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See also: Software User Manual , User Manual
Technical Reference Guide
Product Overview
Describes features and general specifications for the product.
Setup
Describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals.
Application Development Information
Describes how to control the printer and necessary information
when you develop applications.
Handling
Describes how to handle the product.
Replacement of the TM-T88IV
Describes precautions for replacement.
Appendix
Describes interfaces, connectors, and character code tables.
M00024302
Rev. C

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  • Page 1 Technical Reference Guide Product Overview Describes features and general specifications for the product. Setup Describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals. Application Development Information Describes how to control the printer and necessary information when you develop applications. Handling Describes how to handle the product.
  • 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...

  • 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: About This Manual

    About this Manual Aim of the Manual This manual provides developers/engineers with all the necessary information for design, development and installation of a POS system, and also design and development of a printer application. Manual Content The manual is made up of the following sections: Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 2...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents ■ For Safety..........................3 Key to Symbols ............................3 Warnings ..............................4 Cautions..............................5 ■ Restriction of Use ........................5 ■ About this Manual ........................6 Aim of the Manual..........................6 Manual Content ............................ 6 ■ Contents ..........................7 Product Overview ................13 ■ Features ..........................13 ■...
  • Page 8 ■ Option Specifications ......................34 Power Supply Unit (PS-180) ........................34 Setup .....................35 ■ Flow of Setup........................35 ■ Installing the Printer......................36 Important Notes on Horizontal Installation ..................36 Important Notes on Wall Hanging......................36 ■ Changing the Paper Width....................37 ■ Setting the DIP Switches..................... 39 Setting Procedure..........................39 For Serial Interface..........................40 For Parallel Interface ..........................42...
  • Page 9 Application Development Information........73 ■ How to Control the Printer ....................73 Selecting a Driver..........................73 ESC/POS Commands .......................... 74 ■ Software and Manuals .......................79 Drivers..............................79 Utilities..............................81 How to Get Drivers, Manuals, and the Utility ..................82 ■ Setting/Checking Modes....................83 Self-test Mode ............................
  • Page 10 ■ Additional Functions and Functional Improvements............ 100 Paper Width ............................100 Print Speed ............................100 Barcodes .............................100 Number of Characters........................101 Image Tone Setting ..........................101 Interface ..............................101 USB Class..............................101 Customized Value ..........................102 R/E Information Printing Mode ......................102 Low Power Load Mode........................103 Reliability .............................103 Appendix ..................105 ■...
  • Page 11 Page 40 (ISO8859-15: Latin9) ......................141 Page 41 (PC1098: Farci) ........................142 Page 42 (PC1118: Lithuanian) ......................143 Page 43 (PC1119: Lithuanian) ......................144 Page 44 (PC1125: Ukranian)......................145 Page 45 (WPC1250: Latin 2) ......................146 Page 46 (WPC1251: Cyrillic) ......................147 Page 47 (WPC1253: Greek) ......................

  • Page 13: Product Overview

    • The remote configuration tool allows you to check the status of and configure the printer con- nected to a computer on the network. • The TM-T88V is ENERGY STAR qualified. (Some configurations may be exempted, depend- ing on their components.)

  • Page 14: Product Configurations

    ) can be used. • Built-in USB interface is also available for all interface models. • The TM-T88V Software & Documents Disc (drivers, utility, and manuals). * Except the following interface boards with the buzzer function ∗ UB-E02A, UB-R02A, UB-R03A...

  • Page 15: Colors

    • Roll paper guide for 58 mm width paper* • Two strips for the roll paper guide* • Screw for the roll paper guide* • The TM-T88V Software & Documents Disc (drivers, utilities, and documentation) * • Warranty certificate* • Setup Guide or User’s manual * May not be included depending on the model.

  • Page 16: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Roll paper cover Cutter cover Control panel C o n n e c t o r cover Cover open button Power switch cover Power switch Power Switch Turns the printer on or off. The marks on the switch: ( : OFF/ : ON) Before turning on the printer, be sure to check that the AC adapter is connected to...

  • Page 17: Power Switch Cover

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Power Switch Cover Install the power switch cover that comes with the TM-T88V onto the printer to prevent inadvertent changing of the power switch, to prevent tampering, and to improve the appearance of the printer. To reset the printer when the power switch cover is installed, insert a long, thin object (such as the end of a paper clip) into the hole in the power switch cover and press the power switch.

  • Page 18: Connectors

    Paper LED • Lights when there is no more roll paper or there is little remaining. • Off when there is a sufficient amount of roll paper remaining. • Flashes when a self-test is in progress. Feed button Pressing this button once feeds the roll paper by one line. Holding this button down feeds the roll paper continuously.

  • Page 19: Offline

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Offline The printer automatically goes offline under the following conditions: • During power on (including resetting with the interface) until the printer is ready • During the self-test • While roll paper is fed using the Feed button. •...

  • Page 20: Error Status

    Error Status There are three possible error types: automatically recoverable errors, recoverable errors, and unrecoverable errors. Automatically Recoverable Errors Printing is no longer possible when automatically recoverable errors occur. They can be recovered easily, as described below. Error LED flash code Error Error description Recovery measure...

  • Page 21: Unrecoverable Errors

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Unrecoverable Errors Printing is no longer possible when unrecoverable errors occur. The printer must be repaired. Turn off the power immediately when unrecoverable errors occur. CAUTION Error LED flash code Error Error description Approx. 160 ms Memory R/W error After R/W checking, the printer does not work correctly.

  • Page 22: Nv Memory (Non-Volatile Memory)

    Use the TM-T88V Utility to register graphics. You can also print and confirm the registered graphics in the NV graphics memory print mode. • For detailed information about the TM-T88V Utility, see the TM-T88V Utility User’s Manual. • For information about how to use the NV graphics memory print mode, see "NV...

