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Technical Reference Guide
Product Overview
Describes features for this product.
Printer Functions and Settings
Describes the printer functions and setting methods.
Windows Settings
Describes the pre-installed Widows settings and specifica-
tions.
System Development Using TM-DT Software
Describes the requirements for system development
using TM-DT software.
PC-POS System Development
Describes the PC-POS System interface, the control method
for devices, and system development using the Thin-Client
environment.
Product Specifications
Describes this product's specifications.
M00060305
Rev. F

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  • Page 1 Technical Reference Guide Product Overview Describes features for this product. Printer Functions and Settings Describes the printer functions and setting methods. Windows Settings Describes the pre-installed Widows settings and specifica- tions. System Development Using TM-DT Software Describes the requirements for system development using TM-DT software.
  • 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 parties 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...

  • Page 3: For Safety

    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 serious bodily injury. WARNING Provides information that must be observed to prevent damage to the equipment or loss of data. ...

  • Page 4: Warnings

     Shut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange odor, or unusual noise. Continued use may lead to fire. Immediately unplug the equipment and contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice.  Never attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work can be dangerous.

  • Page 5: Cautions

    Cautions  Do not connect cables in ways other than 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. CAUTION The product may break or cause injury if it falls. ...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents ■ For Safety..........................3 Key to Symbols..................................3 Warnings ....................................4 Cautions....................................5 ■ Restriction of Use ........................5 ■ Contents............................6 Product Overview ..................11 ■ Features ..........................11 ■ System Outline ........................13 PC-POS system ..................................13 Thin-Client system ................................14 Systems that Use TM-DT software..........................15 ■...
  • Page 7 Installing and Replacing Roll Paper ...........................34 Removing Jammed Paper .............................36 Adjusting the Roll Paper Near-End ..........................38 ■ Attaching and Setting Peripherals..................39 Keyboard / Mouse................................39 Display....................................39 USB Printer..................................40 Network Printer.................................40 Customer Display ................................40 Cash Drawer ..................................42 Key Input Device ................................44 Serial Communication Device .............................44 Powered USB Hub Unit ..............................44 ■...
  • Page 8 Controlling POS Peripherals from Web Applications ..................94 Printing from Web Service Compatible Applications..................95 Controlling POS Peripherals from Socket Communication Compatible Applications......96 ■ TM-DT Software Settings....................97 Starting EPSON TMNet WebConfig..........................97 Help Screen Display.................................98 Version Screen Display ..............................98 Updating TM-DT Software ............................98 Information - Current status............................99...
  • Page 9 Settings - System settings - Date and time - Time settings................116 Settings - System settings - Power - Shutdown settings ................117 Settings - Admin settings - Maintenance - Store restore settings ............... 117 Settings - Admin settings - Maintenance - Initialization................. 123 Settings - Admin settings - Maintenance - Log ....................
  • Page 10 ■ Power supply capacity for external devices..............143 ■ Environmental Conditions ....................143 ■ External Dimensions ......................144 ■ AC Adapter Specifications ....................147 ■ Option ..........................147 ■ Setting Items for Software Setting Mode..............148 ■ Character Code Tables....................... 150...

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    This chapter describes features of this product. Features The TM-T88V-DT is a highly-functional receipt printer used in tandem with a Windows computer. A number of modules that operate on Window can be used to configure an effective POS System.  TM-DT software...
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 Product Overview The printer has the following features.  Space-saving design through integrating computer with printer.  Interfaces for connecting with peripherals (USB x6, serial x1, DisplayPort x1 , VGA x1)  Printing and control of peripherals from smart device applications or Web applications.

  • Page 13: System Outline

    Chapter 1 Product Overview System Outline As shown below, you can configure various systems using this product. PC-POS system Application...

  • Page 14: Thin-Client System

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Thin-Client system  Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)  Server Display Guest OS Device control Application Display Guest OS desktop Guest OS Device control Application Guest OS desktop  Application virtualization system  Server OS data Client OS Application Application OS data...

  • Page 15: Systems That Use Tm-Dt Software

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Systems that Use TM-DT software  Systems that implemented application in the smart device (TM-DT Software Ver.3.0 or later) Application  Web application system Application Browser Database  Server Direct Print system Application Acquisition of print data Notice of ...

  • Page 16: Development Information

    This is offered as a joint package for the TM printer and cus- ✔ tomer display. The TM printer includes TM printers that date back to release of EPSON Advanced Printer Driver and before. EPSON OPOS ADK Driver with UPOS (UnifiedPOS) specifications for use with ✔...

  • Page 17: Thin-Client System

    ESC/POS Command Reference Provides ESC/POS for controlling the TM printer command detailed information, character code table, program exam- Refer- ple as a Web reference. ence https://reference.epson-biz.com/modules/ref_escpos/ DM-D110 Technical Reference Provides information necessary for system development ✔ Guide using the DM-D110 (customer display).

  • Page 18: Systems That Use Tm-Dt Software

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Systems that Use TM-DT software How to Obtain Name Descriptions Other site ePOS-Device SDK Software development kit for controlling the printer and peripherals from Web applications and smart device appli- cations. ePOS-Device SDK includes the following packages. ✔...

