Epson TM-290-II User manual

SLIP PRINTER

Operator’s Manual

4001252

K01-00

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Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability

assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this

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EPSON and ESC/POS™ are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.

NOTICE :

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

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FCC-CLASS A

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-

tion against harmful interference when the equipment is operated

in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential

area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the

user will be required to correct the interference at his own

expense.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this

printer will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may

cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by

the FCC for this equipment. If this equipment has more than one

interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused

interfaces.

FOR CANADIAN USERS

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for

radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the

radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of

Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectri-

ques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques

de Classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage

radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du

Canada.

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INTRODUCTION

The TM-290 II is a terminal slip printer which uses a 7-pin shuttle dot

printing method, and provides the different modes, Standard and Page *

based on ESC/POS™.

The main features are as follows:

• Programmable page length

• Programmable print starting position

• Multiple character sizes (standard, double-width, double-height, and

quadruple characters)

• Character directions: 4

• International character set selection

• Forward and backward paper feeding

• Programmable paper feeding

• Paper eject function

• TOF and BOF detection

• Data reception during printing (improved throughput and less waiting time

for the host computer)

• 512 byte buffer memory

• Compact, space efficient design

• Drawer kick out function

l In Page Mode, the print data is buffered within a specified printable area

in the memory. After all the data has been buffered in the specified printable

area, it is all printed at one time.

Be sure to read the instructions in this manual carefully before using your

new EPSON printer.

About this manual

I. SETTING UP

Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking the printer, choosing the

place for the printer, and names and functions of parts.

Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 contain information on connecting and setting

up the printer.

Chapter 4 contains information on testing the printer.

II. REFERENCE

* Chapter 5 contains information on using the printer.

* Chapter 6 contains information on software control including printer

command descriptions.

APPENDIX

Appendixes contain information on general specifications, character code

tables and a list of commands.

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CONTENTS

1. SETTING UP

Chapter

Unpacking the Printer

1-1 Checking the Contents of the Box .......................................

1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer .......................................

1-3 Names and Functions of Parts .............................................

Chapter 2 Before Setting Up

2-1 Connecting the Power Supply to the Printer ........................

2-2 Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer ........................

Chapter 3 Installing the Parts

3-1 Installing the Ribbon Cassette ..........................................

3-2 Inserting Paper ..................................................................

3-3 DIP Switches ..................................................................

Chapter 4 The Self Test

4-1 Checking Operation with the Self Test ..............................

II. REFERENCE

Chapter 5 Cautions while Using the Printer

5-1 Switches and Commands ...................................................

5-2 Printable Area ..................................................................

5-3 Errors..............................................................................

Chapter 6 Software Control

6-1 Printer Control ..................................................................

6-2 Command Descriptions ......................................................

6-3 Commands ........................................................................

6-4 Page Mode........................................................................

APPENDIX

APPENDIX A General Specifications ..........................................

APPENDIX B Connectors .........................................................

APPENDIX C Interfaces .........................................................

APPENDIX D Miscellaneous Notes .............................................

APPENDIX E Character Code Tables .......................................

APPENDIX F Command Summary ..............................................

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I. SETTING UP

Chapter 1 Unpacking the Printer

1 - 1

Checking the Contents of the Box

Checking the parts

Remove the printer and other parts from the box.

• Transport damper • Printer

• Operator’s Manual • Ribbon cassette

Make sure no parts are missing or damaged.

If you find any damaged or missing parts, please contact your dealer

for assistance.

Maintenance

Keep the packing case and the transport damper in case you ever need

to transport or store your printer.

Optional Parts

Power supply unit : PS-111, PS-130

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1-2Choosing a Place for the Printer

n Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight or excessive heat

(near heaters).

n Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to excessive

temperatures or moisture.

n Do not use or store the printer in a dusty or dirty location.

n When setting up the printer, choose a stable, horizontal location.

Intense vibration or shock may damage the printer.

n Ensure the printer has enough space to be used easily.

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1-3Names and Functions of Parts

4 Part names

(1) Upper case

(2) Printer cover

(3) Operation panel

(4) Document table

(5) RESET switch

(6) Interface connector

(7) Drawer- kick connector

(8) Power connector

(9) DIP switches

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