  • Page 23: Memory Switches (Customized Value)

    NV memory. You can read the information with the Status API of the APD or OPOS ADK to use it for periodical checks or part replacement. Maintenance Counter can be checked with the TM-T88V Utility or in a self-test.

  • Page 24: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Printing method Thermal line printing Cutting method Partial cut (cutting with one point in left edge left uncut) Roll paper (single-ply) width 80 mm width paper printing: 79.5 ± 0.5 mm (3.13 ± 0.02") 58 mm width paper printing: 57.5 ± 0.5 mm (2.26 ± 0.02") Interfaces Serial (RS-232), Parallel (IEEE1284), Ethernet (10/100BASE-T), USB (Full-speed), Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b)

  • Page 25: Printing Specifications

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Printing Specifications Printing method Thermal line printing Dot density 180 × 180 dpi Printing direction Unidirectional with friction feed (Reverse feed is not supported.) Printing width 80 mm width paper printing: 72.0 mm (2.83"), 512 dots 58 mm width paper printing: 50.8 mm (2.0"), 360 dots Characters per line Font A (12 ×...

  • Page 26: Character Specifications

    Character Specifications Number of characters Alphanumeric characters: 95 Extended graphics: 128 × 43 pages (including user-defined page) International characters: 18 sets GB18030-2000: 28,533 (for Simplified Chinese characters model) Big 5: 13,535 (for Traditional Chinese characters model) Korean Kanji (KC C5601): 8,366 (for Korean model) Thai character: 3-pass printing font (for South Asia model) 128 characters x 3 pages (133 character types) Vietnam character (for South Asia model)

  • Page 27: Printable Area

    Chapter 1 Product Overview 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 3.7 mm {0.15"}. 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 28 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 29: Printing And Cutting Positions

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Printing and Cutting Positions Last line of a previous receipt Manual-cutter position Approx. 29 Approx. 15 Autocutter blade position Center of the print dotline Printable area Paper feed direction [units: mm (All the numeric values are typical.)] The values above may vary slightly as a result of paper slack or variations in the paper.

  • Page 30: Paper Specifications

    Paper Specifications Paper types Specified thermal paper Form Roll paper Size Roll paper diameter 83 mm {3.27"} maximum Roll paper spool Inside: 12 mm {0.47"}, Outside: 18 mm {0.71"} Roll width when taken up 80 mm width paper printing: 80 + 0.5/-1.0 mm 58 mm width paper printing: 58 + 0.5/-1.0 mm Paper width 80 mm width paper printing: 79.5 ±...

  • Page 31: Electrical Characteristics

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Electrical Characteristics Supply voltage DC 24V ± 7% Current consumption Standby Mean: Approximately 0.015A (at 24V, 25°C, normal Maximum 1A for drawer kick-out driving. print density) Operating Mean: Approximately 1.8A Note: When print ratio is approximately 18% •...

  • Page 32: Environmental Conditions

    Ambient temperature Acoustic noise (operating) Approximately 55 dB (bystander position) Note: The values above are measured in the Epson evaluation condition. Acoustic noise differs depending on the paper used, printing contents, and the setting values, such as print speed or print...

  • Page 33: External Dimensions And Mass

    Chapter 1 Product Overview External Dimensions and Mass • Width: Approximately 145 mm {5.71"} • Depth: Approximately 195 mm {7.68"} • Height: Approximately 148 mm {5.83"} • Mass: Approximately 1.6 kg {3.53 lb} (except for roll paper) [Units: mm]...

  • Page 34: Option Specifications

    Option Specifications Power Supply Unit (PS-180) [Unit: mm] Electric Input conditions Input voltage (rating): 90 to 264VAC characteristics (100VAC -10% to 230VAC +15%) Frequency (rating): 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz Input current (rating): 1.3A Output conditions Output voltage (rating): 24VDC ± 5% Output current (rating): 2.1A Case specifications Dimensions...

  • Page 35: Setup

    Chapter 2 Setup Setup This chapter describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals. Flow of Setup This chapter consists of the following sections along with the setup flow of the product and peripherals. Installing the Printer (page 36) Changing the Paper Width (page 37) Setting the DIP Switches (page 39) Connecting the Power Supply Unit (PS-180) (page 47)

  • Page 36: Installing The Printer

    Installing the Printer You can install this printer horizontally. With an optional hanging bracket (WH-10), you can also attach the printer to a wall. Important Notes on Horizontal Installation • The printer must be installed horizontally on a flat surface (not tilted). •...

  • Page 37: Changing The Paper Width

    Chapter 2 Setup Changing the Paper Width The printer is initially set to print on 80 mm width paper and you can change the printer to print on 58 mm width paper by installing the roll paper guide and changing the paper width setting with the customized value.
  • Page 38 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 or less.

  • Page 39: Setting The Dip Switches

    Chapter 2 Setup Setting the DIP Switches On this printer, you can make various settings with DIP switches. The DIP switches are already set for the current interfaces. Change the setting if necessary. Functions of the DIP switches differ depending on the interface. For models with the buzzer function, see also "Setting the Internal Buzzer (for Model with an Internal Buzzer)"...

  • Page 40: For Serial Interface

    * When DIP switches 1-7 and 1-8 are set to ON, the value (initially 38400) can be set to any of the values listed in the lower portion of the row using a command, memory switch setting mode, or TM-T88V Utility. (See "Setting the Memory Switches (Customized Value)" on page 48.)
  • Page 41 Chapter 2 Setup DIP Switch Bank 2 Initial Function setting • Offline Handshaking (BUSY condition) Receive buffer full • Receive buffer full R e s e r v e d ( D o n o t c h a n g e Fixed to OFF setting) 2-3 ∼...

  • Page 42: For Parallel Interface

    For Parallel Interface When using the built-in USB interface, it is not necessary to change the DIP switch setting but their function changes. For the details, see "For Built-in USB Interface" on page DIP Switch Bank 1 Initial Function setting Auto line feed Always enabled Always disabled...

