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    Technical Reference Guide Product Overview Describes features and general specifications for the product. Setup Describes setup and instrallation of the product and peripherals. Application Development Information Describes how to control the printer and necessary information when you develop
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    Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. • Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems high scalability enables users to build versatile POS systems. The system is compatible with all types of EPSON POS printers (excluding the TM-C100) and
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    Revision History Revision Rev. A Rev. B Rev. C page All pages All page page 49 page 53, page 62, page 83 page 81 page 82 Details of change Newly authorized All descriptions Standalone connection added for the USB interface connection diagram. UB-R03 added. Note added. "Buzzer" added. 3
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    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
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    WARNING • To avoid risk of electric shock, do not set up this product or handle cables during a thunderstorm • 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. Using this product
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    other than those mentioned in this manual. Different connections may cause equipment damage or fire. • Be sure to set this equipment on a firm, 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,
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    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 4 Handling Chapter 5 Replacement of the TM-T88III Appendix Specifications of Interface
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    Use ...6 ■ About this Manual ...7 Aim of the Manual ...7 Manual Content ...7 ■ Contents...8 Product Overview 13 ■ Features...13 ■ Product configuration ...14 Interface ...14 Buzzer ...14 Color ...14 Accessories ...14 ■ Parts Name and Function 16 Power Switch ...16 Power Switch Cover ...17 Control
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    Setup ...33 ■ Installing the Printer ...34 Important Notes on Horizontal Installation 34 Important Notes on Wall Hanging ...34 ■ Setting the DIP Switches ...35 Setting Procedure ...35 For Serial Interface ...36 For Parallel/LAN/Wireless LAN Interface 38 For USB Interface ...40 Selecting the Print
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    Capacity...74 Electrical Characteristics...75 DIP Switches ...75 Printer Status...75 Hexadecimal Dumping ...75 Logo Registration...75 Driver Compatibility ...76 Accessories ...76 Overall Dimensions ...77 ■ Additional Functions and Functional Improvements 79 Print Speed ...79 High-Speed Graphic
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    and Connector 83 RS-232C Serial Interface ...83 IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface ...86 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface ...89 ■ Character Code Tables...90 Common to All Pages ...90 Page 0 )...99 Page 19 (PC858: Euro)...100 Page 255 (User-Defined Page) ...101 International Character Sets ...102 11
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    Windows® printer driver are available. • In addition to supporting several kinds of bar code printing, two-dimensional code (PDF417, QR code) printing is possible. • Various layouts are possible by using page mode. • A maintenance counter function is supported. Interface Various interface boards
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    Buzzer • Model with the buzzer function • Model without the buzzer function 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) 14
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    Options • External power supply (Model: PS-180) • AC cable for the PS-180. • Power supply box (Model: BX88W/OT-BX88B) • Affixing tapes for fixing the printer (Model: DF-10) • Wall hanging bracket (Model: WH-10) • Interface boards (UB series) Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 15
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    Parts Name and Function Roll paper cover Cutter cover Control panel Power switch cover Power switch Connector cover Cover open button Power Switch Turns the printer on or off. The marks on the switch: ( / ) CAUTION Before turning on the printer, be sure to check that the AC adapter is
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    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 printer when the power switch cover is installed, insert a long, thin object (such as the end of a paper clip) into the
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    the Cash Drawer" on page 55. Offline The printer automatically goes offline under the following conditions: • During power on (including resetting with the interface) until the printer is ready • During the self-test • While roll paper is fed using the FEED button. • When the printer stops printing
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    Errors Printing is no driver after eliminating the cause of the error. Error Error description Autocutter error Autocutter does not work correctly. Error LED flash code Approx. 160 ms Approx.2.56 s Recovery measure Remove the jammed paper or foreign matter in the printer, close the roll paper
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    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 Memory R/W error High voltage error Low voltage error After R/W checking, the printer does
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    logos to be printed on receipts can be stored. Even with a serial interface model whose communication speed is low, high speed graphic printing is possible. 1 Use the TM Flash Logo Setup utility for NVRAM to register graphics. NV Graphics Print Mode In this mode the printer prints the following
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    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. 7 Close the roll paper cover. Turn the power off and on to return to the normal mode. 22
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    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 LAN (IEEE802.11b) Buffer Receive buffer 4 KB/45 bytes (selectable using the DIP switch 1-2) Downloaded buffer 12 KB (both for user-defined
