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- Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 1
Technical Reference Guide Product Overview Describes features and general specifications for the product. Setup Describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals. Application Development Information Describes how - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 2
with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. • Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising systems. The system is compatible with all types of EPSON POS printers (excluding the TM-C100) and displays. Moreover, its flexibility makes - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 3
Revision History Revision Rev. A Rev. B page All pages page 42 page 66 page 74 Details of change Newly authorized Description of European models is added to the table of the factory setting for Memory switch 5. Description of the download URLs is changed. Description of cleaning when using - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 4
For Safety 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. You must follow warnings carefully to avoid - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 5
this equipment, do not continue to use it. Continued use may lead to fire. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice. • If you open the DIP switch cover, be sure to close the cover and tighten the screw after adjusting the DIP switch - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 6
, causing breakage and possible injury. • To avoid injury, do not insert fingers or any part of the hand in the roll paper opening where the manual cutter is installed. • Do not open the roll paper cover without taking the necessary precautions, as this can result in injury from the autocutter fixed - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 7
on development, design, and installation of POS systems and development and design of printer applications for developers. Manual Content The manual is made up of the following sections: Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 2 Setup Chapter 3 Application Development Information Chapter - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 8
■ Revision History...3 ■ For Safety ...4 Key to Symbols...4 Warnings ...5 Cautions ...6 ■ Restriction of Use ...6 ■ About this Manual ...7 Aim of the Manual ...7 Manual Content ...7 ■ Contents...8 Product Overview 11 ■ Features...11 ■ Product Configuration...12 Buzzer ...12 Color ...12 Accessories - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 9
Setting the Buzzer...56 Application Development Information 57 ■ How to Control the Printer 57 Selecting a Driver...57 Precautions on Using a Driver...58 ESC/POS Command...61 ■ Software and Manuals ...65 Download ...66 ■ Setting Check Modes...67 Self-test Mode ...67 Hexadecimal Dumping Mode ...68 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 10
Handling 69 ■ Installing and Replacing Roll Paper 69 ■ Attaching/Removing the Connector Cover 71 Attaching the Connector Cover ...71 Removing the Connector Cover...71 ■ Removing Jammed Paper 72 When the Roll Paper Cover Cannot be Opened 72 ■ Cleaning the Thermal Head 74 ■ Preparing for - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 11
TM-T88IV for ReStick driver are available. • In addition to supporting supported. Interface • Serial interface (RS-232C) • Parallel interface (IEEE1284) • USB interface (full-speed) • Ethernet interface (10/100BASE-T) • Wireless LAN interface (IEEE802.11b) Various interface boards (EPSON UB series - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 12
Color • ECW (Epson Cool White) • EDG (Epson Dark Gray) Accessories Attachments • Roll paper (for operation check) • User's manual • Power switch cover • Connector cover • Locking wire saddle (only for USB interface model) • External power supply (Model: PS-180) (for the model with the power supply - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 13
, the latest maintenance counter values are saved. (Maintenance counter values are usually saved every two minutes.) For detailed information about ESC/POS commands, see the TM-T88IV Specification (ReStick Model). 13 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 14
Power Switch Cover Install the power switch cover that comes with the TM-T88IV onto the printer to prevent inadvertent changing of the power switch, to prevent tampering, and to improve the appearance of the printer. To reset the - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 15
printer with the host computer interface. The picture above shows a serial interface model. For details on the various interfaces and how to connect the power supply by the roll paper end sensor or if the driver has been set to stop printing when a roll paper nearend is detected) • When an - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 16
when recoverable errors occur. They can be recovered easily by turning the power on again or sending an error recovery command from the driver after eliminating the cause of the error. Error Error description Autocutter error Autocutter does not work correctly. Error LED flash code Approx. 160 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 17