  • Page 43: For Built-In Usb Interface

    Chapter 2 Setup For Built-in USB Interface When using the serial or parallel interface, it is not necessary to change the DIP switch setting but their function changes. For the details, see "For Serial Interface" on page 40 "For Parallel Interface"...

  • Page 44: For Ethernet/Wireless Lan/Usb Interface

    For Ethernet/Wireless LAN/USB Interface DIP Switch Bank 1 Factory Function setting Auto line feed Always enabled Always disabled Receive buffer capacity 45 bytes 4 KB 1-3 ∼ Undefined — DIP Switch Bank 2 Factory Function setting • Offline Handshaking (BUSY condition) Receive buffer full •...

  • Page 45: Selecting The Print Density (Dip Switches 2-3/2-4)

    Chapter 2 Setup Selecting the Print Density (DIP Switches 2-3/2-4) Function SW 2-3 SW 2-4 Do not set Print density (standard) Print density (darker than standard) Print density (dark) • If the print density is set to “Darker than standard” or “Dark” level, printing speed may be reduced.

  • Page 46: Selecting The Busy Status

    Selecting the BUSY Status With DIP switch 2-1, you can select conditions for invoking a BUSY state as either of the following: • When the receive buffer is full • When the receive buffer is full or the printer is offline In either case above, the printer enters the BUSY state after power is turned on (including resetting with the interface) and when a self-test is being run.

  • Page 47: Connecting The Power Supply Unit (Ps-180)

    Connecting the Power Supply Unit (PS-180) Use the PS-180 or an equivalent product as the power supply unit. • Always use the EPSON PS-180 or an equivalent product as the power supply unit. Using a nonstandard power supply can result in electric shock and fire.

  • Page 48: Setting The Memory Switches (Customized Value)48

    • Line space reduction rate • Line feed reduction rate • Barcode height reduction rate Transmission speed ✔ ✔ ✔ for serial interface ✔ ✔ Printer model* *1: Setting printer model is also available with the TM-T88V Printer Model Setting Utility.

  • Page 49: Functions

    • To directly configure the printer in the memory switch setting mode, see "Memory Switch Setting Mode" on page • For detailed information about the TM-T88V Utility, see the TM-T88V Utility User’s Manual. • For detailed information about ESC/POS commands, see the ESC/POS Application Programming Guide.
  • Page 50 Setting the print speed Selectable from levels 1 to 13 (Slow ∼ Fast) (initial setting: level 13) Depending on print conditions, such as print duty, print head temperature, and data transmission speed, print speed is automatically adjusted, which may cause white lines due to intermittent print (the motor sometimes stops).
  • Page 51 Selectable from: automatic selection, fixed to UB interface, or fixed to built-in USB. Those 3 modes are described in both tables below. The TM-T88V has dual interfaces: a built-in USB interface and another interface selected by the customer. (The selectable interface is referred to as the “UB” interface.) The table below describes the modes you can set for the printer to control the dual interfaces.
  • Page 52 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200. (See "Transmission Speed (DIP Switches 1-7/1-8)" on page 40.) Setting the printer model When you use the TM-T88V with the APD Ver. 4.00 ~ 4.04, you need to change the printer model name to “TM-T88IV.”...

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Paper Roll Near-End Sensor

    Chapter 2 Setup Adjusting the Paper Roll Near-End Sensor Below are two situations where a roll paper NE sensor adjustment is required. • To adjust the detection position to suit the diameter of the roll paper core used. • To adjust the detection position of remaining amount of paper. •...

  • Page 54: Connecting The Printer To The Host Computer

    (DM-D) is to be connected, connect it to the host computer via the serial port. DM-D Serial cable Serial cable Modular cable Cash drawer TM-T88V Pass-through connection This printer is connected to the host computer over the serial interface via a customer display (DM-D). DM-D Modular cable...
  • Page 55 Chapter 2 Setup Connecting the serial interface (RS-232) cable Be sure to turn off the power supply for both the printer and host computer before connecting the cables. WARNING Insert the interface cable connector firmly into the interface connector on the connector panel. When using connectors equipped with screws, tighten them to secure the connectors firmly.

  • Page 56: For Parallel Interface

    Serial cable Parallel cable Modular cable Cash drawer TM-T88V Connecting the parallel interface cable Insert the interface cable connector firmly into the interface connector on the connector panel. Press down the clips on either side of the connector to lock it in place.

  • Page 57: For Usb Interface

    This printer is connected to the host computer via the USB port. When a customer display (DM-D) is to be connected, connect it to the host computer via the serial port. DM-D Serial cable USB cable Modular cable Cash drawer TM-T88V...
  • Page 58 Modular cable USB cable Modular cable Cash drawer TM-T88V Connecting the built-in USB interface cable Put the USB cable on the hook as shown in the figure, then connect it firmly to the built-in USB interface connector. Connect the other connector of the cable to the host computer.
  • Page 59 Chapter 2 Setup Connecting the USB interface cable Attach the locking wire saddle at the location shown in the figure below. Put the USB cable through the locking wire saddle. Putting the USB cable through the locking wire saddle, as shown in the figure below, prevents the cable from coming unplugged.

  • Page 60: For Ethernet Interface

    10/100BASE-T Modular cable Cash drawer TM-T88V TM-T88V A customer display (DM-D series) cannot be connected to the printer when the printer is connected to the host computer. To connect the customer display, connect the printer to the host computer via the serial interface.
  • Page 61 Switch L E D (Green) (Yellow) Press down the switch for a while when the power is on to initialize to the factory settings. When using the Ethernet interface, the network configuration is required. Make the settings using TM-T88V Utility.

