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SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
MATSUMOTO MINAMI PLANT
2070 KOTOBUKI KOAKA, MATSUMOTO-SHI, NAGANO, 399-8702 JAPAN
PHONE(0263)86-5353 FAX(0263)86-9925

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  • Page 1: Receipt Printer

    Confidential Receipt Printer TM-T90 Specification STANDARD Rev. No. Notes Copied Date Copied by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION MATSUMOTO MINAMI PLANT 2070 KOTOBUKI KOAKA, MATSUMOTO-SHI, NAGANO, 399-8702 JAPAN PHONE(0263)86-5353 FAX(0263)86-9925...
  • Page 2 Ikegami Takizawa Change Hosomi Ikegami Takizawa Change Hosomi Ikegami Takizawa Change Godo Hosomi Ikegami Change Tsukada Takizawa Change Tsukada Takizawa VIII TITLE Front Part TM-T90 Rev. Table of Confidentiality General Cover Sheet Agreement Features Contents Contents Appendix Total Specification (STANDARD)
  • Page 3 Before reading this specification, be sure you have the correct version of each page. Revisions Design Section Sheet Rev. No. Rev. Document Sheet Rev. Sheet Rev. Sheet Rev. Enactment Change Change Change Change Change TITLE Front Part TM-T90 Rev. Table of Confidentiality General Cover Sheet Agreement Features Contents Contents Appendix Total Specification (STANDARD)
  • Page 4 Change App.3 Change App.4 App.5 App.6 App.7 App.8 App.9 App.10 App.11 App.12 App.13 App.14 App.15 App.16 App.17 App.18 App.19 App.20 App.21 TITLE Front Part TM-T90 Rev. Table of Confidentiality General Cover Sheet Agreement Features Contents Contents Appendix Total Specification (STANDARD)
  • Page 5 2) Starting the memory switch setting mode Press the paper FEED button twice and … (added) All pages are newly renumbered. GENERAL FEATURES Korean characters → Korean Kanji • Using with the Epson PS-180 … (added) 1, 2 1.1 Printing Specifications (changed) 1.2 Character specifications...
  • Page 6 7) Print speed 55 mm/s {2.17"/s} → 100 mm/s {3.94"/s} Two-color printing mode 3) Character size Table 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 NOTES: 3. (added) Table 1.2.3 Languages (changed) 1.3 Autocutter NOTES: • The cutting type … (added) TITLE TM-T90 Specification (STANDARD)
  • Page 7 → In order to keep the latest values in the maintenance counter, the printer must be turned off … App.14 APPENDIX H H.2 (added) App.15 APPENDIX H H.3 ESC R (added) All pages are revised. Monochrome → Single-color 1.2 Character Specifications Japanese model: Special font table (added) TITLE TM-T90 Specification (STANDARD)
  • Page 8 AND TURNING THE PRINTER’S POWER OFF G.1 → G.2.1 Printer setup control by the host with printer power off G.2 → G.2.2 Power off control by the host All pages are revised. 2) Features 50 mm/s {1.97"/s} → 90 mm/s {3.54"/s} TITLE TM-T90 Specification (STANDARD)
  • Page 9 PS-175 (deleted) … and UB-U05 (added) GS ( E <Function 3> Msw 8-3 (added) 115, 117 GS ( E <Function 5> a = 6 (added) 119, 121 GS ( E <Function 6> a = 6 (added) TITLE TM-T90 Specification (STANDARD)
  • Page 10 G.2 About the printer’s power off (changed) App.15 H.1 Comparison of Specifications (1) Two-color printing: 90 mm/s {3.54"/s} → 100 mm/s {3.94"/s} H.2 Comparison of Specifications (2) Two-color printing: 50 mm/s {1.97"/s} → 90 mm/s {3.54"/s} TITLE TM-T90 Specification (STANDARD)
  • Page 11 2. On the earlier of (a) termination of your relationship with Seiko Epson, or (b) Seiko Epson's request, you must stop using the confidential information. You must then return or destroy the information, as directed by Seiko Epson.

  • Page 12: General Features

    Confidential GENERAL FEATURES 1) This specification applies to the following products in the TM-T90 series printer: TM-T90 (with serial interface) TM-T90 P (with parallel interface) * This specification describes only the outline of the general functions and the model-dependent functions of the commands. For detailed specifications and usage of the commands, please refer to the ESC/POS APG (Application Programming Guide) that is separately issued.
  • Page 13 Confidential <General> • Various interface boards (EPSON UB series, except UB-P02 and UB-U05) can be used. • Maximum paper width is 80 mm {3.15"}. Using a paper roll spacer, 58 mm or 60 mm {2.28" or 2.36"} paper width is selectable.

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    3.2.17 Page 26 (Thai character code 18) ..................51 3.2.18 Page 255 (Space Page) ....................52 3.2.19 International Character Sets ....................53 3.3 Switches and Buttons ........................54 3.3.1 Power Button (Non-Locking Push Button)................54 3.3.2 Panel Buttons ........................54 3.3.3 DIP Switches ........................55 SHEET TITLE TM-T90 REVISION Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 15 ESC - n ............................85 ESC 2 ............................85 ESC 3 n ............................86 ESC = n ............................86 ESC ? n ............................87 ESC @............................87 ESC D n1...nk NUL........................87 ESC E n ............................88 ESC G n............................88 SHEET TITLE TM-T90 REVISION Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 16 <Function 97> GS ( K pL pH fn m (fn = 97) ................138 GS ( L pL pH m fn [parameters] GS 8 L p1 p2 p3 p4 m fn [parameters].......139 <Function 48> GS ( L pL pH m fn (fn = 0, 48)................140 SHEET TITLE TM-T90 REVISION Specification NEXT SHEET...
  • Page 17 FS ! n ............................176 FS &............................177 FS ( A pL pH fn [parameter] .......................177 <Function 48> FS ( A pL pH fn m (fn = 48)................177 FS - n ............................178 FS ..............................178 SHEET TITLE TM-T90 REVISION Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD) VIII...
  • Page 18 APPENDIX F: CODE128 BAR CODE..................App.9 APPENDIX G: NOTES ON TURNING THE PRINTER’S POWER OFF ......App.13 APPENDIX H: COMPARISON TABLE OF TM-T90 AND TM-T88II........App.15 APPENDIX I: NOTES ON PRINTING 2-DIMENSIONAL CODES........App.20 APPENDIX J: NOTES ON USING THE ASB STATUS............App.21...

