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... 1 Product Overview Product Structure 1-1 Model 1-1 Accessories 1-1 Options 1-1 Consumable products 1-1 TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table 1-2 Part Names and Basic Operation 1-3 Part Names 1-3 Control Panel 1-3 Power Switch 1-4 Connectors 1-5 Handling the Printer 1-5 Installing and Replacing Roll Paper 1-6 Power Switch Cover 1-7 Shipping Procedures 1-8 Chapter 2 Setup Installing the Printer 2-2 Precautions for Horizontal Installation 2-2 Precautions for Wall Installation 2-2 Setting the...
... 1 Product Overview Product Structure 1-1 Model 1-1 Accessories 1-1 Options 1-1 Consumable products 1-1 TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table 1-2 Part Names and Basic Operation 1-3 Part Names 1-3 Control Panel 1-3 Power Switch 1-4 Connectors 1-5 Handling the Printer 1-5 Installing and Replacing Roll Paper 1-6 Power Switch Cover 1-7 Shipping Procedures 1-8 Chapter 2 Setup Installing the Printer 2-2 Precautions for Horizontal Installation 2-2 Precautions for Wall Installation 2-2 Setting the...
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... 4-1 Using NV Memory 4-1 Printer Status 4-2 Precautions When the Printer Is Offline 4-2 Outputting Hex Dumps 4-2 Chapter 5 Product Specifications Product Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-1 Print Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-2 Character Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-3 Paper Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-3 Printable Area (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-4 Print Position versus Cutter Position (TM-88II/TM88III 5-5 Overview of External Dimensions (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-6 External Dimensions 5-6 Operating Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-7 Appendix A Interfaces and...
... 4-1 Using NV Memory 4-1 Printer Status 4-2 Precautions When the Printer Is Offline 4-2 Outputting Hex Dumps 4-2 Chapter 5 Product Specifications Product Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-1 Print Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-2 Character Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-3 Paper Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-3 Printable Area (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-4 Print Position versus Cutter Position (TM-88II/TM88III 5-5 Overview of External Dimensions (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-6 External Dimensions 5-6 Operating Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III 5-7 Appendix A Interfaces and...
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... supply, the PS-180, works with either printer model. 1.1 Product Structure 1.1.1 Model ❏ Product Name TM-T88III (current product)/TM-T88II (legacy product) • Print method: Thermal line printing • Interface specifications: Serial interface specifications (RS-232C) Parallel interface specifications (IEEE 1284-compliant) USB interface specifications Ethernet interface specifications • Paper width specifications: 80 mm {3.15"} width...
... supply, the PS-180, works with either printer model. 1.1 Product Structure 1.1.1 Model ❏ Product Name TM-T88III (current product)/TM-T88II (legacy product) • Print method: Thermal line printing • Interface specifications: Serial interface specifications (RS-232C) Parallel interface specifications (IEEE 1284-compliant) USB interface specifications Ethernet interface specifications • Paper width specifications: 80 mm {3.15"} width...
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... Average approx. 1.7 A 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 4. Driver (EPSON OPOS ADK, Advanced Printer Driver) 38400 is no longer being sold.) 1.1.4 Consumable products ❏ Specified paper: Thermal paper 1.1.5 TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table Table 1-1 Differences between the TM-T88II and TM-T88III TM-T88III (current model) 1. the TM-T88II. Selecting a 2400 bps baud rate with the TM-T88III. ❏ Power cable (model: AC-170) (*1) (*1) The power...
... Average approx. 1.7 A 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 4. Driver (EPSON OPOS ADK, Advanced Printer Driver) 38400 is no longer being sold.) 1.1.4 Consumable products ❏ Specified paper: Thermal paper 1.1.5 TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table Table 1-1 Differences between the TM-T88II and TM-T88III TM-T88III (current model) 1. the TM-T88II. Selecting a 2400 bps baud rate with the TM-T88III. ❏ Power cable (model: AC-170) (*1) (*1) The power...
