Epson TM-C7500 series Technical Reference Manual

Epson TM-C7500 series Technical Reference Manual

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Technical Reference Guide
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Series
Product Overview
Describes features for the product.
Setup
Describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals.
Handling
Describes how to handle the product.
Application Development Information
Describes how to control the printer and necessary information
when you develop applications.
Appendix
Describes general specifications and character code tables.
Series
M00079104
Rev. E

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  • Page 1 Series Series Technical Reference Guide Product Overview Describes features for the product. Setup Describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals. Handling Describes how to handle the product. Application Development Information Describes how to control the printer and necessary information when you develop applications.
  • 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 and...
  • Page 3: For Safety

    For Safety This document explains the functions of and how to operate this product and the software, the setup from installation until printing, information regarding maintenance, and solutions to various kinds of trouble. Be sure to read this document thoroughly before use and to use this product properly. You can easily setup this product using Install Navi.
  • Page 4: Cautions On Power Supply

     Do not use a damaged power cable. Doing so may cause electric shock or fire. Contact a Seiko Epson service center for advice if the power cable is damaged. Observe the following points so as not to damage the power cable: ...
  • Page 5: Cautions On Handling

     Shut down the product immediately if water or other liquid spills into this product. Continued use may cause electric shock or fire. Immediately unplug the product and contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice.  Never disassemble or repair this product. Tampering with this product may result in injury or fire.
  • Page 6: Cautions On The Ink Cartridge / Maintenance Box

    Cautions on the Ink Cartridge / Maintenance box  Do not touch IC chips on the ink cartridges or Maintenance box. Doing so may cause operating/printing malfunction.  This product uses ink cartridges equipped with an IC chip that monitors the amount of CAUTION ink used by each cartridge.
  • Page 7  Do not allow foreign objects to fall into the cartridge installation section. Doing so may cause printing malfunction. Remove any object that might have fallen into the installation section, taking care not to damage the section. CAUTION  Inside the ink cartridge holder that is in the printer where ink cartridges are stored has a needle for supplying ink to the printer.
  • Page 8: Caution Label

    Caution Label The caution label on the product indicates the following precaution. Take care not to injure your fingers on the fixed blade of the autocutter. autocutter blade CAUTION autocutter fixed blade...
  • Page 9: Restriction Of Use

    Restriction of Use When this product is used for applications requiring high reliability/safety, such as transportation devices related to aviation, rail, marine, automotive, etc.; disaster prevention devices; various safety devices, etc.; or functional/precision devices, etc., you should use this product only after giving consideration to including fail-safes and redundancies into your design to maintain safety and total system reliability.
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents ■ For Safety ..........................3 Key to Symbols ............................3 Cautions on Installation .........................3 Cautions on Power Supply........................4 Cautions on Handling ..........................5 Cautions on the Ink Cartridge / Maintenance box ................6 Caution Label ............................8 ■ Restriction of Use ........................9 ■...
  • Page 11 Setup..................... 33 ■ Install Navi........................... 34 ■ Work flow to set up this product without using the Install Navi ........36 ■ Checking the Items Included in the Package ..............37 ■ Installing the Printer......................38 Location Appropriate for Installation ....................39 ■...
  • Page 12 Barcode and 2D Symbol Font Printing on .NET Environment............133 Banding Reduction ..........................135 Start the PrinterSetting from the printer driver.................136 Setting EPSON Status Monitor 3......................137 Restricted items of printer drivers......................143 ■ USB Printer Class Device Replacement Service............144 Uninstallation of USB Printer Class Device Replacement Service ..........144 Restrictions in USB Printer Class Device Replacement Service .............145...
  • Page 13 Application Development Information........165 ■ How to Control the Printer....................165 Using label printing application ....................... 165 Using the Epson Inkjet Label Printer SDK..................166 Using the ESC/Label commands...................... 166 Changing Printer Settings and Replacing the Printer..............167 ■ Software and Manuals ..................... 172 ■...
  • Page 14 Appendix..................177 ■ Product Specifications ..................... 177 Operating Environment ........................178 Printing Specifications ........................179 Paper Specifications ..........................180 Paper detection method ........................187 Print Area and Cutting Position ......................188 Electrical Characteristics ........................196 Reliability..............................197 Environmental Conditions........................197 External Dimensions..........................198 ■ Consumable Product Specifications................202 Ink Cartridge ............................202 Maintenance Box ..........................202 ■...
  • Page 15: Product Overview

    • Supports 8-inch diameter roll paper and fanfold paper • Supports full-page labels and die-cut labels • Supports the gap between labels and blackmark position detection • TM-C7500 Series: Supports plain labels, matte labels and synthetic labels • TM-C7500G Series:...
  • Page 16: Operability

    • The printer driver has a built-in barcode font and can print high quality barcodes with superior readability. Can be used from a .NET environment application. • Epson Inkjet Label Printer SDK (a Windows printer driver is used) that supports the customer's printing application development is available.
  • Page 17: Other Features

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Other Features • USB interface and Ethernet interface are standard. Can be used as a local printer of a computer or network printer. • The auto-cutter is equipped by default. Paper can be cut by a command from applications or panel switch operations.
  • Page 18: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Front Side Paper Set Cover Control Panel Roll Paper Cover Maintenance Box Cover Ink Cartridge Cover Rewinder Connection Cover Front Cover Name Description Operation Panel Perform various settings of this product. For detail, see "Operation Panel" on page 19 Ink Cartridge Cover Open this cover to install/replace the ink cartridge.
  • Page 19: Operation Panel

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Operation Panel Paper LED (Power) LED Status Pause Paper Ink LED Status LED Pause LED Back Feed Pause Pause Button Back Feed Button Menu Feed Cancel Cancel Button Feed Button Cut Button (Power) Button Selection/Setting Button Name Description (Power) LED...
  • Page 20 Name Description Cancel Button Press this button for less than two seconds while the printer is paused (while the Pause LED is on) to cancel the first print job. Press this button for two seconds or more to cancel all the print jobs. However, any data that is transmitted shortly after job cancelation may fail to be canceled, and may be printed unintentionally.
  • Page 21: Rear Side

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Rear Side Dip Switch Cover USB Connector Ethernet Connector Dip Switch Wire Saddle Dip Switch Cover mounting screw AC Inlet Air Vent Name Description USB Connector For connecting a USB cable. Ethernet Connector For connecting a LAN cable. Wire Saddle Pass the USB cable through this saddle to prevent disconnection of the USB cable.
  • Page 22: Nozzle Verification Technology

    Nozzle Verification Technology This product has an "Nozzle Verification Technology” that detects missing dots. You can select the “Nozzle Verification Technology Enable / Disable”, “Nozzle check interval” and/or “Threshold of clogged nozzles”, depending on level of requirement for missing dots. And when unrecoverable clogging occurs, this printer is able to carry out supplemental printing using a nearby nozzle.
  • Page 23 Chapter 1 Product Overview Setting the Nozzle Verification Technology Enable / Disable Enable / Disable of Nozzle Verification Technology is set. The factory setting is “Enable”. Settings It can be set from the setting menu of the product and PrinterSetting. "Setting panel switch"...
  • Page 24: Dot Substitution

    Dot substitution The dot substitution is a function that performs complementary printing using the nearby nozzles when nozzles are clogged. The maximum number of clogged nozzles that can be automatically supplemented is 16. However, supplementation cannot be performed adequately in the case of clogging of an adjacent nozzle. Note that in the case of more than 16 clogged nozzles, supplementation for 16 nozzles will be implemented.
  • Page 25: Periodic Auto Cleaning

