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    Guide Product Overview Describes features of the Product. Setup Describes setup and installation of the product. Handling Describes how to handle the product. Advanced Usage Describes advanced usage methods for the product. Application Development Information Describes how to control the printer
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    System Epson ESC/POS is a proprietary POS printer command system that includes patented or patentpending commands. ESC/POS is compatible with most Epson POS printers and displays. ESC/POS is designed to reduce the processing load on the host computer in POS environments. It comprises a set of
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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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    those mentioned in this manual. Different connections may cause equipment damage or fire. • Be sure to set this equipment on a firm, stable, horizontal surface. The product may break or cause injury if it falls. • Do not knock or strike the printer. This may cause defective print. • Do not use this
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    information for design, development and installation of a POS system, and also design and development of a printer application. Manual Content The manual is made up of the following sections: Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 2 Setup Chapter 3 Handling Chapter 4 Advanced Usage Chapter
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    ■ About this Manual ...6 Aim of the Manual...6 Manual Content ...6 ■ Contents ...7 Product Overview 11 ■ Features ...11 ■ Product Configurations ...13 Interfaces ...13 Buzzer ...13 Accessories...14 ■ Part Names and Functions 15 Power Switch ...15 Power Switch Cover...16 Roll paper cover/Cover open
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    the Printer to the Host Computer 32 For Serial Interface...32 For Parallel Interface ...34 For USB Interface...35 For Ethernet Interface ...38 For Wireless LAN Interface ...39 For Bluetooth Interfaces...39 ■ Connecting the Cash Drawer 40 Connecting the Drawer Kick Cable 40 ■ Setting the
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    For Serial Interface ...56 For Parallel Interface...58 For Built-in USB Interface...59 For Ethernet/Wireless LAN/USB Interface 60 Bluetooth Interface...61 Selecting the Print Density (DIP Switches 2-3/2-4 62 Selecting the BUSY Status...62 ■ Setting the Memory Switches (Customized Value)...63
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    ...87 ■ Additional Functions and Functional Improvements 88 Paper Width ...88 Print Speed ...88 Barcodes ...88 Number of Characters...89 Image Tone Setting ...89 Interface ...89 USB Class...89 Coupon Printing ...89 Customized Value ...90 R/E Information Printing Mode ...90 Low Power Load Mode...91
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    width paper printing is available. • Multi-tone graphic printing. 1 • Coupon print function is supported. Handling • Easy drop-in paper loading Software • Command protocol is based on the ESC/POS Proprietary Command System. • OPOS ADK, OPOS ADK for .NET, JavaPOS ADK, and Windows printer drivers
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    Others • Various interface boards (Epson UB series*) can be used. • Built-in USB interface is also available for all interface models. • The TM-T88V Software & Documents Disc (drivers, utility, and manuals). * Except the following interface boards with the buzzer function ∗ UB-E02A, UB-R02A, UB-R03A
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    UB + built-in USB interface model 1 • Parallel UB + built-in USB interface model • USB UB • Ethernet UB • Wireless LAN UB CAUTION For this printer, never use a LAN interface board or a wireless LAN interface board with a buzzer function. Otherwise, the printer or the interface board may be
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    ) • Power switch cover • Connector cover • Roll paper guide for 58 mm width paper* • Two strips for the roll paper guide* • Screw for the roll paper guide* • The TM-T88V Software & Documents Disc (drivers, utilities, and documentation) * • Warranty certificate* • Setup Guide or User's manual * May
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    Functions Chapter 1 Product Overview Roll paper cover Cutter cover Power switch cover Power switch Control panel 1 Connector cover Cover open button Power Switch Turns the printer on or off. The marks on the switch: ( : OFF/ : ON) CAUTION Before turning on the printer, be sure to check that
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    that comes with the TM-T88V 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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    power is turned on or after a reset (offline). Automatically goes out after a while to indicate that the printer is ready. • Lights when the end of the roll paper is detected, and when printing has stopped (offline). If this happens, replace the roll paper. 1 • Flashes when an error occurs. (For
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    to the connector panel on the lower rear of the printer. Serial interface Drawer kick (DK) Parallel interface Power supply USB interface (Built-in/UB) Ethernet interface USB Plus Power • Drawer kick connector: • Interface connector: • Power supply connector: Connects a cash drawer or the
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    resetting with the interface) until the printer is ready. • During the self-test. 1 • When the roll paper cover is open. • While roll paper is fed using the Feed button. • When printing stops due to end of paper. (When the roll paper end sensor detects the end of paper or the printer is set
