Epson U230 - TM Two-color Dot-matrix Printer User manual

TM-U230

User’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung

Gebruikershandleiding / Manuel d’utilisation

Manual do utilizador / Manual do usuario

Manuale dell’utente

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TM-U230

User’s Manual

Illustrations

All of the illustrations are at the beginning of this manual. They are identified by letters (A, B, C . . .).

In the text the illustrations are referred to by these letters. (“See illustration A,” for example.) Some of

these illustrations have numbered arrows or lines pointing to parts of the illustration. See the list

below for the meaning of the numbers.

transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or

otherwise, 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 parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties 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 strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s

operating and 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 is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

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

Illustration AIllustration BIllustration L

1.Roll paper cover 5.Interface 8.Cutter blade

2.Ribbon cassette

cover

6.Drawer kick-out

connector

9.Hole

3.Control panel 7.Power supply

4.Power supply switch

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EMC and Safety Standards Applied

Product Name: TM-U230

Model Name: M166A

The following standards are applied only to the printers that are so labeled. (EMC is tested using the EPSON power

supplies.)

Europe: CE marking

Safety: EN 60950

North America: EMI: FCC/ICES-003 Class A

Safety: UL 1950/CSA C22.2

No. 950

Japan: EMC: VCCI Class A

JEIDA-52

Oceania: EMC: AS/NZS 3548 Class B

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will invalidate the EMC standards of this

device.

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SEIKO EPSON Corporation could void

your authority to operate the equipment.

CE Marking

The printer conforms to the following Directives and Norms:

Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B

EN 55024

IEC 61000-4-2

IEC 61000-4-3

IEC 61000-4-4

IEC 61000-4-5

IEC 61000-4-6

IEC 61000-4-11

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.

For Canadian Users

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Important Safety Information

This section presents important information intended to ensure safe and

effective use of this product. 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 followed carefully to avoid serious bodily injury.

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CAUTION:

Cautions must be observed to avoid minor injury to yourself or damage

to 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. 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, unplug the power cord

immediately and then contact your dealer or a SEIKO EPSON service

center for advice. Continued usage may lead to fire.

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.

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

extended period.

Do not use aerosol sprayers containing flammable gas inside or around

this product. Doing so may cause fire.

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Caution Labels

WARNING:

Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick-out connector;

otherwise the printer and the telephone line may be damaged.

CAUTION:

Print head is hot.

CAUTION:

Be sure not to touch the manual cutter. Otherwise your fingers might be

injured.

Purpose of This Manual

This manual provides information to operators of the TM-U230 to describe

basic operations to enable safe and correct use of the printer.

Notes for Cleaning the Printer

The following instructions apply only to printers with the fine coating.

A fine coating is used for the external surface of the plastic case of the printer,

which makes wiping and removing kitchen stains easy; however, you should

note the following when cleaning the surface in order to preserve the quality

of the coating (the metal plate and the inside of the case do not have the fine

coating):

❏Do not scrub the surface with a hard object. Otherwise, the case will be

scratched and harder to clean.

❏Do not use a cleanser that includes polishing materials such as grains of

glass, metal, or ceramics. Otherwise, the case will be scratched and harder

to clean.

❏Do not use disinfectant, bleach, alcohol, benzine, thinner, chlorine solvent,

or ketone solvent. Otherwise, the case will be harder to clean, and the case

may be seriously harmed or even deformed and its color may be changed.

Part Names

See illustrations Athrough L.

Unpacking

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

items are damaged, contact your dealer.

❏Printer

❏Ribbon cassette [ERC-38 (B/R)]

❏Roll paper

❏Switch panel label used for horizontal installation

❏AC adapter [PS-180] (*)

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❏Power supply box (case and lid) (*)

❏Hexagonal lock screws (2 pcs) (only for the serial interface)

❏Shorter screws for attaching the lid to the power supply box (2) (*)

❏Longer screws for attaching the power supply box to the printer (2) (*)

❏Usage Precautions for the PS-180 Power Unit (*)

(*) May not be included with the printer.

Selecting the Place

With its three installation positions, the printer is designed to fit every kitchen.

You can install the printer vertically (with the paper exit at the front) either on

a flat surface or by hanging it on a wall (using the optional hanging bracket set,

WH-10). You can also install it horizontally (with the paper exit on top).

Vertical Installation

You can install the printer vertically or hang it on the wall. Illustration C

shows the printer installed vertically, both with and without the power supply

box attached.

Note:

To hang the printer on the wall, see the Wall Hanging Bracket Set Installation Manual

provided with the WH-10 for instructions.

Horizontal Installation

You can install the printer horizontally. Illustration Dshows the printer with

the power supply box attached.

Important notes on integrating the PS-180 AC adapter into

the printer

When integrating the PS-180 AC adapter into the power supply box of the

printer unit, be sure to read the information on the label of the AC adapter

(rating, Warning/Cautions) thoroughly and understand it well before you

integrate the AC adapter into the printer unit.

Control Panel

LEDs and Button

POWER LED

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

ERROR LED

Off when the printer is online, lights when the printer is offline, and flashes

when an error occurs.

PAPER OUT LED

Lights when roll paper is nearly out.

FEED button

Feeds the roll paper.

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Installing the Paper Roll

CAUTION:

Be sure not to touch the manual cutter. Otherwise your fingers might be

injured.

Note:

Be sure to use roll paper that meets the specifications.

1. Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper, as shown in

illustration E.

2. Open the paper roll cover; then turn on the printer.

3. Insert a paper roll; then hold both edges of the paper and insert it straight

into the paper insert slot until the paper is fed automatically, as shown in

illustration F.

Note:

Note the direction the paper comes off the roll, as shown in Illustration G.

4. When the paper feeding is finished, tear off the fed paper with the manual

cutter.

5. Close the paper roll cover.

6. When the PAPER OUTLED flashes, press the FEEDbutton to set the

printer online.

Note on the PAPER OUT LED

When the paper has reached the end or near end,the PAPER OUT LED

comes on. The buzzer will also sound if the printer has been set for the buzzer

to sound for the end or near end of the paper. Opening the cover to replace

paper or pressing the FEED button stops the buzzer sound.

Installing the Ribbon

CAUTION:

Be sure not to touch the manual cutter. Otherwise your fingers might be

injured.

Use the EPSON ERC-38. The use of any ribbon cassettes other than those

approved by EPSON may damage the printer and will void the warranty.

1. Turn on the printer. Turn the knob on the ribbon cassette, as shown in

illustration H.

2. Open the paper roll cover and cutter cover.

3. Lift the autocutter, using the tab, as shown in illustration I; then insert the

new ribbon, as shown in illustration J.

4. Turn the knob 2 or 3 times again and check if the ribbon cassette is in the

right position.

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