Epson TM-U590/U590P User manual

slip printer

TM-U590/U590P

Operator’s Manual

MICR Option Included

400676902

Printer Parts and Labels

Labels

CAUTION:

Caution labels for drawer kick-out and display module

connectors.

POWER

ERROR

RELEASE

SLIP

FORWARD

REVERSE

RELEASE

EPSON

Slip paper

control panel

Front cover

On/Off switch

POWER

FORWARD ERROR

RELEASE

SLIP

REVERSE RELEASE

Document table

Table

Paper guide

* Slide the paper guide

to fit the width of

your paper.

Ribbon installation

front cover Label on the document table

label inside

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 Ribbons page viii

Where to order ribbons.

Setting Up the Printer page 1-1

How to set up the printer.

Validating and Verifying Checks page 2-4

How to validate and verify checks using the optional Magnetic Ink

Character Recognition (MICR) Reader.

Solving Problems page 3-1

How to correct problems.

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NOTICE:The contentsof 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 a non-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: M128B

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

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.

❏Appendix A tells how to change the DIP switch 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.

Introduction vii

Introduction

Features

The TM-U590 and TM-U590P are high-quality POS printers that can print on slip

paper. The printers have the following features:

❏Wide slip paper capability (maximum characters per line: 88 with 7 ×9 font).

❏Copy printing is possible.

❏High throughput using bidirectional, minimum distance printing.

❏Optional Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) reader that enables the

printer to perform consecutive reading and processing of MICR characters and

printing endorsements.

❏EPSON customer display series connection (DM-D102/DM-D203).

❏Selectable receive buffer size (69 bytes or 4K bytes).

❏Command protocol based on the ECS/POS® standard.

❏Automatic Status Back (ASB) function that automatically transmits changes in

the printer status.

Options

❏Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) reader (factory installed option)

❏Direct connection display modules, DM-D102 and DM-D203

❏EPSON power supply unit, PS-170

Accessory

❏EPSON ribbon cassette, ERC-31(P)

viii Introduction

Ordering Ribbon Cassettes

The TM-U590/U590P uses a long-lasting ribbon cassette. To order

ribbon cassettes, contact your dealer or your local affiliate. See

Appendix B for a list of EPSON subsidiaries with their addresses

and telephone numbers.

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