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    ) dpi: dots per inch *1: when the printer prints with the default print density level at 24V and 25°C {77°F}. • Printing speed may be slower, depending on the such items as the data transmission speed. • High speed mode/low power consumption mode can be shifted with a DIP switch (2-3/2-4). 24
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    : 95 Extended graphics: 128 × 11 pages (including user-defined page) International characters: 48 GB18030-2000: 28,533 structure Font A (Initial setting): 12 × 24 (including 2-dot spacing in horizontal) Font B: 9 × 17 (including 2-dot spacing in horizontal) Character size Font A Standard: 1.41
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    for dots 1 to 256 and 257 to 512 is shifted approximately 0.07 mm {0.0028"} as shown in the figure below in the paper feed direction. In 4-divided energizing, the print position within the printable area of the thermal elements for dots 1 to 96, 97 to 240, 241 to 368, and 369 to
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    of a previous receipt Approx. 29 Center of the print dotline Printable area 1 Paper feed direction [units: mm (All the numeric values are typical.)] The values above may vary slightly as a result of paper slack or variations in the paper. Take the notice into account when setting the cutting
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    Characteristics High speed mode Low current consumption mode 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 1.8A Mean: Approximately 1.2A Note) When
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    -10 to 50°C {14 to 122°F}, 10 to 90% RH (except for paper) (Factory packing) [%RH] 90 34°C, 90% Relative humidity 65 40°C, 65% 45°C, Epson evaluation condition. The acoustic noise differs depending on the paper used, printing contents, or the setting values such as print speed or print
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    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
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    Option 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 (rating):
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    page 34) 2. Setting the DIP Switches (page 35) 2 3. Setting the Memory Switches (page 43) 4. Adjusting the Paper Roll Near-End Sensor (page 45) 5. Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer (page 46) 6. Connecting the Power Supply Unit (PS-180) (page 54) 7. Connecting the Cash Drawer (page 55
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    print. • Do not catch cables or foreign matter under the printer. Important Notes on Wall Hanging You need to perform the following tasks to install the printer on a wall. For more details, see the installation manual for the optional wall hanging bracket (WH-10). • Installing the roll-paper
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    the DIP switch settings. CAUTION Before you remove the DIP switch cover, turn the printer off. Otherwise, a short-circuit may cause the printer to malfunction. DIP switch settings are enabled only when the power is turned on or the printer is reset via 2 the interface. If the settings are
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    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
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    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 value set with the DIP switches is enabled. • Depending on print conditions such as print duty, print head temperature, and data transmission
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    Roll paper end sensor enabled, roll paper near-end sensor enabled Enabled Factory setting OFF OFF OFF OFF - OFF DIP switch bank setting) Fixed to OFF S e l e c t s p r i n t d e n s i t y / L ow See "Selecting the Print Density (DIP Switch power consumption mode 2-3/2-4)" on page 41. Setting
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    Chapter 2 Setup • For DIP switch 2-1 (BUSY condition), see also "Selecting the BUSY Status" on page 42. • Do not change the setting of DIP switches 2-2, 2-6, and 2-7. Otherwise, the printer may not operate normally. 2 39
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    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 bank 2 SW 2-1
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    Chapter 2 Setup Selecting the Print Density (DIP Switch 2-3/2-4) Function Low power consumption mode Print density (Standard) 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 "Darker than standard" or "Dark"
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    of DIP switch 2-1 Printer status Offline During the period after power is turned on (including resetting with the interface) to when the printer is ready to receive data. During the self-test. When the cover is open. During paper feed with the FEED button. When the printer stops printing due
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    memory switch utility, see the user's manual for the Memory Switch Setting Utility. • For detailed information about ESC/POS commands, see the ESC/POS Application 2 Programing Guide. Selecting the print density Selectable from levels 1 to 13 (light ∼ dark). The print density can be set with DIP
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    auto energizing is selected, the printer usually prints in one-part energizing, but it automatically shifts to two-part energizing if print duty is high. Selecting single-color printing/two-color printing • Single-color printing (Initial setting) • Two-color printing Selecting black-color density in
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    upper edge of the positioning plate with the adjustment position. 2 Adjustment position Remaining amount of paper (outer diameter: mm) Upper Approx. 27 {1.06"} Lower (Initial setting) Approx. 23 {0.97"} 3 Tighten the adjustment screw. 4 After adjustment, make sure that the detection lever
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    connect it to 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 serial interface via a customer display (DM-D). DM-D Serial cable Serial cable Modular cable
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    the connectors firmly. 2 3 When using interface cables equipped with a grounding line, attach the ground line to the screw hole marked "FG" on the printer. 4 Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host computer. FG Interface connector FG DK DC24V Drawer kick-out connector Power
