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... using the EPSON PS-170 power supply) Europe: CE Marking Safety: EN60950 North America: EMI: FCC/ICES-003 Class A Safety: UL 1950/CSA C22.2 No. 950 Japan: EMI: VCCI Class A Oceania: EMC: AS/NZS 3548 Taiwan: EMI: Class B WARNING The connection of this printer will invalidate ... a non-shielded printer interface cable to operate the equipment. EMC and Safety Standards Applied Product Name: TM-T88II Model Name: M129B The following standards are applied only to the printers that are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SEIKO EPSON Corporation could void...
... using the EPSON PS-170 power supply) Europe: CE Marking Safety: EN60950 North America: EMI: FCC/ICES-003 Class A Safety: UL 1950/CSA C22.2 No. 950 Japan: EMI: VCCI Class A Oceania: EMC: AS/NZS 3548 Taiwan: EMI: Class B WARNING The connection of this printer will invalidate ... a non-shielded printer interface cable to operate the equipment. EMC and Safety Standards Applied Product Name: TM-T88II Model Name: M129B The following standards are applied only to the printers that are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SEIKO EPSON Corporation could void...
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.... Product may lead to fire or electric shock. ❏ Do not place multiple loads on power outlet. Rev. Always supply power directly from a standard 100 VAC domestic power outlet. ❏ Handle the power cable with wet hands. Cautions CAUTION: ❏ Be sure to set up this equipment on ...fire. Warnings TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide WARNING: ❏ Shut down your equipment immediately if it in. • Be sure to push the plug all the way in. Continued use may result in this equipment, turn off the power supply switch and unplug the power cable immediately...
.... Product may lead to fire or electric shock. ❏ Do not place multiple loads on power outlet. Rev. Always supply power directly from a standard 100 VAC domestic power outlet. ❏ Handle the power cable with wet hands. Cautions CAUTION: ❏ Be sure to set up this equipment on ...fire. Warnings TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide WARNING: ❏ Shut down your equipment immediately if it in. • Be sure to push the plug all the way in. Continued use may result in this equipment, turn off the power supply switch and unplug the power cable immediately...
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... is obsolete and no longer being sold, it is an OCX driver.* Rev. A v TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide About this guide. In addition, the power supply that was created to obtain this Manual This manual describes the TM-T88III, a current EPSON thermal printer product. Manual Content The manual is described only for legacy support. Contact us to...
... is obsolete and no longer being sold, it is an OCX driver.* Rev. A v TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide About this guide. In addition, the power supply that was created to obtain this Manual This manual describes the TM-T88III, a current EPSON thermal printer product. Manual Content The manual is described only for legacy support. Contact us to...
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... 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 ...Power Supply Unit and Cash Drawer 2-15 Connecting the Power Supply Unit 2-15 Connecting the Drawer Kick-out Cable 2-16 Installing the Driver 2-16 Chapter 3 Application Development Information Introducing the Control Methods 3-1 Windows Driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver 3-1 EPSON...
... 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 ...Power Supply Unit and Cash Drawer 2-15 Connecting the Power Supply Unit 2-15 Connecting the Drawer Kick-out Cable 2-16 Installing the Driver 2-16 Chapter 3 Application Development Information Introducing the Control Methods 3-1 Windows Driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver 3-1 EPSON...
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... B-1 Power Supply B-1 PS-170 B-1 PS-180 B-2 viii Contents Rev. A Why 3-15 Chapter 4 ESC/POS Command-related Information NV Memory (Non-volatile Memory 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...
... B-1 Power Supply B-1 PS-170 B-1 PS-180 B-2 viii Contents Rev. A Why 3-15 Chapter 4 ESC/POS Command-related Information NV Memory (Non-volatile Memory 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...
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..., which is described here for the purpose of supporting legacy systems. In addition, the PS-170, the power supply for the TM-T88II printer, also is described only for both printers.) • Model PS-180 (*1) (PS-180 supports the power-saving feature.) Rev. Chapter 1 Product Overview TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide The TM-T88III thermal printer product is currently available from EPSON.
..., which is described here for the purpose of supporting legacy systems. In addition, the PS-170, the power supply for the TM-T88II printer, also is described only for both printers.) • Model PS-180 (*1) (PS-180 supports the power-saving feature.) Rev. Chapter 1 Product Overview TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide The TM-T88III thermal printer product is currently available from EPSON.
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...38400 bps baud rate. A 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. Functions,... 6. the TM-T88II. High-speed power consumption mode Average approx. 1.8 A 3. TM-T88II (legacy model) Approx. 120 mm/s (4.72") maximum Average approx. 1.7 A 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 4. Purchase these separately, if necessary. (The PS-170 power supply has been ...
...38400 bps baud rate. A 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. Functions,... 6. the TM-T88II. High-speed power consumption mode Average approx. 1.8 A 3. TM-T88II (legacy model) Approx. 120 mm/s (4.72") maximum Average approx. 1.7 A 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 4. Purchase these separately, if necessary. (The PS-170 power supply has been ...