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... Basic Operation 1.2.1 Part Names TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Cutter cover Power switch FOEEUPDATPEERRRPOORWER Printer cover Control panel Cover open button Figure 1-1 Printer part names * For details on DIP switch settings, refer to "DIP Switch Positions and Steps for Changing DIP Switch Settings" (page 2-2). 1.2.2 Control Panel TM-T88II TM-T88III POWER ERROR PAPER OUT FEED POWER LED...
... Basic Operation 1.2.1 Part Names TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Cutter cover Power switch FOEEUPDATPEERRRPOORWER Printer cover Control panel Cover open button Figure 1-1 Printer part names * For details on DIP switch settings, refer to "DIP Switch Positions and Steps for Changing DIP Switch Settings" (page 2-2). 1.2.2 Control Panel TM-T88II TM-T88III POWER ERROR PAPER OUT FEED POWER LED...
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... 58 mm {2.28"} or 80 mm {3.15"} paper. This option is sharp and may damage the printer. The manual cutter is performed at the factory by installation of the printer. Do not touch the manual cutter with your hands when installing or replacing roll paper. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 1.2.4 Connectors All cables are connected...
... 58 mm {2.28"} or 80 mm {3.15"} paper. This option is sharp and may damage the printer. The manual cutter is performed at the factory by installation of the printer. Do not touch the manual cutter with your hands when installing or replacing roll paper. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 1.2.4 Connectors All cables are connected...
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... a long, thin object (such as the end of a paper clip) into the hole in "Installing Roll Paper" (page 1-6). 1.3.3 Power Switch Cover Install the power switch cover that comes with the TM-T88II/TM-T88III onto the printer to prevent inadvertent changing of the printer. Insert the new roll paper following the procedure in the power switch cover and...
... a long, thin object (such as the end of a paper clip) into the hole in "Installing Roll Paper" (page 1-6). 1.3.3 Power Switch Cover Install the power switch cover that comes with the TM-T88II/TM-T88III onto the printer to prevent inadvertent changing of the printer. Insert the new roll paper following the procedure in the power switch cover and...
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Set the roll paper near-end detector (page 2-7) Note: Detailed setup sometimes can be omitted. 4. Connect the printer to increase the printer's functionality. Set the DIP switches (page 2-2) 3. Connect the power supply and cash drawer (page 2-15) 6. Install the printer (page 2-2) Detailed setup 2. Chapter 2 Setup TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Before using the printer, you need to...
Set the roll paper near-end detector (page 2-7) Note: Detailed setup sometimes can be omitted. 4. Connect the printer to increase the printer's functionality. Set the DIP switches (page 2-2) 3. Connect the power supply and cash drawer (page 2-15) 6. Install the printer (page 2-2) Detailed setup 2. Chapter 2 Setup TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Before using the printer, you need to...
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... the detection position to the lower position before shipment. 3. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2.3 Adjusting the Roll Paper Near-End Detector Below are as possible. Rev. Open the roll paper cover, and remove the roll paper. 2. A Setup 2-7 Adjustment positions are two situations where a roll paper NE detector adjustment is set to suit the diameter of...
... the detection position to the lower position before shipment. 3. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 2.3 Adjusting the Roll Paper Near-End Detector Below are as possible. Rev. Open the roll paper cover, and remove the roll paper. 2. A Setup 2-7 Adjustment positions are two situations where a roll paper NE detector adjustment is set to suit the diameter of...
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... 3. A Application Development Information 3-1 TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Chapter 3 Application Development Information This chapter describes how to control the printer and gives information useful for printer application development. 3.1 Introducing the Control Methods The TM printer can print 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...
... 3. A Application Development Information 3-1 TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Chapter 3 Application Development Information This chapter describes how to control the printer and gives information useful for printer application development. 3.1 Introducing the Control Methods The TM printer can print 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...