  • Page 19: Printer Functions And Settings

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Printer Functions and Settings This chapter describes the printer functions and setting methods. Part Names and Functions Main Unit Front Roll paper cover Customer display (option) Manual cutter Printer LED Feed button Cutter cover Cover button Controller LED Connector cover...
  • Page 20 (Accessing the storage device; Do not turn the power off. Doing so may result in data loss.) Flashing (Approx. 160 millisec- CPU high-temperature warning ond intervals) (Failure has occurred. Please contact Epson.) (3) Status LED (Green) Windows in operation Flashing  Standby or hibernate status (Approx.

  • Page 21: Printer Led

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Printer LED These display the printer status. Name Status Description (Power) LED Power is being supplied Power is not being supplied (2) Error LED Normal printing is possible (online). Printing is not possible. (For details, see "Offline"...

  • Page 22: Error Status

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Error Status Printing cannot be done when there is a printer error. There are three possible error types: automatically recov- erable errors, recoverable errors, and unrecoverable errors. Check the error LED flash code. Automatically Recoverable Errors Online status can be restored by the methods described below.

  • Page 23: Unrecoverable Errors

    Since it is possible a failure has occurred in the printer, contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice. If an unrecoverable error occurs after resetting the printer, immediately turn the printer power off.

  • Page 24: Product Rear

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Product Rear DC-in connector COM connector DisplayPort DK connector Line-out connector USB connector LAN connector VGA connector Name Description DK connector Connect the cash drawer here. LAN connector Connect the LAN cable here. USB connector Connect external devices with USB interface here.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings LAN Status LED The LAN status LEDs are the LEDs on the LAN connector. They indicate the network communication status of this product. LED (Yellow) LED (Green / Orange) Status Description Green/Orange On (Green) 1 Gbps link established On (Orange) 100 Mbps link established...

  • Page 26: Installing The Product

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Installing the Product Display caution regarding the following points when installing the Product.  The Product must be installed horizontally on a flat surface (not tilted).  Do not place the product in dusty locations. ...

  • Page 27: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Connecting the AC Adapter Be sure to use the TM-T88V-DT dedicated AC adapter supplied with this product.  Always use the attachments provided with this product. If you use a non-standard AC adapter, there is a risk of causing fire or electric shock.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Detaching the AC Adapter Detach the AC adapter from this product by the following procedure. Make sure that power is off. Detach the power cord from the wall socket. Detach the AC adapter DC connector from this product.

  • Page 29: Turning Power On And Off

     With this product power turned on, press the power button.  Shutdown from Windows. Do not turn power off by cutting the power breaker to which this product is connected.  Product power can also be turned off from EPSON TMNet WebConfig (page 117).

  • Page 30: Power Button Settings

    You can set the functions that are available when you press the power button while power is on to this product. Revisions are made by means of Windows "Power Options" or EPSON TMNet Config "Shutdown Settings." The functions that can be set, and the setting methods are described below.

  • Page 31: Online And Offline

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Online and Offline This section describes the conditions in which the printer goes online and offline. This product's printer can print when it is online but not when it is offline. Because this product's computer and printer operate independently, the computer operates irrespective of the printer status.

  • Page 32: Handling The Roll Paper

    Follow the steps below to install the roll paper guide.  Once you change the paper width from 80 mm to 58 mm, you cannot change it back to 80  If changing the paper width, use TM-T88V-Utility, and change the width on the TM-T88V-DT or via the network.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Tighten the enclosed screw to fix the roll paper guide. 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 {0.020”} or less.

  • Page 34: Installing And Replacing Roll Paper

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Installing and Replacing Roll Paper  Do not open the roll paper cover during printing.  The product may be damaged.  Do not touch the manual cutter with your hands when installing or replacing the roll paper. WARNING Otherwise, you may be injured because the manual cutter blade is sharp.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Pull out some roll paper, and close the roll paper cover. Tear off the roll paper with the manual cutter.

  • Page 36: Removing Jammed Paper

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Removing Jammed Paper When roll paper gets jammed inside the printer, remove the paper and reset the printer as follows. Open the roll paper cover. Remove the jammed paper. Press the printer reset button to reset the printer. The roll paper cover will not open (the autocutter blade is locked) The roll paper cover will not open if the auto cutter blade is locked.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Turn the knob until you see a triangle in the opening. This returns the cutter blade to the normal position. There is a label near the cutter to assist you. Close the cutter cover. Close the roll paper cover.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Roll Paper Near-End

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Adjusting the Roll Paper Near-End Below are two situations where a roll paper near-end sensor adjustment is required.  To adjust the detection position to suit the diameter of the roll paper core used. ...

  • Page 39: Attaching And Setting Peripherals

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Attaching and Setting Peripherals Connect the peripheral cables to each connector. When attaching and detaching peripherals, be sure to turn this product power off and remove the power cord. Doing so without detaching the power cord could lead to failure. When connecting USB cable, DisplayPort cable, line output cable, and other connector-less cables to this prod- uct, fix the interface cables with wire saddles to prevent detachment.

  • Page 40: Usb Printer

    "PC-POS System Development" on page 128.  Systems that use TM-DT software Set whether or not to use the customer display, communication speed and so on with EPSON TMNet Web- Config. For details, see "Settings - Web service settings - Customer Display" on page 103.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Operation When changing the direction and angle of the customer display, move the display section and L-shaped support while holding this product down by hand. When the movement stops, do not move it any more. Do not rotate the display with excessive force.