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Periodic auto cleaning A periodic auto cleaning can be executed to maintain the printer heads in good condition. A periodic auto cleaning takes 2 to 30 minutes. No printing can be performed during the cleaning. You can set the time for implementation of periodic auto cleaning. If periodic auto cleaning implementation time setting is disabled, periodic auto cleaning will be implemented at a time that the printer judges necessary, for example when a fixed time has elapsed since the previous periodic auto cleaning.
  • Page 26: Status/Error Indications

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ▼ ● ✓ ✓ ✓ the power is turned ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ For 2 to 4 seconds The model name is displayed on EPSON ▼ ● ✓ ✓ ✓ after the power is LCD. TM-C**** turned ON 4 seconds after the...
  • Page 27 Chapter 1 Product Overview Printer Status Description Idling (with power If the product does not operate for POWER SAVING saving) 30 minutes or more while the power ● ● * * * * is ON, it moves to the power saving mode.
  • Page 28 Printer Status Description ROLL COVER OPEN Roll paper cover The Roll paper cover is open. ● ▼ ● open error (*) * * * * FRONT COVER OPEN Front cover open error The Front cover is open. ● ▼ ● * * * * PAPER COVER OPEN Paper cover open...
  • Page 29 Non-genuine ink cartridge is used. cartridge (*) CARTRIDGE MAY NOT PERFORM AT OPTIMUM LEVEL CONTINUE? ● ● CONTINUE? PLEASE USE GENUINE EPSON INK CARTRIDGE * * * * NO M/B Maintenance box not The maintenance box is not ● ● ● ▼...
  • Page 30 Printer Status Description MAINTENANCE BOX Maintenance box The maintenance box error ● ● ● ERROR CSIC error (*) occurred. ▼ * * * * MAINTENANCE BOX Maintenance box The maintenance box is near full. ● ▼ NEAR FULL near full (*) * * * * REPLACE Maintenance box full...
  • Page 31: Ink Cartridge And Maintenance Box Status

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Status You can check the status of the printer, the ink cartridges of each color, and the maintenance box from the LCD. Row 1: displays the printer’s status Row 2: displays the status of the ink cartridges and maintenance box Amount used for the maintenance box Amount remaining for the ink cartridge...
  • Page 32: Beeper

    Beeper When an error occurs, the beep sounds. The beeper continues to beep until all the causes of error are removed. When “Completion Beeper Setting” is enabled, the printer performs “Beeper sound when the printer is not in an error state” shown in the below table. •...
  • Page 33: Setup

    Chapter 2 Setup Setup This chapter describes the installation and setup of the product and peripherals necessary before using this product. This product can be set up using the following methods. • Perform setup following the Install Navi on the included CD-ROM. (page 34)...
  • Page 34: Install Navi

    Install Navi By using the Install Navi, this product can be set following the steps shown on the screen. Unpacking and Installing the this product in advance. See the following for details. • Checking the Items Included in the Package (page 37) •...
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 Setup See the following if you are installing the rewinder. • How to install the REWINDER (page 50) • Attaching the paper leading edge to the rewinder (page 52) This completes the setup of the product.
  • Page 36: Work Flow To Set Up This Product Without Using The Install Navi

     Work flow to set up this product without using the Install Navi This chapter explains the installation and settings for this product and the peripherals necessary before using this product. Checking the Items Included in the Package (page 37) Installing the Printer (page 38) Connecting the Power Cable (page 40) Connecting the Interface Cable (page 41)
  • Page 37: Checking The Items Included In The Package

    Checking the Items Included in the Package When using the printer for the first time, check the items included in the package. The items included in the package are as follows: TM-C7500 Series Ink cartridge(C, M, Y, K)* CD-ROM USB cable...
  • Page 38: Installing The Printer

    Installing the Printer Secure sufficient space in a location appropriate for installation.  Two people are required to lift up this product. CAUTION  The weight of this product is approximately 37 kg {81.57 lb}. When lifting up this product, place the product between two people as shown in the figure below and hold the recessed areas on both sides of the product.
  • Page 39: Location Appropriate For Installation

    Chapter 2 Setup Location Appropriate for Installation Install this product in a location as follows: • On a level and stable surface that can support the weight of the product (approx. 37 kg {81.57 lb}). • On an area larger than the bottom surface of the product. •...
  • Page 40: Connecting The Power Cable

    Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cable by following the steps below.  Use only AC 100 V for the power supply. Using other type of power supply may cause electric shock or fire.  Be sure to install this product in the vicinity of a power outlet so that you can immediately WARNING unplug the product if some fault or other problem occurs.
  • Page 41: Connecting The Interface Cable

    Chapter 2 Setup Connecting the Interface Cable Connect the interface cable to be used to the connector on the rear side of the printer. When using a USB cable, pass the cable through the wire saddle to prevent accidental disconnection. CAUTION Wire Saddle...
  • Page 42: Turning On/Off

    Turning On/Off This section describes how to turn on/off the product. Turning On Press (Power) button. (Power) LED lights up and the power turns on. Turning Off Hold down (Power) button for one second or more. (Power) LED turns off and the power turns off.
  • Page 43: Installing The Ink Cartridge

    Chapter 2 Setup Installing the Ink Cartridge Install the ink cartridge by following the steps below. Read the handling instructions carefully before installing the ink cartridge. "Cautions on the Ink Cartridge / Maintenance box" on page 6 "Ink Cartridge" on page 202.
  • Page 44 Push all the ink cartridges of the four colors gently into the product until they click in place. Check the color of the ink cartridge label and of the ink cartridge holder label, and set the cartridges to each matching color.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2 Setup Close the ink cartridge cover. Ink charging starts. The (Power) LED flashes during ink charging. Never open any cover on the product or turn off the product during ink charging (while the (Power) LED is flashing). Doing so during ink charging will consume a large amount of ink, which may require replacement of the ink cartridge before completion of charging.
  • Page 46 Replacing the ink cartridge As the product is being used, the status of the ink cartridge changes as shown below. • INK LOW • REPLACE INK INK LOW When the ink level in the ink cartridge becomes low, the Ink LED flashes and [INK LOW] is displayed on LCD.
  • Page 47: Installing The Maintenance Box

    Chapter 2 Setup Installing the Maintenance box The Maintenance box is already installed when the product is shipped. Read the handling instructions carefully before installing the Maintenance box. "Cautions on the Ink Cartridge / Maintenance box" on page CAUTION Replacing Maintenance Box While using the product, waste ink is collected in the Maintenance box.
  • Page 48 REPLACE MB When there is almost no space that can be used in the Maintenance box, the Ink LED is lit, [REPLACE MB] is displayed on LCD and the product changes to offline. Change to a Maintenance box with enough space using the following steps. Check that the INK LED on the printer is lit up, and check that the maintenance box displays "REPLACE MAINT B"...
  • Page 49 Chapter 2 Setup Put the maintenance box into the plastic bag for disposal of used maintenance box. Push the new maintenance box gently in, with its labeled surface upward. Close the maintenance box cover. When the maintenance box replacement is completed, the INK LED turns off, and printing can be performed.
  • Page 50: Rewinder

    REWINDER How to install the REWINDER Install the rewinder with the following steps. Open the rewinder connection cover on the front of the printer. Insert the rewinder's power transmission gear into the cover opening. Make sure that the mark at the bottom of the rewinder is aligned with the plate edge.
  • Page 51: Removing The Rewinder

    Chapter 2 Setup Removing the rewinder Pull the rewinder's lever in the direction of the arrow below, and remove the rewinder from the printer.
  • Page 52: Attaching The Paper Leading Edge To The Rewinder

