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Contents TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide TM-U220 Technical Reference guide Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Features 1-1 1.1.1 General 1-1 1.1.2 Printer handling 1-1 1.1.3 Printing 1-1 1.1.4 Software 1-1 1.2 Product Structure 1-2 1.2.1 Printer types 1-2 1.2.2 Standard Parts Included with the Printer 1-2 1.2.3 Related materials for TM-U220 1-3 1.3 Consumables 1-4 1.3.1 Ribbons 1-4 1.3.2 Roll paper 1-4 1.4 Product Specifications Overview 1-5 1.5 Printing and paper Specifications 1-6 1.5.1 Autocutter (for Type A / B 1-8 1.5.2 Paper Roll Supply 1-9 1.5.2.1 Paper Specifications...
Contents TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide TM-U220 Technical Reference guide Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Features 1-1 1.1.1 General 1-1 1.1.2 Printer handling 1-1 1.1.3 Printing 1-1 1.1.4 Software 1-1 1.2 Product Structure 1-2 1.2.1 Printer types 1-2 1.2.2 Standard Parts Included with the Printer 1-2 1.2.3 Related materials for TM-U220 1-3 1.3 Consumables 1-4 1.3.1 Ribbons 1-4 1.3.2 Roll paper 1-4 1.4 Product Specifications Overview 1-5 1.5 Printing and paper Specifications 1-6 1.5.1 Autocutter (for Type A / B 1-8 1.5.2 Paper Roll Supply 1-9 1.5.2.1 Paper Specifications...
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...Printer Driver 4-7 4.7 Printer doesn't cut roll paper with the autocutter 4-7 4.8 Hexadecimal Dump mode 4-7 Chapter 5 Application Development Information 5.1 Various Status Categories 5-1 5.1.1 Printer Status on the application in OPOS 5-9 5.4.3 ESC/POS command 5-9 5.5 Printing for Replacement of the TM-U210/TM-U300 6.1 For Replacement of the TM...TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 4.3 Autocutter Jam 4-3 4.4 Printer Stops Printing / Printer Repeats Printing on the manufacturer and the part number. 5-11 5.7.2 Q. D xi Drawer specifications differ, depending on a Line 4-4 4.5 Printer ...
...Printer Driver 4-7 4.7 Printer doesn't cut roll paper with the autocutter 4-7 4.8 Hexadecimal Dump mode 4-7 Chapter 5 Application Development Information 5.1 Various Status Categories 5-1 5.1.1 Printer Status on the application in OPOS 5-9 5.4.3 ESC/POS command 5-9 5.5 Printing for Replacement of the TM-U210/TM-U300 6.1 For Replacement of the TM...TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 4.3 Autocutter Jam 4-3 4.4 Printer Stops Printing / Printer Repeats Printing on the manufacturer and the part number. 5-11 5.7.2 Q. D xi Drawer specifications differ, depending on a Line 4-4 4.5 Printer ...
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...-10 B.1 The Procedure B-1 B.1.1 Precautions B-1 B.1.2 Unpacking B-2 B.1.3 Installation B-2 B.1.3.1 Installing the wall-mount B-3 B.1.4 Affixing the operation panel sheet B-3 B.1.5 Changing the roll-paper detector position B-3 B.1.6 Installing the brackets B-8 B.1.7 Mounting the printer on the wall B-9 B.2 Exterior Overviews B-10 B.2.1 TM-U220 (Type B B-10 B.2.2 TM-U220 (Type D B-11 Appendix C Character Code Table C.1 Page 0 (PC437: USA, Standard Europe C-1 C.2 Page 1 (Katakana C-2 C.3 Page 2 (PC850: Multilingual C-3 xii...