  • Page 42: Cash Drawer

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Cash Drawer Connect the connector of the drawer kick-out cable to the printer. Push the connector of the drawer kick-out cable into the product until you hear a click. DK connector  Specifications of drawers differ a great deal, depending on makers or models. When you use a drawer other than the specified, make sure its specifications meet the following conditions....
  • Page 43 Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings DK Connection Circuitry Shielded DK connector Drawer kick-out solenoid +24V Control device Drawer open/close switch Printer side User side [Drawer kick-out side]...

  • Page 44: Key Input Device

    Since it is recognized as a HID device, setting is not required.  Systems that use TM-DT software Set the device ID, control script and so on with EPSON TMNet WebConfig. For details, see "Settings - Web service settings - Key input device" on page 104.

  • Page 45: Network Settings

    Push the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN cable into the LAN connector until you hear a click. Network Settings Set the IP address and other network settings. Settings can be made as follows.  Setting on Windows Perform the same settings as with the Windows PC.  Setting on EPSON TMNet WebConfig ( page 112...

  • Page 46: Connect To Wireless Lan

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Connect to Wireless LAN You can use the optional wireless LAN cable set (OT-WL01) to connect this product to a wireless LAN. Wireless LAN Cable Set Connections Connect the wireless LAN cable set to a USB connector. Connect the wireless LAN cable set by the following procedure.
  • Page 47 Network Settings Set the IP address and other network settings. Settings can be made as follows.  Setting on Windows Perform the same settings as with the Windows PC.  Setting on EPSON TMNet WebConfig ( page 113 page 114...

  • Page 48: Attaching Accessories

    The power button cover supplied with this product can be attached to prevent accidental operation of the power button. If the area around the power button is dirty, Epson recommends wiping clean before attaching the cover. Open the power button cover.

  • Page 49: Connector Cover

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Connector Cover Attaching the Connector Cover The connector cover can be attached to protect cables that are connected to this product. When attaching the connector cover, always hold both sides. Otherwise the connector cover could break.
  • Page 50 Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Detaching the Connector Cover Detach the hooks from this product while pushing the bottom parts on both sides of the connector cover inwards.

  • Page 51: Affixing Tape (Optional)

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Affixing Tape (Optional) When fixing this product onto a mounting surface using the optional affixing tape (model number: DF-10), fol- low the procedure below. Turn over the product so that you can see its bottom. With two pieces of the affixing tape combined, peel off the backing paper of a pair on one side, and paste it to one of the specified positions on the bottom of the product.

  • Page 52: Cleaning

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Cleaning Thermal Head Epson recommends cleaning the thermal head periodically (every 3 months or so) to maintain the receipt print quality.  After printing, the thermal head and the surrounding frame can be very hot. Do not touch the thermal head right away.

  • Page 53: Preparing For Transport

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Preparing for Transport Follow the steps below to transport the product. Turn off the product. Remove the peripherals and the AC adapter. Remove the roll paper. Pack this product upright.

  • Page 54: Setting The Memory Switches

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Setting the Memory Switches This product contains memory switches (customized value). The memory switch settings determine the opera- tions of the built-in printer. To change the memory switch settings, use the software setting mode or the TM-T88V Utility. The settings that can be changed with each of these are shown below.

  • Page 55: Functions

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Functions Paper width Be sure to install the roll paper guide when you select the 58 mm paper width.  80 mm (initial setting)  58 mm Once you change the paper width from 80 mm to 58 mm, you cannot change it back to 80 mm. Print density Selectable from “Depends On Dip Switch”, or levels 1 to 13 (70% ~ 130%) When the print density setting is configured to "Depends On Dip Switch"...

  • Page 56: Automatic Paper Cut

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Setting the number of head energizing parts  One-part energizing (initial setting)  Two-part energizing  Four-part energizing  Usually, the number of head energizing parts does not need to be changed.  The maximum print speed (300 m/s {11.81”/s}) can be performed only when one-part energiz- ing is selected.

  • Page 57: Printer Setting / Checking Modes

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Printer Setting / Checking Modes Besides the ordinary print mode, the product has the following modes to set or check settings of the printer.  Self-test Mode (page  NV Graphics Print Mode (page ...

  • Page 58: Self-Test Mode

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Self-test mode You can confirm the following information by running the self-test mode.  Printer firmware version  Receive buffer size  BUSY conditions  Built-in character sets  Print density  Maintenance Information (Print head running length, count of auto-cutting) Follow the steps below Close the roll paper cover.

  • Page 59: Nv Graphics Information Print Mode

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings NV Graphics Information Print Mode You can confirm the following information by running NV graphics print mode.  Capacity of the NV graphics  Used amount of the NV graphics  Unused capacity of the NV graphics ...

  • Page 60: Receipt Enhancement Information Print Mode

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Receipt Enhancement Information Print Mode You can confirm the following information by running the receipt enhancement information mode.  Automatic top logo setting  Automatic bottom logo setting  Extended settings for automatic top/bottom logo Follow the steps below After implementing the self-test, press the Feed button for an extended period (1 second or more) to select the mode.