    Attaching the paper leading edge to the rewinder Attach the paper to the rewinder with the following steps. Remove the rewinder's flange. Press the Feed button and bring out approx. 800 mm {31.50"} of paper from this product. Pass the paper under the roller and onto the rewinder, as in the figure below.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2 Setup Fix the tip of the paper to the core or insert it into the gap of the rotation axis. If a roll core is used: Fasten the paper leading edge to the core with tape, then turn the rewinder flange (roughly 2 rotations) to take up the slack paper.
  • Page 54: Setting The Paper

    Setting the Paper Setting the Roll Paper Set the roll paper by following the steps below. Turn on the product. Open the paper set cover. Open the roll paper cover.
  • Page 55 Chapter 2 Setup Pull out the roll paper flange while holding the release lever of the roll paper flange between your fingers. Release Lever Roll Paper Flange Attach the roll paper to the spindle, and push the core of the roll paper as far as possible so that it is securely fit it into place.
  • Page 56 Pull out the end of roll paper. Attach the roll paper flange to the spindle while holding the release lever of the roll paper flange between your fingers. Push the flange to the bottom to align it with the roll paper width. Release Lever Roll Paper Flange...
  • Page 57 Chapter 2 Setup Open the paper hold inside the paper set cover. Paper Hold Insert the paper along the paper guide (a). Align the end of the paper with mark. Mark Paper Guide (a) Check to make sure there are no deformities, such as folds, rips, wrinkles, or peeling, in the edge of the paper.
  • Page 58 Hold down the paper so it does not move around. Move the paper guide (b) to align it with the paper width while pushing the paper guide (b) lever. Paper Guide (b) Lever Adjust the guide panel of the paper guide (b) so that it aligns perfectly with the edge of the paper.
  • Page 59 Chapter 2 Setup If the guide panel does not match the paper width, it could cause misaligned printing or paper jams. Be careful of the following. CAUTION  Do not allow a gap to occur between the guide panel and the edge of the paper. ...
  • Page 60 Close the paper hold. Paper Hold When you close the paper hold, a gap of about 0.5 mm will automatically occur between the guide panel of the paper guide (b) and the edge of the paper. Paper will be fed properly with this gap.
  • Page 61 Chapter 2 Setup If the paper is loose, turn the roll paper flange in the direction of the arrow to tighten the paper. Close the roll paper cover. Close the paper set cover. Press the Pause button.
  • Page 62: Setting The Fanfold Paper

    Setting the Fanfold Paper Set the fanfold paper by following the steps below. Turn on the product. Open the paper set cover. Set the fanfold paper referring to Step 8 to 12 in " Setting the Roll Paper". Close the paper set cover. Place the fanfold paper straight 15 mm or more away from the rear side of the product.
  • Page 63: How To Eject Paper For Paper Replacement

    Chapter 2 Setup How to eject paper for paper replacement Discharge the paper with the following steps. Turn on the product. Cut the paper, using the Cut button. Press the Back Feed button for 1 second or longer. Open the paper set cover. Open the paper guide's two paper hold levers, and remove the paper.
  • Page 64: Ejection Angle Of Printed Paper

    Ejection Angle of Printed Paper Make sure paper is ejected straight from the paper ejection guides, as shown in the illustration. If paper is not ejected straight due to such causes as an obstruction, the print result may be distorted. ...
  • Page 65: Printer Settings

    Chapter 2 Setup Printer settings Various settings of the product can be done from the menu screen. This section explains basic setting procedures. Language Setting Set the language used for the messages displayed on the LCD by following the steps below. Turn on the product.
  • Page 66: Time Setting

    Time Setting Set the current date and time by following the steps below. Turn on the product. Press the (Menu) button to display the menu. Select [PRINTER SETUP3] and press the OK button. Select [CLOCK] and press the OK button. Enter the current date and time....
  • Page 67: Network Settings

    Chapter 2 Setup Network settings Set the IP address of the product following the steps below.  When using the product with an Ethernet connection, it is necessary to setup the network. When using with a USB connection, network settings are not necessary. ...
  • Page 68 Press the OK button. Select [SUBNET MASK] and press the OK button. Enter the Subnet mask. For the input method, refer to the input of the IP address in Step 8. Press the OK button. Select [DEFAULT GATEWAY] and press the OK button. Enter the Default gateway.
  • Page 69: Paper Settings

    Chapter 2 Setup Paper settings The media source, media type, media form and media detection are set. • When using a Windows driver: "Set using a printer driver" on page 69 • When not using a Windows driver: "Setting using the PrinterSetting" on page 72 •...
  • Page 70 The "Media Detection Settings" screen is displayed. Select the media source and media detection, and click [OK]. Click [User Defined]. The "User Defined Media Layout" screen is displayed. Enter Media Layout Name. If there is an existing defined media layout, you can create a new layout based on the defined media layout.
  • Page 71 Chapter 2 Setup Enter the size of the paper (unit: mm).  When enlarging the print area, put a checkmark in [Borderless Printing] to eliminate margins. When the margins are zero, the print may extend outside of the media/label. Use it accordingly. ...
  • Page 72: Setting Using The Printersetting

    Setting using the PrinterSetting Turn on the product. Start PrinterSetting. "Starting the PrinterSetting" on page 87 The "Media settings" screen is displayed. Set the media source/media detection/media type. Click [Apply settings].
  • Page 73 Chapter 2 Setup From the items on the left, select [Layout settings]. Click [Edit layout...]. The "User Defined Media Layout" screen is displayed. Enter Media Layout Name. If there is an existing defined media layout, you can create a new layout based on the defined media layout.
  • Page 74 Enter the size of the paper (unit: mm).  When enlarging the print area, put a checkmark in [Borderless Printing] to eliminate margins. When the margins are zero, the print may extend outside of the media/label. Use it accordingly.  When [Borderless Printing] is checked, [Feather Edges] can be checked. When [Feather Edges] is checked, gradation processing is performed on the margin areas.
  • Page 75: Setting With The Panel Switch

    Chapter 2 Setup Setting with the panel switch Turn on the product. Press the (Menu) button to display the menu. Select [PRINTER SETUP1] and press the OK button. Select [MEDIA SOURCE] and press the OK button. Select media source and click the OK button. Select one from INTERNAL ROLL/EXTERNAL FEED.
  • Page 76: Test Printing

    Test printing You can check whether the printer is operating normally by printing the nozzle check pattern. Perform nozzle check printing by following the steps below. You can use nozzle check to check whether the nozzle is clogged from the printed pattern. Turn on the product.
  • Page 77: Test Printing

     For Windows Server 2003 R2: Click [Printers and Faxes] on [Start] menu. Right-click [EPSON TM-C7500], and click [Printing References]. Registered name of this product to display in the case of the [EPSON TM-C7500]. The Properties screen is displayed. Click [Print Test Page].
  • Page 78: How To Display The Printer Driver

     For Windows Server 2003 R2: Click [Printers and Faxes] on [Start] menu. Right-click [EPSON TM-C7500], and click [Printing References]. The printer driver screen is displayed. Registered name of this product to display in the case of the [EPSON TM-C7500].
  • Page 79: Handling