Chapter 1 Product Overview Unrecoverable Errors Printing is no longer possible when unrecoverable errors occur. The printer must be repaired. Turn off the power immediately when unrecoverable errors occur. CAUTION Error Error description Error LED flash code Approx. 160 ms Memory R/W error - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 18
use. CAUTION NV memory can be rewritten about 100,000 times. As a guide, NV memory rewriting should be 10 times or less a day when you program Even with a serial interface model whose communication speed is low, high speed graphic printing is possible. Use the TM Flash Logo Setup utility for NVRAM - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 19
Open the roll paper cover. 2 While pressing the FEED button, turn the power on. 3 Press the FEED button once. 4 Close the roll paper cover. 5 After instructions are printed, open the roll paper cover. 6 Press the FEED button once. 1 7 Close the roll paper cover. Turn the power off and on to - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 20
Product Specifications Printing method Thermal line printing Cutting method Partial cut (cutting with one point in left edge left uncut) Roll paper (single-ply) Width: 79.5 ± 0.5 mm (3.13 ± 0.02") Interface Serial (RS232C), Parallel (IEEE1284), LAN (10/100BASE-T), USB (Full-speed), Wireless - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 21
Printing Specifications Printing method Dot density 58mm paper width model 80mm paper width model Thermal line printing 1 203 × 203 dpi Printing direction Unidirectional with friction feed (Reverse feed is not supported.) Maximum printable width Print speed*1 Recommended liner-free label - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 22
structure Memory switch setting Font MSW 5-2 ON MSW 5-2 OFF Font A (default) Font B Font C Font A (default) Font B Font C 58mm paper width model 80mm paper width model Character structure Cpl Character structure Cpl 10 × 24*1 42 13 × 24*3 44 9 × 17*2 46 10 × 17*3 57 12 × 24*2 35 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 23
× 6.0 57 57 28 28 cpl: character per line *1: The values in the upper columns are for 58 mm paper width model, and in the lower columns are for 80 mm paper width model. *2: Space between characters is not included. *3: Characters can be scaled up to 64 times as large as the standard - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 24
Printable Area 58mm paper width model The printable area of a paper with width of 57.5 ± 0.5 mm {2.26 ± 0.02"} is 52.5 mm{2.07"} (420 dots), and the space on the right side - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 25
Chapter 1 Product Overview 80mm paper width model The printable area of a paper with width of 79.5 ± 0.5 mm {3.13 ± 0.02"} is 72 mm {2.83 "} (576 dots) and the space on the right and - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 26
Printing and Cutting Positions Manual-cutter position Autocutter blade position Approx. 15 Last line of a previous receipt Approx. 29 Center of the print dotline Printable area Paper feed direction [units: - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 27
"}, Outside: 18 mm {0.71"} Take-up roll paper width 58 mm paper width model: 58 + 0.5/-1.0 mm 80 mm paper width model: 80 + 0.5/-1.0 mm Paper width 58 mm paper width model: 57.5 ± 0.5 mm 1 80 mm paper width model: 79.5 ± 0.5 mm Specified paper For the recommended liner-free label: 58 mm paper - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 28
Electrical Characteristics Supply voltage DC24V ± 7% Current consumption (at 24V, 25°C, normal print density) Standby Operating Mean: Approximately 0.1A Maximum 1A for drawer kick-out driving. Mean: Approximately 1.6A Note) When print ratio is approximately 18% • Font A • 48 columns • ASCII - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 29
Acoustic noise (Operating) 10 5 25 35 45 [°C] Ambient temperature Approximately 56 dB (Bystander position) Note) The values above are measured in the Epson evaluation condition. The acoustic noise differs depending on the paper used, printing contents, or the setting values such as print speed or - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 30
External Dimensions and Mass • Height: Approximately 148 mm {5.83"} • Width: Approximately 145 mm {5.71"} • Depth: Approximately 195 mm {7.68"} • Mass: Approximately 1.8 kg {3.96 lb} (except for roll paper) [Units: mm] 30 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 31
Power Supply Unit Specifications Power Supply Unit (PS-180) 136 68 Chapter 1 Product Overview 32 1 [Unit: mm] Electric characteristics Case specifications Input conditions input voltage (rating): 90 to 264VAC (100VAC -10% to 230VAC +15%) Frequency (rating): 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz Power consumption - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 32
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Chapter 2 Setup Setup This chapter describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals. Flow of Setup This chapter consists of the following sections along with the setup flow of the product and peripherals. 1. Installing the Printer (page 34) 2. Setting the DIP Switches (page 35) 2 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 34