  • Page 19: General Specifcations

    NOTE 1: Without an attached paper roll spacer, 80 mm {3.15"} paper width can be used. 2: With changing the installation position of the attached paper roll spacer, 60 mm {2.36"} paper width can be used. 3: ANK = alphanumeric TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 20 10 dot lines, depending on the paper feed speed at the time that the print data is received. 8) Line spacing 4.23 mm {1/6"} 3.75 mm {0.148"} NOTE: Programmable by command. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 21: Character Specifications

    (*1): 3-pass printing is the printing method to print one Thai character with three character parts which are configured vertically with upper, middle, and lower parts sent from the host PC. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 22 3. Character size not including the horizontal spacing in the standard scale is as follows: Font A (12 × 24): 1.25 (W) × 3.0 (H) mm Font B (10 × 24): 1.0 (W) × 3.0 (H) mm TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 23: Autocutter

    If the cutting type is changed from partial cut to full cut after the printer has been used, the printer may not be reliable because the wear-out level of the cutter blade differs. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT...

  • Page 24: Paper Sensor (Paper Roll End Sensor)

    By this means, printing is inhibited in the area described above. • If roll paper other than the specified ones is used, the paper near-end may not be detected correctly. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 25: Paper Specifications

    Therefore, it is recommended to use the specified paper or its equivalent. • The following paper also can be used only for ANK or Multilingual models: Original paper: AF50KS-E (paper thickness: 65 µm) (Jujo Thermal Oy (Finland)) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...
  • Page 26 P300, P310, KF50 TF50KS-E, PD170R, PD750R, TF60KS-F1 100% PD160R 105% AF50KS-E 110% <Japanese model> Original Paper No. Density Level P350 P300, P310, KF50 TF50KS-E, PD750R, TF60KS-F1 100% PD160R 105% PD170R 110% TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 27: Printable Area

    <58 mm {2.28"} paper width model> 57.5 ± 0.5 mm 0.125 mm 420 dots 2.35 mm 2.65 mm 52.5 mm (dot #1 ∼ #420) Figure 1.7.2 Printable Area for Japanese Model (for Default Setting) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 28: Printing And Cutting Positions

    NOTE: Numeric values used here are center values to be used in designing. The values 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. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT...

  • Page 29: Internal Buffer

    See GS ( E <Function 5> for details. 1.10 Electrical Characteristics +24 VDC ± 7% 1) Supply voltage: (optional power supply: EPSON PS-170, PS-180) 2) Current consumption (at 24V in room temperature): <Normal printing> Mean: Approximately 1.7 A (in single-color print)

  • Page 30: Emi And Safety Standards Applied

    Confidential 1.11 EMI and Safety Standards Applied EMC is measured using SEIKO EPSON’s AC adapters PS-170, PS-180. 1) Europe CE marking: Directive: 89/336/EEC EN55022 Class B EN55024 IEC61000-4-2 IEC61000-4-3 IEC61000-4-4 IEC61000-4-5 IEC61000-4-6 IEC61000-4-11 Safety standard: EN 60950 2) North America EMI: FCC/ICES-003 Class A Safety standards: UL1950/CSA C22.2 No.950...

  • Page 31: Reliability

    – 20,000,000 lines for single-color printing.) 3) MCBF: 70,000,000 lines (This is an average failure interval based on failures relating to wearout and random failures up to the life period – 20,000,000 lines.) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 32: Environmental Conditions

    No external or internal damage should be found after the vibration test, and the unit should operate normally. 4) Impact resistance: When packed: Package: EPSON standard package Height: 60 cm {23.62"} Directions: 1 corner, 3 edges, and 6 surfaces No external or internal damage should be found after the drop test, and the unit should operate normally.

  • Page 33: Installation

    5) Acoustic noise (operating): Approximately 52 dB (ANSI bystander position) NOTE: The value as shown above is measured when the EPSON evaluation printing pattern is used. This value may be different, depending on the paper to be printed, the print duty, or the print conditions, such as the print speed or the print density.

  • Page 34: Configurations

    ESC c 4). 6) During standby status for macro execution. 7) When a temporary abnormality occurs in the power supply voltage. 8) When an error has occurred. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...
  • Page 35 Confidential 2.1.1.3 Interface connector terminal assignments and signal functions Interface connector terminal assignments and signal functions are described in Table 2.1.1. Table 2.1.1 TM-T90 Printer Status and Signals Signal Function Signal name number direction — Frame ground Output Transmit data...
  • Page 36 Confidential Table 2.1.1 TM-T90 Printer Status and Signals (Continued) Signal name Signal Function number direction 2) When XON/XOFF control is selected: The signal indicates whether the printer is correctly connected and is ready to receive data. SPACE indicates that the printer is ready to receive data.
  • Page 37 Example: Check the printer status using GS r after transmitting each line of data and use the 4KB receive buffer. Transmit data one line at a time so that the receive buffer does not become full. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT...
  • Page 38 +3 to +15 V -15 to + 0.8 V Reset active current -5.3 mA (maximum) 1 mA (maximum) Reset negative current -5.0 mA (maximum) -2 mA (maximum) Input impedance 3 kΩ (minimum) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 39 TTL level, according to the DC characteristics described above, the operation is not guaranteed and pin 6 cannot be controlled. • When pin 6 (DSR) and pin 25 (INIT) are open, the printer is operating. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT...

  • Page 40: Ieee 1284 Bidirectional Parallel Interface (Parallel Interface Specifications)

    Both modes cannot work at the same time with the Compatibility Mode, thereby causing half duplex transmission. NOTE: A signal name preceded by the letter “n” indicates active LOW. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 41 Xflag/Data1, 5 Xflag Host nAutoFd HostBusy HostBusy Printer Logic-H Logic-H Logic-H Host nInit nInit nInit Printer nFault nDataAvail/Data0, 4 nDataAvail Printer DK_STATUS Printer Host nSelectIn 1284-Active 1284-Active *NC: Not Connected Not Defined TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 42 Input LOW current 12 mA =0.8 V Logic-H Signal Sender Characteristics Specifications Characteristics Symbol Conditions Output HIGH voltage 3.0 V 5.5 V Output LOW voltage 2.0 V While the power is OFF TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 43 ∞ Data Processing Time tReply 10 µs ACKNLG Pulse Width tACK ∞ BUSY Release Time tnBUSY ACK Cycle Idle Time tNext *The printer latches data at a nStrobe ↓ timing TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 44 TTL level • AC characteristics: 50 µs (min.) Minimum reset pulse width: T Trailing edge period: 500 ns (max.) Leading edge period: 500 ns (max.) nSelectIn (1284-Active) min.0 min.1 ms nInit TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 45 When this state is not available, the host shall enter the Reverse Mode to constantly monitor the presence of data. 3) When ASB is used, preference shall be given to the ASB status for transmission over the other status signals. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 46: Other Interfaces

    • When the printer is busy due to a receive buffer-full state: If an error has occurred, DLE EOT, DLE ENQ, and DLE DC4 cannot be used. 2.1.3 Other Interfaces Various interface boards (EPSON UB series, except UB-P02 and UB-U05) can be used. TITLE SHEET...