    Chapter 3 Handling Handling This chapter describes basic handling of the printer. List of printer setting items Setting item Panel Button PrinterSetting Printer Driver ✔ ✔ ✔ Cleaning ✔ ✔ ✔ Nozzle check ✔ ✔ ✔ Media type ✔ ✔ ✔...
  • Page 80 Setting item Panel Button PrinterSetting Printer Driver ✔ ✔ ✔* Operation when paper replaced ✔ Operation cancellation via panel ✔ ✔ ✔* Specified-time cleaning ✔ ✔ ✔* Time for specified-time TCL ✔ ✔ ✔* LCD brightness ✔ ✔ ✔* LCD contrast ✔...
  • Page 81 Chapter 3 Handling Setting item Panel Button PrinterSetting Printer Driver ✔ Subnet mask ✔ Default gateway ✔ ✔* Selection of character code tables ✔ ✔* Registration of fonts, images and templates ✔ Setting preset images Enable/Disable of Panel button (Cancel, ✔...
  • Page 82: Setting Panel Switch

    Setting panel switch Settings menu item Available settings Default setting  YES CLEANING  NO  YES NOZZLE CHECK  NO  PLAIN PRINTER SETUP1 MEDIA TYPE MATTE2  MATTE1  MATTE2  SYNTHETIC  GLOSSY  DIE-CUT LABEL MEDIA FORM DIE-CUT LABEL ...
  • Page 83 Chapter 3 Handling Settings menu item Available settings Default setting CUT POSITION -35 to +35 [pixel] PRINTER SETUP1 PAPER FEED ADJUSTMENT -99 to +99  YES PRINT PAPER FEED ADJ. PATTERN  NO  ENABLE NOZZLE VERIFICATION TECHNOLOGY ENABLE PRINTER SETUP2 ...
  • Page 84 Settings menu item Available settings Default setting  OFF PRINTER SETUP3 LCD BRIGHTNESS LEVEL2  LEVEL1  LEVEL2  LEVEL3  0 to 10 LCD CONTRAST  OFF BEEPER VOLUME MEDIUM  LOW  MEDIUM  HIGH  MAX  DISPLAY INK LOW LED DISPLAY ...
  • Page 85 Chapter 3 Handling Settings menu item Available settings Default setting  EPSON PREFERRED COLOR CONTROLS MODE EPSON  EPSON STANDARD PREFERRED INK PROFILE -6 to +4 RATIO OF BLACK -6 to 0 (Available settings vary with paper type)  ENABLE...
  • Page 86: Printersetting

    PrinterSetting Administrator's privilege is required to execute PrinterSetting. The PrinterSetting is a utility to setup this product. The following can be set with the PrinterSetting. Item Description Page Media settings* Sets media used in this product. page 90 Sets the media layout. Performs a User defined Layout settings* media layout in which media form or printing page 91...
  • Page 87: Starting The Printersetting

    Starting the PrinterSetting Start the PrinterSetting with the following methods. Turn on the product. Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Epson] - [TM-C7500 Series] - [PrinterSetting]. The [Select printer] screen is displayed. Select a search target and click [Search]. This product is displayed in the list. Select a printer to set and click [OK].
  • Page 88 Start the PrinterSetting.
  • Page 89: Apply Settings

    Chapter 3 Handling Apply settings After setting each item, click [Apply settings] to change the settings of this product.
  • Page 90: Media Settings

    Media settings Sets the media to be used in this product. This setting screen is not displayed if you started PrinterSetting from the printer driver. Item Description Media detection Media source Sets the media source. settings Media detection Sets the media detection method. Print settings Media coating type Sets the media type.
  • Page 91: Layout Settings

    Chapter 3 Handling Layout settings Sets the media layout or creates a new User defined media layout. This setting screen is not displayed if you started PrinterSetting from the printer driver. Item Description Layout settings Media layout Sets the media layout. Edit layout Creates a new user defined media layout.
  • Page 92 Layout settings Item Description Media layout name Sets the media layout name. Enter a name. Defined media layout The defined media layout in the list is displayed. Media form Sets the media form. Layout Information (mm) Sets the media width, label width, left gap, label length and blackmark interval.
  • Page 93: Position Adjustment

    Chapter 3 Handling Position adjustment Adjusts the print start position or cut position. Item Description Justify Print start position Adjusts the print start position in the vertical direction. adjustment  Click [Start adjustment...] to adjust the position. (Vertical direction) Print start position Adjusts the print start position in the horizontal direction.
  • Page 94 Apply settings Click [Start adjustment...] and the following screen is displayed. (Explained using the print start position adjustment (vertical direction) as an example.) Enter the adjustment value and click [Apply settings]. The confirmation screen is displayed. Click [Yes] to execute the adjustment. The results are displayed.
  • Page 95: Print Results Adjustment

    Chapter 3 Handling Print results adjustment Adjusts the color preset or the barcode. This setting screen is not displayed if you started PrinterSetting from the printer driver. Item Description Color preset Mode Sets the mode. Ink profile Sets the ink concentration. Depending on the media in use, adjust accordingly to secure the print quality.
  • Page 96: Store Data In The Printer

    Store data in the printer Registers images, templates, fonts, and character code tables to the printer. Item Description Image (Only .png) Registers an image used for preprinting or templates. Template Registers a template. Font (Only .ttf and .tte) Registers a font to apply to print data. Character code table Changes the character code used for printing.
  • Page 97: Background Image Settings

    Chapter 3 Handling Background image settings Sets a preset image.  Register a preset image in the following cases.  When using the Windows driver from Zebra Technologies Corporation.  When using the commercially available label printing application that supports this product. ...
  • Page 98 • When using the Windows driver from Zebra Technologies Corporation. • When using the commercially available label printing application that supports this product. • When using an application that directly controls ZPL II or ESC/Label commands. The preset image printing is not possible with an Epson printer driver.
  • Page 99: Print Head Maintenance

    Chapter 3 Handling Print head maintenance Performs a print head maintenance or nozzle check and sets periodic cleaning. Item Description Print head Manual head Perform the nozzle check to automatically recover from the nozzle maintenance cleaning dot dropouts. Click [Start] to start a nozzle check. Nozzle check Prints nozzle check patterns and checks clogged nozzles.
  • Page 100: Printer Settings

    Printer settings Sets the printer. Item Description Preferences Power on action Sets the action when the power is turned on. Paper Sets the action when the paper is replaced. replacement action Operations after Sets if the media should be cut after printing. printing Notification Beeper volume...
  • Page 101: Panel Settings

    Chapter 3 Handling Panel settings Display settings for the panel buttons and LCD are set. Item Description Panel button Cancel button Enables/disables the Cancel button. settings Feed button Enables/disables the Feed button. Cut button Enables/disables the Cut button. LCD settings LCD brightness Sets the LCD brightness.
  • Page 102: Nozzle Check Settings

    Nozzle check settings Sets the nozzle check. Item Description Nozzle check Nozzle Verification Enables/disables the auto nozzle check. settings Technology Threshold of Sets the threshold of clogged nozzles. clogged nozzles The standard setting is '0'. Additional auto Sets the additional auto nozzle check during printing. nozzle check during printing Nozzle check...
  • Page 103: Advanced Settings

    Chapter 3 Handling Advanced settings Sets the advanced settings on the printer. Item Description Paper feed adjustment (Mech wear) Sets the paper feed adjustment (Mech wear) when images fade. Adjust media detection sensor Starts the calibration of the detection sensor. Set prefix text Sets the prefix text.
  • Page 104 Replace settings from printer using ZPL II commands When you click [Default settings], the entered value returns to the printer's default value. When you click [Apply settings], the settings return to the printer's default settings. Click [Set] for [Replace settings from printer using ZPL II commands] to dis- play the "Replace settings from printer using ZPL II commands"...
  • Page 105: Initialize Printer

    Chapter 3 Handling Initialize printer Initializes the printer. Item Description Initialize Factory reset Initializes the printer to the factory settings. Erase memory Initializes the extended memory.
  • Page 106: Printer Information