...-10 B.1 The Procedure B-1 B.1.1 Precautions B-1 B.1.2 Unpacking B-2 B.1.3 Installation B-2 B.1.3.1 Installing the wall-mount B-3 B.1.4 Affixing the operation panel sheet B-3 B.1.5 Changing the roll-paper detector position B-3 B.1.6 Installing the brackets B-8 B.1.7 Mounting the printer on the wall B-9 B.2 Exterior Overviews B-10 B.2.1 TM-U220 (Type B B-10 B.2.2 TM-U220 (Type D B-11 Appendix C Character Code Table C.1 Page 0 (PC437: USA, Standard Europe C-1 C.2 Page 1 (Katakana C-2 C.3 Page 2 (PC850: Multilingual C-3 xii...
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... various paper wide range (for type B, D). 1.1.2 Printer handling ❏ Easy drop-in printer status. The TM-U220 is designed to adoption of the printer. ❏ Built-in two drawer kickout interface connectors ❏ Built-in autocutter (for type A or B) ❏ Built-in take-up device (for type A) 1.1.3 Printing ❏ High-speed printing through logic-seeking control ❏ Two-color...
... various paper wide range (for type B, D). 1.1.2 Printer handling ❏ Easy drop-in printer status. The TM-U220 is designed to adoption of the printer. ❏ Built-in two drawer kickout interface connectors ❏ Built-in autocutter (for type A or B) ❏ Built-in take-up device (for type A) 1.1.3 Printing ❏ High-speed printing through logic-seeking control ❏ Two-color...
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... Structure 1.2.1 Printer types TM-U220 has 3 model types: A, B, D. The features are as following : • Japanese Kanji • Simplified Chinese • Traditional Chinese • Korean • Thai Factory option Factory option Factory option 1.2.2 Standard Parts Included with the printer) Note: ...with the Printer This printer is not able to prevent accidental turning off of the following: Japanese Kanji, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai characters, or Korean characters. 1-2 General Information Rev. D Two color printing Autocutter Take up device paper width (...
... Structure 1.2.1 Printer types TM-U220 has 3 model types: A, B, D. The features are as following : • Japanese Kanji • Simplified Chinese • Traditional Chinese • Korean • Thai Factory option Factory option Factory option 1.2.2 Standard Parts Included with the printer) Note: ...with the Printer This printer is not able to prevent accidental turning off of the following: Japanese Kanji, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai characters, or Korean characters. 1-2 General Information Rev. D Two color printing Autocutter Take up device paper width (...
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... upon OPOS. If you want to provide power from the TM-U220 to a DM-D, you are customer displays. (Line Display) Consumables Roll Paper This is optional power supply cable to print. Technical Reference Guide This Manual. and this printer. ESC/POS Application Guide This Manual is a Windows Driver....programs & Tips. DF-10 Affixing Velcro tape DC-21 This is required to gain power from the TM-U220. PS-180 EPSON power supply unit DM-D105/D205, Direct connection customer display (available only for installing the printer on a wall. Note: When you have to print. Rev.
... upon OPOS. If you want to provide power from the TM-U220 to a DM-D, you are customer displays. (Line Display) Consumables Roll Paper This is optional power supply cable to print. Technical Reference Guide This Manual. and this printer. ESC/POS Application Guide This Manual is a Windows Driver....programs & Tips. DF-10 Affixing Velcro tape DC-21 This is required to gain power from the TM-U220. PS-180 EPSON power supply unit DM-D105/D205, Direct connection customer display (available only for installing the printer on a wall. Note: When you have to print. Rev.
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TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 1.4 Product Specifications Overview Print method Paper width Cut type Character sets serial impact dot matrix 76 mm / 69.5 mm / 57.5 mm {3.00"/2.74"/2.26"} There are humidity restrictions; excludes paper and ribbon) Weight (mass) Type A: Approximately 2.7 kg {5.94 lb} Type B: Approximately 2.5 kg {5.5 lb} Type D: Approximately 2.3 kg {5.06 lb} *Multilingual means the printer...: PS-180 Operating voltage 24 VDC ± 7% (optional power supply: EPSON PS-180) Power consumption (except for Japanese model) Multilingual character model supports printing...
TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 1.4 Product Specifications Overview Print method Paper width Cut type Character sets serial impact dot matrix 76 mm / 69.5 mm / 57.5 mm {3.00"/2.74"/2.26"} There are humidity restrictions; excludes paper and ribbon) Weight (mass) Type A: Approximately 2.7 kg {5.94 lb} Type B: Approximately 2.5 kg {5.5 lb} Type D: Approximately 2.3 kg {5.06 lb} *Multilingual means the printer...: PS-180 Operating voltage 24 VDC ± 7% (optional power supply: EPSON PS-180) Power consumption (except for Japanese model) Multilingual character model supports printing...
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... dimensions W x H 1.2 x 3.1 1.6 x 3.1 1.2 x 3.1 1.7 x 3.1 1.6 x 3.1 1.9 x 3.1 1.6 x 3.1 2.0 x 3.1 2.7 x 2.7 1.2 x 9.5 1.6 x 9.5 Dot spacing between characters 2 half dots 0 3 half dots 0 2 half dots 0 3 half dots 0 2 half dots (default) * 0 * 2 half dots 3 half dots 2 half dots 3 half dots Paper width (mm) and Characters per line (cpl) Characters per inch (cpi) (1 inch = 25.4 mm) 76 mm 42 69.5 mm... The dot spacing between Kanji character is selected by an ESC/POS command. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide The dot width of the printable area depends on DIP switch setting and paper width as...
... dimensions W x H 1.2 x 3.1 1.6 x 3.1 1.2 x 3.1 1.7 x 3.1 1.6 x 3.1 1.9 x 3.1 1.6 x 3.1 2.0 x 3.1 2.7 x 2.7 1.2 x 9.5 1.6 x 9.5 Dot spacing between characters 2 half dots 0 3 half dots 0 2 half dots 0 3 half dots 0 2 half dots (default) * 0 * 2 half dots 3 half dots 2 half dots 3 half dots Paper width (mm) and Characters per line (cpl) Characters per inch (cpi) (1 inch = 25.4 mm) 76 mm 42 69.5 mm... The dot spacing between Kanji character is selected by an ESC/POS command. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide The dot width of the printable area depends on DIP switch setting and paper width as...
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...: Adjusting screw Remaining amount: Fixed position #1 approximately 8 mm #2 approximately 5 mm (The adjusting screw has two positions.) See"Adjusting Position of Roll Paper Near End Detector" (page 3-27). 1.5.2 Paper Roll Supply Supply method: Paper roll end detection: Near-end detector: TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Drop-in method Detection method: Mechanical microswitch Detection position: Positioned within the...
...: Adjusting screw Remaining amount: Fixed position #1 approximately 8 mm #2 approximately 5 mm (The adjusting screw has two positions.) See"Adjusting Position of Roll Paper Near End Detector" (page 3-27). 1.5.2 Paper Roll Supply Supply method: Paper roll end detection: Near-end detector: TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Drop-in method Detection method: Mechanical microswitch Detection position: Positioned within the...
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D General Information 1-11 1.5.2.2 Printable Area TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type A, B) Cutting position (autocutter) (Type A, B) Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type D) 34.9 27 22.1 (6.8) 63.4 Maximum 200dots, 400 positions (5.8) 76 Printable area for 76mm width paper [Units: mm] Rev.
D General Information 1-11 1.5.2.2 Printable Area TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type A, B) Cutting position (autocutter) (Type A, B) Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type D) 34.9 27 22.1 (6.8) 63.4 Maximum 200dots, 400 positions (5.8) 76 Printable area for 76mm width paper [Units: mm] Rev.
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... Class B Rev. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type B) Cutting position (autocutter) (Type B) Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type D) 34.9 27 22.1 (4.2) 47.5 Maximum 150 dots, 300 positions 57.5 (5.8) [Units: mm] Printable area for 57.5mm width paper 1.6 Other Specifications 1.6.1 EMI and Safety Standards Applied 1.6.1.1 Printer (TM-U220) EMC is Tested Using the EPSON's AC adapter.