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TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 1.2.4 Connectors All cables are connected to the connector panel on the various interfaces and how to connect the power supply connector and cash drawer, see "Connecting Power Supply Unit and Cash Drawer" (page 2-15) and "Connecting the Printer to the host computer interface (serial, parallel, etc.) Note: The picture above shows a serial...
TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 1.2.4 Connectors All cables are connected to the connector panel on the various interfaces and how to connect the power supply connector and cash drawer, see "Connecting Power Supply Unit and Cash Drawer" (page 2-15) and "Connecting the Printer to the host computer interface (serial, parallel, etc.) Note: The picture above shows a serial...
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... the driver (page 2-16) End Figure 2-1 Setup flowchart Rev. A Setup 2-1 Connect the printer to increase the printer's functionality. Chapter 2 Setup TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Before using the printer, you need to make various settings to the host computer (page 2-8) 5. Connect the power supply and cash drawer (page 2-15) 6. Set the roll paper near-end detector...
... the driver (page 2-16) End Figure 2-1 Setup flowchart Rev. A Setup 2-1 Connect the printer to increase the printer's functionality. Chapter 2 Setup TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Before using the printer, you need to make various settings to the host computer (page 2-8) 5. Connect the power supply and cash drawer (page 2-15) 6. Set the roll paper near-end detector...
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...directly to a USB model TM-T88III/T88III by using 2 USB downstream connectors. A Put the USB cable through the locking wire saddle, as shown in the figure below. 2. Note: Putting the USB cable through the locking wire saddle as shown in a USB model connector panel is important to note that bus-power-supply... hubs (including other USB model TM printers) and bus-power-supply functions with a current consumption of 100 mA or more cannot be connected to the printer. 2-12 Setup Rev. Note: The hub installed in the...
...directly to a USB model TM-T88III/T88III by using 2 USB downstream connectors. A Put the USB cable through the locking wire saddle, as shown in the figure below. 2. Note: Putting the USB cable through the locking wire saddle as shown in a USB model connector panel is important to note that bus-power-supply... hubs (including other USB model TM printers) and bus-power-supply functions with a current consumption of 100 mA or more cannot be connected to the printer. 2-12 Setup Rev. Note: The hub installed in the...
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... the Power Supply Unit 1. WARNING: Always use the EPSON PS-180, the preceding model, the PS-170, or an equivalent product as the power supply unit. Power supply FG FG DK DC24V connector Figure 2-15 Connecting the power supply CAUTION: Be sure to remove the power supply unit's cable from the wall socket. 2. the PS-170 (the legacy power supply used with the TM-T88II printer...
... the Power Supply Unit 1. WARNING: Always use the EPSON PS-180, the preceding model, the PS-170, or an equivalent product as the power supply unit. Power supply FG FG DK DC24V connector Figure 2-15 Connecting the power supply CAUTION: Be sure to remove the power supply unit's cable from the wall socket. 2. the PS-170 (the legacy power supply used with the TM-T88II printer...
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...in serial communications. Note: The TM-T88III also can be installed. Note: Before removing the DC cable connector from the EPSON PS-180 (current model power supply) or the PS-170 (legacy model), make sure the power supply cable has been removed from the power supply unit, then grasp the arrow...-marked section of a driver. For details on ESC/POS commands, also refer to the manual for directly controlling the printer...
...in serial communications. Note: The TM-T88III also can be installed. Note: Before removing the DC cable connector from the EPSON PS-180 (current model power supply) or the PS-170 (legacy model), make sure the power supply cable has been removed from the power supply unit, then grasp the arrow...-marked section of a driver. For details on ESC/POS commands, also refer to the manual for directly controlling the printer...
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...printer-resident fonts. Use this happens, we recommend using OPOS Control as described by the OLE POS Technology Association. The functions are supported by EPSON-original Direct...an Ethernet model printer. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide • EPSON customer display • EPSON cash drawer Note: A separate USB device driver is required for a USB model printer, and a ...between the printer and host computer. Printing with parameters, power-on notification, offline buffer clear processing, and so on ) Technology Association to supply the OPOS-compliant printer driver (...
...printer-resident fonts. Use this happens, we recommend using OPOS Control as described by the OLE POS Technology Association. The functions are supported by EPSON-original Direct...an Ethernet model printer. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide • EPSON customer display • EPSON cash drawer Note: A separate USB device driver is required for a USB model printer, and a ...between the printer and host computer. Printing with parameters, power-on notification, offline buffer clear processing, and so on ) Technology Association to supply the OPOS-compliant printer driver (...