    Printer information Displays the printer information. Item Description Printer information Printer settings list When [View...] is clicked, the settings information of the current printer is displayed. Refer to "Printer settings list" on page 107. Maintenance counters The maintenance counters can be checked.
  • Page 107 Chapter 3 Handling Printer settings list When [View...] of the printer settings list is clicked, the "Printer settings list" screen is displayed. Click [Output to file...] to save the current settings to a text file.
  • Page 108: Settings Save And Restore

    Settings save and restore Describes how to save and restore settings of the product. Item Description Save settings Save data Sets the data to be saved. Put a checkmark to the data to be saved. Save to folder Specifies a folder to save the data in. File name Specify a file name.
  • Page 109: Option

    Chapter 3 Handling Option Set the unit used in PrinterSetting and settings at the start. Item Description Display settings Units Sets the units. Startup Settings Display a welcome Initializes the expanded memory. screen at startup. Unit settings are only for PrinterSetting. They are not reflected on the operation panel or the printer driver.
  • Page 110: Setting The Printer Driver

    Setting the Printer Driver Favorite Setting [Favorite Setting] is the function to administer print setting of the printer driver into one. The setting from [Main] and [Options] tab such as Media Type, Media Layout (including User Defined Media) are included. [Main] tab Favorite Setting [Options] tab...
  • Page 111 Chapter 3 Handling Features • When printing from application, the print setting registered on [Favorite Setting] can be selected as default setting. It is recommended to register the setting in favorite setting after executing print setting by clicking [Save As Favorite Setting]. •...
  • Page 112 Registering print setting on [Favorite Setting] Set the printer driver depending on paper to print. Set settings on [Main] and [Options] tab. Select from Media Layout when using User Defined Media. Click [Save As Favorite Setting] to display [Save/Delete Favorite Setting]. The current setting will be displayed on the list of the right side.
  • Page 113: Information For User Definition

    Chapter 3 Handling Information for User Definition The user definition includes the following. • User Defined Media • Registering barcode font • Replacing font on .NET environment The user definition is set on each client computer.  When a number of TM-C7500 printer drivers are installed in one computer, these are used mutually. Exporting/ Importing Printer Driver Settings You can export the printing references, favorite setting, user-defined information (paper layout, barcode) and printer driver operation settings into a BSF file (extension of ".BSF").
  • Page 114 Select [Driver Utilities] tab. Click [Import/Export Settings]. Export in a BSF file from the current setting. If you export it from the general setting, a dif- ferent content will be exported.  Current setting: Properties of the printer driver-[General]-[Printing References]-[Driver Utilities] -[Import/Export Settings] ...
  • Page 115 Chapter 3 Handling Import Settings When the settings are imported from a BSF file, the printer driver settings are overwritten. There- fore, to retain the existing settings for the items listed below, create a BSF including the existing settings.  Favorite List ...
  • Page 116: Barcode Printing

    Barcode Printing The printer driver has the built-in barcode font. Barcode printing is available if the barcode is not created on the application side. Setting the barcode font Barcode print settings can be changed on [Barcode and 2D Symbol] on [Driver Utilities] tab. Change settings of the following.
  • Page 117 Chapter 3 Handling • Hexadecimal Entry Mode: Turn on the check box when the data for barcode is specified on Hexadecimal Entry Mode. • Module: Sets the thin element width in dots. (For details, see "Recommended value of the module" on page 118.) •...
  • Page 118 Recommended value of the module The printing direction of the barcode is as follows. In addition, the recommended value of the module is different depending on the media type, barcode type and printing direction. • Plain label Minimum Module [by 600 dpi] Print Barcode type direction...
  • Page 119 Chapter 3 Handling  The recognition rate for the barcode varies depending on the paper type, barcode reader's performance and so on. The barcode rank may decline due to missing dots or curving on the ink drops, making the barcode unreadable by the barcode reader. Thus, we recommend that you try printing HRI characters and so on.
  • Page 120 • Matte label/ Glossy label Minimum Module [by 600 dpi] Print Barcode type direction ANSI Grade C or higher ANSI Grade B or higher Fence Code39 Ladder Fence Codabar(NW7) Ladder Fence Code93 Ladder Fence Code128 GS1-128 Ladder Fence Ladder GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Fence GS1 DataBar Truncated...
  • Page 121 Chapter 3 Handling Specifying the barcode data Specify the barcode data by referring to the following descriptions. About the composite symbol: The switch between CC-A to CC-B can be automatically performed, but the customer needs to select explicitly for CC-C. (In case of GS1-128, the type of composite component can be selected from "None", "CC-A/CC-B"...
  • Page 122 Code93 • A start code, 2 check digits, stop code is automatically added. • A character () that indicates a start code is printed for the head of the HRI character. • A character () that indicates a stop code is printed for the end of the HRI character. •...
  • Page 123 Chapter 3 Handling • A special character is indicated by combining ‘{‘ and the next character. Control Character ASCII HRI Character SHIFT Not printed. CODE A Not printed. CODE B Not printed. CODE C Not printed. FNC1 Not printed. FNC2 Not printed.
  • Page 124 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional/GS1 DataBar Truncated/GS1 DataBar Limited • The first application identifier ‘01’ is not included in the data. • When printing the HRI characters, the first application identifier ‘01’ is printed as ‘(01)’ before the packing identification code. • A check digit need not to be attached to the barcode data. •...
  • Page 125: Printing Method

     Some applications, such as the .NET application, may not be able to display or select a bar- code font registered by the Epson printer driver. In that case, if you use the font replacement function to replace the TrueType font with the barcode font, you can print barcodes. See "Barcode and 2D Symbol Font Printing on .NET Environment"...
  • Page 126: 2D Symbol Printing

    2D symbol Printing The printer driver has the built-in 2D symbol font. 2D symbol printing is available if the 2D symbol is not created on the application side. Setting the 2D Symbol font 2D symbol printing settings can be changed on [Barcode and 2D Symbol] on [Driver Utilities] tab. Change settings of the following.
  • Page 127 Chapter 3 Handling Make settings of the following items according to the selected [Type]. • PDF417  Module Width: Makes settings of the module width for PDF417. "Recommended value of the module" on page 129 for the recommended value.  Module Height: Makes settings of the module height for PDF417 by the ratio to the mod- ule width.
  • Page 128 • GS1 DataBar  Module: Sets the module width for GS1 DataBar. "Recommended value of the module" on page 129 for the recommended value.  Number of Characters: Sets the maximum width for GS1 DataBar. Set when GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked is selected for the 2D symbol. •...
  • Page 129 Chapter 3 Handling Recommended value of the module The recommended value of the module is different depending on media type, 2-dimensional symbol type and printing direction. 2D symbol of stack type • Plain label Minimum Module [by 600 dpi] 2D symbol type ANSI Grade C or higher ANSI Grade B or higher PDF417...
  • Page 130 2D symbol of matrix type • Plain label Minimum Module [by 600 dpi] 2D symbol type ANSI Grade C or higher ANSI Grade B or higher QR Code Micro QR Code Aztec Code DataMatrix Maxi Code • Synthetic label Minimum Module [by 600 dpi] 2D symbol type ANSI Grade C or higher ANSI Grade B or higher...
  • Page 131 Chapter 3 Handling Specifying the 2D symbol data See the following description to specify the 2D symbol data. PDF417/MicroPDF417 • Calculated automatically when the digit number and the line number are 0. • To specify other number than 0, make sure the multiplication of the digit number and the line number is under 928.
  • Page 132  Some applications, such as the .NET application, may not be able to display or select a 2D symbol font registered by the Epson printer driver. In that case, if you use the font replace- ment function to replace the TrueType font with the 2D symbol font, you can print barcodes.
  • Page 133: Barcode And 2D Symbol Font Printing On .Net Environment