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    Interface Parallel interface connection diagram This printer is connected to the host computer via the parallel port. When a customer display (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
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    , 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 (DM-D) is to be connected, connect it to
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    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 upstream
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    For LAN Interface Connect the printer to a network 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
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    the switch for a while when the power is on to initialize to the factory settings. To use the LAN interface, the IP Address Setup Utility for UB-E02 is required. For detailed information about the setup methods, see the UB-E02 Technical Reference Guide. You can obtain the IP Address Setup Utility
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    For Wireless LAN Interface For details on how to set up a wireless LAN interface, see the UB-R02/R03 Technical Reference Guide. Wireless LAN interface connection diagram Access point 2 Modular cable TM-T88IV Cash drawer To use the wireless LAN interface, the IP Address Setup Utility for UB-R02
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    unit. Using a nonstandard power supply can result 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 printer and remove the power supply cable from the wall socket. Connecting the Power Supply Unit 1 Make sure the
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    Chapter 2 Setup Connecting the Cash Drawer Use the cash drawer 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 drawer other than specified, make sure its specification meets the following con-
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    connector With shielded Drawer kick-out solenoid Drawer open/close switch Printer side User side [Drawer kick-out side] Setting the Buzzer Models with the buzzer function can beep the buzzer when the drawer is opened. The buzzer setting is performed by setting the DIP switches for the buzzer
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    printer with both of the drivers. For information about the driver operating environment, see the installation manual for each driver. When you newly develop an application • Use APD if you want to print True Type fonts or print ones not supported by OPOS ADK or APD by using a driver with ESC/POS
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    ESC/POS Command ESC/POS is the Epson original printer command system. With ESC/POS commands, you can directly control all the TM printer functions, but detailed knowledge of printer specifications or combination of commands is required compared to using a driver. To use ESC/POS commands, you need to
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    /cancel user-defined character set 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
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    Print barcode Set barcode height Set barcode width Select print Set the size of module QR Code: Select the error correction level QR Code: Store the data in the symbol storage area QR Code: Print the symbol data in the symbol storage data area QR Code: Transmit the size information of
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    the key code list Delete all data in the NV user memory Commands for sub-functions Initialize printer Transmit printer ID Set horizontal and vertical motion units Select peripheral device Generate pulse to drawer Generate pulse to drawer in real-time Execute power-off sequence Clear buffer(s) Enable
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    (TM-FLOGO) printer. Memory Switch Setting Utility use to change the memory switch User's manual and customized value. TMUSB Identifier Utility Use to edit USB identifying code for - the USB interface. TM Net WinConfig utility Use to setup IP address for the LAB UB-E02 Technical Reference Guide
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    Chapter 3 Application Development Infor- Other than listed in the previous page, UB-E02 Technical 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
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    quality • ROM version • DIP switch settings Starting Self-test Follow the steps below to run the self-test. 1 Close the roll paper cover. 2 While pressing the FEED button, turn on the printer. (Keep pressing the FEED button until the printer starts printing.) The printer prints current status of the
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    the status for "Transmit real-time status." 1 Open the roll paper cover. 2 While pressing the FEED button, turn on the printer. 3 Close the roll paper cover. Data received from then on is printed out from the printer in hexadecimal numbers and their corresponding characters. 3 4 To quit the
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    Chapter 4 Handling Handling This chapter describes basic handling of the printer. Installing and Replacing Roll Paper WARNING • Do not open the roll paper cover during printing. The printer may be damaged. • Do not touch the manual cutter with your hands when installing or replacing the roll
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    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 5 Tear off the roll paper with the manual cutter. 68
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    back. 2 Position the two hooks on the connector cover so that they hook the holes on the printer case. Push the connector cover down until it clicks. Hooks 4 Removing the Connector Cover Place the printer with its bottom up. While pushing the both sides of the connector cover toward inside, push it
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    on page 72.) 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 paper cover. When the Roll Paper Cover Cannot be Opened 1 Open the cutter cover. 2 Turn the
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    Chapter 4 Handling 3 Close the cutter cover. 4 Open the roll paper cover and remove the jammed paper. 4 71