... Class B Rev. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type B) Cutting position (autocutter) (Type B) Cutting position (manual cutter) (Type D) 34.9 27 22.1 (4.2) 47.5 Maximum 150 dots, 300 positions 57.5 (5.8) [Units: mm] Printable area for 57.5mm width paper 1.6 Other Specifications 1.6.1 EMI and Safety Standards Applied 1.6.1.1 Printer (TM-U220) EMC is Tested Using the EPSON's AC adapter.
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excludes paper and ribbon) Rev. D Operating temperature and humidity range General Information 1-15 1.6.2 Reliability Life: MTBF: MCBF: Print head life: Autocutter life: TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Mechanism: 7,500,000 lines 180,000 hours Failure is defined as a Random Failure ...of 7.5 million lines. 150 million characters (using an average of 2 dots/wire per character). (The printing pattern is EPSON test pattern). 800,000 cuts End of life is defined as the point at which the printer reaches the beginning of the wearout period. 1.6.3 Environmental Conditions Temperature: ...
excludes paper and ribbon) Rev. D Operating temperature and humidity range General Information 1-15 1.6.2 Reliability Life: MTBF: MCBF: Print head life: Autocutter life: TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Mechanism: 7,500,000 lines 180,000 hours Failure is defined as a Random Failure ...of 7.5 million lines. 150 million characters (using an average of 2 dots/wire per character). (The printing pattern is EPSON test pattern). 800,000 cuts End of life is defined as the point at which the printer reaches the beginning of the wearout period. 1.6.3 Environmental Conditions Temperature: ...
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See "How to Get a Driver" in the same manner as VisualBasic. EPSON OPOS ADK 3. Using this chapter. 2.1.1 Windows Driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver) The EPSON Advanced Printer Driver is supplied exclusively by StatusAPI with the TM printer under the Windows standard printer driver environment. Chapter 2 System Planning TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide This section provides you information for system planning. 2.1 Control...
See "How to Get a Driver" in the same manner as VisualBasic. EPSON OPOS ADK 3. Using this chapter. 2.1.1 Windows Driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver) The EPSON Advanced Printer Driver is supplied exclusively by StatusAPI with the TM printer under the Windows standard printer driver environment. Chapter 2 System Planning TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide This section provides you information for system planning. 2.1 Control...
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Chapter 3 Setup 3.1 Part Name and Basic Operation 3.1.1 Part name TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide roll paper cover manual cutter unit (Type A only) ribbon casette cover power switch control panel This figure is Type A. 3.1.1.1 Connectors WARNING: Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick-out connector or the display module connector; Rev. D Setup 3-1 otherwise the printer and the telephone line may be damaged.
Chapter 3 Setup 3.1 Part Name and Basic Operation 3.1.1 Part name TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide roll paper cover manual cutter unit (Type A only) ribbon casette cover power switch control panel This figure is Type A. 3.1.1.1 Connectors WARNING: Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick-out connector or the display module connector; Rev. D Setup 3-1 otherwise the printer and the telephone line may be damaged.
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... (normal condition). If the printer is not equipped with the roll paper near-end sensor, the roll paper near-end is always detected as an factory option. Note: The roll paper near end (*1) or real end is detected. See "Adjusting Position of Roll Paper Near End Detector" (page 3-27... by using an ESC/POS command. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide PAPER OUT On: Off: Flashing: The roll paper near -end sensor is available as paper present. D Setup 3-3 Rev. FEED Use this button to feed roll paper or to use, although most paper handling functions will be disabled by your...
... (normal condition). If the printer is not equipped with the roll paper near-end sensor, the roll paper near-end is always detected as an factory option. Note: The roll paper near end (*1) or real end is detected. See "Adjusting Position of Roll Paper Near End Detector" (page 3-27... by using an ESC/POS command. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide PAPER OUT On: Off: Flashing: The roll paper near -end sensor is available as paper present. D Setup 3-3 Rev. FEED Use this button to feed roll paper or to use, although most paper handling functions will be disabled by your...