    Chapter 3 Handling Barcode and 2D Symbol Font Printing on .NET Environment Since .NET Framework supports only True Type font and Open Type font, the barcode and 2D symbol font which are registered in the printer driver can not be printed from the application. Therefore, True Type font is replaced with barcode and 2D symbol font by using font replacement function of the printer driver.
  • Page 134 Printing barcode and 2D symbol Sets specified number of point, language of the replaced True Type font by barcode and 2D symbol font to the print data.  The number of point for barcode and 2D symbol is specified, check it from [Barcode and 2D Symbol] on [Driver Utilities].
  • Page 135: Banding Reduction

    Chapter 3 Handling Banding Reduction You can reduce banding (extraneous lines in printing) to obtain better print quality. This function, however, lowers the print speed. For the banding reduction see "The setting value of "Banding reduction" is inappropriate." on page 158.
  • Page 136: Start The Printersetting From The Printer Driver

    Start the PrinterSetting from the printer driver with the following steps. Display the printer driver window. "How to Display the Printer Driver" on page 78 Select [Printer Utility] tab. Click [Printer Setting] icon. The "TM-C7500 Series PrinterSetting" screen is displayed.
  • Page 137: Setting Epson Status Monitor 3

    Handling Setting EPSON Status Monitor 3 When EPSON Status Monitor 3 is used, the paper type and the ink level are displayed on a popup window when printing. In addition, when a fatal error occurs, an error window is displayed.
  • Page 138 The EPSON Status Monitor 3 will not be activated if an error occurs when not printing. • Clicking the icon for [EPSON Status Monitor 3] on the task tray allows you to display [EPSON Status Monitor 3] at any time....
  • Page 139 Handling • The following items can be set in [Monitoring preferences]. Selecting error indications: (See "Error notification setting for [Not use EPSON Status Monitor 3]" on page 140) Displaying the [EPSON Status Monitor 3] icon on the task bar: (See "Displaying the icon"...
  • Page 140 Error notification setting for [Not use EPSON Status Monitor 3] Follow the steps below to set error notification for [Not use EPSON Status Monitor 3]. Turn the printer on. Display the printer driver window. "How to Display the Printer Driver" on page 78 Select [Driver Utilities] tab and click [Driver Preferences].
  • Page 141 Chapter 3 Handling Error notification setting for [Use EPSON Status Monitor 3] Follow the steps below to set error notification for [Use EPSON Status Monitor 3]. Turn the printer ON. Display the printer driver window. "How to Display the Printer Driver" on page 78 Select [Driver Utilities] tab and click [Monitoring Preferences].
  • Page 142 Displaying the icon Keeps icon on the task tray so that user can check as needed. The icon is not displayed when default setting. Follow the steps below to display the icon. Turn the printer ON. Display the printer driver window. "How to Display the Printer Driver"...
  • Page 143: Restricted Items Of Printer Drivers

    [Print spooled documents first] is enabled, the print execution order and output order vary. • When using an Epson printer driver, leave the control prefix, format prefix and delimiter settings of ESC/Label command as default. When changed, printing may not be performed or unintended printing may occur....
  • Page 144: Usb Printer Class Device Replacement Service

    USB Printer Class Device Replacement Service is not displayed in the software list in the control panel. For uninstallation, follow the steps below. Close all applications running on the computer. Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program] - [EPSON Printer Driver Utility]. Click [Uninstall/Change]. "EPSON Printer Utility Uninstall" screen appears. Select [Utility] tab.
  • Page 145: Restrictions In Usb Printer Class Device Replacement Service

    Chapter 3 Handling Restrictions in USB Printer Class Device Replacement Service In using USB Printer Class Device Replacement Service on Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012, the following restrictions apply: ❏ After the printer is replaced, the green check mark indicating [default printer] in "Devices and Printers"...
  • Page 146: Reprint

    Reprint Reprinting is carried out when an error other than a fatal error or maintenance error occurs during printing. Printer Not included Included Included in reprinting in reprinting in reprinting Paper feed direction  “During printing” means the time from paper loading up until the yellow head’s printing opera- tion ends.
  • Page 147: Setting The Dip Switches

    Chapter 3 Handling Setting the Dip Switches Follow the steps below to change the Dip switch settings. Setting Procedure Follow the steps below to change the Dip switch settings. Before you remove the DIP switch cover, turn the product off. Otherwise, a short-circuit may cause the product to malfunction.
  • Page 148: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning the autocutter If adhesive from the label paper adheres to the autocutter, the autocutter may become blunt. In this case, clean the autocutter with the following steps. Turn the printer power off, and disconnect the AC cable from the wall out- let.
  • Page 149: Long-Term Storage Of The Product After Ink Charging

    Chapter 3 Handling Long-term Storage of the Product After Ink Charging Storing the product When not using the printer for an extended period of time after ink charging (after starting using), store it following the steps below. Run a nozzle check print to check that no dot missing or other printing prob- lems have occurred.
  • Page 150: Restart The Printer After Long-Term Storage

    Restart the printer after long-term storage When restarting the printer after a long-term storage, follow the steps below. Check whether or not the ink cartridge storage period has been expired. In the cases listed below, replace the ink cartridge. "Installing the Ink Cartridge" on page 43 ...
  • Page 151: Precautions When Transporting

    Chapter 3 Handling Precautions when transporting Keep the following items in mind when transporting the product.  The weight of this product is approximately 37 kg {81.57 lb}. When lifting up this product, place the product between two people as shown in the figure below and hold the recessed areas on both sides of the product.
  • Page 152: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Error Processing LCD display Description Recovery method Error  When using roll paper: PAPER OUT There is no paper. Paper out 1. Open the paper set cover. 2. Open the roll paper cover. 3. If there is any paper or a paper roll left, remove it.
  • Page 153 Chapter 3 Handling LCD display Description Recovery method Error PAPER OUT ERROR Paper has run out during If any paper remains in the paper path, printing remove it. Then set new paper in place. Paper out error PAPER PATH ERROR The paper supply method for Set paper in place that is appropriate for the paper set is different from...
  • Page 154 LCD display Description Recovery method Error NON-GENUINE Non-genuine ink is mounted. The color of the printer driver of the product CARTRIDGE MAY NOT is adjusted based on the assumption that PERFORM AT OPTIMUM genuine ink for the product is used. When ink LEVEL cartridges other than genuine cartridges for the product are used, it may cause failure...
  • Page 155: Warning Processing

    Chapter 3 Handling LCD display Description Recovery method Error PRINTER ERROR ## Paper jam The printer will not recover until you perform the proper processing, then turn the power (##: 01 to 0A, 16 to 18, Poor autocutter operation on again. 26, 27,2A, 31 to 37 Irregular ambient temperature 1.
  • Page 156: Driver

    State Cause Recovery method Status cannot be "Enable the bi- When using an Epson printer driver, enable the "Enable obtained with the direction support" in the bi-direction support" in the "Port" setting of the status monitor. the "Port" setting of the properties.
  • Page 157: Poor Print Quality