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    months) to maintain receipt print quality. CAUTION After printing, the thermal head can be very hot. Do not touch it and let it cool before you clean it. Do not damage the thermal head by touching it with your fingers or any hard object. Turn off the printer, open the roll paper cover, and clean
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    of the TM-T88IV can be set with DIP switches (2-3/2-4) as can the TM-T88III. Set the density the same as for the TM-T88III to print in the same print density. The print density can be set also to a customized value. The initial setting of the customized value is "Depends on the DIP switch settings
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    . Receive Buffer You can set the receive buffer of the TM-T88IV to 4KB or 45 bytes with DIP switch 1-2 as with the TM-T88III. The buffer full condition and buffer full release condition of the TM-T88IV are the same as those of the TM-T88III. Memory Capacity The sizes of the download buffer and
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    current consumption differs depending on the print duty. DIP Switches The functional assignments of DIP switches are the same as those of the TM-T88III. With the same settings as for the TM-T88III, the same functions are enabled for the TM-T88IV. Printer Status The TM-T88IV goes to the same status
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    You can operate the TM-T88IV with a driver for the TM-T88III. You cannot operate the TM-T88III with a driver for the TM-T88IV. Advanced Printer Driver When the TM-T88III is controlled by an APD, you can replace it with the TM-T88IV without modifying the APD. OPOS ADK When the TM-T88III is controlled
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    You can place the TM-T88IV in the same location as the TM-T88III, since its overall dimensions and weight are about the same as those of the TM-T88III. With the wall hanging bracket (WH-10), you can attach the TM-T88IV to a wall just as you can with the TM-T88III. TM-T88IV (H:148 × W:145 × D:195
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    Installation hole position for the wall hanging bracket If you attach the TM-T88IV without the wall hanging bracket (WH-10), pay attention tho the installation hole position, since it has been changed. TM-T88IV   # TM-T88III      # 78
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    Chapter 5 Replacement of Additional Functions and Functional Improvements Print Speed The TM-T88IV prints faster than the TM-T88III. TM-T88IV TM-T88III Print speed 200 mm/s at maximum 150 mm/s at maximum Note) When the printer prints with the default print density level at 24V and 25°C {77
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    With the TM Flash LOGO Setup Utility for NVRAM (TM-Flogo), you can use only the NV bit image function. Use ESC/POS commands to use the NV graphics function. For detailed information about ESC/POS commands, see the ESC/POS Application Programing Guide. Page Mode Area For the TM-T88IV, the vertical
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    are available for the TM-T88IV. • UB-U05 • UB-U06 • UB-U19 With one of the interface boards above, the USB controller on the main circuit board operates for transmission. USB Low Power Consumption Mode With the TM-T88IV, you can enable the USB low power consumption mode with a DIP switch setting
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    For the TM-T88IV, models with the buzzer function are available. You can beep the buzzer with the pulse signal using a command. (See "Setting the Buzzer" on page 56.) For detailed information about ESC/POS commands, see the ESC/POS Application Programing Guide. Power Supply Box For the TM-T88IV, the
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    LAN: UB-R02/R03 Technical Reference Guide RS-232C Serial Interface Interface board specifications (RS-232C-compliant) Item Specifications Data transfer method Serial Synchronization Asynchronous Handshake Select one of the following with DIP switch 1-3: • DTR/DSR • XON/XOFF Signal level
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    DTR/DSR control is selected, this signal indicates whether the printer is BUSY. • SPACE status Indicates that the printer is ready to receive data. • MARK status Indicates that the printer is BUSY. Set BUSY conditions with DIP switch 2-1. 2) When XON/XOFF control is selected, the signal indicates
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    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 after turning on the power (or reset using the interface) Transmit Transmit 2) When the receive buffer is released
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    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 an
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    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
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    Mode Byte Mode 28 29 30 31 Host 32 Printer 33 34 Printer 35 Printer 36 Host GND GND GND Init Fault GND side to the signal ground level. • Make sure the signals satisfy electrical characteristics. • Set the leading edge and trailing edge times to 0.5ms or less. • Do not ignore
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    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 64 bytes Status transmission from printer with USB interface In
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    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 102.) is USA: HEX 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 NUL DLE SP 0 00 16 32
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    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 ≤
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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Describes how to control the printer and necessary information
when you develop applications.
Describes setup and instrallation of the product and peripherals.
Describes how to handle the product.
Describes precautions for the replacement.
Describes interfaces, connectors and character code tables.
Describes features and general specifications for the product.
Technical Reference Guide
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Rev. C
Product Overview
Setup
Application Development Information
Handling
Replacement of the TM-T88III
Appendix