawer (page 2-15) 6. A Setup 2-1 Install the driver (page 2-16) End Figure 2-8 Setup flowchart Rev. Chapter 2 Setup TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide Before using the printer, you need to make various settings to the host computer (page 2-8) 5. Configure the printer appropriately depending on the environment. 1. Set the roll paper near-end detector (page...
Install the printer (page 2-2) Detailed setup 2. Connect the printer to increase the printer's functionality. Connect the power supply and cash drawer (page 2-15) 6. A Setup 2-1 Install the driver (page 2-16) End Figure 2-8 Setup flowchart Rev. Chapter 2 Setup TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide Before using the printer, you need to make various settings to the host computer (page 2-8) 5. Configure the printer appropriately depending on the environment. 1. Set the roll paper near-end detector (page...
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... (do not change setting) 2-3, 2-4 Print density selection/low-power mode 2-5 Conditions for parallel interface/USB/Ethernet model printers. Fixed to OFF Fixed to ON DIP SW2-1: For details on the BUSY condition, also refer to OFF (See separate table.) Releases BUSY when remaining receive buffer capacity reaches 138 bytes. A Setup 2-5 TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide 2.2.2.2 DIP switch settings for other interface specifications The following DIP...
... (do not change setting) 2-3, 2-4 Print density selection/low-power mode 2-5 Conditions for parallel interface/USB/Ethernet model printers. Fixed to OFF Fixed to ON DIP SW2-1: For details on the BUSY condition, also refer to OFF (See separate table.) Releases BUSY when remaining receive buffer capacity reaches 138 bytes. A Setup 2-5 TM-T88IV Technical Reference Guide 2.2.2.2 DIP switch settings for other interface specifications The following DIP...
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...can print using programming languages, such as cutting paper and opening a drawer. ❏ Can print printer-resident fonts by EPSON. ESC/POS commands Depending on the driver and interface used to get the printer status using any product" pull-down menu. 3.1.1 Windows Driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver) The EPSON Advanced Printer Driver provides the TM printer with satisfactory control as a Windows driver. 3.1.1.1 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver overview EPSON Advanced Printer Driver has the following features: ❏ Supplies a Windows printer driver for the Ethernet model, USB...
...can print using programming languages, such as cutting paper and opening a drawer. ❏ Can print printer-resident fonts by EPSON. ESC/POS commands Depending on the driver and interface used to get the printer status using any product" pull-down menu. 3.1.1 Windows Driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver) The EPSON Advanced Printer Driver provides the TM printer with satisfactory control as a Windows driver. 3.1.1.1 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver overview EPSON Advanced Printer Driver has the following features: ❏ Supplies a Windows printer driver for the Ethernet model, USB...
Technical Reference
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... in Visual Basic and Visual C++ to use status API. ❏ Manuals The following manuals can be installed: • User's manual (for developers) • Engineering data for each status • Main function control methods (for WordPad and VB) 3.1.1.3 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver support environment ❏ Supported interfaces • Serial, parallel, USB, Ethernet ❏ Supported operating systems (with confirmation of system operation) • Microsoft Windows NT4.0 SP6a English • Microsoft...
... in Visual Basic and Visual C++ to use status API. ❏ Manuals The following manuals can be installed: • User's manual (for developers) • Engineering data for each status • Main function control methods (for WordPad and VB) 3.1.1.3 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver support environment ❏ Supported interfaces • Serial, parallel, USB, Ethernet ❏ Supported operating systems (with confirmation of system operation) • Microsoft Windows NT4.0 SP6a English • Microsoft...
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... TM-T88IV, using printer-resident fonts. Printing with TrueType fonts on a target PC. When OPOS is required for Retail POS (simply called "OPOS" from here on available equipment. • EPSON receipt printer • EPSON customer display • EPSON cash drawer Note: A separate USB device driver is required for a USB model printer, and a separate IP setup utility is used , even if they are available. 3.1.1.4 Driver information and download destination Get...
... TM-T88IV, using printer-resident fonts. Printing with TrueType fonts on a target PC. When OPOS is required for Retail POS (simply called "OPOS" from here on available equipment. • EPSON receipt printer • EPSON customer display • EPSON cash drawer Note: A separate USB device driver is required for a USB model printer, and a separate IP setup utility is used , even if they are available. 3.1.1.4 Driver information and download destination Get...
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... connection ports and various settings (print wait time, etc.). • TM Flash logo utility Saves a bitmap file to the printer or customer display, for example. • USB device driver This driver is necessary to connect a USB model printer. • Sample programs Sample programs for VB, VC++ can be installed. 3.1.2.3 EPSON OPOS ADK support environment ❏ Supported interfaces • Serial, parallel, USB, Ethernet ❏ Supported OSes (with confirmation of system operation) • Windows...