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    driver after eliminating the cause of the error. Error Error description Error LED flash code Recovery measure Autocutter error Autocutter does not work correctly. LED ON LED OFF Approx. 160 ms Approx. 2560 ms Remove the jammed paper or foreign matter in the printer, close the roll paper
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    Product Overview Unrecoverable Errors Printing is no longer possible when unrecoverable errors occur. The printer must be repaired. Turn ms Approx. 160 ms CPU execution error The CPU is executing an incorrect address. LED ON LED OFF Approx. 160 ms Internal circuit connection error Internal circuits
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    should be 10 times or less a day when you program applications. NV Graphics Memory Graphics, such as shop logos to be printed on receipts, can be stored. Even with a serial interface model whose communication speed is low, high speed graphics printing is possible. Use the TM-T88V Utility to
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    paper cut, paper reduction, serial interface transmission speed, and printer model. See "Setting the Memory Switches (Customized Value)" on page 63. R/E (Receipt Enhancement) Graphics, such as shop logos to be printed on top or bottom of receipts can be registered. Use the TM-T88V Utility
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    This chapter consists of the following sections along with the setup flow of the product and peripherals. 1. Installing the Printer (page 26) 2. Changing the Paper Width (page 27) 3. Adjusting the Paper Roll Near-End Sensor (page 29) 2 4. Connecting the AC adapter (page 30) 5. Connecting the
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    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 stoppers • Changing the location of the roll paper near-end sensor • Attaching the connector cover • Attaching
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    Setup Changing the Paper Width The printer is initially set to print on 80 mm width paper and you can change the printer to print on 58 mm width paper by installing the roll paper guide and changing the paper width setting with the customized value. Follow the steps below to install the roll paper
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    4 Paste the enclosed 2 small strips along the roll paper guide on the bottom of the roll paper holder. Make sure the space between the top edge of the strip and the line of the groove in the roll paper guide is 0.5 mm or less. 28
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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 (Default setting) Approx. 23 {0.97"} 3 Tighten the adjustment screw. 4 After adjustment, make sure that the detection lever
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    the AC adapter Use the Epson PS-180 or an equivalent product as the AC adapter. WARNING If the printer emits smoke, fire, heat, any strange odor, or unusual noise, turn off the power immediately and unplug the equipment. Connecting the AC adapter 1 Make sure the printer's power is turned off
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    Chapter 2 Setup The optional power supply box (OT-BX88V) is available. You can store the power supply unit in the box attached to the printer. 2 31
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    sure to install the driver before connecting the printer to the host computer. • The printer uses modular connectors specifically designed for the cash drawer. Do not connect these connectors to an ordinary telephone line. For Serial Interface Connecting the serial interface (RS-232) cable WARNING
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    Pass-through connection You can connect a customer display (DM-D) stand type and the printer to a host computer using a pass-through connection. For more details, see Technical Reference Guide of the customer display. DM-D Serial cable Serial cable AC adapter Extension power TM-T88V 2 33
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    on the connector panel. 2 Press down the clips on either side of the connector to lock it in place. 3 When using interface cables equipped with a ground 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. 34
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    Chapter 2 Setup For USB Interface If you want to communicate via the built-in USB interface when you use a model with an interface other than the serial/parallel interface, you need to change the interface mode with the memory switch (customized value). To set the memory switch (customized value),
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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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    customer display to the printer, connect the modular jack from the customer display to the DM connector. • Set the communication conditions of the customer display as follows: ∗ Baud rate: 19200 bps ∗ Bit length: 8-bit ∗ Parity: no parity ∗ Stop bit: 1 USB cable Modular cable 2 TM-T88V DM-D 37
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    For Ethernet Interface Connect the printer to a network by a LAN cable via a hub. For the setting of the network parameters such as IP address, see User's Manual or Technical Reference Guide of UB-Exx. Connecting the Ethernet interface cable CAUTION • When LAN cables are installed outdoors, make