    For details, refer to "Nozzle Verification Technology" on page 22 The "Media type" The "Media type" setting of an Epson printer driver may setting is different from be different from the media used. the media that is Check the "Media type" setting of the driver and the actually used.
  • Page 158 State Cause Recovery method Uneven printed The setting value of When using an Epson printer driver, color lines generated colors "Banding reduction" is in the overlapping print head parts can be corrected as inappropriate. shown below by selecting "Banding reduction" so that uneven printed colors may not stand out.
  • Page 159 For details, refer to "Setting the Paper" on page 54 Poor quality in "Media type" setting is The media used and "Media type" setting of an Epson barcode printing. different from the printer driver may be different. actual media.
  • Page 160: Unclean Media

    State Cause Recovery method The media gets The "Media type" The media used and "Media type" setting of an Epson dirty. setting is different from printer driver may be different. the actual media. Check the media used and the "Media type" setting of the driver.
  • Page 161: Detection Failure

    Chapter 3 Handling Detection failure State Cause Recovery method When media is set, "Media detection "Media detection (blackmark/gap)" of the printer and the media is fed (blackmark/gap)" and the media used may be different. out and the status the media used are Check "Media detection (blackmark/gap)"...
  • Page 162: Paper Is Jammed

    Paper is jammed Do not forcibly pull out paper that is jammed but rather remove it by following the steps below. Make sure that the product is powered off. Open the paper set cover. Pull the front cover open lever at the paper feed slot. Front Cover Open Lever...
  • Page 163 Chapter 3 Handling Open the front cover. Cut the jammed paper and remove it. Do not touch the metal wheels. Doing so may cause injury. WARNING...
  • Page 164 Ink may adhere and your fingers may get dirty. CAUTION Pull out the paper from the paper feed slot. Close the front cover. Set the paper again. "Setting the Paper" on page 54...
  • Page 165: Application Development Information

    165 provided by the label application manufacturer. printer driver of the label applica- tion manufacturer. Print using the Epson printer driver installed in the Uses the Epson printer driver. page 110 setting up flow in Chapter 2. Print from the customer's application developed...
  • Page 166: Using The Epson Inkjet Label Printer Sdk

    Using the Epson Inkjet Label Printer SDK The necessary environments to print with a customer's application using an Epson's printer driver are provided as SDK. The following items are included. Items included Description Epson Inkjet Label Printer This explains the configuration overview of the Epson Inkjet Label Printer SDK User’s Guide...
  • Page 167: Changing Printer Settings And Replacing The Printer

    Chapter 4 Application Development Information Changing Printer Settings and Replacing the Printer When replacing from the printer using ZPL II commands without changing the installed applications and drivers, you need to match the printer settings and the settings of the printer using ZPL II commands.
  • Page 168: For Usb Interface

    If you connect this product using a USB connection, use USBInformationSetting to overwrite the USB ID of the printer before replacing. Perform the following procedure. From the [Start] menu, select [Epson], then [TM-C7500 Series], and click [USBInformationSetting]. USBInformationSetting starts up. Set the replacement method, then click [Next].
  • Page 169 Chapter 4 Application Development Information Connect the printer you have been using until now and the computer used for settings via USB, and turn on the printer's computer. Click [Next]. The information of the printer you have been using until now is acquired. Before connecting this printer, unplug the printer you have been using until now.
  • Page 170: For Ethernet Interface

    If the settings are changed properly, the following window is displayed. Click [Finish]. Turn off this product's power and turn it on again. For Ethernet interface Setting the IP Address Set the IP address of this product. For the setting method, see "Network settings"...
  • Page 171 Chapter 4 Application Development Information Printing Print in your actual usage environment and check the print result. Adjusting Font Width After checking the print result, if you want to adjust the character width of the printed item, you can use PrinterSetting to perform adjustment. Display the "Replace settings from printer using ZPL II commands"...
  • Page 172: Software And Manuals

    "PrinterSetting" on CD-ROM page EpsonNet Config Software for configuring IP addresses, wire- EpsonNet Web or less LAN, etc. for Epson printers on the net- Config User’s CD-ROM work. Manual EPSON Monitoring Utilities to provide the following functions for Monitoring Tool...
  • Page 173 TU-RC7508 User's manual Describes cautionary items and the installation Included with the procedure for the rewinder. rewinder TM-C7500 Series / TM- This document. Describes all information neces- CD-ROM C7500G Series Technical sary for system development, design and installa- Reference Guide tion or application development and design using TM-C7500/TM-C7500G.
  • Page 174: Installing Software

    Installing software You can use the CD-ROM that comes with the product to install the following software. • TM-C7500 Series Printer driver • Printer setting utility (PrinterSetting) • USB Replacement Service • EpsonNet Config Software installation procedures Install the software using the following steps.
  • Page 175 "How to Display the Printer Driver" on page 78 Execute [Add a printer] and add the product following the instructions on the screen. In the printer driver installation screen that is displayed during the procedure, select "Epson" as the manufacturer and "EPSON TM-C7500" as the printer.
  • Page 177: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Product Specifications Printing method Line ink jet, dot matrix 4 color (KCMY) printing Paper feed Forward and reverse friction feed Autocutter Cutting method By separated-blade scissors Auto-cut type Full cut (cuts paper completely) Graphic resolution 600 dpi x 1200 dpi Print speed 300 mm/s 150 mm/s...
  • Page 178: Operating Environment

    Overall dimensions (H x W x D) 392 x 598 x 395 mm {15.43 x 23.54 x 15.55"} (excluding protrusions) Approximately 37.0 kg {81.57 lb}  Weight (mass) (Not including the ink cartridge, maintenance box, and roll paper). Operating Environment Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32 bit/ 64 bit) Microsoft Windows 8 (32 bit/ 64 bit) Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 (32 bit/ 64 bit)
  • Page 179: Printing Specifications

    Appendix Printing Specifications Printable Area Roll paper Minimum 46 mm {1.81”}, Maximum 108 mm {4.25”} Fanfold paper Minimum 46 mm {1.81”}, Maximum 108 mm {4.25”} Print Speed During printing Input Graphic Maximum Average Head resolution resolution Flushing on print printing maintenance (width x (width x...
  • Page 180: Paper Specifications

    Paper Specifications The following is the type and the size of paper specified for this printer.  When using paper other than the specified, users must evaluate the recognition rate in advance to avoid deterioration of the paper feed accuracy/barcode recognition rate/print quality and frequent occurrence of paper jams.
  • Page 181 Appendix • TM-C7500G Paper type Category Form Width 50 mm to 112 mm  Full-page label (Black mark) Glossy label Roll paper {1.97 to 4.41"} (Backing paper width) 46 to 108 mm  {1.81 to 4.25"} (Label width) 50 mm to 112 mm  Die-cut label(Gap) Glossy label Roll paper...
  • Page 182 Full-page label(Black mark) Backing paper width Backing paper Edge cutoff Edge cutoff Label area Label width Media type Plain label / Matte label / Synthetic label / Glossy label Media source Roll paper Backing paper width 50 mm to 112 mm {1.97 to 4.41"} Label width 46 to 108 mm {1.81 to 4.25"} 2 ...
  • Page 183 Appendix Die-cut label(Gap) Backing paper width Edge R Backing paper Label width Label area Edge cutoff Edge cutoff Media type Plain label / Matte label / Synthetic label / Glossy label Media source Roll paper Backing paper width 50 mm to 112 mm {1.97 to 4.41"} Label width 46 to 108 mm {1.81 to 4.25"} Label length...
  • Page 184 Die-cut label (Black Mark) When removing all the fringes Backing paper width Edge R Backing paper Label width Edge cutoff Edge cutoff Label area <Back side> <Printing side> Black mark position Paper feed direction Perforated line 2 mm { 0.08” or more (Fanfold paper) Backing paper...
  • Page 185 Appendix Media type Plain label/ Matte label/ Synthetic label/ Glossy label Media source Roll paper Backing paper width 50 mm to 112 mm {1.97 to 4.41"} Label width 46 to 108 mm {1.81 to 4.25"} Label length 25.4 to 600 mm {1 to 23.62"} Gap between labels 3 to 6 mm {0.12 to 0.24"} 2 ...
  • Page 186 Media type Plain label / Matte label Media source Fanfold paper Backing paper width 50 to 112 mm {1.97 to 4.41"} Label width 46 to 108 mm {1.81 to 4.25"} Label length 25.4 to 301.8 mm {1 to 11.88"} Gap between labels 3 to 6 mm {0.12 to 0.24"} 2 mm ...
  • Page 187: Paper Detection Method