  • Page 61: Software Setting Mode

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Software Setting Mode In the software setting mode, configure the printer memory switches. See "Functions" on page 55 for the setting items.  Receipt print density  Paper reduction  Autocutting at roll paper cover close ...

  • Page 62: Hexadecimal Dumping Mode

    Chapter 2 Printer Functions and Settings Hexadecimal Dumping Mode In the hexadecimal dumping mode, the printer prints the data transmitted from a host computer in hexadeci- mal numbers and their corresponding characters.  If there is no character corresponding to print data, “ . ” is printed. ...

  • Page 63: Windows Settings

    The Windows setup screen is displayed. When the log-on screen appears, enter the password. For the initial settings, the user name is "EPSON-USER" and the password is "T88V-DT". The Windows desktop is displayed. Select [Start], then [Control Panel], and [Date and Time].

  • Page 64: Enabling Or Disabling Epos-Device

    Chapter 3 Windows Settings Enabling or Disabling ePOS-Device On this product, TM-DT software operates on Windows. If using this product with the PC-POS system or Thin-Client system, do not use this software. If operation of this software is disabled, the useable memory can be increased by 100MB or more. ePOS-Device Service is set to [Enabled] in the default settings.

  • Page 65: Windows Hibernation

    Chapter 3 Windows Settings Windows Hibernation Windows can be entered into hibernate mode by pressing the power button of this product. During hibernation, the current work contents are saved. On returning from hibernation, work can be resumed from the previous state. Since Windows hibernation cannot be used in the initial settings, configure according to necessity.
  • Page 66 Chapter 3 Windows Settings From [Start]-[All Programs]-[Accessories], right-click "Command Prompt" and click "Execute as Administrator". The "User Account Control" screen is displayed. Click [Yes]. Execute the following commands. powercfg /h on It becomes possible to select Windows hibernation in the Windows power options.

  • Page 67: Windows Recovery

    Do not enter any information until the Windows log-in screen appears. When the log-on screen is displayed, enter the password. The initial user name is “EPSON-USER”, and the initial password is "T88V-DT". Select [Start]-[Control Panel]-[Date and Time], and the [Date and Time menu] is dis- played.

  • Page 68: Specification

     Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3600 Series Driver GPIO Driver Broadcom Network Driver Conexant Sound Driver EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Ver.5.0 EPSON TM printer Communication module Customer Display COM-USB Driver ePOS-Device and related software TM-DT Software TM-DT Software * Tool...

  • Page 69: Windows Embedded Posready 2009

    The Windows setup screen is displayed. When the log-on screen appears, enter the password. For the initial settings, the user name is "EPSON-USER" and the password is "T88V-DT". The Windows desktop is displayed. Select [Start], then [Control Panel], and [Date and Time].

  • Page 70: Enabling Or Disabling Epos-Device

    Chapter 3 Windows Settings Enabling or Disabling ePOS-Device On this product, TM-DT software operates on Windows. If using this product with the PC-POS system or Thin-Client system, do not use this software. If operation of this software is disabled, the useable memory can be increased by 100MB or more. ePOS-Device Service is set to [Enabled] in the default settings.

  • Page 71: Windows Recovery

    Do not enter any information until the Windows log-in screen appears. When the log-on screen is displayed, enter the password. The initial user name is “EPSON-USER”, and the initial password is "T88V-DT". Select [Start]-[Control Panel]-[Date and Time], and the [Date and Time menu] is dis- played.

  • Page 72: Specification

    SATA AHCI Driver  Intel Embedded Media and Graphics Driver GPIO Driver Broadcom Network Driver Conexant Sound Driver EPSON Advanced Printer Driver 5.00 EPSON TM printer Communication module Customer Display COM-USB Driver ePOS-Device and related software TM-DT Software TM-DT Software * Tool...

  • Page 73: System Development Using Tm-Dt Software

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software System Development Using TM-DT Software This chapter describes the information needed to develop systems that use TM-DT software. Systems that Use TM-DT software Network Printer Control A function for printing on printers on the same network and acquiring printer status is implemented in the TM-DT software.

  • Page 74: Controlling For Pos Peripherals

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Controlling for POS Peripherals A function for controlling POS peripherals is implemented in the TM-DT software. Communication with peripherals is controlled by device control script files based on the communication protocol with the peripher- als.

  • Page 75: Spooler And Forward Printing

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Spooler and Forward Printing Spooler A spooler for saving print data and conducting background printing is implemented in the TM-DT software. Even in systems where multiple print jobs are concentrated, an application system can be configured where response is not impeded.
  • Page 76 Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Devices A to C request printing of data A to C almost simultaneously. The TM-DT software saves the print data in the spooler in the order it receives it, and returns the printing results (JobID, printing result = true) to each device. Each device application completes the printing process and executes the next opera- tion.
  • Page 77 All you need to do is specify the for- warded printer in the case where printing cannot be performed to EPSON TMNet WebConfig. There is no need to resend print data.
  • Page 78 Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Checking the print results When the spooler is disabled After printing, the job ID and print results are returned to the application. Also, when printing cannot be per- formed, the job ID, print results, and error code are returned. When the spooler is enabled ...
  • Page 79 Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Spooler and Print Forwarding This section explains the print flow determined by whether or not the spooler or print forwarding is set for this product. Printing TM-DT Software succeeded (1) Ver.2.6 or earlier Print data Printing failed (2)
  • Page 80 5: When print data can be spooled, [JobID, Print result = true] is stored in the spooler. [JobID, Print result = true] is also returned to the application. 6: Make the reprint settings (number of times and interval) in EPSON TMNet WebConfig. For detail, see "Set- tings - Web service settings - Print Settings - Spooler"...