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    diagram Access point 2 TM-T88V For Bluetooth Interfaces Connecting to smart devices You can connect by using your smart device's Bluetooth connection settings as well as by using the Epson TM Utility "Bluetooth Setup Wizard". See the iOS Bluetooth® TM Printer Technical Reference Guide for details on
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    ∗ When the drawer open/close signal is used, a switch must be provided between drawer kick connector pins 3 and drawer connector cable. • Two driver transistors cannot be energized simultaneously. pin 5, you need to make printer settings. For details, see "Setting the Built-in Buzzer (for Model
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    Chapter 2 Setup Drawer Connection Circuitry F.G 1 Drawer kick connector With shielded 2 Drawer kick solenoid 3 Control device +24V 4 5 6 Drawer open/close switch Printer side User side [Drawer kick side] 2 41
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    have to use a cash drawer operated by pin 5, change the DIP switch settings for the buzzer circuit. For details, see " Setting the DIP Switches" - "Setting Procedure" on page 55. DIP Switch for Buzzer Circuit DIP switch 1 2 Specified connector pin Drawer kick connector pin 2 Drawer kick connector
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    below to change the memory switch (custom values) to make sure it is enabled. Changing Settings Using the Utility 1 Start the APD5 Utility or TM-T88V Utility. For details, see the "Advanced Printer Driver Ver.5 Printer Manual" or the "TM-T88V Utility User's Manual". 2 Click "Option Buzzer" from the
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    Changing Settings Using Memory Switch Setting Mode 1 Start the Memory Switch Setting Mode. For details, see "Memory Switch Setting Mode" on page 71. 2 Select Buzzer Control from Other Settings. 3 Select Option Buzzer, and then set Enable. 4 Set the timing and beep pattern for the optional buzzer as
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    Chapter 2 Setup Attaching the Connector Cover When using the connector cover, attach the connector cover. Follow the steps below to attach the connector cover to protect cables. 1 Turn over the printer. 2 Position the two hooks on both sides of the connector cover so that they hook the printer case.
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    , USB, or power cables can pass beneath the front of the printer so that the back of the printer looks uncluttered. • To remove the connector cover, turn the printer over, and push the connector cover down while pushing both sides of the connector cover inward to detach the hooks from the printer
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    cable exits on the back and both sides. You can also route the cables out the front by passing them through the notch in the printer bottom. If you want to pass the USB cable through the cable exit on the back, fit the cable under the hook on the
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    Chapter 3 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 Install the roll paper in the correct direction. 4 Pull out some roll paper, and close the roll paper cover. 5 Tear off the roll paper with the manual cutter. 50
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    cannot be opened, follow the steps below to remove the jammed paper. CAUTION Do not touch the thermal head (See "Cleaning the Thermal Head/Platen Roller" on page 53.) because it can be very hot after printing. 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Slide the cutter cover toward the front to open it. 3 3 Turn
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    4 Close the cutter cover. 5 Open the roll paper cover and remove the jammed paper. 52
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    cable from the wall socket, and turn off the printer before cleaning. Wipe the dirt off the printer case with a dry cloth or a damp cloth. Epson recommends cleaning the thermal head periodically (generally every 3 months) to maintain receipt print quality. Depending on the roll paper used, paper
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    Preparing for Transport Follow the steps below to transport the printer. 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Remove the power supply connector. 3 Remove the roll paper. 4 Pack the printer upright. 54
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    change 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 the interface. If the settings are
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    switch bank 3 DIP switch bank 2 DIP switch bank 1 3 Set the DIP switches, using the tip of a tool, such as a small screwdriver. 4 Replace the DIP switch cover, and screw it in place. For Serial Interface When using the built-in USB interface, it is not necessary to change the DIP switch setting
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    setting) 2-3 ∼ See "Selecting the Print Density (DIP Switches Selects print density OFF 2-4 2-3/2-4)" on page 62. Releases the BUSY Releases the BUSY 4 Sets OFF setting) 2-7 I/F pin 6 reset signal Enabled Disabled OFF 2-8 IF pin 25 reset signal Enabled Disabled OFF • For DIP Switch
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    the built-in USB interface, it is not necessary to change the DIP switch setting but their function changes. For the details, see "For Built-in USB Interface" on page 59. 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