  • Page 47: Connectors

    NOTE: Be sure to ground the metal of the interface using the hole for the frame ground. 2) Connector model: Printer side: Hosiden TCS7960-532010 or equivalent User side: Hosiden TCP8927-631100 or equivalent Hosiden TCP8927-531100 or equivalent TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 48: Drawer Kick-Out Connector (Modular Connector)

    ON time and OFF time are specified by ESC p or DLE DC4. OFF time ON time t 1x 2 msec t 1x 2 msec Figure 2.2.3 Drawer Kick-out Drive Signal Output Waveform TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 49 5. The resistance of the drawer kick-out solenoid must not be less than the specified resistance. Otherwise, an overcurrent could damage the solenoid. 6. Do not connect telecommunication network to the drawer kick-out connector. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT...

  • Page 50: Functions

    Select character font ESC M ESC R Select an international character set Select standard mode ESC S Select print direction in page mode ESC T ESC V Turn 90° clockwise rotation mode on/off TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 51 Set print position to the beginning of print line GS T Select cut mode and cut paper GS V GS W Set printing area width Set relative vertical print position in page mode GS \ TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 52 GS ( L <Function 112 + 50> NOTE: “Obsolete commands” are commands that are supported by legacy models; however it is recommended to replace them with upward-compatible commands, because they will not be supported in the future products. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 53: Character Code Tables

    3.2 Character Code Tables 3.2.1 Page 0 (PC437: USA, Standard Europe) (International Character Set: USA) NOTE: The character code tables show only character configurations. They do not show the actual print pattern. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 54: Katakana)

    Confidential 3.2.2 Page 1 (Katakana) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 55: Pc850: Multilingual)

    Confidential 3.2.3 Page 2 (PC850: Multilingual) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 56: Pc860: Portuguese)

    Confidential 3.2.4 Page 3 (PC860: Portuguese) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 57: Pc863: Canadian-French)

    Confidential 3.2.5 Page 4 (PC863: Canadian-French) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 58: Pc865: Nordic)

    Confidential 3.2.6 Page 5 (PC865: Nordic) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 59: Wpc1252)

    Confidential 3.2.7 Page 16 (WPC1252) • • TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 60: Pc866: Cyrillic #2)

    Confidential 3.2.8 Page 17 (PC866: Cyrillic #2) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 61: Pc852: Latin2)

    Confidential 3.2.9 Page 18 (PC852: Latin2) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 62: Pc858)

    Confidential 3.2.10 Page 19 (PC858) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 63: Thai Character Code 42)

    Confidential 3.2.11 Page 20 (Thai character code 42) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 64: Thai Character Code 11)

    Confidential 3.2.12 Page 21 (Thai character code 11) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 65: Thai Character Code 13)

    Confidential 3.2.13 Page 22 (Thai character code 13) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 66: Thai Character Code 14)

    Confidential 3.2.14 Page 23 (Thai character code 14) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 67: Thai Character Code 16)

    Confidential 3.2.15 Page 24 (Thai character code 16) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 68: Thai Character Code 17)

    Confidential 3.2.16 Page 25 (Thai character code 17) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 69: Thai Character Code 18)

    Confidential 3.2.17 Page 26 (Thai character code 18) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 70: Space Page)

    Confidential 3.2.18 Page 255 (Space Page) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 71: International Character Sets

    Å Ü é æ ø å ü Spain II á ¡ Ñ ¿ é í ñ ó ú Latin America á ¡ Ñ ¿ é ü í ñ ó ú Korea TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 72: Switches And Buttons

    • During self-test printing, you can stop the self-test temporarily by pressing this button and restart it by pressing the button again. NOTE: This button is disabled by ESC c 5. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 73: Dip Switches

    NOTE: Changes in DIP switch settings are recognized only when the printer power is turned on or when the printer is reset by using the interface. Table 3.3.4 DIP Switch 2 SW 2 Function Reserved Fixed to Off. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 74: Memory Switches

    Pin #25: Selection of reset signal Not used Used NOTE: If the TM-T88II compatible mode is selected when the OPOS driver is used, Msw 1-1 must be set to On in advance. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 75 Compatible TM-T88II-compatible mode Errors that automatically Errors that can possibly Printer cover open during operation recover recover NOTE: The Japanese model is always not compatible regardless of the Msw 8-7 setting. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 76 But, in the Japanese model, the head energizing is not divided regardless of any print control setting. • Four-part energizing mode can reduce power consumption. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT...
  • Page 77 Handshaking DSR/DTR control XON/XOFF control Data length 7 bits 8 bits NOTE: Set the DIP switch 1-2 to Off in advance when the communication conditions are set with the memory switch. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 78: Panel Leds

    The macro can be executed continuously or can be executed by pressing the button. If the macro is executed by pressing the FEED button, the PAPER OUT LED flashes to indicate the macro execution ready state. (See Section 6, Commands.) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...
  • Page 79 Offline (except during paper feeding using the FEED button and during test printing, and in the error state). Refer to “Switching between online and offline” in Section 2.1. Blinking: Error (refer to Section 3.8) Off: Normal condition Figure 3.4.1 Panel Switches and Indicators TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 80: Self-Test

    • Feeds to the print starting position 3) Ending the self-test After a number of lines are printed, the printer indicates the end of the self-test by printing "*** completed ***," and initializes. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 81: Hexadecimal Dumping

    . % . . c 4 . . 0 1 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 4A A B C D E F G H I J *** completed *** TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 82: Memory Switch Setting Mode

    Once the setting is performed, the contents of the settings are stored; then the printer executes the initialization. After initializing, the printer enters the normal state. Paper FEED button (inside the printer) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 83: Error Processing

    NOTES: *1: The printer cover open error operation can be selected with a memory switch. *2: When an autocutter error occurs caused by jamming paper, turn the power off and remove the jammed paper, then turn the power on again. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT...

  • Page 84: Printer Operation When An Error Occurs

    If one of the following errors occurs during serial interface communication, the printer prints "?" or ignores the data, depending on the setting of the memory switch. • Parity error • Framing error • Overrun error TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 85: Cover Open Lever

    When subsequent data is received after the printer processes one line of data in the print buffer, the printer prints the processed line and automatically sets the print starting position to the next line (in page mode). TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT...

  • Page 86: Case Specifications

    148 mm {5.83"} Width: 140 mm {5.51"} Depth: 201 mm {7.91"} Mass: Approximately 1.8 kg {3.96 lb} (not including the paper roll) 4.2 Color EPSON standard color (ECW, EDG) 4.3 External Appearance [Units: mm] Figure 4.3.1 External Appearance TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION...