of the roll paper near-end sensor • Attaching the connector cover • Attaching the wall hanging bracket (WH-10) For the other notes, see the installation manual for the optional wall hanging bracket (WH-10). CAUTION Be sure to attach the connector cover when you use the printer on a wall using the - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 35
Chapter 2 Setup Setting the DIP Switches On this printer, you can make various settings with DIP switches. Functions of the DIP switches differ depending on the interface. For details of the buzzer function, see also "Setting the Buzzer" on page 56. Setting Procedure Follow the steps below to - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 36
For Serial Interface DIP Switch Bank 1 SW Function ON OFF Factory setting 1-1 Data reception error Ignored Prints "?" OFF 1-2 Receive buffer capacity 45 bytes 4 KB OFF 1-3 Handshaking XON/XOFF DTR/DSR OFF 1-4 Word length 7 bits 8 bits OFF 1-5 Parity check Yes No OFF 1-6 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 37
Chapter 2 Setup • The transmission speed can be set with a command or the memory switch utility. (Setting values: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200) The value set with a command or the memory switch utility is enabled only when DIP switches 1-7 and 1-8 are on. For other settings, the - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 38
For Parallel Interface/LAN/wireless LAN Interface DIP switch bank 1 SW 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 ∼ 1-8 Function Auto line feed Receive buffer capacity Selects paper sensors to output paper-end signals (default value of a command) Error signal output Undefined ON Always enabled 45 bytes Disabled - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 39
Chapter 2 Setup For USB Interface DIP switch bank 1 SW Function ON 1-1 1-2 1-3 ∼ 1-7 1-8 Auto line feed Receive buffer capacity Undefined Setting of USB power-saving function Always enabled 45 bytes - Disabled OFF Always disabled 4 KB - Factory setting OFF OFF OFF Enabled OFF DIP switch - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 40
Selecting the Print Density (DIP Switch 2-3/2-4) Paper type Print density Recommended liner-free Fixed label Print density (Standard) Thermal roll paper Print density (Darker than standard) Print density (Dark) SW 2-3 ON OFF ON OFF SW2-4 ON OFF OFF ON • If the print density is set to " - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 41
Chapter 2 Setup Selecting the BUSY Status With DIP switch 2-1, you can select conditions for invoking a BUSY state as either of the following: • When the receive buffer is full • When the receive buffer is full or the printer is offline In either case above, the printer enters the BUSY state after - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 42
Setting Utility. For detailed information about the memory switch utility, see the user's manual for the Memory Switch Setting Utility. Memory switch 5 SW Function ON OFF Center alignment Factory setting Model for North America Model for Europe OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF 42 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 43
Chapter 2 Setup Customized value The following items can be set as the customized value with the Memory Switch Setting Utility or a command. • Print density • Print speed • Number of head energizing parts Selecting the print density Selectable from levels 1 to 13 (light ∼ dark). The print density - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 44
Adjusting the Near-End Sensor for Thermal Roll Paper Below are two situations where a roll paper NE sensor adjustment is required when using the thermal roll paper. • To adjust the detection position to suit the diameter of the roll paper core used. • To adjust the detection position of remaining - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 45
Chapter 2 Setup 3 Align the upper edge of the positioning plate with the adjustment position. Adjustment position Remaining amount of paper (outer diameter: mm) Lower (Initial setting) Approx. 24 {0.94"} Upper Approx. 28 {1.1"} 4 Tighten the adjustment screw. 5 After adjustment, make sure - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 46
to the Host Computer • Be sure to install the driver before connecting the printer to the host computer. • the host computer via the serial port. DM-D Serial cable Serial cable Modular cable TM-T88IV Cash drawer Pass-through connection This printer is connected to the host computer over the - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 47
Chapter 2 Setup Connecting the serial interface (RS-232C) cable WARNING Be sure to turn off the power supply for both the printer and host computer before connecting the cables. 1 Insert the interface cable connector firmly into the interface connector on the connector panel. 2 When using - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 48
(DM-D) is to be connected, connect it to the host computer via the serial port. DM-D Serial cable Parallel cable Modular cable TM-T88IV Cash drawer Connecting the parallel interface cable 1 Insert the interface cable connector firmly into the interface connector on the connector panel. 2 Press - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 49