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... end or paper end is loaded. Flashing Self-test standby state or standby state when a macro execution command is used . 3.3.3 Error LED Table 3-3 Error LED Item Specifications LED color Red On states Off Printer is performing regular operations or is online. Rev. Note: The macro function is not supplied. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference...
... end or paper end is loaded. Flashing Self-test standby state or standby state when a macro execution command is used . 3.3.3 Error LED Table 3-3 Error LED Item Specifications LED color Red On states Off Printer is performing regular operations or is online. Rev. Note: The macro function is not supplied. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference...
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... the DIP switch setting for data, and when a self-test is being run out of roll paper). BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY - TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.4.3 Offline This printer is not equipped with the paper FEED button. The printer automatically goes offline under the following : ❏ When the receive buffer is full ❏ When the...
... the DIP switch setting for data, and when a self-test is being run out of roll paper). BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY - TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.4.3 Offline This printer is not equipped with the paper FEED button. The printer automatically goes offline under the following : ❏ When the receive buffer is full ❏ When the...
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... is now in the self-test wait mode. 4. With the roll paper cover open, press and hold down the paper FEED button and turn on the printer. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.7 Operating Mode (Switch Panel Operation) The printer has a self-test mode to check printer settings in addition to the regular print mode. 3.7.1 Self-test...
... is now in the self-test wait mode. 4. With the roll paper cover open, press and hold down the paper FEED button and turn on the printer. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.7 Operating Mode (Switch Panel Operation) The printer has a self-test mode to check printer settings in addition to the regular print mode. 3.7.1 Self-test...
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TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Chapter 4 ESC/POS Command-related Information This chapter introduces the printer operation settings, which can be made by using the various commands to write to NV memory, avoid writing more than an average of user-defined command default values You can customize your printer...You can access The following restrictions apply when performing non-volatile memory operations (including data writing and deleting). • Do not press the paper FEED button. • Do not execute a real-time command. • The ASB status is not sent, even when the ASB ...
TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Chapter 4 ESC/POS Command-related Information This chapter introduces the printer operation settings, which can be made by using the various commands to write to NV memory, avoid writing more than an average of user-defined command default values You can customize your printer...You can access The following restrictions apply when performing non-volatile memory operations (including data writing and deleting). • Do not press the paper FEED button. • Do not execute a real-time command. • The ASB status is not sent, even when the ASB ...
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Chapter 5 Product Specifications TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 5.1 Product Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Table 5-1 Specifications Print method Thermal line printing Print width Standard: paper width of extended graphics Interface (compatible) RS-232C/bidirectional parallel Dealer option: USB,... mm {2"}, 360 dot positions Cut type Partial cut (left-most one point uncut) Maximum paper thickness 100 µm or less for the manual cutter Character sets TM-T88III: TM-T88II 95 alphanumeric, 37 international characters, 128 × 11 pages of extended graphics 95 ...
Chapter 5 Product Specifications TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 5.1 Product Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Table 5-1 Specifications Print method Thermal line printing Print width Standard: paper width of extended graphics Interface (compatible) RS-232C/bidirectional parallel Dealer option: USB,... mm {2"}, 360 dot positions Cut type Partial cut (left-most one point uncut) Maximum paper thickness 100 µm or less for the manual cutter Character sets TM-T88III: TM-T88II 95 alphanumeric, 37 international characters, 128 × 11 pages of extended graphics 95 ...
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... the printer and with paper spacer) Characters per line See table titled "Print width/characters per line," below . Note: The print speed sometimes slows down, depending on the data transfer speed and other settings. Line space setting: 3.18 mm {1/8"} Line space... 56 40 Kanji font (24 × 24) number of intermittent printing. 5.2 Print Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Table 5-2 Print characteristics Characteristics Specifications Print method Thermal line printing Paper feed method Unidirectional with friction feed Print width ❐ 72 mm {2.84"} ❐ 50.8...