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    4 Advanced Usage For Built-in USB Interface When using the serial or parallel interface, it is not necessary to change the DIP switch setting but their function changes. For the details, see "For Serial Interface" on page 56 and "For Parallel Interface" on page 58. DIP Switch Bank 1 SW Function
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    For Ethernet/Wireless LAN/USB Interface DIP Switch Bank 1 SW Function 1-1 1-2 1-3 ∼ 1-8 Auto line feed Receive buffer capacity Undefined ON OFF Always enabled 45 bytes Always disabled 4 KB - Default setting OFF OFF OFF DIP Switch Bank 2 SW 2-1 2-2 2-3 ∼ 2-4 2-5 2-6 ∼ 2-7 2-8 Function
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    (Do not change 2-1 Fixed to ON ON setting) Reserved (Do not change 2-2 Fixed to OFF OFF setting) 2-3 ∼ Selects print density 2-4 See "Selecting the Print Density (DIP Switches OFF 2-3/2-4)" on page 62. Releases the BUSY Releases the BUSY Sets the release condition of the state when the
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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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    Switch Setting Mode TM-T88V Utility ESC/POS Commands Paper width ✔ ✔ ✔ Print density ✔ ✔ ✔ Multi-tone print density ✔ ✔ ✔ Print speed ✔ ✔ ✔ Font • Code page • International character set • Font A/B replacement ✔ ✔ ✔ Optional Buzzer ✔ ✔ ✔ USB class Selection of interface
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    the printer in the memory switch setting mode, see "Memory Switch Setting Mode" on page 71. • For detailed information about the TM-T88V Utility, see the TM-T88V Utility User's Manual. • For detailed information about ESC/POS commands, see the ESC/POS Application Programming Guide. Functions Setting
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    (the motor sometimes stops). To avoid this, keep the print speed constant by setting it lower, or set the transmission speed higher for the serial interface. (See "Transmission Speed (DIP Switches 1-7/1-8)" on page 57.) Setting font • Code page: Selectable from 43 pages including user defined page
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    tables below. The TM-T88V has dual interfaces: a built-in USB interface and another interface selected by the customer. (The selectable interface is referred to as the "UB" interface.) The table below describes the modes you can set for the printer to control the dual interfaces. For models with
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    . You can select the communication speed from 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 bps. (The default is 38400 bps.) (See "Transmission Speed (DIP Switches 1-7/1-8)" on page 57.) Setting the printer model When you use the TM-T88V with the APD Ver. 4.00 ~ 4.04, you need to change the
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    is turned on. NV graphic information print mode, R/E (receipt enhancement) information print mode, and the Memory switch setting mode are selected depending on the Feed button operation performed during a self-test. Close the roll paper cover, and turn on the printer while pressing the Feed button
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    -test. • Firmware version • Interface information • Buffer capacity • BUSY condition (depends on the interface) 4 • Built-in fonts • Auto line feed setting (parallel interface only) • Print density • Maintenance information (head mileage, autocut count) • Settings of Dip switch 1 and 2 69
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    ) to continue the selftest. The printer prints a rolling pattern on the roll paper, using the built-in character set. After "*** completed ***" is printed, the printer initializes and switches to standard mode. NV Graphics Information Print Mode Prints the following NV graphic information registered
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    to print the Receipt enhancement information. 3 To finish, turn off the power, or select "Exit and Reboot Printer". Memory Switch Setting Mode You can configure the memory switches (customized values) of the printer. • Print density 4 • Communication conditions using a serial interface • Auto
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    times (less than one second), hold it down for at least one second, and then select the Software settings mode (Customized value setting). The Software setting mode guidance is printed, and the Paper LED flashes. 3 After briefly pressing the Feed button (less than one second) for the number of times
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    the button for more than one second to confirm your selection. After saving the settings, the Software setting mode guidance is printed, and the Paper LED flashes. 5 To close Software setting mode, turn off the printer, or select "Exit" to return to Mode selection guidance, and then select "Exit and
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    Example of printing in hexadecimal dumping mode Hexadecimal Dump To terminate hexadecimal dump, press 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 4A A B C D E F G H I J *** completed *** 4 To close hexadecimal dumping mode, turn off the printer after printing is complete, or press the Feed button for three times. 74
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    The printer supports the following command systems: • ESC/POS Users can control the printer by using the aforementioned command, or the following development kits or drivers. • OPOS ADK • OPOS ADK for .NET • JavaPOS ADK • EPSON Advanced Printer Driver (APD) • ePOS-Print SDK (for Android/iOS/Windows
