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Epson TM-U300D Operator's Manual

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TM-U300C/U300D
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Operator's Manual
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  • Page 1 1 station printer TM-U300C/U300D TM-U300PC/U300PD Operator’s Manual 400204503...
  • Page 2 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 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...
  • Page 3 FCC CLASS A FCC Compliance Statement For American Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 4 1 line validation printing Roll paper take-up device (for the TM-U300C and the TM-U300PC) The table below describes the differences between the TM-U300C/U300D and TM-U300PC/U300PD printers. Please be sure to read the instructions in this manual carefully before using your new Epson printer.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1 Unpacking the Printer ................Checking the Contents of the Printer Box ........... Choosing a Place for the Printer..............Removingthe Transportation Damper............Part Names and Functions ................Chapter 2 Connecting the Cables ................Connecting the AC Adapter to the Printer ..........Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer ..........

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Unpacking The Printer

    Chapter 1 Unpacking the Printer 1 - 1 Checking the Contents of the Printer Box Remove the printer and the other items from the box. TM-U300C/U300PC TM-U300D/U300PD Hexagonal lock AC adapter (*1) screws (2 pcs) (*2) Roll paper Ribbon cassette Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Choosing A Place For The Printer

    1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer Avoid locations in direct sunlight or subject to excessive heat (such as near heaters). Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to excessive moisture. Do not use or store the printer in a dusty or dirty area. Choose a stable, horizontal surface for the printer.

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    1-4 Part Names and Functions n Part names Take-up device cover (TM-U300C/U300PC) Interface connector Drawer kick-out connector Roll paper cover (TM-U300D/U300PD) Printer cover Power connector Control panel DIP switches Power switch TM-U300C/U300PC TM-U300D/U300PD...
  • Page 9 n Functions Switches and Buttons POWER Switch The POWER switch is used to turn the printer on and off. FEED Button The FEED button is used to feed roll paper. The line feed amount is set by the printer commands ESC 2 and ESC 3. Control Panel Lights (LEDs) POWER LED (green) The POWER LED is on when the printer is turned on and off when the printer is...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Connecting The Cables

    Chapter 2 Connecting the Cables Connecting the AC Adapter to the Printer Follow these steps to connect the AC adapter to the printer: Make sure the printer is turned off. It is off when the O side of the switch is pressed down.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Host Computer To The Printer

    2-2 Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer Connect the host (host computer) to the printer using an interface cable that matches the specifications of the printer and the host ECR (host computer). Be sure to use a drawer that matches the printer’s specifications. Connecting the host computer to the TM-U300C/U300D Connect the interface cable as follows: Turn off the printer and the host ECR (host computer).
  • Page 12 n Connecting the host computer to the TM-U300PC/U300PD Connect the interface cable as follows: Turn off the printer and the host ECR (host computer). Plug the parallel interface cable connector into the printer’s interface connector. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Installing The Printer Parts

    Chapter 3 Installing the Printer Parts Installing the Ribbon Cassette lnstalling the ribbon cassette Use Epson ribbon cassette ERC-34 (B/R). Follow these steps to install the ribbon cassette: Open the printer cover while lightly pressing the printer cover as shown below.
  • Page 14 Fit the ribbon between the print head unit and the ribbon mask. Then push the cassette firmly into position. Ribbon mask Turn the ribbon-tightening knob five or six times in the direction of the arrow to feed the ribbon smoothly into place between the print head unit and the ribbon mask.
  • Page 15 Replacing the ribbon cassette Use Epson ribbon cassette ERC-34 (B/R). Open the printer cover while lightly pressing the printer cover as shown below. To remove the ribbon cassette, grasp the tab on the left side and lift the left side out first.
  • Page 16 3-2 Installing the Paper Roll n Installing the paper roll in the TM-U300C/U300PC Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specifications. See Appendix A, Specifications. Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper so that it is perpendicular to the paper feed direction.
  • Page 17 Turn on the printer. The POWER LED goes on. While leaving some slack in the paper roll, insert the end of the roll paper straight into the paper inlet. The printer automatically feeds the roll paper into the printer (semi-automatic loading). Press the FEED button to continue feeding the paper until it extends about 20 cm (8 inches) beyond tear-off edge.
  • Page 18 Install the take-up spool in the printer. Make sure that the gear on the take-up spool aligns with the gear on the printer. Close the take-up device cover. Tear off any extra paper at the tear-off edge by pulling the paper toward you. CAUTION: •...
  • Page 19 Installing the paper roll in the TM-U300D/U300PD Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specifications. See Appendix A, Specifications. Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper so that it is perpendicular to the paper feed direction.
  • Page 20 Load the roll paper while lightly pressing the paper roll holder outward. Release the holder after fitting the paper core onto the holder. Make sure the paper roll turns freely and be sure to load the paper roll so it rotates in the correct direc- tion.
  • Page 21 Close the roll paper cover. Tear off any extra paper at the tear-off edge by pulling the paper toward you. CAUTION: The extra paper must be torn off after closing the roll paper cover so that roll paper comes out correctly from the paper exit.
  • Page 22 Replacing the roll paper for TM-U300C/U300PC Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specifications. See Appendix A, Specifications. Open the take-up device cover. Remove the take-up spool from the printer. (If it is necessary, cut the paper go- ing to the take-up spool, using the tear-off edge.) Then remove the roll paper core.
  • Page 23 While pressing the FEED button, remove the remaining roll paper in the printer by pulling the paper lightly out in the direction of the arrow. Cut here if there is paper remainin To install a new paper roll, see Installing the paper roll in the TM-U300D/U300PD, on page 14.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Paper Near-End Detector Location

    3-3 Adjusting the Paper Near-End Detector Location The paper near-end detector When the paper near-end detector senses that the paper is almost out, the printer turns on the PAPER LED. The PAPER LED also turns on when the paper is com- pletely out or paper roll is not installed.
  • Page 25 Referring to the illustration below, set the position detector plate to the appropri- ate position according to the adjustment position number from the table above. TM-U300C/U300PC TM-U300D/U300PD NOTES: 1. Since the adjustment values in the Table 3-1 are calculated value, there may be some variations depending on the printer.