  • Page 62: For Wireless Lan Interface

    For Wireless LAN Interface For details on how to set up a wireless LAN interface, see the TM-T88V Software User's Manual. Wireless LAN interface connection diagram Access point Modular cable Cash drawer TM-T88V When using the wireless LAN interface, the network configuration is required. Make the...

  • Page 63: Connecting The Cash Drawer

    Connecting the Cash Drawer When using a cash drawer, connect the cash drawer. Use the cash drawer handled by EPSON or your dealer. If the optional external buzzer is used, you cannot use a cash drawer. Connecting the Drawer Kick-out Cable •...
  • Page 64 Drawer Connection Circuitry Drawer kick-out connector With shielded Drawer kick-out solenoid +24V Control device Drawer open/close switch Printer side User side [Drawer kick-out side]...

  • Page 65: Setting The Internal Buzzer (For Model With An Internal Buzzer)65

    Chapter 2 Setup Setting the Internal Buzzer (for Model with an Internal Buzzer) When using the internal buzzer, configure the buzzer. Models with the buzzer function can beep the buzzer when the drawer is opened. The buzzer setting is performed by setting the DIP switches for the buzzer and specifying connector pin numbers to which a command outputs a pulse signal.

  • Page 66: Connecting The Optional External Buzzer

    Connecting the Optional External Buzzer When using the optional external buzzer (OT-BZ20), install the optional external buzzer. If your printer is not equipped with a buzzer, you can use the optional external buzzer (OT- BZ20) by connecting it to the drawer. •...

  • Page 67: Installation Position

    • When using the printer horizontally: either side • When using the printer vertically or on the wall: either side/top/bottom (only for wall-hanging installation) * * For the TM-T88V, the buzzer cannot be installed on the bottom Vertical/Wall-hanging installation Horizontal installation •...

  • Page 68: Installation Procedures

    Installation Procedures Turn off the printer. Connect and disconnect the optional external buzzer while the printer is turned off. If you connect it while the printer is turned on, the buzzer does not function correctly. Clean and dry the printer case where the optional external buzzer will be installed.

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Buzzer Volume

    Turn the volume adjustment knob to adjust the buzzer volume. Volume adjustment knob High Setting the Optional External Buzzer When and how to beep can be set by the driver, TM-T88V Utility or the printer's customized value. (See "Setting the Memory Switches (Customized Value)" on page 48.)

  • Page 70: Attaching The Connector Cover

    Attaching the Connector Cover When using the connector cover, attach the connector cover. Follow the steps below to attach the connector cover to protect cables. Turn over the printer. Position the two hooks on both sides of the connector cover so that they hook the printer case.
  • Page 71 Chapter 2 Setup • The serial, USB, or power cables can pass beneath the front of the printer so that the back of the printer looks uncluttered. • To remove the connector cover, turn the printer over, and push the connector cover down while pushing both sides of the connector cover inward to detach the hooks from the printer case.

  • Page 72: Arranging The Cables

    Arranging the Cables Route the cables when using the connector cover. Pass the cables through cable exits in the connector cover. The connector cover has cable exits on the back and both sides. You can also route the cables out the front by passing them through the notch in the printer bottom.

  • Page 73: Application Development Information

    Chapter 3 Application Development Information Application Development Information This chapter describes how to control the printer and gives information useful for printer application development. How to Control the Printer Use a driver or ESC/POS commands to control the printer. Selecting a Driver Choose one of the drivers listed in "Drivers"...

  • Page 74: Esc/Pos Commands

    ESC/POS Commands ESC/POS is the Epson original printer command system. With ESC/POS commands, you can directly control all the TM printer functions, but detailed knowledge of printer specifications or combination of commands is required, compared to using a driver. To use ESC/POS commands, you need to agree to a nondisclosure contract first and obtain the ESC/POS Application Programming Guide.
  • Page 75 Chapter 3 Application Development Information Select/cancel user-defined character set Define user-defined characters Cancel print data in page mode Commands for panel buttons Enable/disable panel buttons Commands for paper sensors Select paper sensor(s) to stop printing Select paper sensor(s) to output paper-end signals Commands for print positions Horizontal tab Set horizontal tab positions...
  • Page 76 Define downloaded bit image Print downloaded bit image Register the Windows BMP in the NV graphics memory Define Windows BMP NV graphics Commands for status Enable/disable Automatic Status Back (ASB) Transmit status Transmit real-time status Commands for barcode Print barcode Set barcode height Set barcode width Select print position of HRI characters...
  • Page 77 Chapter 3 Application Development Information MaxiCode: Select the mode MaxiCode: Store the data in the symbol storage area MaxiCode: Print the symbol data in the symbol storage area MaxiCode: Transmit the size information of the symbol data in the symbol storage area Two-dimensional GS1 DataBar: Set the width of module Two-dimensional GS1 DataBar: Set the maximum width of GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Two-dimensional GS1 DataBar: Store the data in the symbol storage area...
  • Page 78 Commands for sub-functions Initialize printer Transmit printer ID Set horizontal and vertical motion units Select peripheral device Generate pulse to drawer Generate pulse to drawer in real-time Execute power-off sequence Clear buffer(s) Enable/disable real-time command Send real-time request to printer Select page mode Select standard mode Set the process ID response...

  • Page 79: Software And Manuals

    • APD Printer Specification paper cut, a cash drawer, or customer display. The • Devmode API/PRINTERINFO Manual Status API (Epson original DLL) that monitors printer • Status API Manual status and sends ESC/POS commands is also • Sample Program Guide attached to this driver.
  • Page 80 Windows drivers. It is not a driver to be used for printing from commercial applications. *2: This guide describes general information on how to control printers using the OPOS ADK (in the chapter “POS Printer” and “Appendix-A”). It does not describe Epson’s specific functions.

