Technical Reference Guide Product Overview Describes features for this product. Setup Describes how to install and set this product. Handling Describes the basic usage of this product. Application Development Information Describes how to control this product and information necessary for developing applications. Appendix Describes the specifications and character code tables.
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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 par- ties 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 maintenance...
Do not allow foreign matter to fall into the equipment. Penetration by foreign objects may lead to fire. If water or other liquid spills into this equipment, disconnect the USB cable immediately, and then contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice. Continued usage may lead to fire.
Cautions Do not connect cables and external interfaces in ways other than those mentioned in the man- ual. Different connections may cause equipment damage and burning. Be sure to set this equipment on a firm, stable, horizontal surface. The product may break or CAUTION cause injury if it falls.
Aim of the Manual This manual provides the development engineers with necessary information for developing, designing, install- ing the system using DM-D30 as well as for developing and designing the applications. Manual Content The manual is made up of the following sections:...
Contents ■ For Safety..........................3 Key to Symbols..................................3 Warnings ....................................3 Cautions....................................4 ■ Restriction of Use ........................5 ■ About this Manual ........................5 Aim of the Manual ................................5 Manual Content .................................. 5 ■ Contents............................7 Product Overview ..................11 ■ Features ..........................11 ■...
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Application Development Information ............25 ■ Controlling the Customer display ..................25 ePOS-Print XML ................................25 ESC/POS ....................................25 ■ Software..........................26 Development Kits................................26 Drivers....................................26 Manuals....................................27 Download................................... 27 Appendix ......................29 ■ Product Specifications ......................29 Environmental Conditions ............................29 External Dimensions and Mass...........................
Product Overview This chapter describes features of the product. Features DM-D30 is a customer display for displaying characters. The main features of this product are as follows. Display 20 digit x 2 lines dot matrix for displaying half-width characters.
Part Names and Functions Contrast adjustment control Move this to adjust the contrast of the LCD screen. Display Displays on the LCD screen. You can adjust the angle of the display. Note: The display is covered with a protective film. Remove before use. Stand Supports the display unit.
This section explains the system connection pattern using this product. Connecting with TM-m30 Connect this product’s USB cable to the TM-m30. Power is supplied from the TM-m30. TM-m30 DM-D30 Connecting with Computer Connect this product’s USB cable to the computer. Power is supplied from the computer. Computer DM-D30 ...
Chapter 2 Setup Setup This chapter explains the installation and setting operations necessary to use this product. Connecting to the Printer Connect the USB cable of the customer display to the USB connector on the printer. When you connect the USB cable to the printer, be sure to turn off the printer before connect- ing.
Connecting to the Computer Connect the USB cable of the customer display to the USB connector on the computer. We do not recommend using this USB bus power device with a USB extension cable. Depending on the configuration of the cable, operational errors or a deterioration in EMC characteristics may occur due to a drop in voltage.
Chapter 2 Setup Connecting the Printer’s Wireless LAN Unit When the Wireless LAN unit is connected to the printer's USB connector and there are no free USB connectors, you can use the Wireless LAN unit and the customer display at the same time by connecting the Wireless LAN unit to the Wireless LAN unit connector on this device.
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Connect the Wireless LAN unit to the Wireless LAN unit connector. Reattach the cover for the bottom. Keep the cover for the stand removed. Do not place anything in the upper section (cover opening) of the Wireless LAN unit. If heat is not allowed to dissipate when using the product, it may lead to a malfunction.
Chapter 2 Setup Drawing Out the Cable You can draw out the USB cable from the front, the side, or the back. Be sure to turn off the power on the printer when connecting USB cable to the printer.
If you draw the cable from the front, fold the cable back inside the hollow of the stand, and then secure the cable as shown in the illustration, so that it does not become loose. Affixing the Customer Display You can use the affixing tape supplied to secure the device. Attach the affixing tape to the points shown in the following illustration.
Chapter 2 Setup Memory Switch Setting This product comes with memory switches as part of the software's setting features. These allow you to make settings for the TM-m30 Utility. For details, see the TM-m30 Utility User's Manual. Turn Off Backlight Select from 0 to 120 seconds Initial setting: Normally On Code-page...
Chapter 3 Handling Handling This chapter explains the basic handling methods for this product. Turning the Power On/Off The power for this product is supplied by USB bus power, which means that the power is supplied from the con- nected printer or computer through the USB connector. To turn this product on or off, turn the connected printer or computer on or off.
Cleaning the Outer Case Be sure to disconnect the USB cable from the printer or the computer, and then wipe the dirt off the outer case with a dry cloth or a damp cloth. Never clean the product with alcohol, benzine, thinner, or other such solvents. Doing so may damage or break the parts made of plastic and rubber.
EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Ver.5 (APD5) ePOS-Print XML ePOS-Print XML is Epson's control command system for the customer display defined in XML. You can print from the socket communication environment or OS applications. For details of ePOS-Print XML, see the ePOS-Print XML User’s Manual.
Development kits are only supported when connecting through the TM-m30. Drivers Operating Software Description environment EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Windows printer driver that can display on the customer dis- Windows Ver.5 (APD5) play. You cannot send ESC/POS commands to the customer dis- play or monitor the status.
You can obtain software and manuals from one of the following URLs. For customers in North America, go to the following web site and follow the on-screen instructions. http://www.epsonexpert.com/ For customers in other countries, go to the following web site: http://download.epson-biz.com/?service=pos...
Appendix Appendix Product Specifications Display type STN LCD (160 x 32 dots) Number of characters displayed 40 characters (20 columns x 2 rows) Display color White/Blue Brightness 100 cd/m2 Character classes Alphanumeric: 95 characters (8 x 16 dots) International characters: 18 sets (8 x 16 dots) Graphic characters: 128 characters x 41 pages Character size 4.1 x 8.3 mm {0.16 x 0.33"} (W x H, alphanumeric)
External Dimensions and Mass Item Specification Width 130 mm (5.12 inches) Depth 100 mm (3.94 inches) Height 68 mm (2.68 inches) Mass 0.3 kg When the angle of display unit is 0 degree. [Unit: mm]...
Appendix Character Code Tables The character code tables show only character configurations. They do not show the actual print pattern. “SP” in the table shows a space. Common to All Pages When the international character set (See "International Character Sets" on page 73.) is USA:...