Epos-Device Xml - Epson TM-U220-i Technical Reference Manual

ePOS-Device XML

ePOS-Device XML is a command system that uses XML to define functions to control various POS
peripherals (including this product printer unit) connected to this product. An application creates a
request message in XML format and sends it to this product using socket communications.
This product executes control on peripherals and returns a response.
This command system has the following features:
• It enables use of the following devices via this product:
•Printing to TM printers on the network
•Displaying to the customer display
•Barcode scanner of USB interface, input via keyboard, etc.
•Transmission/reception to/from serial communication device
• Since print data can be saved in the spooler, the application can be released from print processing
regardless of the printer status.
• When a network printer is registered, forwarding process can be realized. Also when the printer is
unavailable, you can print from another printer.
Operation environment
Application
Environment capable of performing socket communications and handling XML documents
OS
Example: iOS, Android, Windows, Linux, MacOS, etc.
Terminal
Environment connected to the network and capable of performing socket communications
Example: Smartphone, tablet devices, computer, etc.
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