Epson TM-T88 ReStick User manual

receipt printer

TM-T88/T88P

Operator’s Manual

400644802

Printer Parts and Labels

Labels

Caution label above drawer kick-out connector.

ERROR

POWER

PAPER

OUT

FEED

ERROR

POWER

PAPER

OUT

FEED

Printer cover

Control panel

Cutter cover

Cover open button

Label inside

printer cover

Label inside

cutter section

Instruction label

for when cover

won’t open

Slide open this cutter cover

only when paper roll cover

cannot be opened.

Quick Reference

This Quick Reference will direct you to key areas of this Operator’s

Manual. For a complete listing of topics, see the Contents.

Printer Parts and Labels inside front cover

Ordering Paper page ix

Where to order paper

Setting Up the Printer page 1-1

How to set up the printer.

Installing and Replacing Paper page 1-7

How to load or change the paper roll.

Solving Problems page 3-1

How to correct problems.

Commands page 5-1

Descriptions of all the programming commands.

retrievalsystem, or transmitted inany form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,

photocopying, recording,or otherwise,without the prior written permissionof Seiko

Epson Corporation.No patentliabilityis assumed withrespect to the use ofthe

information contained herein. While every precautionhas beentaken inthe

preparationof this book,Seiko EpsonCorporationassumes no responsibility for

errors oromissions. Neither isany liabilityassumed fordamages resultingfromthe

useof the informationcontained herein.

Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor itsaffiliatesshall be liabletothe purchaser of

this product or third parties for damages,losses, costs, or expenses incurred by

purchaser or thirdparties as a result of: accident,misuse, or abuse of this product or

unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the

U.S.) failure to strictlycomply with Seiko Epson Corporation’soperatingand

maintenance instructions.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising

from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated

as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson

Corporation.

EPSON and ESC/POS are registeredtrademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.

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

iii

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 protection 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 anon-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will invalidate

the FCC Verification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed

the limits established by the FCC for this equipment.

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the

equipment.

FOR CANADIAN USERS

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-

Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigenves du Règlement

sur le matériel brouileur du Canada.

GEREÄUSCHPEGEL

Gemäß der Dritten Verordnung zum Gerätesicherheitsgesetz

(Maschinenlärminformations- Verordnung-3. GSGV) ist der arbeitsplatzbezogene

Geräusch-Emissionswert kleiner als 70 dB(A) (basierend auf ISO 7779).

Product Name: Printer

Type Name: 129A

These printers conform to the following Directives and Norms

Directive 89/336/EEC

EN 55022 (1986 and 1994) Class B

EN 50082-1 (1992)

IEC 801-2 (1991)

IEC 801-3 (1984)

IEC 801-4 (1991)

Directive 90/384/EEC

EN45501: (1992)

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

EMI and Safety Standards Applied

The following standards are applied only to the printers that are so

labeled. (EMC is tested using the EPSON PS-170 power supply)

Europe: CE marking

EN55022

EN50082-1

EN45501

Safety Standard: TÜV (EN 60950)

North America: EMI: FCC Class A

Safety standards: UL 1950-2TH-D3

C-UL

Japan: EMI: VCCI Class 1

About This Manual

Setting Up and Using

❏Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking the printer and setting it up.

❏Chapter 2 contains information on using the printer.

❏Chapter 3 contains troubleshooting information.

Reference

❏Chapter 4 contains specifications and character code tables.

❏Chapter 5 contains the commands.

❏Appendix A tells how to change the DIP switch and paper near end settings,

and Appendix B lists the EPSON Sales Subsidiaries and their addresses.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

WARNING:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid serious bodily

injury.

CAUTION:

Cautions must be observed to avoid minor injury to yourself or

damage to your equipment.

Note:

Notes have important information and useful tips on the operation of your

printer.

Introductionvii

Introduction

Features

The TM-T88 and TM-T88P are high-quality POS printers that can print on a paper

roll.The printers have thefollowing features:

Printing

❏High speed printing: approximately16.5 lines/second (1/6 inchfeed).

❏Low-noise thermal printing.

❏High reliability due to a stable mechanism.

Application Software

❏Command protocol isbasedon the ESC/POS®standard.

❏Variouslayouts are possible by using page mode.

❏Characters can be scaled up to 64 times as large asthe standard size. Smoothing

is also possible.

❏Bar code printing ispossiblebyusing a bar code command.Bar codes canbe

printed both in thevertical direction(fence bar code) and in thehorizontal

direction (ladder bar code).

❏Repeated operation and copy printing are possible by using macro definitions.

❏Character font size(12 x 24 font or 9 x 24 font) can be selected using a command.

Printer Handling

❏Easypaper roll loading.

❏An auto-cutter is standard.

❏The printer allows easy maintenance for tasks suchas headcleaning.

❏Four different print densities can be selectedby DIP switches.

❏The built-in interface provides control capability for twodrawers.

viii Introduction

Options and Accessories

❏EPSON power supply unit, PS-170.

❏Affixing tapes (model : DF-10).

❏RS-485 interface board can be equipped as a dealer option.

❏Wall hanging bracket set (WH-10)

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