Epson TM-U300C Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 TM-U300C/U300D/U300PC/U300PD Using this online operator’s guide The words on the left side of this screen are bookmarks for all the topics in this guide. Use the scroll bar next to the bookmarks to find any topic you want. Click a bookmark to instantly jump to its topic. (If you wish, you can increase the size of the bookmark area by dragging the dividing bar to the right.)
- Page 2 1 station printer TM-U300C/U300D TM-U300PC/U300PD Operator’s Manual 400204504...
- Page 3 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...
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Page 4: Emc And Safety Standards Applied
EMC standards of this device. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SEIKO EPSON could void your authority to operate the equipment. FCC Compliance Statement For American Users This equipment has been tested and found... - Page 5 Semi-automatic paper loading Compact AC adapter 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.
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Page 6: Table Of 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 ... -
Page 7: Chapter 1 Unpacking The Printer
TM-U300C/U300PC AC adapter (*1) Roll paper (*1) One of eight types of AC adapters may be included with your printer. Refer to Appendix A, Specifications for information on your AC adapter’s input voltage, dimensions, and weight. (*2) Hexagonal lock screws are provided only if the printer has a serial interface. -
Page 8: Choosing A Place For The Printer
Choose a stable, horizontal surface for the printer. Avoid places subject to intense vibration or shock. W Make sure there is enough space around the printer so that it can be used easily. 1-3 Removing the Transportation Damper The transportation damper must be removed before turning on the printer. -
Page 9: Part Names And Functions
1-4 Part Names and Functions n Part names Take-up device cover (TM-U300C/U300PC) Roll paper cover (TM-U300D/U300PD) Printer cover Control panel Power switch TM-U300C/U300PC Interface connector Drawer kick-out connector Power connector DIP switches TM-U300D/U300PD... - Page 10 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 turned off. PAPER LED (red) Normally the PAPER LED is off.
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Page 11: 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. Check the label on the AC adapter to make sure the voltage required by the AC adapter matches that of your electrical outlet. -
Page 12: Connecting The Host Computer To The Printer
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 13 Secure the frame ground cable and the shield wire of the parallel interface cable with the frame ground screw on the bottom of the printer. Plug the drawer kick-out cable connector into the printer's drawer kick-out con- nector. (You can remove the drawer kick-out cable by pressing in the connector’s clip and pulling out the connector.)
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Page 14: Chapter 3 Installing The Printer Parts
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. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack... - Page 15 Check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. CAUTION: Do not turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the reverse direction. Close the printer Ribbon mask...
- Page 16 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.
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Page 17: Installing The Paper Roll 1
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 18 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).
- Page 19 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.
- Page 20 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 21 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).
- Page 22 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 23 While pressing the FEED switch, 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 remaini To install a new paper roll, see Installing the paper roll in the TM-U300C/U300PC, on page 11.
- Page 24 Replacing the paper roll in the TM-U300D/U300PD Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer's specifications. See Appendix A, Specifications. Open the roll paper cover. Remove the roll paper core. If there is roll paper remaining, cut the paper straight across using scissors at the place shown in illustration below.
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Page 25: 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 26 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 NOTES: 1. Since the adjustment values in the Table 3-1 are calculated value, there may be some variations depending on the printer.
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Page 27: Inserting A Cut Sheet (Validation Paper)
The POWER LED light goes on. Using printer control command, select validation paper mode. The PAPER LED begins blinking. Insert the paper straight into the printer using the guide marked with an A in the following illustration. CAUTIONS: When printing on copy sheets, make sure the glued (fixed) edge is positioned as shown in the illustration above. - Page 28 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.
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Page 29: Chapter 4 Setting The Dip Switches
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 as shown in figure below. - Page 30 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 31 n TM-U300PC/U300PD DIP Switch Functions Table 4-3. TM-U300PC/U300PD DIP Switch Functions (* ) Do not change the settings of DIP switches 3 through 6 on the TM-U300PC/U300PD.
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Page 32: 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 circuit functions... -
Page 33: 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 34: Appendix
Appendix A. Specifications 1. Printing Specifications Printing method: Head wire arrangement: Printing directions: Lines per second: When printing exceeds the allowable duty cycle, the actual printing NOTES: speed may be slower than that listed above. Because switching operations are required for red printing or black/ red printing, their printing speeds are slower than the black printing speed. - Page 35 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 3. Ribbon Ribbon cassette type: Color: Ribbon life: (In case of using 2-color type) [Conditions] Character font: Printing pattern: Temperature: Exclusive ribbon cassette ERC-38...
- Page 36 Roll paper core inside diameter: Near-end adjustment: 5. Roll Paper Take-up Device The TM-U300C and TM-U300PC are equipped with a take-up device. The paper is automatically taken up by the paper feed motor. 6. Paper Paper feed method: Paper feed pitch:...
- Page 37 Paper size: Roll paper Paper width: Maximum diameter: Paper core inside diameter: Normal paper Paper thickness: (single-ply sheet) Weight: Pressure sensitive paper Maximum 1 original + 2 copies Validation paper Paper type: Paper width and paper length: Paper thickness: Total thickness including roll paper: 76 mm ±...
- Page 39 Humidity: Operating: Storage: 5° to 40°C (41° to 104°F) For the TM-U300C/U300PC, when the temperature is 30°C (86°F) or more, the operating humidity is limited. -10° to 50°C (14 to 122°F) (excluding paper and ribbon) TM-U300C/U300PC: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)