  • Page 81: Software Access Point

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Software Access Point TM-DT software is equipped with a software access point that enables communication with a tablet terminal using the wireless LAN cable set (OT-WL01) as the access point. A smart device and this product can directly ...

  • Page 82: Communication Box

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Communication Box A communication box, which is a virtual space for exchanging data between applications, is implemented in the TM-DT software. The TM-DT software discloses the virtual data space, which is identified by box ID, to appli- cations.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software An example for processing the data using communication box The product receive a barcode data scanned from scanner. TM-DT Software notify the barcode data to App2. App2 acquire the barcode data, then convert to POS data. App2 sends display data to communication box of TM-DT Software.

  • Page 84: Server Direct Print

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Server Direct Print Server Direct Print is implemented in the TM-DT software. The function allows the TM-DT software to issue printing requests to Web server applications, conduct printing upon directly acquiring print data from the Web server, and notify the printing results to applications.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Setting Items Setting Items Enabling / Disabling ePOS-Device Service   Enabling ePOS-Device Service (page page  Enabling device control Web service (page 101)  Enabling server direct print  Enabling status notification ...

  • Page 86: Device Data Notification

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Device Data Notification A device data notification function for using input data from a barcode scanner, etc. connected to this product as a trigger to receive print data or other data for controlling a device directly from the Web server and notifying the control results to the application is implemented in the TM-DT software.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Items to be Prepared by the Customer  Web server  Application for including device control data in response to requests from the TM-DT software Setting Items Setting Items Enabling / Disabling ePOS-Device Service  ...

  • Page 88: Web Server

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Web Server You can configure a Web server system which mounts the server-side scripting (Perl or php) Web contents on the Apache HTTP Server, which is the operating environment for the TM-DT software. You can also use the SQLite database.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software  When you access to registered web contents from an input terminal and so on, the URL differs depending on the folder structure of the zip file. ➀ http://[the product’s IP address]/index.html ➁ http://[the product’s IP address]/webpage/index.html ➁...

  • Page 90: Method Used To Set Multiple Tm-Dt Devices

    The following method is available in order to configure settings efficiently.  Configure settings for each device separately using EPSON TMNet WebConfig Basic setup procedure. Connect a keyboard and a display to the TM-DT devices and have a worker setup each device individually.
  • Page 91 Configuring settings Preparations such as creating As users set one unit at a time This method is suited to with the EPSON TMNet a settings file and building a this method can be inefficient relatively small system set- WebConfig...

  • Page 92: Controlling Pos Peripherals From Ios Applications

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Controlling POS Peripherals from iOS Applications A function for controlling this product's POS peripherals and network printers from iOS applications is imple- mented in the TM-DT software. Utilizing ePOS-Device SDK for iOS included in ePOS-Device SDK, you can easily configure an application sys- tem using API for controlling POS peripherals and printers.

  • Page 93: Controlling Pos Peripherals From Android Applications

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Controlling POS Peripherals from Android Applications A function for controlling this product's POS peripherals and network printers from Android applications is implemented in the TM-DT software. Utilizing ePOS-Device SDK for Android included in ePOS-Device SDK, you can easily configure an application system using API for controlling POS peripherals and printers.

  • Page 94: Controlling Pos Peripherals From Web Applications

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Controlling POS Peripherals from Web Applications A function for controlling this product's POS peripherals and network printers from Web applications is imple- mented in the TM-DT software. You can also shut this product down from Web applications. Moreover, you can print images that are drawn on HTML5 Canvas from a HTML5-compatible Web browser.

  • Page 95: Printing From Web Service Compatible Applications

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Printing from Web Service Compatible Applications A function for controlling this product's POS peripherals and network printers from applications compatible with Web services is implemented in the TM-DT software. Through using the ePOS-Print XML system, you can perform printing from various device applications com- patible with SOAP/HTTP communications.

  • Page 96: Controlling Pos Peripherals From Socket Communication Compatible Applications

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Controlling POS Peripherals from Socket Communication Compatible Applications A function for controlling this product's POS peripherals and network printers from applications compatible with Web services is implemented in the TM-DT software. There is no need to install drivers and plug-ins to terminals. Through using the ePOS-Device XML system, you can perform printing from various device applications com- patible with socket communications.

  • Page 97: Tm-Dt Software Settings

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software TM-DT Software Settings Use EPSON TMNet WebConfig to set the TM-DT software. Each section describes the items that are displayed from [Information] and [Settings] of EPSON TMNet Web- Config. Starting EPSON TMNet WebConfig Start EPSON TMNet WebConfig by the following method.

  • Page 98: Help Screen Display

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Help Screen Display Click [Help] to display the help screen for EPSON TMNet WebConfig. Version Screen Display Click [About] to display the version screen for EPSON TMNet WebConfig. Updating TM-DT Software When you update the TM-DT software, you can use its new functions. Download the following file from Epson's Web site to update.

