Epson TM-U220 ePOS-Print XML Users Manual - Page 10

Chapter 1 Overview XML Print Service ePOS-Print XML allows printing to ePOS-Print supported TM printer from applications in an environment or on OS where HTTP communication is possible. ePOS-Print XML embedded into native applications on smart phones and tablet terminals makes it possible to print from such devices. When a print document is sent from a host to an ePOS-Print supported TM printer using SOAP/HTTP, the ePOSPrint supported TM printer performs printing and returns a response document. Application (Request) (Response) ePOS-Print supported TM printer ePOS-Print Service Features ❏ Allows printing from SOAP/HTTP-supported devices. Not OS-dependent. ❏ Installation of drivers and plug-ins is not required. ❏ No computers or servers are required for printing. ❏ In case of TM-DT series/TM-i series, it can print to other TM printer via printer. ❏ Automatically checks the status of the TM printer before printing. There is no need for checking the status of the TM printer in advance. ❏ Does not respond to a printer's function to automatically send its status (Auto Status Back). Instead, capable of sending an empty print command and checking the status of the TM printer based on the result of command transmission. ❏ To change the printer settings, utility programs dedicated to each printer or other utility programs should be used. ❏ Capable of obtaining the printer status even when the printer is offline. Interface Type ❏ SOAP/HTTP Interface (p.11) ❏ SOAP/HTTP Interface (WSDL supported) (p.11) ❏ Interface for FileMaker® (p.11) 10