  • Page 87: Options And Consumables

    • Wall hanging bracket (model: WH-10) • External power supply (model: PS-180, PS-170) (PS-180 is a power-saving type) • Interface boards (EPSON UB series, except UB-P02 and UB-U05) • Paper roll spacer (model: PG-90) (Only the Japanese model is equipped with it as standard equipment.)

  • Page 88: Commands 6.1 Command Notation

    234.342 mm {3324/360"} Japanese model 184.5 mm {2952/406"} NOTE: The length in the vertical direction in page mode with two-color print is half of the maximum size for a single-color print. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 89 Printing range is set by command. It must be ≤ the printable area. 4) Ignore The state in which all codes, including parameters, are read in and discarded, and nothing happens. 5) Inch A unit of length. One inch is 25.4 mm. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 90: Control Commands

    [Name] Print and return to standard mode (in page mode) [Format] ASCII Decimal [Description] • In page mode, prints the data in the print buffer collectively and returns to standard mode. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 91: Can

    [Name] Cancel print data in page mode [Format] ASCII Decimal [Description] • In page mode, deletes all the print data in the current printable area. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 92: Dle Eot N

    Drawer kick-out connector pin 3 is HIGH. Online. Offline. Fixed. Not in online waiting status. During online waiting status. Paper FEED button is turned Off. Paper FEED button is turned On. Fixed. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 93 No mechanical error. Mechanical error has occurred. No autocutter error. Autocutter error occurred. Fixed. No unrecoverable error. Unrecoverable error has occurred. No automatically recoverable error. Automatically recoverable error has occurred. Fixed. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 94 For example: Bit image data accidentally might include a data string with this command. • Do not embed this command within another command. For example: Bit image data might include this command. • This command is ignored when block data is transmitted. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 95: Dle Enq N

    For example: Bit image data accidentally might include a data string with this command. • Do not embed this command within another command. For example: Bit image data might include this command. • This command is ignored when block data is transmitted. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 96: Dle Dc4 Fn M T (Fn = 1)

    For example: Bit image data might include this command. • This command is ignored in the following states: • During transmission of block data. • During driving of drawer kick-out. • When an error has occurred. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 97: Dle Dc4 Fn A B (Fn = 2)

    For example: Bit image data accidentally might include a data string with this command. • Do not embed this command within another command. For example: Bit image data might include this command. • This command is ignored when block data is transmitted. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 98: Dle Dc4 Fn D1

    1 byte 1 byte • Enters standard mode. • This command must be inhibited for use in a system using this printer and the EPSON OPOS [Notes] / JavaPOS driver. • If print data includes a character string containing this command, the printer performs the command.

  • Page 99: Esc Ff

    [Description] • Sets the character spacing for the right side of the character to [n × horizontal motion unit]. • The maximum right-side character spacing is: For ANK/Multilingual model, 35.955 mm {255/180" or 1.416"}. For Japanese model, 31.875 mm {255/203" or 1.255"} TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 100: Esc ! N

    [Description] • Sets the next print starting position, and the absolute print position, in reference to the left × 256) × margin. The distance from the beginning of the line to the left margin is [(n (vertical or horizontal motion units)]. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 101: Esc % N

    • When memory switch 8-7 is On, the user-defined character and the downloaded bit image [Notes] cannot be defined simultaneously. The downloaded bit image data is cleared with this command. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 102: Esc ∗ M Nl Nh D1

    203/3 dpi 203 dpi double-density 24-dot × 256) × 3 203 dpi 203/2 dpi single-density 24-dot × 256) × 3 203 dpi 203 dpi double-density dpi: dots per 25.4 mm {1"} TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 103: Esc - N

    [Description] • For ANK/Multilingual model: Sets the current line spacing to approximately 4.23 mm {1/6"}. • For Japanese model: Sets the current line spacing to approximately 3.75 mm {30/203" or 0.15"}. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 104: Esc 3 N

    After ESC @ processing [Description] • Selects device to which host computer sends data, using n as follows: Function Specifies printer only. Specifies customer display only. Specifies printer and customer display. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 105: Esc ? N

    • k specifies the number of bytes set for the horizontal tab position. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 106: Esc E N

    The maximum paper feed amount is approximately 1016 mm {40"} if [n × vertical motion unit] exceeds 1016 mm {40"}. • For Japanese model: The maximum paper feed amount is approximately 900 mm {35.5"} if [n × vertical motion unit] exceeds 900 mm {35.5"}. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 107: Esc L

    Character font A (12 × 24) selected. 0, 48 Character font B (10 × 24) selected. 1, 49 Character font C (8 × 16) selected. 2, 50 NOTE: ANK = alphanumeric TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 108: Esc R N

    Sweden Italy Spain I Japan Norway Denmark II Spain II Latin America Korea ESC S [Name] Select standard mode [Format] ASCII Decimal [Description] • Switches from page mode to standard mode. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 109: Esc T N

    [Description] • Turns 90° clockwise rotation mode on/off in standard mode. • When the roll paper is selected: Function 0, 48 Turns off 90° clockwise rotation mode 1, 49 Turns on 90° clockwise rotation mode 2, 50 TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 110: Esc W Xl Xh Yl Yh Dxl Dxh Dyl Dyh

    × 256) = 0 (y = 0, y = 0) × 256) = 420 (dx + dx = 164, dx = 1) × 256) = 1476 (dy + dy = 196, dy = 5) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 111: Esc \ Nl Nh

    × 256) is positive number, the print starting position is specified to the right • When (n based on the current position. × 256) is negative number, the print starting position is specified to the left • When (n based on the current position. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 112: Esc A N

    Roll paper end sensor disabled. Roll paper end sensor enabled. 4 ∼ 7 Reserved. • This commands is available only with a parallel interface and is ignored with a serial interface. [Note] TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 113: Esc C 4 N

    When the LSB of n is 1, the panel buttons are disabled. • When the printer cover is open, the panel buttons are always ignored regardless of the setting [Note] with this command. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 114: Esc D N

    ON time as [t1 × 2 ms], and t2 specifies the pulse OFF time as [t2 × 2 • ms]. If t2 is smaller than t1, OFF time is set as [t1 × 2 ms]. • TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 115: Esc T N

    Thai character code 13 Thai character code 14 Thai character code 16 Thai character code 17 Thai character code 18 User-defined page (20 ≤ n ≤ 26) is supported only by a Thai model. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 116: Esc { N

    [Description] • Turns upside-down printing mode on or off. • When the LSB of n is 0, upside-down printing mode is turned off. • When the LSB of n is 1, upside-down printing mode is turned on. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 117 1 time (standard) 2 times 2 times 3 times 3 times 4 times 4 times 5 times 5 times 6 times 6 times 7 times 7 times 8 times 8 times TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 118: Gs ! N

    [Notes] non-volatile memory. The printer clears the receive and print buffers, and resets all settings (user-defined characters, macros, and the character styles) to the mode that was in effect at power on. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...
  • Page 119 • While processing this command, the printer is BUSY while writing data to the NV user memory and stops receiving data. Therefore it is prohibited to transmit data including the real-time commands during the execution of this command. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT...