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...; Supplies the CO for each device class and SO for EPSON devices. ❏ Direct IO with parameters available: • Gets the printer maintenance counter value • Prints NVRAM-stored bit images, etc. ❏ Power-on notification function (at power on, this function automatically restores the printer to...SetUpPOS utility Facilitates selection of equipment and connection ports and various settings (print wait time, etc.). • TM Flash logo utility Saves a bitmap file to the printer or customer display, for VB, TLB file of CO, device information files, etc., can install the OPOS ...
...; Supplies the CO for each device class and SO for EPSON devices. ❏ Direct IO with parameters available: • Gets the printer maintenance counter value • Prints NVRAM-stored bit images, etc. ❏ Power-on notification function (at power on, this function automatically restores the printer to...SetUpPOS utility Facilitates selection of equipment and connection ports and various settings (print wait time, etc.). • TM Flash logo utility Saves a bitmap file to the printer or customer display, for VB, TLB file of CO, device information files, etc., can install the OPOS ...
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...Printer is performing regular operations or is online. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.3 Panel LEDs and Error Status 3.3.1 Power LED Table 3-1 Power LED Item LED color LED states Off On Specifications Green Power is loaded. On Offline (excluding self-test with the paper FEED button). Flashing Error state. Power is supplied.... 3.3.2 No Roll Paper (PAPER OUT) LED Table 3-2 No roll paper (PAPER OUT) LED Item Specifications LED color Red LED states Off Roll paper is not supplied. Note: The macro function is ...
...Printer is performing regular operations or is online. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.3 Panel LEDs and Error Status 3.3.1 Power LED Table 3-1 Power LED Item LED color LED states Off On Specifications Green Power is loaded. On Offline (excluding self-test with the paper FEED button). Flashing Error state. Power is supplied.... 3.3.2 No Roll Paper (PAPER OUT) LED Table 3-2 No roll paper (PAPER OUT) LED Item Specifications LED color Red LED states Off Roll paper is not supplied. Note: The macro function is ...
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... printer's power off the power supply immediately. Impossible to recover High voltage error The power supply voltage is not required. Impossible to recover CPU execution error The CPU is extremely low. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Note: The error recovery command is abnormal. Unrecoverable errors Normal printer operation is eliminated. A Application Development Information 3-9 If a recoverable error occurs, the printer...
... printer's power off the power supply immediately. Impossible to recover High voltage error The power supply voltage is not required. Impossible to recover CPU execution error The CPU is extremely low. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Note: The error recovery command is abnormal. Unrecoverable errors Normal printer operation is eliminated. A Application Development Information 3-9 If a recoverable error occurs, the printer...
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...details on how to change this item when using the paper FEED button • When the printer stops printing due to a paper-end (if an empty paper supply is detected by the roll paper end sensor or if the driver has been set to ...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 receive buffer is full or the printer is offline Note: In either case above, the printer enters the BUSY state after power...
...details on how to change this item when using the paper FEED button • When the printer stops printing due to a paper-end (if an empty paper supply is detected by the roll paper end sensor or if the driver has been set to ...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 receive buffer is full or the printer is offline Note: In either case above, the printer enters the BUSY state after power...
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...256KB NV user memory: 1KB DKD function 2 drives Power supply Power supplied by optional AC adapter, PS-180 or the previous adapter, the PS-170 Operating voltage 24 VDC ± 7% Current consumption High-speed mode Average: TM-T88II: Approx. 1.7 A TM-T88III: Approx. 1.8 A (Font A, α-N, ... 10 to 90% RH Weight Approx. 1.8 kg {3.968 lb} Rev. 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 80 mm -
...256KB NV user memory: 1KB DKD function 2 drives Power supply Power supplied by optional AC adapter, PS-180 or the previous adapter, the PS-170 Operating voltage 24 VDC ± 7% Current consumption High-speed mode Average: TM-T88II: Approx. 1.7 A TM-T88III: Approx. 1.8 A (Font A, α-N, ... 10 to 90% RH Weight Approx. 1.8 kg {3.968 lb} Rev. 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 80 mm -
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...B.2.1 PS-170 (Legacy Model no Longer Available from the figures above, it is difficult for the optional power supplies (PS-170 and PS-180). Appendix B Options and Consumables TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide B.1 Roll Paper The table below shows the roll paper specifications. Use these figures ...❏ Input conditions Input voltage (rating): 90 to 264 VAC (100 VAC -10% to detect the remaining amount of paper Specified thermal paper Shape Roll Paper width Select from the following describes the specifications for the roll paper NE detector to 230 VAC +15%) Frequency ...
...B.2.1 PS-170 (Legacy Model no Longer Available from the figures above, it is difficult for the optional power supplies (PS-170 and PS-180). Appendix B Options and Consumables TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide B.1 Roll Paper The table below shows the roll paper specifications. Use these figures ...❏ Input conditions Input voltage (rating): 90 to 264 VAC (100 VAC -10% to detect the remaining amount of paper Specified thermal paper Shape Roll Paper width Select from the following describes the specifications for the roll paper NE detector to 230 VAC +15%) Frequency ...