  • Page 81: Utilities

    • TM-T88V Software User’s Manual TM-T88V Printer Model Setting Utility: Use to change the printer model name when you use the TM-T88V with the APD Ver. 4.00 ~ 4.04. • TMNet WinConfig User’s Guide TMNet WinConfig: • UB-E02 Technical Reference Guide Use for IP address or wireless LAN setting.

  • Page 82: How To Get Drivers, Manuals, And The Utility

    How to Get Drivers, Manuals, and the Utility Drivers, manuals, and the TM-T88V Utility can be installed by the TM-T88V installer in the included the TM-T88V Software & Documents Disc. You can also obtain them from one of the following URLs.

  • Page 83: Setting/Checking Modes

    Chapter 3 Application Development Information Setting/Checking Modes Besides the ordinary print mode, the printer has the following modes to set or check settings of the printer. • Self-test Mode • Hexadecimal Dumping Mode • NV Graphics Print Mode • Receipt Enhancement Information Print Mode •...
  • Page 84 Press the Feed button while the printer is in the self-test wait mode. If you select the SELF-TEST, the printer prints a rolling pattern using only the built-in character set. If you select the mode selection, follow the instructions printed by the printer. After printing the following message, the printer is initialized and returned to the normal mode.

  • Page 85: Hexadecimal Dumping Mode

    Chapter 3 Application Development Information Hexadecimal Dumping Mode In the hexadecimal dumping mode, the printer prints the data transmitted from a host computer in hexadecimal numbers and their corresponding characters. Follow the steps below to run this mode. • If there is no character corresponding to print data, “.” is printed. •...

  • Page 86: Nv Graphics Print Mode

    NV Graphics 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 • Number of NV graphics that are registered •...

  • Page 87: Receipt Enhancement Information Print Mode

    Chapter 3 Application Development Information Receipt Enhancement Information Print Mode You can confirm the following information by running the R/E information mode: • Automatic top logo setting • Automatic bottom logo setting • Extended settings for automatic top/bottom logo Follow the steps below to run this mode. Close the roll paper cover.

  • Page 88: Memory Switch Setting Mode

    Memory Switch Setting Mode You can configure the memory switches (customized values) of the printer. • Print density • Communication conditions using a serial interface • Auto reduction of the amount of paper to use • Autocutting of paper while the cover is closed •...

  • Page 89: Handling

    Chapter 4 Handling Handling This chapter describes basic handling of the printer. Installing and Replacing Roll Paper • Do not open the roll paper cover during printing. The printer may be damaged. • Do not touch the manual cutter with your hands when installing or replacing the WARNING roll paper.
  • Page 90 Install the roll paper in the correct direction. Pull out some roll paper, and close the roll paper cover. Tear off the roll paper with the manual cutter.

  • Page 91: Removing Jammed Paper

    Chapter 4 Handling Removing Jammed Paper When a paper jam occurs, never pull out the paper forcibly. Open the roll paper cover and remove the jammed paper. When the roll paper cover cannot be opened, follow the steps below to remove the jammed paper.
  • Page 92 Close the cutter cover. Open the roll paper cover and remove the jammed paper.

  • Page 93: Cleaning The Thermal Head

    Chapter 4 Handling Cleaning the Thermal Head Epson recommends cleaning the thermal head periodically (generally every 3 months) to maintain receipt print quality. After printing, the thermal head can be very hot. Do not touch it and let it cool before you clean it.

  • Page 94: Preparing For Transport

    Preparing for Transport Follow the steps below to transport the printer. Turn off the printer. Remove the power supply connector. Remove the roll paper. Pack the printer upright.

  • Page 95: Replacement Of The Tm-T88Iv

    TM-T88V prints the same results as the TM-T88IV prints. Print Density The print density of the TM-T88V can be set with DIP switches (2-3/2-4) as can the TM-T88IV. Set the density the same as for the TM-T88IV to print in the same print density.

  • Page 96: Printable Area (For 80 Mm Width Paper)

    Receive Buffer You can set the receive buffer of the TM-T88V to 4KB or 45 bytes with DIP switch 1-2 as with the TM-T88IV. The buffer full condition and buffer full release condition of the TM-T88V are the same as those of the TM-T88IV.

  • Page 97: Dip Switches

    The functional assignments of DIP switches are the same as those of the TM-T88IV except for DIP switches 2-3 and 2-4. Since the TM-T88V does not have a low power consumption mode, do not set DIP switches 2-3 and 2-4 both to ON.

  • Page 98: Usb Low Power Consumption Mode

    The TM-T88V has a maintenance counter just as the TM-T88IV has. Buzzer TM-T88V is available with a built-in buzzer or without the buzzer. Even if you purchase the one without the buzzer, you can attach an optional external buzzer. You can beep the buzzer with the pulse signal using a command.

  • Page 99: Overall Dimensions

    You can place the TM-T88V in the same location as the TM-T88IV, since its overall dimensions and weight are about the same as or smaller than those of the TM-T88IV. With the wall hanging bracket (WH-10), you can attach the TM-T88V to a wall just as you can with the TM-T88IV. TM-T88V TM-T88IV W:145 ×...

  • Page 100: Additional Functions And Functional Improvements

    Once you change the paper width form 80 mm to 58 mm, you cannot change it back to 80 Print Speed The TM-T88V has increased its print speed up to a maximum of 300 mm/s. TM-T88V TM-T88IV...

  • Page 101: Number Of Characters

    TM-T88V allows you to specify tone of images (2 tones/Grayscale). Interface The USB interface is added to the main unit of the TM-T88V as standard equipment. USB Class When using the built-in USB interface or USB Plus Power, USB printer class can be used beside the USB vendor-defined class.

  • Page 102: Customized Value

    For detailed information about the customized value, see"Setting the Memory Switches (Customized Value)" on page R/E Information Printing Mode The TM-T88V has a Receipt Enhancement (R/E) Information Printing mode that lets you confirm the following information: • Automatic top logo setting • Automatic bottom logo setting...