  • Page 99: Information - Current Status

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Information - Current status You can check the basic settings for this product. Item Description Admin infor- Administrator name Displays the administrator name for this product. mation Installation location Displays the installation location for this product. We b s e r v i c e Web service function Displays whether the Web service function is enabled or not.

  • Page 100: Information - System Settings - Network

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Information - System settings - Network You can check the network settings for this product. Item Description TCP/IP Information IP address Displays this product's IP address for a wired LAN network. (Wired LAN) Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask.

  • Page 101: Information - System Settings - Date And Time

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Information - System settings - Date and Time You can check this product's time settings. Item Description Date and Time Displays the time and the time zone set for this product. Automatically adjust clock for Displays whether the automatic daylight saving time adjustment function is Daylight Saving Time enabled or not.

  • Page 102: Settings - Web Service Settings - Printer

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Settings - Web service settings - Printer Performs the settings for printers controlled by TM-DT Software. You can set the printers when you have set [Enable] under [Device control] in the "Settings - Web service set- tings - Startup settings"...

  • Page 103: Settings - Web Service Settings - Customer Display

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Settings - Web service settings - Customer Display Performs the settings for the customer display controlled by TM-DT Software. You can set the customer display when you have set [Enable] under [Device control] in the "Settings - Web ser- vice settings - Startup settings"...

  • Page 104: Settings - Web Service Settings - Key Input Device

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Settings - Web service settings - Key input device Performs the settings for the key input device controlled by TM-DT Software. You can set the key input devices when you have set [Enable] under [Device control] in the "Settings - Web ser- vice settings - Startup settings"...

  • Page 105: Settings - Web Service Settings - Serial Communication Device

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Settings - Web Service settings - Serial communication Device Performs the settings for serial communication devices controlled by TM-DT Software. You can set the serial communication devices when you have set [Enable] under [Device control] in the "Set- tings - Web service settings - Startup settings"...

  • Page 106: Settings - Web Service Settings - Other Device

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Settings - Web Service settings - Other Device Performs settings for other devices controlled by TM-DT Software. You can set the Other devices when you have set [Enable] under [Device control] in the "Settings - Web service settings - Startup settings"...

  • Page 107: Settings - Web Service Settings - Print Settings - Spooler

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Settings - Web service settings - Print Settings - Spooler Performs settings for spooler and print forwarding. This can be used in TM-DT software Ver.3.0 or later. You can set the spooler and print forwarding when you have set [Enable] under [Spooler] in the "Settings - Web service settings - Startup settings"...

  • Page 108: Settings - Web Service Settings - Web Content - Update Settings

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Settings - Web Service settings - Web Content - Update settings Performs settings for the installation method and update settings for the Web content registered on this prod- uct. You can set the automatic update when you have set [Enable] under [Automatic update of web content] in the "Settings - Web service settings - Startup settings"...

  • Page 109: Settings - Web Service Settings - Server Access - Direct Print

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Settings - Web service settings - Server access - Direct Print Performs settings for server direct print. You can set the server direct print when you have set [Enable] under [Server Direct Print] in the "Settings - Web service settings - Startup settings"...

  • Page 110: Settings - Web Service Settings - Server Access - Status Notification

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Settings - Web Service settings - Server access - Status Notification Performs settings for status notification. You can set the status notification when you have set [Enable] under [Status Notification] in the "Settings - Web service settings - Startup settings"...

  • Page 111: Settings - Web Service Settings - Server Access - Device Data Notification

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Settings - Web Service settings - Server access - Device Data Notification Performs settings for device data notification. This can be used in TM-DT software Ver.3.0 or later. You can set the device data notification when you have set [Enable] under [Device Data Notification] in the "Settings - Web service settings - Startup settings"...

  • Page 112: Settings - System Settings - Network - Wired Lan - Tcp/Ip

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Settings - System settings - Network - Wired LAN - TCP/IP Sets the IP address, etc. of this product's cable LAN. Item Description Get IP Address Sets the method of getting the IP address. IP Address Sets the IP address when [Get IP Address] is set to [Manual].

  • Page 113: Settings - System Settings - Network - Wireless Lan

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Settings - System settings - Network - Wireless LAN Performs settings for a wireless LAN network when the optional wireless LAN cable set (OT-WL01) is used. Item Description SSID Sets the SSID. If you want to set an optional SSID, select [ Input directly ] and set the optional SSID.

  • Page 114: Settings - System Settings - Network - Wireless Lan - Tcp/Ip

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Settings - System settings - Network - Wireless LAN - TCP/IP Performs settings for a wireless LAN such as IP address when the optional wireless LAN cable set (OT-WL01) is used. Item Description Get IP Address Sets the method of getting the IP address.

  • Page 115: Settings - System Settings - Web Access - Proxy Settings

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Settings - System settings - Web access - Proxy settings Performs settings for this product's proxy and the services that use the proxy. This can be used in TM-DT software Ver.3.0 or later. Item Description Proxy URL...

  • Page 116: Settings - System Settings - Access Point - Software Access Point Settings

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Settings - System settings - Access Point - Software access point settings These settings are performed when using the cable LAN cable set (OT-WL01) as the software access point. This function can be used with Windows Embedded POSReady 7 OS and TM-DT software of Ver. 3.0 or later. Item Description Disable...