display (DM-D) is to be connected, connect it to the host computer via the serial port. DM-D Serial cable 2 USB cable Modular cable TM-T88IV Cash drawer Y connection (only with the UB-U01III/U02III) This printer is connected to the host computer via the USB port. When a customer display - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 50
Connecting the USB interface cable 1 Attach the locking wire saddle at the location shown in the figure below. 2 Put the USB cable through the locking wire saddle. Putting the USB cable through the locking wire saddle, as shown in the figure below, prevents the cable from coming unplugged. USB - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 51
by a LAN cable via a hub. LAN interface connection diagram Chapter 2 Setup DM-D Serial cable 10/100BASE-T 2 Modular cable TM-T88IV Cash drawer TM-T88IV A customer display (DM-D series) cannot be connected to the printer when the printer is connected to the host computer. To connect the - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 52
for UB-E02 and the UB-E02 Technical Reference Guide from one of the following URLs or ask your dealer: • For customers in North America, go to the following web site: http://www.epsonexpert.com/ • For customers in other countries, go to the following web site: http://www.epson-pos.com/ 52 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 53
Guide. The following models with the buzzer function cannot be used. It they are used, the printer or the interface is damaged. • UB-E02A • UB-R02A Wireless LAN interface connection diagram Access point 2 Modular cable TM-T88IV the UB-R02/R03 Technical Reference Guide from one of the following URLs - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 54
or an equivalent product as the power supply unit. WARNING • Always use the EPSON PS-180 or an equivalent product as the power supply unit. Using a nonstandard in electric shock and fire. • Should a fault ever occur in the EPSON PS-180 or equivalent product, immediately turn off the power to the - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 55
handled by EPSON or your dealer. Connecting the Drawer Kick-out Cable • Specifications of drawers differ depending on makers or models. When you • Use a shield cable for the drawer connector cable. • Two driver transistors cannot be energized simultaneously. • Leave intervals longer than 4 times - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 56
the same connector pin numbers to output the signal for the buzzer and the cash drawer. For detailed information about ESC/POS commands, see the TM-T88IV Specification (ReStick Model). 56 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 57
with both of the drivers. For information about the driver operating environment, see the installation manual for each driver. When you newly OPOS ADK. You can use all functions including ones not supported by OPOS ADK or APD by using a driver with ESC/POS command. Use the DIRECT I/O function of - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 58
) of the device font are printed per line, a line feed is inserted. APD for the ReStick model • Character and graphic size and paper feeding amount are smaller than when printing with the standard model TM-T88IV. • Depending on the application, characters may be printed in unexpected positions. 58 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 59
Chapter 3 Application Development Information Using the OPOS ADK when Memory switch 5-2 is ON OPOS ADK for the standard model Available function Input limitations Result Remarks Normal printing • Print Normal() • PrintImmdiate() • Set the MapMode to Input characters "DOTS." are printed. • - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 60
OPOS ADK for the ReStick model Available function Input limitations Result Remarks Normal printing • Print Normal() • PrintImmdiate() • Set the MapMode to "DOTS." • Perform printing and line feed within 42 digits. • Do - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 61
compared to using a driver. To use ESC/POS commands, you need to make a nondisclosure contract first and get the TMT88IV Specification (ReStick Model). Ask your dealer for details. The ESC/POS command functions are listed as follows. See the TM-T88IV Specification (ReStick Model) for more details - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 62
Define user-defined characters Cancel print data in page mode Commands for panel buttons Enable/disable panel buttons Commands for paper sensors Select paper sensor(s) to stop printing Select paper sensor(s) to output paper-end signals Commands for print positions Horizontal tab Set horizontal tab - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 63
symbol data in the symbol storage area PDF417: Transmit the size information of the symbol data in the symbol storage area QR Code: Select the model QR Code: Set the size of module QR Code: Select the error correction level QR Code: Store the data in the symbol storage area QR - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 64
Set the memory switch settings including the customized values Transmit the memory switch settings including the customized values Set the configuration item for the serial interface Transmit the configuration item for the serial interface Delete the specified record of NV user memory Store the data - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 65
