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Printer parts DIP switches are on the bottom Printer cover Control panel POWER ERROR RECEIPT OUT JOURNAL OUT SLIP RECEIPT FEED JOURNAL/ SLIP FEED Power connector Interface connector Take-up spool 14 1 8 1 25 1 6 2 3 1 TM-U950 13 Power switch Cover open button TM-U950P Display connector Drawer connector Control panel POWER ERROR RECEIPT OUT JOURNAL OUT SLIP RECEIPT FEED POWER light ERROR light RECEIPT OUT light JOURNAL OUT light SLIP light RECEIPT FEED button JOURNAL/ SLIP FEED JOURNAL\SLIP FEED button
Printer parts DIP switches are on the bottom Printer cover Control panel POWER ERROR RECEIPT OUT JOURNAL OUT SLIP RECEIPT FEED JOURNAL/ SLIP FEED Power connector Interface connector Take-up spool 14 1 8 1 25 1 6 2 3 1 TM-U950 13 Power switch Cover open button TM-U950P Display connector Drawer connector Control panel POWER ERROR RECEIPT OUT JOURNAL OUT SLIP RECEIPT FEED POWER light ERROR light RECEIPT OUT light JOURNAL OUT light SLIP light RECEIPT FEED button JOURNAL/ SLIP FEED JOURNAL\SLIP FEED button
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... as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product or third parties for errors or omissions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any liability assumed for damages resulting...
... as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product or third parties for errors or omissions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any liability assumed for damages resulting...
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DIP switch functions TM-U950 (serial interface specification) DIP-switch functions Set 1 SW Function ON 1-1 Data word length 7 bits 1-2 Parity Enabled 1-3 Parity selection Even 1-4 Transmission speed (See the table below) 1-5 1-6 Display module (if connected) Recognized 1-7 Data receive error Ignored 1-8 Handshaking XON/XOFF OFF 8 bits Disabled Odd Not recognized Prints "?" DTR/DSR...9 x 9 7 x 9 2-4 Carriage speed (default for paper roll printing) Low High 2-5 Handshaking (BUSY condition) Receive buffer-full Off-line or receive buffer-full Setting Up the Printer 1-23
DIP switch functions TM-U950 (serial interface specification) DIP-switch functions Set 1 SW Function ON 1-1 Data word length 7 bits 1-2 Parity Enabled 1-3 Parity selection Even 1-4 Transmission speed (See the table below) 1-5 1-6 Display module (if connected) Recognized 1-7 Data receive error Ignored 1-8 Handshaking XON/XOFF OFF 8 bits Disabled Odd Not recognized Prints "?" DTR/DSR...9 x 9 7 x 9 2-4 Carriage speed (default for paper roll printing) Low High 2-5 Handshaking (BUSY condition) Receive buffer-full Off-line or receive buffer-full Setting Up the Printer 1-23
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RECEIPT FEED Using the Printer 2-1 Chapter 2 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel You can be disabled by the ESC c 5 command, but they work whenever the printer cover is open, even if they have been disabled by the ESC c 5 command. The indicator lights help you monitor the printer's status. POWER ERROR RECEIPT OUT JOURNAL OUT SLIP RECEIPT FEED JOURNAL/ SLIP FEED Buttons These buttons can control the basic paper feeding operations of the printer with the buttons on the control panel.
RECEIPT FEED Using the Printer 2-1 Chapter 2 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel You can be disabled by the ESC c 5 command, but they work whenever the printer cover is open, even if they have been disabled by the ESC c 5 command. The indicator lights help you monitor the printer's status. POWER ERROR RECEIPT OUT JOURNAL OUT SLIP RECEIPT FEED JOURNAL/ SLIP FEED Buttons These buttons can control the basic paper feeding operations of the printer with the buttons on the control panel.