  • Page 103: Low Power Load Mode

    Chapter 5 Replacement of the TM-T88IV Low Power Load Mode For the TM-T88V, there is a new low power load mode. In this mode, the power supply load is lowered by automatically changing the print speed, depending on the print duty. You can set the mode with the customized value.

  • Page 105: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Specifications of Interfaces and Connectors For detailed information about LAN or wireless LAN, see one of the following: • LAN: UB-E02 Technical Reference Guide • Wireless LAN: UB-R02/R03 Technical Reference Guide RS-232 Serial Interface Interface board specifications (RS-232-compliant) Item Specifications Data transfer method...
  • Page 106 Functions of each connector pin Pin no. Signal name Signal direction Function — Frame ground Output Transmission data Input Reception data Output Equivalent to DTR signal (pin 20) Input This signal indicates whether the host computer can receive data. SPACE indicates that the host computer can receive data.
  • Page 107 Appendix XON/XOFF When XON/XOFF control is selected, the printer transmits the XON or XOFF signals as follows. The transmission timing of XON/XOFF differs, depending on the setting of DIP switch 2-1. DIP switch 2-1 Signal Printer status 1 (ON) 0 (OFF) 1) When the printer goes online after turning on the power (or Transmit Transmit...

  • Page 108: Ieee 1284 Parallel Interface

    IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Modes The IEEE 1284 parallel interface supports the following two modes. Mode Communication direction Other information Host → Printer communication Compatibility mode Centronics-compliant Printer → Host communication Reverse mode Assumes a data transfer from an asynchronous printer Compatibility Mode Compatibility mode allows data transmission from host to printer only: Centronics-compatible.

  • Page 109: Interface Signals

    Appendix Interface signals Compatibility Source Nibble Mode Byte Mode Mode Host Strobe HostClk HostClk Host/Ptr Data0 (LSB) Data0 (LSB) Data0 (LSB) Host/Ptr Data1 Data1 Data1 Host/Ptr Data2 Data2 Data2 Host/Ptr Data3 Data3 Data3 Host/Ptr Data4 Data4 Data4 Host/Ptr Data5 Data5 Data5 Host/Ptr Data6...
  • Page 110 Compatibility Source Nibble Mode Byte Mode Mode Host Init Init Init Printer Fault DataAvail/Data0,4 DataAvail Printer DK_STATUS Printer Host SelectIn 1284-Active 1284-Active NC: Not Connected ND: Not Defined • A signal name with a rule above it indicates an “L” active signal. •...

  • Page 111: Usb (Universal Serial Bus) Interface

    Appendix USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface Outline • Full-speed transmission at 12 Mbps [bps: bits per second] • Plug & Play, Hot Insertion & Removal USB transmission specifications USB function Overall specifications According to USB 2.0 specifications Transmission speed USB Full-Speed (12 Mbps) Transmission method USB bulk transmission method Power supply specifications...

  • Page 112: Character Code Tables

    Character Code Tables • The character code tables show only character configurations. They do not show the actual print pattern. • “SP” in the table shows a space. Common to All Pages When International character set (See "International Character Sets" on page 156.) is USA: "...

  • Page 113: Pc437: Usa, Standard Europe]

    Appendix Page 0 [PC437: USA, Standard Europe] Ç É á ░ └ ╨ α ≡ í ü æ ▒ ┴ ╤ β ± Γ é Æ ó ▓ ┬ ╥ ≥ â ô ú │ ├ ╙ π ≤ ä ö...

  • Page 114: Katakana)

    Page 1 (Katakana) ┴ ═ ┬ ╞ ┤ ╪ ├ ╡ ¯ ─ │ │ ┌ ♠ ┐ ♥ └ ♦ ┘ ♣ ● ○ ▓ ┼...

  • Page 115: Pc850: Multilingual)

    Appendix Page 2 (PC850: Multilingual) Ç É á ░ └ ð Ó í ü æ ▒ ┴ Ð β ± é Æ ó ▓ ┬ Ê Ô â ô ú │ ├ Ë Ò ¾ ä ö ñ ┤ ─ È...

  • Page 116: Pc860: Portuguese)

    Page 3 (PC860: Portuguese) Ç É á ░ └ ╨ α ≡ í ü À ▒ ┴ ╤ β ± Γ é È ó ▓ ┬ ╥ ≥ â ô ú │ ├ ╙ π ≤ ã õ ñ ┤ ─...

  • Page 117: Pc863: Canadian-French)

    Appendix Page 4 (PC863: Canadian-French) Ç É ¦ ░ └ ╨ α ≡ ü È ´ ▒ ┴ ╤ β ± Γ é Ê ó ▓ ┬ ╥ ≥ â ô ú │ ├ ╙ π ≤ Â Ë ¨ ┤...

  • Page 118: Pc865: Nordic)

    Page 5 (PC865: Nordic) Ç É á ░ └ ╨ α ≡ í ü æ ▒ ┴ ╤ β ± Γ é Æ ó ▓ ┬ ╥ ≥ â ô ú │ ├ ╙ π ≤ ä ö ñ ┤ ─...

  • Page 119: Pc851: Greek)

    Appendix Page 11 (PC851: Greek) Ί ϊ Ç ░ └ Τ ζ ΐ ü ▒ ┴ ± é ó ▓ ┬ Ф ι â ô │ ├ Φ ä ö ┤ ─ à ┼ Ω § Γ û α μ ¸...

  • Page 120: Pc853: Turkish)

    Page 12 (PC853: Turkish) Ç É á ░ └ Ó í ü ▒ ┴ β é ó ▓ ┬ Ê Ô â ô ú │ ├ Ë Ò ä ö ñ ┤ ─ È ı à ò Ñ Á ┼ §...

