Epson TM-T88V Technical Reference Manual

Epson TM-T88V Technical Reference Manual

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iOS Bluetooth® TM Printer
Technical Reference Guide
Part Names and Functions
Describes the buttons and LEDs of interface board.
Connecting to iOS Devices
Describes how to connect iOS devices.
Application Development Information
Describes the development and distribution of iOS application.
Notes on Usage
Describes the precautions on using this printer and iOS devices.
Transmission Specifications
Describes the specifications on transmission.
M00078202
Rev. C

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  • Page 1 iOS Bluetooth® TM Printer Technical Reference Guide Part Names and Functions Describes the buttons and LEDs of interface board. Connecting to iOS Devices Describes how to connect iOS devices. Application Development Information Describes the development and distribution of iOS application. Notes on Usage Describes the precautions on using this printer and iOS devices.
  • Page 2  Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.  Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third par- ties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance...
  • Page 3: Restriction Of Use

     Never disassemble or modify this product or the installed Radio Frequency module.  Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for interference to radio/TV resulting from changes or modifica- tions to this product or the installed Radio Frequency module not expressly approved by Seiko Epson Corpo-...
  • Page 4: About This Manual

     When this manual contains the same contents as the manual for the TM printer, priority is given to the descriptions in this manual.  This manual applies to the following TM printers with a built-in Bluetooth interface that support iOS. Target device: TM-T88V iOS Bluetooth model TM-T70II iOS Bluetooth model TM-T20II-m iOS Bluetooth model Manual Contents The manual is made up of the following sections.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to iOS Devices................9 ■ Connecting from iOS Devices ....................9 Bluetooth connection from iOS "Settings" menu ....................9 Bluetooth connection from Epson TM Utility for iOS..................10 ■ Auto Reconnect ........................12 What is the Auto Reconnect Feature?........................12 ■ Wireless Module Setup Mode .................... 13 Setting the Auto Reconnect Feature.........................13...
  • Page 6 Transmission Specifications................. 25 ■ General Specification ......................25...
  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    Chapter 1 Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions Push button USB port for setup LED for operation check Push button The push button provides the following functions.  Print status sheet  Initialize settings  Setup auto reconnect (refer to "Setting the Auto Reconnect Feature"...
  • Page 8 USB port for setup The USB port for setup can only be used in the following situations.  Updating the internal firmware for the interface board  Do not connect a USB cable during normal usage.  This cannot be used for printing. LED for operation check You can check the following status using the LED.
  • Page 9: Connecting To Ios Devices

    Chapter 2 Connecting to iOS Devices Connecting to iOS Devices Connecting from iOS Devices Bluetooth connection from iOS "Settings" menu Follow the steps below to establish a Bluetooth connection from "Settings" menu. On the "Settings" screen, tap [Bluetooth]. Turn on the printer, and then on the iOS device, set Bluetooth to [On]. The printer is displayed in the list of devices.
  • Page 10: Bluetooth Connection From Epson Tm Utility For Ios

    Check that the printer is connected to the iOS device. Bluetooth connection from Epson TM Utility for iOS Epson TM Utility for iOS is an application to connect smart devices, and you can download from App Store. Run the Epson TM Utility for iOS.
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 Connecting to iOS Devices Select "Bluetooth® Setup Wizard" from the menu, and see the instructions on the screen to make settings. Setup and Operation Work flow  Select the printer you want to connect to.  Enter the passkey. ...
  • Page 12: Auto Reconnect

    Auto Reconnect What is the Auto Reconnect Feature? The auto reconnect feature allows the printer to automatically restore a connection in the following situations if the Bluetooth connection to the iOS device is lost.  When the printer is turned on ...
  • Page 13: Wireless Module Setup Mode

    Chapter 2 Connecting to iOS Devices Wireless Module Setup Mode You can change settings or reset the wireless communication settings. Setting the Auto Reconnect Feature Load the roll paper. Close the roll paper cover. Turn on the printer while holding down the interface board push button. (Do not release the push button until printing starts.) The printer starts printing Wireless Module Setup instructions.
  • Page 14: Iap2 Protocol Settings

    iAP2 Protocol Settings When the firmware version for interface board is 1.05 or later, you can change the accessory protocol (iAP2) settings used to connect with the device. Follow the steps below. Load the roll paper. Close the roll paper cover. Turn on the printer while holding down the interface board push button.
  • Page 15: Bluetooth Security Settings

    Chapter 2 Connecting to iOS Devices Bluetooth Security Settings When the firmware version for interface board is 1.05 or later, you can change the Bluetooth security settings. When the security settings are changed, the link key (pairing information) is removed. You can also change the settings with TM Utility for iOS/Android.
  • Page 16 Pairing method when the security is set to Middle/High (from the printer) When the security is set to Middle or High and the printer is ready to be paired, perform the following proce- dure. Turn on the printer and wait for about seven seconds. Hold down the push button for at least three seconds.
  • Page 17: Dynamic Status Sheet Print Mode

    Chapter 2 Connecting to iOS Devices Dynamic Status Sheet Print Mode In the dynamic status sheet print mode, the printer prints the dynamic status sheet indicating the Bluetooth set- tings. Dynamic Status Sheet printing is available when the firmware version for interface board is 1.05 or later.
  • Page 18: Initial Bluetooth Settings

    Initial Bluetooth Settings Setting Contents Setting Items Initial Settings Bluetooth communication Bluetooth passkey "0000" settings Bluetooth device name "TM-yyyy_xxxxxx" (Where yyyy is the model name, and xxxxxx is the last six digits in the serial number) Bundle Seed ID "TXAEAV5RN4" Enable/Disable auto reconnect to Depends on the models.
  • Page 19: Application Development Information

    Application Development Information About Epson ePOS SDK The Epson ePOS SDK is a newer version of ePOS-Print SDK. The Epson ePOS SDK for iOS is provided for application development. Please contact us for the necessary kit. Application Development and Distribution If registering an application that uses Bluetooth in the App Store, Epson must submit an application to Apple in advance.
  • Page 21: Notes On Usage

    Do not send data to the printer if the printer is not ready to print. For developers using the SDK from Epson, refer to the User's Manual - Chapter 3 Programming Guide - "Print- ing After Checking the Printer Status".
  • Page 22: The Ios Application Receives The Same Data From The Printer Multiple Times

     When data is sent to the iOS device before it switches to power-saving mode (less than approx. 30 seconds) after the printer has received data from the iOS device  When using the SDK from Epson (however, this may occur when receiving data from a printer using a com- mand transmission/reception API)
  • Page 23: The Ios Application Cannot Receive The Data Sent From The Printer

    Chapter 4 Notes on Usage The iOS application cannot receive the data sent from the printer Situation Although the printer sends data to the iOS device and the data is received by the iOS device, depending on the combination of the iOS version and the iOS device, the iOS application may not be able to receive the data. Conditions This may occur in combinations of the following conditions.
  • Page 24 iOS Device Solution  iPhone 4s This situation can be avoided by using the ePOS-Print SDK for iOS  iPhone 4 which is included in the ePOS-Print SDK Release 14.06.30E or later package.  iPad (3rd generation)  iPad 2...
  • Page 25: General Specification

    Chapter 5 Transmission Specifications Transmission Specifications General Specification  Bluetooth 2.1 (EDR supported)  Built-in Serial Port Profile (SPP)  Built-in iAP protocol  Bluetooth Power Class 2 specifications  Built-in antenna...

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