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... in the roll paper mode (the SLIP light is not on or blinking when the printer is not ready to print. The ERROR light is on (not blinking) under the following conditions: t When the printer is first turned on or blinking) and slip paper is at or near the end of... in the slip paper mode (the SLIP light is on or reset through the interface. ERROR (red) The ERROR light is on printer conditions. t When the printer cover is initialized. If this happens, the printer waits until the print head cools and then resumes printing. Indicator lights The control panel lights provide information ...
... in the roll paper mode (the SLIP light is not on or blinking when the printer is not ready to print. The ERROR light is on (not blinking) under the following conditions: t When the printer is first turned on or blinking) and slip paper is at or near the end of... in the slip paper mode (the SLIP light is on or reset through the interface. ERROR (red) The ERROR light is on printer conditions. t When the printer cover is initialized. If this happens, the printer waits until the print head cools and then resumes printing. Indicator lights The control panel lights provide information ...
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...paper. The RECEIPT OUT light blinks after the self test prints the printer settings on or blinking while the printer is in Chapter 4. The JOURNAL OUT light blinks after the self test prints the printer settings on error conditions, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting." See Paper Specifications in slip ...You can also prevent paper jams by using slip paper that matches the printer's specifications. t When an error occurs. RECEIPT OUT (red) The RECEIPT OUT light is on slip paper. 2-4 Using the Printer Send appropriate control commands from the computer to print only on (not blinking...
...paper. The RECEIPT OUT light blinks after the self test prints the printer settings on or blinking while the printer is in Chapter 4. The JOURNAL OUT light blinks after the self test prints the printer settings on error conditions, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting." See Paper Specifications in slip ...You can also prevent paper jams by using slip paper that matches the printer's specifications. t When an error occurs. RECEIPT OUT (red) The RECEIPT OUT light is on slip paper. 2-4 Using the Printer Send appropriate control commands from the computer to print only on (not blinking...
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... or wrinkles. 1. Wait until the computer sends the FS a 0 command to the printer, causing it to the MICR head. This may cause paper jams, MICR reading errors, and damage to enter the MICR mode. Be sure that enables the printer to read this section. Using the MICR Reader (Option) If your... printer has the factory installed optional Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) reader that ...
... or wrinkles. 1. Wait until the computer sends the FS a 0 command to the printer, causing it to the MICR head. This may cause paper jams, MICR reading errors, and damage to enter the MICR mode. Be sure that enables the printer to read this section. Using the MICR Reader (Option) If your... printer has the factory installed optional Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) reader that ...
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Printing problems The ERROR light is on , a paper roll is not installed or is at or near the end. If...timer, use another outlet. Install a new paper roll. You may not be able to close the levers. Make sure that the printer cover is properly closed. If the RECEIPT OUT or JOURNAL OUT light is on (not blinking) and nothing is printed. See Chapter ...supplied to the power outlet. Troubleshooting 3-1 See the illustration on page 3-6 to help you close the printer cover if one or both of the more common printer problems. General problems The lights on the control panel do not come on the...
Printing problems The ERROR light is on , a paper roll is not installed or is at or near the end. If...timer, use another outlet. Install a new paper roll. You may not be able to close the levers. Make sure that the printer cover is properly closed. If the RECEIPT OUT or JOURNAL OUT light is on (not blinking) and nothing is printed. See Chapter ...supplied to the power outlet. Troubleshooting 3-1 See the illustration on page 3-6 to help you close the printer cover if one or both of the more common printer problems. General problems The lights on the control panel do not come on the...
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... switch settings for a paper jam. (See the paper jam description on after about 10 seconds. If the ERROR light is overheated, the printer will resume printing when the head has cooled (usually within two or three minutes). If the self test does not work, contact your... dealer or a qualified service person. 3-2 Troubleshooting The data transmission settings may be different between the printer and the computer. If the printer still does not print, contact your dealer or a qualified service person. The ERROR light is no paper jam and the print head is not overheated, turn off the...
... switch settings for a paper jam. (See the paper jam description on after about 10 seconds. If the ERROR light is overheated, the printer will resume printing when the head has cooled (usually within two or three minutes). If the self test does not work, contact your... dealer or a qualified service person. 3-2 Troubleshooting The data transmission settings may be different between the printer and the computer. If the printer still does not print, contact your dealer or a qualified service person. The ERROR light is no paper jam and the print head is not overheated, turn off the...