  • Page 121: Pc857: Turkish)

    Appendix Page 13 (PC857: Turkish) Ç É á ░ └ Ó í ü æ ▒ ┴ β ± é Æ ó ▓ ┬ Ê Ô â ô ú │ ├ Ë Ò ¾ ä ö ñ ┤ ─ È õ ¶...

  • Page 122: Pc737: Greek)

    Page 14 (PC737: Greek) ι ░ └ ╨ Σ ▒ ┴ ╤ ± Г ▓ ┬ ╥ ≥ μ │ ├ ╙ ≤ ϊ Ï Ф ┤ ─ ╘ ί ╡ ┼ ╒ ╢ ╞ ╓ ó ÷ Θ Ω ╖...

  • Page 123: Iso8859-7: Greek)

    Appendix Page 15 (ISO8859-7: Greek) ΐ ° π ‘ ± α ’ ² β Γ £ ³ Σ σ τ ´ Τ δ ε Ф ζ ¦ • § ¨ Θ Ι ι © Ω Ί Ϊ ϊ « » ¬...

  • Page 124: Wpc1252)

    Page 16 (WPC1252) ° À Ð à ð ¡ ± Á Ñ á ñ ¢ ² Â Ò â ò ƒ £ ³ Ã Ó ã ó ´ ” ¤ Ä Ô ä ô • ¥ Å Õ å õ ¦...

  • Page 125: Pc866: Cyrillic #2)

    Appendix Page 17 (PC866: Cyrillic #2) ░ └ ╨ ▒ ┴ ╤ ▓ ┬ ╥ Г г │ ├ ╙ Ї Ф ┤ ─ ╘ ї ╡ ┼ ╒ ╢ ╞ ╓ ╖ ╟ ╫ ╕ ╚ ╪ ° ╣ ╔...

  • Page 126: Pc852: Latin2)

    Page 18 (PC852: Latin2) Ç É á ░ └ Ó í ü ▒ ┴ Ð β ĺ é ó ▓ ┬ Ô â ô ú │ ├ Ë ä ö ┤ ─ Á ┼ § Í Â ÷ Î ç ¸...

  • Page 127: Pc858: Euro)

    Appendix Page 19 (PC858: Euro) Ç É á ░ └ ð Ó í ü æ ▒ ┴ Ð β ± é Æ ó ▓ ┬ Ê Ô â ô ú │ ├ Ë Ò ¾ ä ö ñ ┤ ─ È...

  • Page 128: Ku42: Thai)

    Page 20 (KU42: Thai) ┌ ┐ └ ┘ │ ─ ├ ┤ ┴ ┬ ┼ █...

  • Page 129: Tis11: Thai)

    Appendix Page 21 (TIS11: Thai) ┌ ┐ └ ─ ┘ ┴ │ ┬ ├ ┼ ┤...

  • Page 130: Tis18: Thai)

    Page 26 (TIS18: Thai) ┌ ┐ └ ┘ │ ─ ├ ┤ ┴ ┬ ┼ █...

  • Page 131: Tcvn-3: Vientamese)

    Appendix Page 30 (TCVN-3: Vientamese) é ê õ ó ú à ô ã â á â ê ô è ý ò ù...

  • Page 132: Tcvn-3: Vientamese)

    Page 31 (TCVN-3: Vientamese) É Â Ê Õ Ó Ú À Ô Ã Â Ð Á Ê Ô È Ý Ò Ù...

  • Page 133: Pc720: Arabic)

    Appendix Page 32 (PC720: Arabic) ░ └ ╨ ≡ ▒ ┴ ╤ é ▓ ┬ ╥ â ô │ ├ ╙ ¤ ┤ ─ ╘ à ╡ ┼ ╒ û ╢ ╞ ╓ ç ù ╖ ╟ ╫ ≈ ° ê...

  • Page 134: Wpc775: Baltic Rim)

    Page 33 (WPC775: Baltic Rim) É ░ └ Ó ü æ ▒ ┴ ± é Æ ó ▓ ┬ │ ├ ¾ ä ö ┤ ─ õ ¶ ┼ Õ § å ¢ ÷ ” ¦ © ╚ ° Ö ®...

  • Page 135: Pc855: Cylillic)

    Appendix Page 34 (PC855: Cylillic) ░ └ ▒ ┴ ▓ ┬ │ ├ ┤ ─ ┼ ╚ ╣ ╔ ┘ ║ ╩ ┌ Ф ╗ ╦ █ г ╝ ╠ ▄ Г ═ § « ╬ ■ » ┐ ¤ ▀...

  • Page 136: Pc861: Icelandic)

    Page 35 (PC861: Icelandic) Ç É á ░ └ ╨ α ≡ ü æ ▒ ┴ ╤ ± Γ é Æ ó ▓ ┬ ╥ ≥ â ô ú │ ├ ╙ π ≤ ä ö Á ┤ ─ ╘ Σ...

  • Page 137: Pc862: Hebrew)

    Appendix Page 36 (PC862: Hebrew) á ░ └ ╨ α ≡ ▒ ┴ ╤ ± Γ ó ▓ ┬ ╥ ≥ ú │ ├ ╙ π ≤ ñ ┤ ─ ╘ Σ ⌠ Ñ ╡ ┼ ╒ σ ⌡ ª ╓...

  • Page 138: Pc864: Arabic)

    Page 37 (PC864: Arabic) ° β ¢ · ∞ · √ ± £ ▒ ½ ¤ ─ ¼ │ ≈ ┼ « ┤ » ┬ ├ ┴ ¦ ┐ ¬ ┌ ÷ └ × ■ ┘...

  • Page 139: Pc869: Greek)

    Appendix Page 38 (PC869: Greek) Ί ϊ ░ └ Τ ζ ΐ ▒ ┴ ± ▓ ┬ Φ ι ϕ │ ├ ┤ ─ ┼ Ω § Γ α μ © β · ╚ ° ¬ ² ╣ ╔ ┘ ¨...