... the printer and with paper spacer) Characters per line See table titled "Print width/characters per line," below . Note: The print speed sometimes slows down, depending on the data transfer speed and other settings. Line space setting: 3.18 mm {1/8"} Line space... 56 40 Kanji font (24 × 24) number of intermittent printing. 5.2 Print Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Table 5-2 Print characteristics Characteristics Specifications Print method Thermal line printing Paper feed method Unidirectional with friction feed Print width ❐ 72 mm {2.84"} ❐ 50.8...
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... as large as the standard size. 5.4 Paper Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) See Appendix B. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 5.3 Character Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Table 5-5 Character specifications Item Specifications Character type Alphanumeric 95 character sets International TM-T88III: 37 types TM-T88II 32 types Extended graphics TM-T88III: 128 characters × 11 pages (including 1 blank page) TM-T88II: 128 characters × 7 pages (including...
... as large as the standard size. 5.4 Paper Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) See Appendix B. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 5.3 Character Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Table 5-5 Character specifications Item Specifications Character type Alphanumeric 95 character sets International TM-T88III: 37 types TM-T88II 32 types Extended graphics TM-T88III: 128 characters × 11 pages (including 1 blank page) TM-T88II: 128 characters × 7 pages (including...
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A 5.5 Printable Area (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Printable area Print direction Roll paper width Figure 5-1 Printable area Table 5-7 Dimensions a (roll paper width) 79.5 ± 0.5 57.5 ± 0.5 (factory option) * Units: mm b (left margin) 3.7 3.7 c (print width) 72.2 ± 0.2 50.8 ± 0.2 d (right margin) 3.7 3.0 5-4 Product Specifications Rev.
A 5.5 Printable Area (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Printable area Print direction Roll paper width Figure 5-1 Printable area Table 5-7 Dimensions a (roll paper width) 79.5 ± 0.5 57.5 ± 0.5 (factory option) * Units: mm b (left margin) 3.7 3.7 c (print width) 72.2 ± 0.2 50.8 ± 0.2 d (right margin) 3.7 3.0 5-4 Product Specifications Rev.
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A 5.7 Overview of External Dimensions (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) 5.7.1 External Dimensions The dimensions in the figure below are common to both the TM-88III and TM-88III. ❏ Height 148 mm {5.83"} ❏ Width 145 mm {5.71"} ❏ Depth 195 mm {7.68"} ❏ Weight Approx. 1.8 kg {3.97 lb} (without roll paper) [Units: mm] 5-6 Product Specifications Figure 5-3 Dimensions Rev.
A 5.7 Overview of External Dimensions (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) 5.7.1 External Dimensions The dimensions in the figure below are common to both the TM-88III and TM-88III. ❏ Height 148 mm {5.83"} ❏ Width 145 mm {5.71"} ❏ Depth 195 mm {7.68"} ❏ Weight Approx. 1.8 kg {3.97 lb} (without roll paper) [Units: mm] 5-6 Product Specifications Figure 5-3 Dimensions Rev.
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TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 5.8 Operating Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Table 5-8 Temperature and humidity Item Specifications Temperature/ Humidity Operating: 5 to 45°C (41 to 113°F), 10 to 90% RH no condensation allowed. (Refer to ambient operating ranges in the figure below.) Storage: (shipped packed state) -10 to +50°C (14 to 122°F), 10 to 90% RH (excluding paper) Figure 5-4 Rev. A Product Specifications 5-7
TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 5.8 Operating Specifications (TM-T88II/TM-T88III) Table 5-8 Temperature and humidity Item Specifications Temperature/ Humidity Operating: 5 to 45°C (41 to 113°F), 10 to 90% RH no condensation allowed. (Refer to ambient operating ranges in the figure below.) Storage: (shipped packed state) -10 to +50°C (14 to 122°F), 10 to 90% RH (excluding paper) Figure 5-4 Rev. A Product Specifications 5-7