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OPEN LOCK 10. Install the paper roll following the steps in Chapter 1; Note: Make sure you encounter frequent MICR reading errors. then close the printer cover. Cleaning the MICR Mechanism MICA cleaning method (Recommended) Part required to clean up Sheets to be used Recommended Repetitive Period MICR character reading Moistened Cleaning head sheet 6000 scans or per one month MICA reader paper feeder Adhensive cleaning sheet 6000 scans or per one month * Combine these 2 procedures, if you lock the cutter unit with both OPEN LOCK levers.. Troubleshooting 3-7
OPEN LOCK 10. Install the paper roll following the steps in Chapter 1; Note: Make sure you encounter frequent MICR reading errors. then close the printer cover. Cleaning the MICR Mechanism MICA cleaning method (Recommended) Part required to clean up Sheets to be used Recommended Repetitive Period MICR character reading Moistened Cleaning head sheet 6000 scans or per one month MICA reader paper feeder Adhensive cleaning sheet 6000 scans or per one month * Combine these 2 procedures, if you lock the cutter unit with both OPEN LOCK levers.. Troubleshooting 3-7
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...Use ESC r 3 to ...slip. [Correction] 6.3 Ignored commands The TM-U950 ignores...commands: ® The TM-U950/U950P ignores...commands: [Correction] ùWhen characters are not detected or when an error occurs, ... ® ùWhen characters are not detected, or ...256 ùDivide the number...is not detected, or when an error occurs,... [Addition] 1.14 Reliability 1) Printer mechanism... 2) MICR reader mechanism ¯ 1) Life ... 2) MCBF ... 3) MTBF ... 4) MICR reader mechanism [Change] TITLE TM-U950/U950P Specification (STANDARD) n [Name] Turn on/off underline mode ®...
...Use ESC r 3 to ...slip. [Correction] 6.3 Ignored commands The TM-U950 ignores...commands: ® The TM-U950/U950P ignores...commands: [Correction] ùWhen characters are not detected or when an error occurs, ... ® ùWhen characters are not detected, or ...256 ùDivide the number...is not detected, or when an error occurs,... [Addition] 1.14 Reliability 1) Printer mechanism... 2) MICR reader mechanism ¯ 1) Life ... 2) MCBF ... 3) MTBF ... 4) MICR reader mechanism [Change] TITLE TM-U950/U950P Specification (STANDARD) n [Name] Turn on/off underline mode ®...
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... 3.7 Printing on Slip Paper ...39 3.8 Error Processing...40 3.8.1 Error types...40 3.8.2 Printer operation when an error occurs 41 3.8.3 Data receive error 41 3.9 Paper Sensors ...42 3.9.1 Sensors and LED indicators 42 3.9.2 Sensors and printing 43 3.10 Printer Cover ...43 3.10.1 Cover open button ...43 3.10.2 Cover open sensor 43 3.11 Print Buffer-full Printing 44 3.12 Loading the Paper Roll 44 3.13 Paper Jam Removal ...44 3.14 Reading MICR Characters and Printing Endorsements 44-1 3.15 Cleaning the MICR Mechanism 44-2 TITLE TM-U950/U950P...
... 3.7 Printing on Slip Paper ...39 3.8 Error Processing...40 3.8.1 Error types...40 3.8.2 Printer operation when an error occurs 41 3.8.3 Data receive error 41 3.9 Paper Sensors ...42 3.9.1 Sensors and LED indicators 42 3.9.2 Sensors and printing 43 3.10 Printer Cover ...43 3.10.1 Cover open button ...43 3.10.2 Cover open sensor 43 3.11 Print Buffer-full Printing 44 3.12 Loading the Paper Roll 44 3.13 Paper Jam Removal ...44 3.14 Reading MICR Characters and Printing Endorsements 44-1 3.15 Cleaning the MICR Mechanism 44-2 TITLE TM-U950/U950P...