  • Page 140: Iso8859-2: Latin2)

    Page 39 (ISO8859-2: Latin2) ░ └ ° Ð ▒ ┴ Á á ▓ ┬ Â â │ ├ Ó ó ┤ ─ ¤ ´ Ä Ô ä ô   ┘ ┼ ┌ ▄ Ö ö █ ▀ Ç × ç...

  • Page 141: Iso8859-15: Latin9)

    Appendix Page 40 (ISO8859-15: Latin9) ° À Ð à ð ¡ ± Á Ñ á ñ ¢ ² Â Ò â ò £ ³ Ã Ó ã ó Ä Ô ä ô ¥ Å Õ å õ ¶ Æ Ö æ...

  • Page 142: Pc1098: Farci)

    Page 41 (PC1098: Farci) ░ └ ‫ﺥ‬ ▒ ┴ ▓ ┬ │ ├ ┤ ─ ┼ ‫ﻐ‬ ‫ﻑ‬ ╚ ╣ ╔ ┘ ║ ╩ ┌ ╗ ╦ █ ╝ ╠ ▄ ‫ﺃ‬ ═ × « ╬ ■ » ┐ ▀...

  • Page 143: Pc1118: Lithuanian)

    Appendix Page 42 (PC1118: Lithuanian) Ç É á ░ └ α ≡ ü æ ▒ ┴ β ± Γ é Æ ó ▓ ┬ ≥ â ô ú │ ├ π ≤ ä ö ñ ┤ ─ Σ à ò Ñ...

  • Page 144: Pc1119: Lithuanian)

    Page 43 (PC1119: Lithuanian) ░ └ ▒ ┴ ▓ ┬ ≥ Г г │ ├ ≤ Ф ┤ ─ ┼ ÷ ≈ ╚ ° ╣ ╔ ┘ · · ║ ╩ ┌ ╗ ╦ █ √ ╝ ╠ ▄ ═ ▌...

  • Page 145: Pc1125: Ukranian)

    Appendix Page 44 (PC1125: Ukranian) ░ └ ╨ ▒ ┴ ╤ ▓ ┬ ╥ Г г │ ├ ╙ Ф ┤ ─ ╘ ╡ ┼ ╒ ╓ ╢ ╞ ╫ ╖ ╟ ╪ ╕ ╚ ╣ ╔ ┘ ÷ ║ ╩...

  • Page 146: Wpc1250: Latin 2)

    Page 45 (WPC1250: Latin 2) ° ± Á á Â â Ó ó ” ¤ ´ Ä Ô ä ô • ¶ Ö ö ¦ × · Ç ç ÷ § ¨ ¸ © É é ú Ú « » Ë...

  • Page 147: Wpc1251: Cyrillic)

    Appendix Page 46 (WPC1251: Cyrillic) ° ± Г г ” ¤ Ф • ¶ ¦ · § © « » ¬ ®...

  • Page 148: Wpc1253: Greek)

    Page 47 (WPC1253: Greek) ° π ΅ ± α ² β Γ ƒ £ ³ Σ σ τ ” ¤ Τ δ • ¥ ε ϕ ¶ Φ ζ ¦ · § ¨ Θ Ι ι © Ω ª ϊ Ί...

  • Page 149: Wpc1254: Turkish)

    Appendix Page 48 (WPC1254: Turkish) ° À à ¡ ± Á Ñ á ñ ¢ ² Â Ò â ò ƒ £ ³ Ã Ó ã ó ” ¤ ´ Ä Ô ä ô • ¥ Å Õ å õ ¶...

  • Page 150: Wpc1255: Hebrew)

    Page 49 (WPC1255: Hebrew) ° ¡ ± ¢ ² ƒ £ ³ ” ₪ ´ ִ • ¥ ֵ ¶ ֶ ¦ · ַ ‫׳‬ § ¨ ¸ ָ ‫״‬ © ¹ ֺ × ÷ « » ֻ ¬ ¼ ּ...

  • Page 151: Wpc1256: Arabic)

    Appendix Page 50 (WPC1256: Arabic) ° ‫ہ‬ à ، ± ¢ ² â ƒ £ ³ ” ¤ ´ ô • ¥ ‫ﺽ‬ ¶ ¦ × · ç ÷ § ‫ﻁ‬ ¨ ¸ è © ¹ é ù ‫ٹ‬ ‫ڑ‬ ê...

  • Page 152: Wpc1257: Baltic Rim)

    Page 51 (WPC1257: Baltic Rim) ° ± ¢ ² £ ³ Ó ó ” ¤ ´ Ä ä • Å Õ å õ ¶ Ö ö ¦ × · ÷ § Ø ø © ¹ É é ‹ « » ¬...

  • Page 153: Wpc1258: Vientamese)

    Appendix Page 52 (WPC1258: Vientamese) ° À à ¡ ± Á Ñ á ñ ¢ ² Â â ̣ ̉ ƒ £ ³ Ó ó ” ¤ ´ Ä Ô ä ô • ¥ Å å ¶ Æ Ö æ ö...

  • Page 154: Kz1048: Kazakhstan)

    Page 53 (KZ1048: Kazakhstan) ° Ұ ± ұ Г г Ə ” ¤ ө Ф • Ө ¶ ¦ · § © Ғ ғ « » ¬ ə Қ қ Ң Һ һ ® ң Ү ү...

  • Page 155: User-Defined Page)

    Appendix Page 255 (User-Defined Page)

  • Page 156: International Character Sets

    International Character Sets ASCII code (Hex) Country ¥ France à ° ç § é ù è ¨ Germany § Ä Ö Ü ä ö ü β U.K. £ ¥ Denmark I Æ Ø Å æ ø å Sweden ¤ É Ä...

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