    Appendix Paper detection method Sensor Label sensor (Transmissive photo interrupter) Black mark sensor (Reflective photo interrupter) Judging method The label sensor and black mark sensor detect the position of the paper.  When using die-cut label without black marks, the light transmission rates must be: 40 % or higher for the backing paper, and 23 % or lower for the labels.
  • Page 188: Print Area And Cutting Position

    Print Area and Cutting Position Full-page label(Black mark) / Roll paper When "Extend Printable Area" is disabled Vertical margins: 1.5 mm {0.06"} (Typical value) Lateral margins: 1.5 mm {0.06"} (Typical value) Paper width Paper feeding direction Auto-cut position Auto-cut position 1.5 mm { 1.5 mm { 0.06”...
  • Page 189 Appendix When "Extend Printable Area" is enabled Vertical margins: 1.5 mm {0.06"} (Typical value) Lateral margins: 0 mm (Typical value) Paper width Paper feeding direction Auto-cut position Auto-cut position Print area width Print area Label area Paper Outer edge Outer edge (Removed) (Removed) Black mark position...
  • Page 190 Die-cut label(Gap) / Roll paper When "Extend Printable Area" is disabled Vertical margins: 1.5 mm {0.06"} (Typical value) Lateral margins: 1.5 mm {0.06"} (Typical value) Paper width Paper feeding direction Perforated line Auto-cut position Auto-cut position Print area 1.5 mm { 1.5 mm { 0.06”...
  • Page 191 Appendix When "Extend Printable Area" is enabled Vertical margins: 0 mm (Typical value) Lateral margins: 0 mm (Typical value) Paper width Paper feeding Perforated line direction Auto-cut position Auto-cut position Print area Label area Outer edge Outer edge Print area width Black mark position (Removed) (Removed)
  • Page 192 Die-cut label(Black mark) / Roll paper When "Extend Printable Area" is disabled Vertical margins: 1.5 mm {0.06"} (Typical value) Lateral margins: 1.5 mm {0.06"} (Typical value) Paper width Paper feeding Perforated line direction Auto-cut position Auto-cut position Auto-cut position Print area Label area 1.5 mm { Print area width...
  • Page 193 Appendix When "Extend Printable Area" is enabled Vertical margins: 0 mm (Typical value) Lateral margins: 0 mm (Typical value) Paper width Paper feeding Perforated line direction Auto-cut position Auto-cut position Auto-cut position Print area Label area Paper Print area width Black mark position Outer edge Outer edge...
  • Page 194 Die-cut label(Black mark) / Fanfold paper When "Extend Printable Area" is disabled Vertical margins: 1.5 mm {0.06"} (Typical value) Lateral margins: 1.5 mm {0.06"} (Typical value) Paper width Paper feeding direction Perforated line Auto-cut position Auto-cut position Perforated line Auto-cut position 1.5 mm 1.5 mm Print area...
  • Page 195 Appendix When "Extend Printable Area" is enabled Vertical margins: 0 mm (Typical value) Lateral margins: 0 mm (Typical value) Paper feeding Paper width direction Perforated line Auto-cut position Auto-cut position Perforated line Auto-cut position Print area Label area Paper Print area width Black mark position Outer edge Outer edge...
  • Page 196: Electrical Characteristics

    Approximately 5.4 W When power 100 V: Average Approximately 0.2 W is OFF 230 V: Average Approximately 0.5 W *: The operating power consumption is based on Epson operating conditions. Use the dedicated AC cable included in the product package.
  • Page 197: Reliability

    Appendix Reliability Product lifetime Print head 12 billion shots/nozzle Paper feeding TM-C7500 Die-cut label (Plain): 500 km mechanism Die-cut label (Matte): 500 km Die-cut label (Synthetic): 500 km Die-cut label (Glossy): 500 km Full-page label (Plain): 500 km Full-page label (Matte): 500 km Full-page label (Synthetic): 500 km TM-C7500G Full-page label (Glossy): 500 km...
  • Page 198: External Dimensions

    Orientation: Lift one edge and release it (for all 4 edges) Noise During Approximately 55 dB (ANSI Bystander position) operation Based on Epson evaluation conditions including the use of the autocutter. External Dimensions Main unit outline drawings • Width: 392 mm {15.43"} •...
  • Page 199 Appendix • Height: 395 mm {15.55"} 21.7 {0.85"} 392 {15.43"} 598 {23.54"} {25.12"} 395 {15.55"} [Unit: mm]...
  • Page 200 When Covers are Open 691.2 {27.21"} 717.6 {28.25"} 632.5 {24.90"} [Unit: mm]...
  • Page 201 Appendix When Rewinder is Installed(Option: TU-RC7508) {35.43"} {37.72"} [Unit: mm]...
  • Page 202: Consumable Product Specifications

    Consumable Product Specifications Ink Cartridge Model number TM-C7500 SJIC26P(K)/ SJIC26P(C)/ SJIC26P(M)/ SJIC26P(Y) TM-C7510 SJIC27P(K)/ SJIC27P(C)/ SJIC27P(M)/ SJIC27P(Y) TM-C7520 SJIC28P(K)/ SJIC28P(C)/ SJIC28P(M)/ SJIC28P(Y) TM-C7500G SJIC30P(K)/ SJIC30P(C)/ SJIC30P(M)/ SJIC30P(Y) TM-C7510G SJIC31P(K)/ SJIC31P(C)/ SJIC31P(M)/ SJIC31P(Y) TM-C7520G SJIC32P(K)/ SJIC32P(C)/ SJIC32P(M)/ SJIC32P(Y) Type 4 color-ink separated exclusive ink cartridge Ink color Black, Cyan, magenta, yellow Ink type...
  • Page 203: Option Specifications

    Appendix Option Specifications Rewinder (TU-RC7508) The rewinder is a device used to rewind the printed paper into a roll form. Overall dimensions (H x W x D) 293 x 222 x 403 mm {11.53 x 8.74 x 15.87"} Weight (mass) 4.25 kg...
  • Page 204: Lcd Display Specifications For The Number Of Printed Copies

    LCD Display Specifications for the Number of Printed Copies The number of printed copies is displayed on the LCD by the number of printed copies (the number of printed copies in the jobs) and the total number of printed copies (total number of the jobs printed).
  • Page 205: Downloading Drivers, Utilities, And Manuals

    Downloading Drivers, Utilities, and Manuals Printer drivers, utilities, and manuals can be downloaded from one of the following URLs: For customers in North America, go to the following web site: http://www.epsonexpert.com/ For customers in other countries, go to the following web site: https://download.epson-biz.com/?service=pos...
  • Page 206: For Inquiries

    / TCPIP / SNMP agent / Other ❏ Print tool: Local (USB) / Standard TCPIP / OS attached LPR / Epson TCPIP Print (Name) / Own custom application / Other (Product name/Ver.) ❏ Firewall: OS standard / Personal (Product name/Ver.) / None ❏...

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