  • Page 120: Function 0> Gs ( C Pl Ph M Fn B C1 C2 (Fn = 0, 48)

    [Description] • Stores the data in the record specified by c1 and c2 in the NV user memory. • The new data overwrites the data already stored, if there is data already stored. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT...

  • Page 121: Function 2> Gs ( C Pl Ph M Fn B C1 C2 (Fn = 2, 50)

    1 byte • If the specified record cannot be detected, the following data is transmitted: Hexadecimal Decimal Amount of data Header 1 byte Identifier 1 byte Status 1 byte 1 byte TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 122 When the status (existence of the last data block) is Hexadecimal = 40H / Decimal = 64, Response Process performed ASCII Decimal Ends the process Transmits the previous data again Cancels the process TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 123: Function 3> Gs ( C Pl Ph M Fn B (Fn = 3, 51)

    [Description] • Transmits the number of bytes of remaining memory (unused area) in the NV user memory. Hexadecimal Decimal Amount of data Header 1 byte Identifier 1 byte Number of bytes of 30H – 39H 48 – 57 1 – 6 bytes remaining memory 1 byte TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 124: Function 5> Gs ( C Pl Ph M Fn B (Fn = 5, 53)

    When the status (for the last data block) is Hexadecimal = 40H / Decimal = 64, Response Process performed ASCII Decimal Ends the process Transmits the previous data again Cancels the process TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 125 = 0) m = 0 fn = 6, 54 b = 0 d1 = 67 d2 = 76 d3 = 82 [Description] • Deletes all data in the NV user memory. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 126: Function 6> Gs ( C Pl Ph M Fn B D1 D2 D3 (Fn = 6, 54)

    • If bit image data accidentally includes a character string containing a real-time command, it is [Note] recommended to use this command in advance to disable the real-time commands. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...
  • Page 127 • The customized values can be ascertained with Function 4, 6, or 12, even though the printer does not enter the user setting mode. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT...

  • Page 128: Function 1> Gs ( E Pl Ph Fn D1 D2 (Fn = 1)

    1 byte Identifier 1 byte 1 byte • The following commands are enabled in the user setting mode. GS ( E <Function 2> through <Function 12>, GS I I I I TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 129: Function 2> Gs ( E Pl Ph Fn D1 D2 D3 (Fn = 2)

    = 48, 49, 50 [Default] Msw 2-1, Msw 2-2, and Msw 8-8 are set to On (b = 49), and all other switches are set to Off (b = 48). TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 130 Pin #25: selection of reset signal: Used • The power ON information consists of the data as follows: Hexadecimal Decimal Amount of data Header 1 byte Identifier 1 byte 1 byte TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 131 Printer cover open during operation: Error that automatically recovers. Printer cover open during operation: Error that can possibly recover. • This function code (fn = 3) is enabled only in the user setting mode. [Note] TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 132: Function 4> Gs ( E Pl Ph Fn A (Fn = 4)

    Data for the setting is transmitted as 8 bytes or a data string in the order from bit 8 to bit 1, as follows: Off: Hexadecimal = 30H / Decimal = 48 On: Hexadecimal = 31H / Decimal = 49 TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 133: Function 5> Gs ( E Pl Ph Fn [A1 N1L N1H]

    Selects the black-color density in two-color printing. • When a = 1, the capacity of the NV user memory is selected as the size specified with (n × 256). × 256) Memory size 64KB 128KB 192KB TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 134 70 % 65531 75 % 65532 80 % 65533 85 % 65534 90 % 65535 95 % 100 % 105 % 110 % 115 % 120 % 125 % 130 % TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 135 Specified single-color paper Recommended two-color paper • When a = 118, the black-color density is selected as the number specified with (n × 256). × 256) Black-color density Light Medium Dark TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 136 • The density of printing with four-part energizing on the two-color paper may not be changed. • To improve the quality of two-color printing, it is recommended to print with two-part energizing. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 137: Function 6> Gs ( E Pl Ph Fn A (Fn = 6)

    When the NV user memory capacity (a = 1) is specified: Setting status Transmission data Data to be Memory 1st byte 2nd byte 3rd byte 4th byte 5th byte stored capacity 64KB 128KB 192KB TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 138 5th byte stored 65530 65531 75 % 65532 80 % 65533 85 % 65534 90 % 65535 Standard density 105 % 110 % 115 % 120 % 125 % 130 % TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 139 2nd byte 3rd byte 4th byte 5th byte stored One-part energizing Two-part energizing Three-part energizing Four-part energizing • When the type of paper (a = 116) is specified: Setting status Transmission data TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 140 Two-color paper • When black-color density (a = 118) is specified for two-color: Setting status Transmission data Data to be Black-color 1st byte 2nd byte 3rd byte stored density Light Medium Dark TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 141: Function 7> Gs ( E Pl Ph Fn A D1 D2 (Fn = 7)

    • Storage area: Non-volatile memory (Flash ROM) • User-defined code page: Page 255 (space page) • This function code fn = 7 is enabled only in the user setting mode. [Note] TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 142: Function 8> Gs ( E Pl Ph Fn Y C1 C2 [X D1

    [Description] • Defines the data for each character on the character code page in the active area (RAM). • The character pattern is defined as the column type. • This function code fn = 8 is enabled in the user setting mode. [Note] TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 143 Bit0 ← Only bit 7 is printed. Bit7 Bit6 Even if “1” is specified for any bit from 6 Bit5 to 0, it is not printed. Bit4 Bit3 Bit2 Bit1 Bit0 TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 144: Function 9> Gs ( E Pl Ph Fn X C1 C2 [Y D1

    [Description] • Defines the data for each character on the character code page in the active area (RAM). • The character pattern is defined as the raster type. • This function code fn = 9 is enabled only in the user setting mode. [Note] TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 145 ← All dots in odd bytes are printed. Bits 7 through 4 in even dots are printed. Even if “1” is specified for any bit from 3 to 0, it is not printed. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 146: Function 10> Gs ( E Pl Ph Fn C1 C2 (Fn = 10)

    [Description] • Sets the communication conditions of the serial interface specified by a according to value d. Configuration item Baud rate k bytes of (d1...dk) Parity 1 byte of (d1) Handshake control 1 byte of (d1) Data length 1 byte of (d1) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 147 • If the value specified with a, d1 is out of range, this command is ignored. [Notes] (The setting is not changed) • This function code fn = 11 is enabled only in the user setting mode. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 148: Function 12> Gs ( E Pl Ph Fn A (Fn = 12)