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    Windows Printer Drivers (APD) You can set so that the drawer opens at the start/end of printing or start/end of a page. For details, see the manual for drivers. For details on control, see the manual for Status API of the driver. OPOS (OCX Driver) Register a cash drawer using the SetupPOS Utility
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    ADK MANUAL APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT GUIDE POSPrinter (TM Series)". OPOS for .NET Register a POS printer using the SetupPOS Utility and control using the DirectIO function. For details, see the "EPSON OPOS ADK for .NET MANUAL Application Development Guide POSPrinter (TM-T88V)". ePOS-Print SDK
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    OPOS ADK MANUAL APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT GUIDE POSPrinter (TM Series)". OPOS for .NET Register a POS printer using the SetupPOS Utility and control using the DirectIO function. For details, see the "EPSON OPOS ADK for .NET MANUAL Application Development Guide POSPrinter (TM-T88V)". ePOS-Print SDK The
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    is not required on the application side, efficient system development is possible. 5 EPSON OPOS ADK for .NET The OPOS ADK for .NET is a POS industry standard Windows printer driver compatible with Microsoft POS for .NET. It allows you to develop applications that are compatible with the
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    specific to POS. The Status API (Epson original DLL) that monitors printer status and sends ESC/POS commands is also attached to this driver. Windows EPSON TM Virtual Port Driver This is a serial/parallel-USB/LAN conversion driver to make an Epson TM/BA/EU printer connected via USB or LAN
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    settings • Paper reduction settings • Automatic paper cut settings • Printing control settings • Font settings • Optional buzzer settings • Communication I/F settings • Backup/restore TM-T88V Printer Model Setting Utility Use to change the printer model name when you use Windows the TM-T88V
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    a computer for setup via the USB interface. Windows, Mac Use to check a list of status for the Epson printers connected to the network. Windows Use to make network and printer settings simultaneously, via USB. Allows you to make settings efficiently at the time of introducing TM printers for the
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    on the DIP switch settings." If the customized value is changed, the value set with the customized value is enabled. (See "Setting the Memory Switches (Customized Value)" on page 63.) Two-Color Printing You cannot use the paper for two-color printing (P320RB/P320BB) with the TM-T88V, which you
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    uncut) as does the TM-T88IV. Manual Paper Feed Manual paper feed is not possible with the TM-T88V while it is possible with the TM-T88IV after printing pauses. Receive Buffer You can set the receive buffer of the TM-T88V to 4KB or 45 bytes with DIP switch 1-2 as with the TM-T88IV. The buffer full
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    information about the TM-T88V Utility, see the TM-T88V Utility User's Manual. Driver Compatibility You can operate the TM-T88V with a driver for the TM-T88IV or the TM-T88III. You cannot operate the TM-T88IV with a driver for the TM-T88V. Advanced Printer Driver When the TM-T88IV was controlled
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    Mode With the TM-T88V, you can enable the USB low power consumption mode with DIP Switch 1-8, just as you can with the TM-T88IV. (See "For Ethernet/Wireless LAN/USB Interface" on page 60.) Maintenance Counter The TM-T88V has a maintenance counter just as the TM-T88IV has. Buzzer TM-T88V is available
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    dimensions and weight are about the same as or smaller than those of the TM-T88IV. With the wall hanging bracket (WH-10), you can attach the TM-T88V to a wall just as you can with the TM-T88IV. TM-T88V W:145 × D:195 × H:148 mm Approximately 1.6kg {W:5.71" × D:7.68" × H:5.83" Approximately 3.53 lb
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    can change the printer to print on 58 mm width paper by installing the roll paper guide and changing the paper width setting with the customized value. Once you change the paper width form 80 mm to 58 mm, you cannot change it back to 80 mm. Print Speed The TM-T88V has increased its print speed up
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    USB interface or USB Plus Power, USB printer class can be used beside the USB vendor-defined class. This setting can be done in customized value. (See "Setting the Memory Switches (Customized Value)" on page 63.) Coupon Printing The TM-T88V allows you to print coupons registered and set with the TM
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    Customized Value For the TM-T88V, the following customized value functions are added. • Paper width • Multi-tone print density • Default value of the character code table • Default value of the international character set • Optional buzzer • USB class • Interface mode • Power supply unit capacity •
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    is lowered by automatically changing the print speed, depending on the print duty. You can set the mode with the customized value. (See "Setting the Memory Switches (Customized Value)" on page 63.) Reliability The TM-T88V has improved reliability. TM-T88V Printer mechanism 20 million lines Life