  • Page 26: Inserting A Cut Sheet (Validation Paper)

    3-4 Inserting a Cut Sheet (Validation Paper) Be sure to use a validation paper that matches the printer’s specifications. Refer to Appendix A, Specifications. Check that the paper is not wrinkled. Using creased or wrinkled paper may cause a paper jam. Check that the paper roll is already installed.
  • Page 27 n Notes on printing on validation paper The printer can print only one line on validation paper. Printing is performed by the print commands, but the paper is not fed. Therefore, double-height printing cannot be performed on validation paper. Printing on the validation paper must be performed when roll paper is loaded. However, printing is affected by the total thickness of the paper.

  • Page 28: Chapter 4 Setting The Dip Switches

    Chapter 4 Setting the DIP Switches n Finding the DIP switches As shown in the illustration below, the DIP switches are located on the bottom of the printer. The DIP switches are used to set the printer to perform various func- tions The TM-U300C/U300D DIP switches are numbered SW-1 to SW-10 and the TM-U300PC/U300PD DIP switches are numbered SW-1 to SW-8, from left to right...
  • Page 29 n TM-U300C/U300D DIP Switch Functions Table 4-1. TM-U300C/U300D DIP Switch Functions Refer to Table 4-2. Baud rate selection ) Do not change the settings of DIP switches 9 and 10 on the TM-U300C/U300D Table 4-2. Baud Rate Selection...
  • Page 30 n TM-U300PC/U300PD DIP Switch Functions Table 4-3. TM-U300PC/U300PD DIP Switch Functions TM-U300PC/U300PD.

  • Page 31: Chapter 5 The Self Test

    Chapter 5 The Self Test The purpose of the self test The self test checks whether the printer has any problems. If the printer does not function properly, contact your dealer. The self test checks the following: Control ROM version Control circuit functions DIP switch settings Printer mechanism...

  • Page 32: Chapter 6 Removing Jammed Paper

    Chapter 6 Removing Jammed Paper 6-1 Removing Jammed Paper Turn the paper-feed knob as shown below, and remove any jammed paper. It may be easier if you cut the roll paper or remove the printer cover. CAUTION: Be careful not to touch the tear-off edge.

  • Page 33: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix A. Specifications 1. Printing Specifications Serial impact dot matrix Printing method: Serial-type, 9-pin Head wire arrangement: Bi-directional (logic seeking) Printing directions: Lines per second: Approx. 3.5 LPS (40 columns, 16 CPI, single color, continuous printing) Approx. 5.8 LPS (20 columns, 16 CPI, single color, continuous printing) When printing exceeds the allowable duty cycle, the actual printing...
  • Page 34 Table A-1. Character Size, Characters Per Inch, Characters Per Line 1) The 7 x 9 font is the default. Example 7 x 9 font Units: mm (inch) 3. Ribbon Ribbon cassette type: Exclusive ribbon cassette ERC-38 Color: Black and Red, Black, Red Single-color ribbons [Part No.: ERC-34 (P) (purple) or ERC-34 (B) (black)] and P-color ribbon [Part No.: ERC-34(B/R) (black and red)]...
  • Page 35 Ribbon cassette overall dimensions: Refer to Figure A-1 [Units: mm] Figure A-1. ERC-38 Overall Dimensions 4. Roll Paper Supply Device Supply method: Paper roll holding shaft Near-end detector: Provided inside the printer case The paper near-end detector location should be adjusted by the user.
  • Page 36 Paper size: Roll paper 76 mm ± 0.5 mm (2.99" ± 0.02") Paper width: ø 83 mm (3.27") (when 2-ply or 3-ply Maximum diameter: paper is used) ø 60 mm (2.36") (when 1 -ply paper is used) ø 10.5 to 12.5 mm (0.41" to 0.49") Paper core inside diameter: Normal paper Paper thickness:...
  • Page 37 FCC Class A BZT (Adaptable level (self declaration by Vfg 243/1991)) (*) (*) When it is necessary to apply for a self declaration, Seiko Epson Corporation will submit the EMI measurement data. To prevent radio interference, this device may only be operated in conjunction with devices which comply with the requirements stipulated in item 1 of paragraph 2 of the BMPT-Amtsbl/Vfg 243/1991 (decree no.
  • Page 38 Storage: -10° to 50°C (14 to 122°F) (excluding paper and ribbon) Humidity: TM-U300C/U300PC: 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Operating: TM-U300D/U300PD: 30% to 85% (non-condensing) TM-U300C/U300PC: 20% to 90% Storage: (non-condensing, excluding paper and ribbon) TM-U300D/U300PD: 30% to 90% (non-condensing, excluding paper and ribbon)

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