    1 – 6 bytes 1 byte • Configuration of the setting value • When the baud rate (a = 1) is specified: Baud rate (bps) 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 149 When the data length (a = 4) is specified: Data length 7 bits 8 bits • If a is out of range, this command ignores the value specified with a. [Note] TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 150: Function 48> Gs ( H Pl Ph Fn M D1 D2 D3 D4 (Fn = 48)

    • Do not use this command in a system in which the printer is used with the OPOS driver or the [Note] JavaPOS driver provided by Seiko Epson Corporation. <Function 48> GS ( H p fn m d1 d2 d3 d4 (fn = 48)
  • Page 151 Status No autocutter error. Autocutter error occurred. No roll paper cover open error (when [Msw8-8] is on). Roll paper cover open error occurred (when [Msw8-8] is on). 2 ~ 5 Reserved. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 152 No roll paper cover open error (when [Msw8-8] is off). Roll paper cover open error occurred (when [Msw8-8] is off). No print head high temperature error. Print head high temperature error occurred. 2 ~ 5 Reserved. Fixed. Fixed. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 153: Function 48> Gs ( K Pl Ph Fn M (Fn = 48)

    Selects print control mode 3 (ladder bar code). 4, 52 Selects print control mode 4 (2-dimensional code). • When (m = 3, 4, 51, or 52), the paper may be fed for the maximum 10 dot lines. [Note] TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 154: Function 49> Gs ( K Pl Ph Fn M (Fn = 49)

    • The range of the absolute ratio of the print density that can be set with the combination of this function and the customized value (a = 5) of GS ( E <Function 5> is 130% maximum to 70% minimum. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT...

  • Page 155: Function 50> Gs ( K Pl Ph Fn M (Fn = 50)

    Print speed level 6 7, 55 Print speed level 7 8, 56 Print speed level 8 9, 57 Print speed level 9 Print speed level 10 Print speed level 11 (the highest speed: fast) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 156: Function 97> Gs ( K Pl Ph Fn M (Fn = 97)

    Setting value of GS ( E <Function 5: a = 97> 1, 49 Selects one-part energizing. 2, 50 Selects two-part energizing. 3, 51 Selects three-part energizing. 4, 52 Selects four-part energizing. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 157 • While processing this command, the printer is BUSY while writing data to the NV graphics memory and stops receiving data. Therefore it is prohibited to transmit data, including the real-time commands, during the execution of this command. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT...

  • Page 158: Function 48> Gs ( L Pl Ph M Fn (Fn = 0, 48)

    [Description] • Prints the buffered graphics stored by the process of Function 112. • Feeds paper by the amount corresponding to the number of dots in the y direction of the buffered graphics. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT...

  • Page 159: Function 51> Gs ( L Pl Ph M Fn (Fn = 3, 51)

    1 – 8 bytes 1 byte • The number of bytes of remaining memory is converted to character codes corresponding to decimal data, then transmitted from the MSB. • The data length is variable. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 160: Function 64> Gs ( L Pl Ph M Fn D1 D2 (Fn = 64)

    • If the number of the key code exceeds 40, divide the key code by 40 for transmission. • The status if the continuous transmission data block is present is 41H. • The status if the continuous transmission data block is not present is 40H. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 161 When the status (for the last data block) is Hexadecimal = 40H / Decimal = 64 Response Process performed ASCII Decimal Ends the process. Transmits the previous data again. Cancels the process. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 162: Function 65> Gs ( L Pl Ph M Fn D1 D2 D3 (Fn = 65)

    = 48 fn = 66 32 ≤ kc1 ≤ 126 32 ≤ kc2 ≤ 126 [Description] • Deletes the NV graphics data defined by the key codes kc1 and kc2. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 163: Function 66> Gs ( L Pl Ph M Fn Kc1 Kc2 (Fn = 66)

    • Color 1 means black (a high level of energy) on the specified two-color thermal paper. • Color 2 means red (a low level of energy) on the specified two-color thermal paper. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...
  • Page 164 = 1, 2 [Description] • Prints the NV graphics data defined by the key codes kc1 and kc2. The graphics data is enlarged by x and y in the horizontal and vertical directions. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT...

  • Page 165: Function 112> Gs ( L Pl Ph M Fn A Bx By C Xl Xh Yl Yh D1

    × 256) ≤ 369 (0 ≤ y ≤ 255, y = 0, 1) (when by = 2) 0 ≤ d ≤ 255 × 256) + 7) / 8) ×(y × 256) k = (int ((x TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 166 GS ( k <Function 065> through <Function 070> Print position ESC D, ESC T, ESC a, GS L, GS W Etc. ESC c 4, ESC c 5, GS ( D, GS ( H <Function 49>, GS P TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 167: Function 1> Gs ( M Pl Ph Fn M (Fn = 1,49)

    [Description] • When (m = 0, 48), does not load data in the storage area to the active area upon initialization. • When (m = 1, 49), loads data in the storage area to the active area upon initialization. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification...

  • Page 168: Function 48> Gs ( N Pl Ph Fn M (Fn = 48)

    • Color 1 means black (a high level of energy) on the specified two-color thermal paper. • Color 2 means red (a low level of energy) on the specified two-color thermal paper. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...
  • Page 169 "Symbol data" refers to the data (d1…dk) received with Function 080. • "Symbol storage area" refers to the range for storing data received with Function 080 before encoding. [Reference] Appendix I TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 170: Function 065> Gs ( K Pl Ph Cn Fn N (Fn = 65)

    When automatic processing (n = 0) is specified, the number of rows is calculated with the number of code words or the range of the printable area. n ≠ 0 sets the number of rows to n. • TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 171: Function 067> Gs ( K Pl Ph Cn Fn N (Fn = 67)

    2 ≤ n ≤ 8 [Default] n = 3 [Description] • Sets the module height to [(module width) × n]. • The module width is set with Function 067 of this command. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 172: Function 069> Gs ( K Pl Ph Cn Fn M N (Fn = 69)

    Error correction level 4 46 - 100 Error correction level 5 101 - 200 Error correction level 6 201 - 400 Error correction level 7 401 or more Error correction level 8 TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 173: Function 070> Gs ( K Pl Ph Cn Fn M (Fn = 70)

    = (p [Description] • Stores symbol data (d1...dk) in the PDF417 symbol storage area. × 256) – 3) after m (d1…dk) are processed as symbol data. • Bytes of ((p TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 174: Function 081> Gs ( K Pl Ph Cn Fn M (Fn = 81)

    • Users must consider the quiet zone for the PDF417 symbols (upward and downward spaces [Note] and left and right spaces for the PDF417 symbols specified in the specifications for the PDF417 symbols.) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 175: Function 082> Gs ( K Pl Ph Cn Fn M (Fn = 82)