  • Page 117: Settings - System Settings - Power - Shutdown Settings

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Settings - System settings - Power - Shutdown settings Performs shutdown settings for this product. Item Description S h u t d o w n When the power button is Set the operation when you press the power button. settings pressed ePOS-Device...
  • Page 118 Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Item Description Restoring  Specify a local file Select this when recovering this product using locally saved setting the  files. settings Setting file Specifies the setting files for restoring the TM-DT software settings. If you want to restore setting files on an optional file path, select [Input directly] and specify the optional file path.
  • Page 119 Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Restored items Items to be restored in the [Restore the settings] are as follows. Item Availability  Device control Startup settings  Automatic update of Web content  Server direct print  Status notification Available ...
  • Page 120 Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Item Availability  Update schedule Web content Automatic update settings  ID  Password Available  File URL  Server authentication  ID Server access Server direct print  Password  Server 1 ~ 3 Available ...
  • Page 121 Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Item Availability  SSID Wireless LAN Wireless settings  Network mode  Authentication method  Security mode Available  Default WEP key  WEP key  WPA/WPA2 pre-shared key  Get IP address TCP/IP settings ...
  • Page 122 Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Item Availability  Store / restore settings with automatically Maintenance Store/restore settings  Specify the local file to use / Specify the file URL to use  Setting file / setting file URL Available ...

  • Page 123: Settings - Admin Settings - Maintenance - Initialization

    Item Description Initialize Initializes the Web service settings. If you initialize the Web service, the password for EPSON TMNet WebConfig will also be initialized. The initial values are below.  User name: epson  Password: epson Settings - Admin settings - Maintenance - Log Acquires TM-DT Software's log file.

  • Page 124: Settings - Admin Settings - Maintenance - Update Web Service Function

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Settings - Admin settings - Maintenance - Update Web service function Updates and sets the Web service function of TM-DT Software. The latest version TM-DT software can be used through renewing the Web service functions. Item Description Specify a local file...

  • Page 125: Settings - Admin Settings - Maintenance - Deployment

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software Settings - Admin settings - Maintenance - Deployment Sets the deployment for downloading and updating the TM-DT software, etc. setting files from the HTTP server. This can be used in TM-DT software Ver.3.0 or later. Item Description Sets the ID for identifying this product on the Web server side.

  • Page 126: Settings - Admin Settings - Admin Information - Password

    For confirmation, input the new password again. Apply Registers the set password on this product.  The initial setting of user name and password for EPSON TMNet Webconfig are following. User name: epson Password: epson  Cannot change the user name...

  • Page 127: Tm-Dt Software Specification

    Chapter 4 System Development Using TM-DT Software TM-DT Software Specification TM-DT Software specification is following. Item Description Web server PHP Ver.5.4.5 Perl Ver.5.12.4 Communication box Maximum number of communication boxes that can be created Maximum number of applications that can belong to one communication box Capacity for transmission histories that one 10,240 Byte...

  • Page 128: Pc-Pos System Development

    Chapter 5 PC-POS System Development PC-POS System Development This chapter describes the PC-POS System interface, the control method for devices, and system development using the Thin-Client environment. PC-POS System Development You can configure a simple POS System by installing POS applications and connecting a display with a touch panel and a barcode scanner to this product.

  • Page 129: How To Control Peripherals

    How to Control Peripherals Printer This product's printer and the Epson TM printer are controlled by ESC/POS commands. The user can control the printer by using the ESC/POS command or the following development kit and driver.  EPSON OPOS ADK ...

  • Page 130: Software And Manuals

    EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Ver.5 In addition to ordinary Windows driver functions, this driver has controls specific to POS. The Status API (Epson original DLL) that monitors printer status and sends ESC/POS commands is also attached to this driver. Provided for the each model of the TM printer.

  • Page 131: Utility

    Manual Overview ESC/POS Command Reference ESC/POS is the command system for the Epson original printer and customer display. With ESC/POS commands, you can directly control all the TM printer functions, but detailed knowledge of printer specifications or combination of com- mands is required, compared to using a driver.

  • Page 132: System Development Using The Thin-Client Environment

    Control of Peripherals  Printer, cash drawer, customer display: Control is performed through communication between the Epson communication modules mounted on the guest OS and client.  HID device:...

  • Page 133: Product Specifications

    Chapter 6 Product Specifications Product Specifications This chapter describes the TM-T88V-DT product specifications. Computer Specifications  N2600 CPU model (Page 133)  N2800 CPU model (Page 135)  D2550 CPU model (Page 136) N2600 CPU model Item Specifications  Intel Atom Processor N2600 (1MB Cache, 1.6 GHz)
  • Page 134 AC 100 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz (Dedicated AC adapter) Product power consumption 12.2W (when standby)/ 54W (when printing) Case color White (ENN8.5), Black (EBCK) Mass (roll paper excluded) Approx. 2.8 kg {6.17 lb} (When DM-D110 for TM-T88V-DT is installed; 3.2 kg {7.1 lb})

  • Page 135: N2800 Cpu Model

    AC 100 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz (Dedicated AC adapter) Product power consumption 12.2W (when standby)/ 54W (when printing) Case color White (ENN8.5), Black (EBCK) Mass (roll paper excluded) Approx. 2.8 kg {6.17 lb} (When DM-D110 for TM-T88V-DT is installed; 3.2 kg {7.1 lb})