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TITLE EPSON TM-U950/U950P Specification (STANDARD) SHEET NO. ù Since the slip ejection sensor uses a reflective photo sensor, do not use paper that has holes or dark portions with ... 67-1 Otherwise, the paper is used , the copy capability is lowered. 7) Notes on using the MICR reader (only when the printer is not fed straight, causing paper jams and MICR reading errors. Otherwise, the check may rub against the ribbon and become ink-stained. ù Do not insert checks with a paper roll...
TITLE EPSON TM-U950/U950P Specification (STANDARD) SHEET NO. ù Since the slip ejection sensor uses a reflective photo sensor, do not use paper that has holes or dark portions with ... 67-1 Otherwise, the paper is used , the copy capability is lowered. 7) Notes on using the MICR reader (only when the printer is not fed straight, causing paper jams and MICR reading errors. Otherwise, the check may rub against the ribbon and become ink-stained. ù Do not insert checks with a paper roll...
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...after it (for all 4 edges). TITLE EPSON TM-U950/U950P Specification (STANDARD) SHEET NO. 5) Acoustic noise: When unpacked: Height: 5 cm (1.97") Directions: Lift one edge and release it is dropped. REVISION AB NEXT 153 SHEET 1124-1 Printer that is not currently printing should not be... flat, without curls, folds, or wrinkles. 3) Notes on installation location Do not install the printer near any magnetic fields because this may cause MICR reading errors.
...after it (for all 4 edges). TITLE EPSON TM-U950/U950P Specification (STANDARD) SHEET NO. 5) Acoustic noise: When unpacked: Height: 5 cm (1.97") Directions: Lift one edge and release it is dropped. REVISION AB NEXT 153 SHEET 1124-1 Printer that is not currently printing should not be... flat, without curls, folds, or wrinkles. 3) Notes on installation location Do not install the printer near any magnetic fields because this may cause MICR reading errors.
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...EPSON TM-U950/U950P Specification (STANDARD) SHEET NO. REVISION A NEXT 164 SHEET 153 2. CONFIGURATION 2.1 Interface 2.1.1 RS-232 serial interface 1) Specifications Data transmission: Serial Synchronization: Asynchronous Handshaking: DTR/DSR or XON/XOFF control Signal levels: MARK = -3 to -15 V: Logic "1" SPACE = +3 to +15 V: Logic "0" Stop bits: 1 or more Connector (printer... the paper feed switch ù When the printer stops printing due to a paper-end (if enabled by ESC c 4) ù When an error has occurred 3) Interface connector terminal assignments and ...
...EPSON TM-U950/U950P Specification (STANDARD) SHEET NO. REVISION A NEXT 164 SHEET 153 2. CONFIGURATION 2.1 Interface 2.1.1 RS-232 serial interface 1) Specifications Data transmission: Serial Synchronization: Asynchronous Handshaking: DTR/DSR or XON/XOFF control Signal levels: MARK = -3 to -15 V: Logic "1" SPACE = +3 to +15 V: Logic "0" Stop bits: 1 or more Connector (printer... the paper feed switch ù When the printer stops printing due to a paper-end (if enabled by ESC c 4) ù When an error has occurred 3) Interface connector terminal assignments and ...
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... TM (If both are SPACE, the printer can receive data (SPACE).) 6 DSR Input This signal indicates whether the host computer can receive data, and MARK indicates that the host computer can receive data. BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY TITLE EPSON TM-U950/U950P...When the cover is selected, the printer transmits data after confirming this signal indicates whether the printer is ready to Section 3.3.3): Printer status 1. When the printer stops printing due to Section3.3.3). When an error has occurred. 7. Table 2.1.1 TM-U950/U950P Printer Status and Signals Pin number Signal name...