    • Users must consider the quiet zone for the PDF417 symbols (upward and downward spaces and left and right spaces for the PDF417 symbols specified in the specifications for the PDF417 symbols.) TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 176: Gs ∗ X Y [D1

    203 dpi 203 dpi 1, 49 Double-width 203 dpi 203/2 dpi 2, 50 Double-height 203/2 dpi 203 dpi 3, 51 Quadruple 203/2 dpi 203/2 dpi dpi: dots per 25.4 mm {1"} TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 177: Gs B N

    Printing position 0, 48 Not printed 1, 49 Above the bar code 2, 50 Below the bar code 3, 51 Both above and below the bar code TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 178: Gs I N

    Printer ID type Firmware version Depends on firmware version Manufacturer EPSON Printer name TM-T90 Product ID Serial number Type of model Japanese model: KANJI JAPANESE Simplified Chinese model: CHINA GB2312 Traditional Chinese model: TAIWAN BIG-5...
  • Page 179 DIP SW 1-8: On Reserved. Reserved. Fixed. Fixed. • When memory switch Msw 8-7 is On, the printer model ID is 32, and the firmware version ID [Note] is 70. [Reference] APPENDIX H TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 180: Gs L Nl Nh

    • When y = 0, the default setting of the vertical motion unit is used. When 1 ≤ y ≤ 255, the vertical motion unit is set to 25.4/y mm {(1/y)"}. • TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 181: Gs T N

    Feeds and cuts paper (one point left uncut, full cut). • n specifies how data in the print buffer is processed when this command is executed. • Full cut or one point left uncut cannot be changed by software. [Note] TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 182: Gs W Nl Nh

    [Description] • Sets the relative vertical print starting position from the current position in page mode. The × 256) × (vertical or distance from the current position to the starting position is [(n horizontal motion units) ]. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 183: Gs ^ R T M

    After waiting for the time specified by t × 100 ms, the PAPER OUT LED flashes to indicate that the FEED button must be pressed. After the button is pressed, the macro is executed once. This operation is then repeated r times. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 184: Gs A N

    Online/offline status disabled. Online/offline status enabled. Error status disabled. Error status enabled. Roll paper sensor status disabled. Roll paper sensor status enabled. Reserved. Reserved. Panel button status disabled. Panel button status enabled. Reserved. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 185 No mechanical error. Mechanical error has occurred. No autocutter error. Autocutter error occurred. Fixed. No unrecoverable error. Unrecoverable error has occurred. No automatically recoverable error. Automatically recoverable error has occurred. Fixed. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 186 • When memory switch Msw 8-7 is On, the printer transmits the ASB data with the panel button status always being ignored. [Reference] APPENDIX J TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 187: Gs B N

    Font B (9 × 17) 1, 49 <For Japanese model> Font Font A (12 × 24) 0, 48 Font B (10 × 24) 1, 49 Font C (8 × 16) 2, 50 TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 188: Gs G 0 M Nl Nh

    • While processing this command, the printer is BUSY while writing data to the maintenance counter memory and stops receiving data. Therefore it is prohibited to transmit data including the real-time commands during the execution of this command. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT...

  • Page 189: Gs G 2 M Nl Nh

    Therefore, the user cannot confirm changes in the printer status during these periods. • The counter values may be different from the actual counts depending on time differences at power off or the occurrence of an error. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 190: Gs H N

    GS h n [Name] Select bar code height [Format] ASCII Decimal 1 ≤ n ≤ 255 [Range] [Default] n = 162 [Description] • Selects the height of the bar code as n dots. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 191: ➀ Gs K M D1

    2 ≤ n ≤ 255 0 ≤ d ≤ 127 CODE128 • The user must consider the quiet zone of the bar code (left and right spaces beside the bar [Note] code). TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 192: Gs R N

    Drawer kick-out connector status (n = 2, 50) : Off/On Decimal Function Drawer kick-out connector pin 3 is LOW. Drawer kick-out connector pin 3 is HIGH. Reserved Reserved Reserved Fixed Reserved Reserved Fixed TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 193: Gs W N

    1.251 0.626 0.626 1.627 0.751 0.751 2.002 • Multi-level bar codes are as follows: [Notes] UPC-A, UPC-E, JAN13, JAN8, CODE93, CODE128 • Binary-level bar codes are as follows: CODE39, ITF, CODABAR TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 194: Kanji Control Commands

    Decimal Function Reserved. Reserved. Double-width mode is OFF. Double-width mode is ON. Double-height mode is OFF. Double-height mode is ON. Reserved. Reserved. Reserved. Underline mode is OFF. Underline mode is ON. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 195: Function 48> Fs ( A Pl Ph Fn M (Fn = 48)

    [Description] • Selects the type of the Kanji font. Type of Kanji font Kanji font A (24 × 24) 0, 48 Kanji font B (20 × 24) 1, 49 Kanji font C (16 × 16) 2, 50 TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 196: Fs - N

    The default setting in the Japanese model is set when the Kanji mode is canceled. • The default setting in the Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean model is canceled when Kanji mode is canceled. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 197: Fs 2 C1 C2 D1

    Japanese model (font C (16 × 16) selected) Simplified Chinese model Traditional Chinese model Korean model [Description] • Defines user-defined Kanji characters for the character codes specified by c1 and c2. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 198 •• d11 = <80>H d14 = <03>H d17 = <83>H •••• •• •••• d3 = <00>H p6 = <00>H d9 = <00>H d12 = <00>H d15 = <00>H d18 = <80>H TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 199: Fs C N

    [Description] • Sets left- and right-side Kanji character spacing using n1 and n2, respectively. The left-side character spacing is [n1 × horizontal or vertical motion units], and the • right-side character spacing is [n2 × horizontal or vertical motion units]. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 200: Fs W N

    • When the LSB of n is 0, quadruple-size mode for Kanji characters is turned off. • When the LSB of n is 1, quadruple-size mode for Kanji characters is turned on. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 201: Obsolete Commands

    203 dpi 203 dpi 1, 49 Double-width 203 dpi 203/2 dpi 2, 50 Double-height 203/2 dpi 203 dpi 3, 51 Quadruple 203/2 dpi 203/2 dpi dpi: dots per 25.4 mm {1"} TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 202: Fs Q N [Xl Xh Yl Yh D1

    • During processing of this command, the printer is BUSY while writing the data to the NV bit image memory and stops receiving data. Therefore, it is prohibited to transmit data, including real-time commands, during the execution of this command. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT...

  • Page 203: Gs V 0 M Xl Xh Yl Yh D1

    × 256) byte(s) in the horizontal direction for the bit image. • specify (x × 256) dot(s) in the vertical direction for the bit image. • specify (y • d specifies the definition data of the bit image data. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD) App.1...