is also attached to this driver. • APD installation manual • APD TM driver manual • APD Printer driver specification • Status API Reference manual OPOS ADK (OPOS) This OCX driver can control POS • OPOS installation manual peripherals using OLE • User's guide technology*1. Because controlling - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 66
Reference Guide is provided to develop applications for the LAN interface. Download Drivers, utilities, and manuals can be downloaded from one of the following URLs. For customers in North America, go to the following web site: http://www.epsonexpert.com/ and follow the on-screen instructions. For - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 67
Chapter 3 Application Development Information Setting Check Modes Besides the ordinary print mode, the printer has a self-test mode and hexadecimal dumping mode to check settings of the printer. Self-test Mode You can confirm the following printer functions by running the self-test. • Control - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 68
Hexadecimal Dumping Mode In the hexadecimal dumping mode, the printer prints the data transmitted from a host computer in hexadecimal numbers and their corresponding characters. Starting hexadecimal dumping Follow the steps below to perform the hexadecimal dumping. • If there is no character - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 69
cutter with your hands when installing or replacing the roll paper. Otherwise, you may be injured because the manual cutter blade is sharp. • Use roll paper that meets the printer specification. For details about paper specification, see "Paper Specifications" on page 27. • Paper must - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 70
3 In the correct direction of the roll paper, install the roll paper. 4 Pull out some roll paper, and close the roll paper cover. ➁ ➀ The paper will be automatically fed and cut. 70 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 71
Chapter 4 Handling Attaching/Removing the Connector Cover Attaching the Connector Cover 1 Connect all the cables. The connector cover has three possible cable exits: on the right, left, and back. 2 Position the two hooks on the connector cover so that they hook the holes on the printer case. Push - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 72
Removing Jammed Paper CAUTION Do not touch the thermal head (See"Cleaning the Thermal Head" on page 74.) because it can be very hot after printing. 1 Turn off the printer and press the cover open lever to open the roll paper cover. 2 Remove the jammed paper, reinstall the roll, and close the roll - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 73
Chapter 4 Handling 3 Close the cutter cover. 4 Open the roll paper cover and remove the jammed paper. 4 73 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 74
Cleaning the Thermal Head Epson recommends cleaning the thermal head periodically (generally every 3 months) to maintain receipt print quality. CAUTION After printing, the thermal head can be very hot. Do - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 75
For detailed information about LAN or wireless LAN, see one of the following: • LAN: UB-E02 Technical Reference Guide • Wireless LAN: UB-R02/R03 Technical Reference Guide RS-232C Serial Interface Interface board specifications (RS-232C-compliant) Item Specifications Data transfer method Serial - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 76
Functions of each connector pin Pin no. Signal name Signal direction Function 1 FG - Frame ground 2 TXD Output Transmission data 3 RXD Input Reception data 4 RTS Output Equivalent to DTR signal (pin 20) 6 DSR Input This signal indicates whether the host computer can receive - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 77
Appendix XON/XOFF When XON/XOFF control is selected, the printer transmits the XON or XOFF signals as follows. The transmission timing of XON/XOFF differs, depending on the setting of DIP switch 2-1. Signal Printer status DIP switch 2-1 1 (ON) 0 (OFF) XON 1) When the printer goes online - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 78
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Modes The IEEE 1284 parallel interface supports the following two modes. Mode Communication direction Other information Compatibility mode Host → Printer communication Centronics-compliant Reverse mode Printer → Host communication Assumes a data transfer from - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 79
Appendix Interface signals Pin Source 1 Host 2 Host/Ptr 3 Host/Ptr 4 Host/Ptr 5 Host/Ptr 6 Host/Ptr 7 Host/Ptr 8 Host/Ptr 9 Host/Ptr 10 Printer 11 Printer 12 Printer 13 Printer 14 Host 15 16 17 18 Printer 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Compatibility Mode - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 80
Pin Source Compatibility Mode Nibble Mode Byte Mode 28 29 30 31 Host 32 Printer 33 34 Printer 35 Printer 36 Host GND GND GND Init Fault GND DK_STATUS +5V SelectIn GND GND GND Init DataAvail/Data0,4 ND ND ND 1284-Active GND GND GND Init DataAvail ND ND ND 1284-Active NC: None - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 81