... TM (If both are SPACE, the printer can receive data (SPACE).) 6 DSR Input This signal indicates whether the host computer can receive data, and MARK indicates that the host computer can receive data. BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY TITLE EPSON TM-U950/U950P...When the cover is selected, the printer transmits data after confirming this signal indicates whether the printer is ready to Section 3.3.3): Printer status 1. When the printer stops printing due to Section3.3.3). When an error has occurred. 7. Table 2.1.1 TM-U950/U950P Printer Status and Signals Pin number Signal name...
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...the remaining space in the receive buffer increases to off-line --- Transmit à When the printer recovers from on -line --- REVISION A NEXT 186 SHEET 175 TITLE EPSON TM-U950/U950P Specification (STANDARD) SHEET NO. (continued) Pin number Signal name Signal direction Function 2) When ... DLE ENQ 2 commands XOFF Transmission Ä When the receive buffer becomes full Transmit Transmit Å When the printer switches from an error using interface) Transmit Transmit Á When the receive buffer is released from the buffer full state Transmit Transmit  ...
...the remaining space in the receive buffer increases to off-line --- Transmit à When the printer recovers from on -line --- REVISION A NEXT 186 SHEET 175 TITLE EPSON TM-U950/U950P Specification (STANDARD) SHEET NO. (continued) Pin number Signal name Signal direction Function 2) When ... DLE ENQ 2 commands XOFF Transmission Ä When the receive buffer becomes full Transmit Transmit Å When the printer switches from an error using interface) Transmit Transmit Á When the receive buffer is released from the buffer full state Transmit Transmit  ...
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...In the process of waiting for a switch for macro execution. · When an error has occurred. 3) Reverse Mode (Data Transmission from Printer to Host) The STATUS data transmission from the asynchronous printer under the control of four bits (Nibble). Data transmissions in the Nibble Mode are proceeded...the printing operation in progress (in cases when empty paper supply is placed into off -line switch. TITLE EPSON TM-U950/U950P Specification (STANDARD) SHEET NO. The printer is detected by making the eight-bits data lines bidirectional. The both modes fail to APPENDIX J. For detail...
...In the process of waiting for a switch for macro execution. · When an error has occurred. 3) Reverse Mode (Data Transmission from Printer to Host) The STATUS data transmission from the asynchronous printer under the control of four bits (Nibble). Data transmissions in the Nibble Mode are proceeded...the printing operation in progress (in cases when empty paper supply is placed into off -line switch. TITLE EPSON TM-U950/U950P Specification (STANDARD) SHEET NO. The printer is detected by making the eight-bits data lines bidirectional. The both modes fail to APPENDIX J. For detail...
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... transmit data when the printer is busy: If an error has occurred, DLE EOT, DLE ENQ, and GS ENQ cannot be used while sending the bit-image data is 2. In this setting, the default value of data and use the 2K byte receive buffer. TITLE EPSON TM-U950/U950P Specification (STANDARD) SHEET NO.... Example: Check the printer status using the...
... transmit data when the printer is busy: If an error has occurred, DLE EOT, DLE ENQ, and GS ENQ cannot be used while sending the bit-image data is 2. In this setting, the default value of data and use the 2K byte receive buffer. TITLE EPSON TM-U950/U950P Specification (STANDARD) SHEET NO.... Example: Check the printer status using the...
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... 7 Data receive error Ignored Prints? 8 Handshaking XON/XOFF DTR/DSR (*) Effective when a direct connection customer display is connected to the DM-D connector of the printer. Table 3.3.2 Transmission Speed Transmission Speed (BPS) 1200 SW1-5 ON SW1-4 ON 2400 ON OFF 4800 OFF ON 9600 OFF OFF TITLE EPSON TM-U950/U950P Specification (STANDARD) SHEET...
... 7 Data receive error Ignored Prints? 8 Handshaking XON/XOFF DTR/DSR (*) Effective when a direct connection customer display is connected to the DM-D connector of the printer. Table 3.3.2 Transmission Speed Transmission Speed (BPS) 1200 SW1-5 ON SW1-4 ON 2400 ON OFF 4800 OFF ON 9600 OFF OFF TITLE EPSON TM-U950/U950P Specification (STANDARD) SHEET...