  • Page 204: Appendix A: Miscellaneous Notes

    APPENDIX A: MISCELLANEOUS NOTES A.1 Notes on Printing and Paper Feeding 1) Because the TM-T90 series printer is a line printer, it automatically feeds paper after printing the data. Therefore, when the line spacing for one line is set to a smaller value than the print data, paper may be fed more than the set amount just to print the data.
  • Page 205 • Thermal paper containing a great deal of Na , and Cl ions can harm the print head thermal elements. Therefore, be sure to use only the specified paper. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION Specification SHEET NEXT (STANDARD) App. 2...
  • Page 206 3) Others • Because this printer uses plated steel, the cutting edges may be subject to rust. However, this does not affect the printer performance. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION Specification SHEET NEXT (STANDARD) App.

  • Page 207: Appendix B: Paper Roll Setup

    2) Load the new roll paper roll and pull out some of the paper from the roll paper. 3) Close the printer cover. Figure B.1 Operating the Cover Open Lever Figure B.2 Loading the Roll Paper TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION Specification SHEET NEXT (STANDARD) App.
  • Page 208 Adjustment Position Number Dimension of A Approximately 23 mm {0.97"} Approximately 27 mm {1.06"} Positioning Plate #1 Horizontal Positioning Plate #2 Horizontal Positioning Plate #1 Vertical Positioning Plate #2 Vertical TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION Specification SHEET NEXT (STANDARD) App. 5 App. 6...
  • Page 209 • After setting the lever into hole 2, secure it with the screw. Detection lever Knob Screw Hole 2 Hole 1 Figure C.2 Changing the Near-end Adjusting Position TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION Specification SHEET NEXT (STANDARD) App. 6 App. 7...

  • Page 210: Appendix D: Print Head Cleaning

    To remove the paper dust, clean the platen roller and roll paper end sensor with a cotton swab moistened with water. Also, be sure to turn on the printer power after water is dried out completely. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION Specification SHEET NEXT (STANDARD) App.

  • Page 211: Appendix E: Notes On Using The Drawer Kick-Out Connector

    The peak current is 1 A. When energizing the drawer kick-out drive signal, follow the conditions described in 3) of Section 2.2.3, Drawer kick-out drive signal. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION Specification SHEET NEXT (STANDARD) App.

  • Page 212: Appendix F: Code128 Bar Code

    This character switches the following code set to code set A, B, or C. • Function character (FNC1, FNC2, FNC3, FNC4) The usage of function characters depends on the application software. In code set C, only FNC1 is available. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION Specification SHEET NEXT (STANDARD) App.
  • Page 213 Decimal Character Decimal FNC1 7B,31 123,49 FNC2 7B,32 123,50 FNC3 7B,33 123,51 FNC4 7B,34 123,52 < SHIFT 7B,53 123,83 CODEB 7B,42 123,66 > CODEC 7B,43 123,67 " & TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION Specification SHEET NEXT (STANDARD) App. 10 App. 11...
  • Page 214 " & 7B,7B 123,123 — FNC1 7B,31 123,49 FNC2 7B,32 123,50 FNC3 7B,33 123,51 FNC4 7B,34 123,52 SHIFT 7B,53 123,83 CODEA 7B,41 123,66 CODEC 7B,43 123,67 < > TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION Specification SHEET NEXT (STANDARD) App. 11 App. 12...
  • Page 215 Confidential Printable characters in code set C Transmit Data Transmit Data Transmit Data Character Decimal Character Decimal Character Decimal FNC1 7B,31 123,49 CODEA 7B,41 123,65 CODEB 7B,42 123,66 TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION Specification SHEET NEXT (STANDARD) App. 12 App. 13...
  • Page 216 2) Wait until the POWER LED turns off. 3) Turn DIP switch 1-1 on. 4) Turn the printer's power on using the power button. 5) Attach the power button cover on the power button. TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION Specification SHEET NEXT (STANDARD) App.
  • Page 217 NOTE: The printer executes the software sequence, but the power is not cut. 5) Please turn the host power off. NOTE: Do not execute a reset to the printer until the printer power is turned off after transmitting DLE DC4 (fn = 2). TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION Specification SHEET NEXT (STANDARD) App.

  • Page 218: Appendix H: Comparison Table Of Tm-T90 And Tm-T88Ii

    Confidential APPENDIX H: COMPARISON TABLE OF TM-T90 AND TM-T88II H.1 Comparison of Specifications (1) TM-T90 (except Japanese model) TM-T88II 1. Dot density 0.141 mm/dot 0.141 mm/dot 2. Paper width 80 mm {3.15"} 80 mm {3.15"} 60 mm {2.36"} (using an optional paper roll spacer) 58 mm {2.28"}...
  • Page 219 Confidential H.3 Comparison of Commands TM-T88II-compatible Command TM-T90 original mode TM-T88II (Msw 8-7 On) 1. Add the following bits to the printer In the TM-T88II 1. Printer status (when n = 1) DLE EOT status (when n = 1) compatible mode, the...
  • Page 220 Confidential TM-T88II-compatible Command TM-T90 original mode TM-T88II (Msw 8-7 On) ← [Default] vertical length: [Default] vertical length: ESC W ANK/Multilingual model: approx. approx. 117.3 mm {4.62"} 117.3 mm {4.62"} [Maximum value] vertical Japanese model: approx. 92.3 mm length: approx. 117.3 mm {3.63"}...
  • Page 221 Confidential TM-T88II-compatible Command TM-T90 original mode TM-T88II (Msw 8-7 On) Newly added. Default of times of a GS ( K head division is 2. ← Newly added. GS ( L ← Newly added. Executes a group of GS ( M Default value can be customized.
  • Page 222 Confidential TM-T88II-compatible Command TM-T90 original mode TM-T88II (Msw 8-7 On) ← Newly added. GS g 0 ← Newly added. GS g 2 ← Printable hight of an image: 4095 Printable hight of an image: GS v 0 dots 2303 dots Range: 0 ≤...

  • Page 223: Appendix I: Notes On Printing 2-Dimensional Codes

    Confidential APPENDIX I: NOTES ON PRINTING 2-DIMENSIONAL CODES The TM-T90 supports 2-dimensional code printing. Be sure to follow the notes below when printing 2-dimensional codes. 1) When printing PDF417 (2-dimensional codes), it is recommended to set the height of one module of the symbol to three to five times the width of one module, also making sure that the total height is almost 5 mm {0.2"} or more.

  • Page 224: Appendix J: Notes On Using The Asb Status

    0011 1000 0000 0000 0000 0011 0000 1111 First Status Second Status Third Status Fourth Status The latest ASB (➂) 0001 0000 0000 0000 0000 0011 0000 1111 Fourth Status TITLE SHEET TM-T90 REVISION Specification SHEET NEXT (STANDARD) App. 21...

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