Epson TM-U330B User manual

User’s Manual

2TM-U330B/TM-U330D User’s Manual

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without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with

respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the

preparation of this book, Seiko Epson 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 product or third

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accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this

product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and

maintenance instructions.

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Product information is subject to change without due notice.

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Important Safety Information

This section contains important information intended to ensure safe and

effective use of this product. Please read this section carefully and store it in an

accessible location.

Key to Symbols

The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as

defined below. Read the following carefully before handling the product.

!WARNING:

Warnings must be observed carefully to avoid serious bodily injury.

!CAUTION:

Cautions must be observed to avoid minor injury to yourself, damage to your

equipment, or loss of data.

QNote:

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

Safety Precautions

!WARNING:

❏

Shut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a

strange odor, or unusual noise. Continued use may lead to fire.

Immediately unplug the equipment and contact your dealer or a Seiko

Epson service center for advice.

❏

Never attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work

can be dangerous.

❏

Never disassemble or modify this product. Tampering with this

product may result in injury or fire.

❏

Be sure to use the specified power source (Epson PS-180 (Model:

M159B/M159D) or Epson AC adapter,C1 (Model: M235B)). Connection

to an improper power source may cause fire.

❏

Do not allow foreign matter to fall into the equipment. Penetration by

foreign objects may lead to fire.

❏

If water or other liquid spills into this equipment, do not continue to

use it. Continued use may lead to fire. Unplug the AC cable

immediately and contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center

for advice.

❏

Do not use aerosol sprayers containing flammable gas inside or

around this product. Doing so many cause fire.

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!CAUTION:

❏Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual.

Different connections may cause equipment damage and burning.

❏Be sure to set this equipment on a firm, stable, horizontal surface. Product

may break or cause injury if it falls.

❏Do not use in locations subject to high humidity or dust levels. Excessive

humidity and dust may cause equipment damage or fire.

❏Do not place heavy objects on top of this product. Never stand or lean on

this product. Equipment may fall or collapse, causing breakage and

possible injury.

❏Take care not to injure your fingers on the manual cutter

• When you remove printed paper

• When you perform other operations, such as loading/replacing roll paper

❏To ensure safety, unplug this product before leaving it unused for an

extended period.

❏Before moving the product, unplug it and unplug all cables connected to it.

Notes on Usage

❏Do not open the cover during printing or when the autocutter is being

operated.

❏Do not install the printer in a dusty place.

❏Protect the printer from impact.

❏Cords or other foreign objects must not be caught on the printer.

❏Do not apply excessive force to the printer case.

❏Do not place food or beverages such as coffee on the case of the printer.

Notes on Installation

❏When using the printer, be sure that the printer is installed horizontally.

Caution Labels

The caution labels on the product indicate the following precautions.

!KCAUTION:

The print head and the motor can be very hot during printing and immediately

after printing. Touching it may cause burns.

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Restriction of Use

When this product is used for applications requiring high reliability/safety,

such as transportation devices related to aviation, rail, marine, automotive,

etc.; disaster prevention devices; various safety devices, etc.; or functional/

precision devices, etc.; you should use this product only after giving

consideration to including fail-safes and redundancies into your design to

maintain safety and total system reliability. Because this product was not

intended for use in applications requiring extremely high reliability/safety,

such as aerospace equipment, main communication equipment, nuclear

power control equipment, or medical equipment related to direct medical

care, etc., please make your own judgment on this product’s suitability after a

full evaluation.

Unpacking

The following items are included for the standard specification printer. If any

item is damaged, contact your dealer.

❏Printer

❏Exclusive ribbon cassette [ERC-45(B/R)]

❏Power switch cover

❏AC adapter

❏AC cable*

❏Wire saddle*

❏User’s Manual (this manual)

* May not be included depending on the printer model.

Downloading Drivers, Utilities, and Manuals

The latest versions of drivers, utilities, and manuals can be downloaded

from oneof the following URLs.

For customers in North America, go to the following web site:

http://www.epson.com/support/

For customers in other countries, go to the following web site:

https://download.epson-biz.com/?service=pos

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Printer Parts

Features of Printer Types

TM-U330B: Auto cutter

TM-U330D: Manual cutter

Control Panel

POWER LED

Lights when the power is on and is off when the power is off.

ERROR LED

Lights when the printer is offline (when the roll paper is at the end, or the

roll paper cover is open).

Off when the printer operates correctly. Flashes when an error occurs. (See

the Troubleshooting section.)

PAPER OUT LED

Lights when roll paper is out or nearly out.

FEED button

Feeds the roll paper.

QNote:

Paper cannot be fed by using this button when a paper out is detected.

Ribbon cassette cover

Control panel

Roll paper cover

Power switch

Manual cutter

(TM-U330D Only)

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Power Switch

The power switch is on the front of the printer. Press the power switch to

turn on the printer.

If you are going to store the printer or leave it unused for a long time, turn

it off using the power switch on the printer.

Power Switch Cover

You can use the enclosed power switch cover to make sure that the power

switch is not accidentally pressed. Just press the cover into place to install

it. If you need to turn the power switch on or off with the cover attached,

you can insert a thin tool into one of the holes in the cover to operate the

switch.

!WARNING:

If an accident occurs when the power switch cover is attached,

immediately unplug the power supply cable to avoid fire.

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Connecting the Cables

1. Make sure the printer is turned off.

2. Connect the power cord and each interface cable to the connectors on

the printer back. For the shape of each connector, see the illustration

below.(Mounted interfaces vary by the printer model.)

3. Connect the interface cable to the computer.

4. Insert the power cord plug into a socket.

㻌

RS-232 IEEE1284

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

DC24V

USB DK

(Drawer kick

connector)

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Inserting the Ribbon Cassette

!KCAUTION:

The print head becomes very hot during printing. Allow it to cool before you

replace the ribbon cassette.

1. Open the ribbon cassette cover.

2. Turn the knob 2 or 3 times in the direction of the arrow.

!CAUTION:

Use the Epson ERC-45 ribbon cassette for your printer.

Never turn the ribbon cassette’s feed knob in the opposite direction of

the arrow marked on the cassette; otherwise the ribbon cassette may

be damaged.

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3. Insert the ribbon in the position and push the ribbon cassette down

until it clicks.

Make sure the ribbon is installed between the print head and the

platen without wrinkles or creases.

4. Again turn the ribbon cassette’s knob 2 or 3 times in the direction of

the arrow.

!KCAUTION:

Be careful not to touch the print head with your fingers when turning

the ribbon cassette knob because the print head is hot and you might

be burned.

5. Close the ribbon cassette cover.

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