... connection ports and various settings (print wait time, etc.). • TM Flash logo utility Saves a bitmap file to the printer or customer display, for example. • USB device driver This driver is necessary to connect a USB model printer. • Sample programs Sample programs for VB, VC++ can be installed. 3.1.2.3 EPSON OPOS ADK support environment ❏ Supported interfaces • Serial, parallel, USB, Ethernet ❏ Supported OSes (with confirmation of system operation) • Windows...
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... set the switches, etc. (such as customized values and serial communication condition). 3.1.4.2 IP address setup utility for UB-E02 This utility and its detailed manual for developers allow you can be increased. 3.2 Switches and Buttons On this utility. 3.1.4.3 Electronic logo storage utility for a 10Base-T/ 100Base-TX Ethernet interface installed in the TM printer. Customers who have purchased the Ethernet model TM printer...
... set the switches, etc. (such as customized values and serial communication condition). 3.1.4.2 IP address setup utility for UB-E02 This utility and its detailed manual for developers allow you can be increased. 3.2 Switches and Buttons On this utility. 3.1.4.3 Electronic logo storage utility for a 10Base-T/ 100Base-TX Ethernet interface installed in the TM printer. Customers who have purchased the Ethernet model TM printer...
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... error occurs, turn off the power supply immediately. 3.4 Sensors 3.4.1 Paper Sensors The printer has two paper sensors. 3.4.1.1 Roll paper near-end sensor The roll paper near-end sensor uses the diameter of when to replace the roll paper. Use the sensor as an automatically recoverable error, and the ERROR LED flashes. When the printer cover is getting low. A We recommend that you can be canceled automatically during printing, the printer stops printing...
... error occurs, turn off the power supply immediately. 3.4 Sensors 3.4.1 Paper Sensors The printer has two paper sensors. 3.4.1.1 Roll paper near-end sensor The roll paper near-end sensor uses the diameter of when to replace the roll paper. Use the sensor as an automatically recoverable error, and the ERROR LED flashes. When the printer cover is getting low. A We recommend that you can be canceled automatically during printing, the printer stops printing...
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... items as different widths of the modules, print density, environmental temperature, type of the thermal paper, and characteristics of the 2-dimensional code may be considered. 3.8 Two-color printing For selecting colors/how to print, see the relevant documents for OPOS, the printer driver, and the ESC/POS commands. 3.9 Operating Mode (Switch Panel Operation) The printer has a self-test mode to check printer settings in the self-test wait...
... items as different widths of the modules, print density, environmental temperature, type of the thermal paper, and characteristics of the 2-dimensional code may be considered. 3.8 Two-color printing For selecting colors/how to print, see the relevant documents for OPOS, the printer driver, and the ESC/POS commands. 3.9 Operating Mode (Switch Panel Operation) The printer has a self-test mode to check printer settings in the self-test wait...
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... Thermal line printing Print width Standard: paper width of extended graphics Interface (compatible) Serial (RS232/RS485)/ Parallel (IEEE1284)/ Ethernet (10/100Base-T)/ USB (Full speed) Buffer Receive buffer: 4KB/45 bytes User-defined buffer For both downloaded bitmap images and fonts: Approx. 12KB Macro buffer: 2KB NV graphics data storage area: 256KB NV user memory: 1KB DKD function 2 drives Power supply Power supplied by optional AC adapter: PS-180 Operating...
... Thermal line printing Print width Standard: paper width of extended graphics Interface (compatible) Serial (RS232/RS485)/ Parallel (IEEE1284)/ Ethernet (10/100Base-T)/ USB (Full speed) Buffer Receive buffer: 4KB/45 bytes User-defined buffer For both downloaded bitmap images and fonts: Approx. 12KB Macro buffer: 2KB NV graphics data storage area: 256KB NV user memory: 1KB DKD function 2 drives Power supply Power supplied by optional AC adapter: PS-180 Operating...
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... Print characteristics Characteristics Specifications Print method Thermal line printing Paper feed method Unidirectional with density "Normal" at 24 V and 25°C {77°F} Speed is adjusted automatically depending on the voltage applied and head temperature. Carriage return width 4.23 mm or 1/6" Table 5-19 Print width/characters per line," below . Paper feed speed High-speed mode: 200 mm/s {7.9"/s} max.; 47.2 lps (4.23 mm {1/6"} feed) Ladder bar code and 2D code: 100mm/s {2.4"/s} Low-power...
... Print characteristics Characteristics Specifications Print method Thermal line printing Paper feed method Unidirectional with density "Normal" at 24 V and 25°C {77°F} Speed is adjusted automatically depending on the voltage applied and head temperature. Carriage return width 4.23 mm or 1/6" Table 5-19 Print width/characters per line," below . Paper feed speed High-speed mode: 200 mm/s {7.9"/s} max.; 47.2 lps (4.23 mm {1/6"} feed) Ladder bar code and 2D code: 100mm/s {2.4"/s} Low-power...