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... Replacing the Ribbon Cassette" (page 3-6)) •Install Paper Roll ("Installing the Roll Paper" (page 3-7)) • Connect the Pritner to the Host PC / POS Terminal" (page 3-30)) 4. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Note: When you use OPOS (OCX driver from EPSON) or the Advanced Printer Driver, you use driver) ("Install a Printer Driver in the Host PC / POS Terminal...
... Replacing the Ribbon Cassette" (page 3-6)) •Install Paper Roll ("Installing the Roll Paper" (page 3-7)) • Connect the Pritner to the Host PC / POS Terminal" (page 3-30)) 4. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide Note: When you use OPOS (OCX driver from EPSON) or the Advanced Printer Driver, you use driver) ("Install a Printer Driver in the Host PC / POS Terminal...
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Otherwise your fingers might be injured. D Setup 3-7 Be sure not to use roll paper that meets the specifications. Rev. CAUTION: Be sure to touch the manual cutter. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 3.3.2 Installing the Roll Paper The installing procedure is little different between Type A and Type B, D.
Otherwise your fingers might be injured. D Setup 3-7 Be sure not to use roll paper that meets the specifications. Rev. CAUTION: Be sure to touch the manual cutter. TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 3.3.2 Installing the Roll Paper The installing procedure is little different between Type A and Type B, D.
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... prevent the printer from damaging the paper when the roll paper cover is closed . Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper, as shown in the left . Note: The printer feeds for Type A TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 1. Since the printer does not feed even if the roll paper cover is ...open the roll paper cover by using the tab, as shown in Tab the...
... prevent the printer from damaging the paper when the roll paper cover is closed . Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper, as shown in the left . Note: The printer feeds for Type A TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 1. Since the printer does not feed even if the roll paper cover is ...open the roll paper cover by using the tab, as shown in Tab the...
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Close the roll paper cover and tear off the roll paper with the FEED button so that the paper is taken up by the spool. 12. Setup 3-11 Feed the paper with the manual cutter, as shown. 11. Insert the end of the bottom paper (journal paper) into the paper take -up spool, as shown in the left illustration. 9. D TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 8. Close the unit, as shown in the printer. Be sure that the paper is aligned with the spool's flange, as shown. Insert the paper take -up spool in following. 10. Rev.
Close the roll paper cover and tear off the roll paper with the FEED button so that the paper is taken up by the spool. 12. Setup 3-11 Feed the paper with the manual cutter, as shown. 11. Insert the end of the bottom paper (journal paper) into the paper take -up spool, as shown in the left illustration. 9. D TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 8. Close the unit, as shown in the printer. Be sure that the paper is aligned with the spool's flange, as shown. Insert the paper take -up spool in following. 10. Rev.
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... following table. therefore, even if the printer is available to be changed) • Control from Windows driver (Advanced Printer Driver only, and there are maintained. Excessive use this function may destroy the NV memory. When you replace a TM-U210 with a TM-U220, you don't need to be changed ...: 22 cpl to OFF. D Setup 3-19 TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 3.4.2.3 Notes for DIP switch 2-1 The DIP switch 2-1 defines the print columns as shown in the table below (default: all OFF): Note: The Memory switch is software switches. Paper width 76 mm 69.5 mm 57.5 mm Character...
... following table. therefore, even if the printer is available to be changed) • Control from Windows driver (Advanced Printer Driver only, and there are maintained. Excessive use this function may destroy the NV memory. When you replace a TM-U210 with a TM-U220, you don't need to be changed ...: 22 cpl to OFF. D Setup 3-19 TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide 3.4.2.3 Notes for DIP switch 2-1 The DIP switch 2-1 defines the print columns as shown in the table below (default: all OFF): Note: The Memory switch is software switches. Paper width 76 mm 69.5 mm 57.5 mm Character...