  • Page 136: D2550 Cpu Model

    AC 100 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz (Dedicated AC adapter) Product power consumption 12.2W (when standby)/ 54W (when printing) Case color Black Mass (roll paper excluded) Approx. 2.8 kg {6.17 lb} (When DM-D110 for TM-T88V-DT is installed; 3.2 kg {7.1 lb})

  • Page 137: Printer Specifications

    Chapter 6 Product Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Specifications Item Specification Printing method Thermal line printing Dot density 180 dpi x 180 dpi Printing direction Unidirectional with friction feed Printing width 72 mm {2.83”} (512 dots) Characters per Font A (12 x 24) line Font B (9 x 17) Special font A (12 x 24)

  • Page 138: Character Specifications

    Chapter 6 Product Specifications Character Specifications Item Specification Number of characters Alphanumeric characters: 95 Extended graphics: 128 x 43 pages (including user-defined page) International characters: 18 sets Character structure Font A: 12 x 24 (including 2-dot spacing horizontally) Font B: 9 x 17 (including 2-dot spacing horizontally) Special font A: 12 x 24 (including 2-dot spacing horizontally) Special font B: 9 x 24 (including 2-dot spacing horizontally) Character size...

  • Page 139: Printable Area

    Chapter 6 Product Specifications Printable Area 80 mm paper width printing The printable area of paper with a width of 79.5 ± 0.5 mm {3.13 ± 0.02"} is 72.2 ± 0.2 mm {2.84 ± 0.008"} (512 dots), and the space on the right and left sides is approximately 3.65 mm {0.14"}. 79.5 ±0.5 mm {3.13 ±0.02”} 0.141 ±0.05 mm {0.0056 ±0.002”} 72.2 ±0.2 mm {2.84 ±0.008”}...
  • Page 140 Chapter 6 Product Specifications 58 mm paper width printing The printable area of paper with a width of 57.5 ± 0.5 mm {2.26 ± 0.02"} is 50.8 ± 0.2 mm {2.00 ± 0.008"} (360 dots), and the space on the left side is approximately 3.7 mm {0.15"} and the space on the right side is approximately 3.0 mm {0.12"}.

  • Page 141: Printing And Cutting Positions

    Chapter 6 Product Specifications Printing and Cutting Positions Last line of the previous  receipt Manual-cutter position Approx. 29 mm {1.14”} Approx. 15mm Autocutter blade position {0.059”} Center of the print dotline Printable area Paper feed direction 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 of the autocutter.

  • Page 142: Roll Paper Specifications

    Chapter 6 Product Specifications Roll Paper Specifications Specification Item 80mm width 58 mm width Paper type Specified thermal paper Form Roll paper The chromogenic side must face outside. Size Roll paper diameter 83 mm {3.27"} maximum Roll paper core * Inside: 12 mm {0.47"} Outside: 18 mm {0.71"} Width: Same as the paper width or less than the paper width by 1 mm.

  • Page 143: Power Supply Capacity For External Devices

    Acoustic noise (operating) Approximately 55 dB (bystander position) (The values above are measured in the Epson evaluation condition. The acoustic noise varies, depending on the paper used, printing contents, or the setting values, such as print speed or print density.)

  • Page 144: External Dimensions

    Chapter 6 Product Specifications External Dimensions TM-T88V-DT (with connector cover)  Width: 145 mm {5.71"}  Depth: 279 mm {10.98"} (including connector cover)  Height: 183 mm {7.20"} [Units: mm]...
  • Page 145 177 mm {6.97"}  Depth: 362 mm {14.25"} (including connector cover)  Height: 202 mm {7.95"} [Units: mm] TM-T88V-DT (when the Powered USB hub unit is installed)  Width: 145 mm {5.71"}  Depth: 279 mm {10.98"} (including connector cover)
  • Page 146 Chapter 6 Product Specifications  Height: 220 mm {8.66"} [Units: mm]...

  • Page 147: Ac Adapter Specifications

    Output current (rating) 4.2A Option For optional product specifications, see the product manuals.  Dedicated customer display (Model: DM-D110 for TM-T88V-DT)  Wireless LAN cable set (Model: OT-WL01)  Powered USB Hub Unit (Model: OT-PH10)  Affixing tape (Model: DF-10)

  • Page 148: Setting Items For Software Setting Mode

    Chapter 6 Product Specifications Setting Items for Software Setting Mode For details about how to set the software setting mode, see "Software Setting Mode" on page Setting Item Setting Values * Underlined values are the initial settings. 1st page 2nd page 3rd page 1: Print Current Settings 100%, 105%, 110%, 115%, 120%, 125%, 130%, ...
  • Page 149 Chapter 6 Product Specifications Setting Item Setting Values * Underlined values are the initial settings. 1st page 2nd page 3rd page Page12:PC853(Turkish), Page13:PC857(Turkish),  8: Default Character 1: Code Page 5: Turkey, Arabia, Israel Page32:PC720, Page36:PC862(Hebrew),  (Continued from the (Continued from the Page37:PC864(Arabic), Page41:PC1098(Farsi), ...

  • Page 150: Character Code Tables

    Chapter 6 Product Specifications Character Code Tables Refer to the following URL regarding the character code table. http://www.epson-biz.com/pos/reference/charcode/...

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