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    13 ± 0.02") 58 mm width paper printing: 57.5 ± 0.5 mm (2.26 ± 0.02") Interfaces Serial (RS-232), Parallel (IEEE1284), Ethernet (10/100BASE-T), USB (Full-speed), Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b) Buffers Receive buffer 4 KB/45 bytes (selectable using DIP switch 1-2) Downloaded buffer 12 KB (both for
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    with friction feed (Reverse feed is not supported.) 80 mm width paper printing: 72.0 mm (2.83"), 512 dots 58 mm width paper printing: 50.8 mm (2.0"), 360 dots 80 mm width paper printing: 42 58 mm width paper printing: 30 80 mm width paper printing: 56 58 mm width paper printing: 40 300 mm/s 4.23 mm
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    page) International characters: 18 sets GB18030-2000: 28,533 8,366 (for Korean model) Thai character: 3-pass printing font (for South Asia model) 128 characters x spacing) Font B: 9 × 17 (including 2-dot horizontal spacing) Character size (W x H) Font A Standard: 1.41 × 3.39 mm Double-height
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    for dots 1 to 256 and 257 to 512 is shifted approximately 0.07 mm {0.0028"} in the paper feed direction as shown in the figure below. 1 256 About 0.07 mm 257 512 • In 4-divided energizing, the print position within the printable area of the thermal elements for dots 1 to 128, 129 to 256
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    for dots 1 to 256 and 257 to 360 is shifted approximately 0.07 mm {0.0028"} in the paper feed direction as shown in the figure below. 1 256 About 0.07 mm 257 360 • In 4-divided energizing, the print position within the printable area of the thermal elements for dots 1 to 128, 129 to 256
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    of a previous receipt Approx. 29 Center of the print dotline Printable area 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 this into account when setting the cutting position
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    Paper types Form Size Roll paper diameter Roll paper spool Roll width when taken up Paper width Specified roll paper type Specified original paper type Specified thermal paper Roll paper 83 mm {3.27"} maximum Inside: 12 mm {0.47"}, Outside: 18 mm {0.71"} 80 mm width paper printing
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    voltage DC 24V ± 7% Current consumption (at 24V, 25°C, normal print density) Standby Operating Mean: Approximately 0.015A Maximum 1A for drawer kick driving. Mean: Approximately 1.8A Note: When print ratio is approximately 18% • Continuous printing for 50 lines (repeating 20H-7FH) ∗ Font A ∗ 42
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    paper: P300, P310, P350 34 40 45 [°C] Ambient temperature Approximately 55 dB (bystander position) Note: The values above are measured in the Epson evaluation condition. Acoustic noise differs depending on the paper used, printing contents, and the setting values, such as print speed or print
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    External Dimensions and Mass • Width: Approximately 145 mm {5.71"} • Depth: Approximately 195 mm {7.68"} • Height: Approximately 148 mm {5.83"} • Mass: Approximately 1.6 kg {3.53 lb} (except for roll paper)  102      [Units: mm]
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    characteristics Case specifications Input conditions Input voltage (rating): 90 to 264VAC (100VAC -10% to 230VAC +15%) Frequency (rating): 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz Input kg {14.11 oz} (excluding the AC cable) Color Black (matte) For Energy Star printers, always use the AC adapter that came with your
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    see the Technical Reference Guide for the interface board. RS-232 Serial Interface Interface board specifications (RS-232-compliant) Item Specifications Data transfer method Serial Synchronization Asynchronous Handshake Select one of the following with DIP switch 1-3: • DTR/DSR • XON/XOFF
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    if transmitted using some ESC/POS commands). When XON/XOFF control is selected, the printer does not check this signal. Changing DIP switch 2-7 lets this signal be used as a printer reset signal. When you use this signal as the printer's reset signal, the printer is reset when the signal remains
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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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    Appendix 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
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    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 Strobe Data0
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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 DK_STATUS 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
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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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    Character Code Tables Refer to the following URL regarding the character code table. http://www.epson-biz.com/pos/reference/charcode/ Appendix 111
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Technical Reference Guide
Describes features of the Product.
Describes setup and installation of the product.
Describes how to handle the product.
Describes advanced usage methods for the product.
Describes how to control the printer and necessary informa-
tion when you develop applications.
Describes precautions for replacement.
Describes general speciļ¬cations and character codes.
M00024306
Rev. F
Product Overview
Setup
Application Development Information
Handling
Replacement of the TM-T88IV
Appendix
Advanced Usage