speed Transmission method Power supply specifications Current consumed by USB bus USB packet size (with full-speed connection) USB bulk OUT (TM) USB bulk IN (TM) According to USB 2.0 specifications USB Full-Speed (12 Mbps) USB bulk transmission method USB self power supply function 0 mA 64 bytes - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 82
Character Code Tables • The character code tables show only character configurations. They do not show the actual print pattern. • "SP" in the table shows a space. Common to All Pages When International character set (See "International Character Sets" on page 94.) is USA: HEX 0 1 2 3 4 5 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 83
Appendix Page 0 [PC437: USA, Standard Europe] HEX 8 9 A B C D E F 0 Ç É á ░ └ ╨ α ≡ 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 1 ü æ í ▒ ┴ ╤ β ± 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241 2 é Æ ó ▓ ┬ ╥ Γ ≥ 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242 3 â ô ú │ ├ ╙ π ≤ - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 84
Page 1 (Katakana) HEX 8 9 A B C D E F 0 ؤ ┴ SP 㩊 㩚 ═ ؖ 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 1 إ ┬ 㨫 㨻 㩋 㩛 ╞ 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241 2 ا ┤ 㨬 㨼 㩌 㩜 ╪ ᐕ 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242 3 ئ ├ 㨭 㨽 㩍 㩝 ╡ 131 147 163 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 85
Appendix Page 2 (PC850: Multilingual) HEX 8 9 A B C D E F 0 Ç É á ░ └ ð Ó - 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 1 ü æ í ▒ ┴ Ð β ± 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241 2 é Æ ó ▓ ┬ Ê Ô 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242 3 â ô ú │ ├ Ë Ò ¾ 131 147 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 86
Page 3 (PC860: Portuguese) HEX 8 9 A B C D E F 0 Ç É á ░ └ ╨ α ≡ 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 1 ü À í ▒ ┴ ╤ β ± 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241 2 é È ó ▓ ┬ ╥ Γ ≥ 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242 3 â ô ú │ ├ ╙ π ≤ 131 147 163 179 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 87
Appendix Page 4 (PC863: Canadian-French) HEX 8 9 A B C D E F 0 Ç É ¦ ░ └ ╨ α ≡ 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 1 ü È ´ ▒ ┴ ╤ β ± 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241 2 é Ê ó ▓ ┬ ╥ Γ ≥ 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242 3 â ô ú │ ├ ╙ π ≤ 131 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 88
Page 5 (PC865: Nordic) HEX 8 9 A B C D E F 0 Ç É á ░ └ ╨ α ≡ 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 1 ü æ í ▒ ┴ ╤ β ± 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241 2 é Æ ó ▓ ┬ ╥ Γ ≥ 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242 3 â ô ú │ ├ ╙ π ≤ 131 147 163 179 195 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 89
Appendix Page 16 (WPC1252) HEX 8 9 A B C D E F 0 € SP SP ° À Ð à ð 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 1 SP ' ¡ ± Á Ñ á ñ 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241 2 , ' ¢ ² Â Ò â ò 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242 3 ƒ " £ ³ Ã Ó ã ó 131 147 163 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 90
Page 17 (PC866: Cyrillic #2) HEX 8 9 A B C D E F 0 А Р а ░ └ ╨ р Ё 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 1 Б С б ▒ ┴ ╤ с ё 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241 2 В Т в ▓ ┬ ╥ т Є 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242 3 Г У г │ ├ ╙ у є 131 147 163 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 91
Appendix Page 18 (PC852: Latin2) HEX 8 9 A B C D E F 0 Ç É á ░ └ đ Ó - 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 1 ü Ĺ í ▒ ┴ Ð β ˝ 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241 2 é ĺ ó ▓ ┬ Ď Ô ˛ 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242 3 â ô ú │ ├ Ë Ń ˇ 131 147 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 92
Page 19 (PC858: Euro) HEX 8 9 A B C D E F 0 Ç É á ░ └ ð Ó - 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 1 ü æ í ▒ ┴ Ð β ± 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241 2 é Æ ó ▓ ┬ Ê Ô 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242 3 â ô ú │ ├ Ë Ò ¾ 131 147 163 179 195 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 93
Appendix Page 255 (User-Defined Page) HEX 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 8 9 A B C D E F SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241 SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP 130 146 162 178 194 - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 94
International Character Sets Country ASCII code (Hex) 23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E USA France Germany U.K. Denmark I Sweden Italy Spain I Pt Ja pan Norway Denmark II Spain II Latin America Korea # $@ [ W Slovenia/Croatia - Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 95
- Epson TM-T88IV Restick | TM-T88IV ReStick Technical Reference Guide - Page 96
Describes how to control the printer and necessary information
when you develop applications.
Describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals.
Describes how to handle the product.
Describes features and general specifications for the product.
Technical Reference Guide
Describes interfaces, connectors and character code tables.
M00017501
Rev. B
Product Overview
Setup
Application Development Information
Handling
Appendix