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  • Page 1 1 station printer Operator’s Manual 400137501...
  • Page 2 Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of;...
  • Page 3 FCC CLASS A FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION The TM-300A/B and TM-300PA/PB printers are designed to provide a high cost-performance ratio. They are compact, light-weight, and highly reliable one- station printers using plastic mechanical frames. They have the following fea- tures and are applicable to the POS 1 station printer market.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    About this manual * Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking the printer, choosing the place for the printer, and names and functions of parts. * Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 contain information on connecting and setting up the printer. * Chapter 4 contains information on testing the printer. * Chapter 5 contains information on using the printer.
  • Page 6 Chapter 4 The Self Test ................22 4-1 The Self Test .
  • Page 7 I. SETTING UP...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Unpacking The Printer

    Chapter 1 Unpacking the Printer 1-1 Checking the Contents of the Box n Checking the parts Remove the printer and other parts from the box. TM-300A/TM-300PA TM-300WTM-300PB Printer Roll paper Operator’s Manual AC adapter (*) Ribbon cassette (*) There are two types of AC adapters for the printer, which have different dimensions weights, and input voltages.

  • Page 9: Choosing A Place For The Printer

    1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight or excessive heat (near heaters). n Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to excessive temperatures or moisture. n Do not use or store the printer in a dusty or dirty location n When setting up the printer, choose a stable, horizontal location.

  • Page 10: Names And Functions Of Parts

    1-4 Names and Functions of Parts Part names TM-300A/TM-300PA: Take-up cover Interface connector TM-300B/TM-300PB: Roll-paper cover Drawer kick-out connector Printer cover Power connector Operation panel DIP switches Power switch TM-300WM-300PA TM-300B/TM-300PB...
  • Page 11 l Operation panel Panel Switches POWER switch Turn the printer ON and OFF. FEED switch Feeds roll paper. Feeds roll paper based on the line feed amount set by ESC 2 and ESC 3. Panel Lights (LED) POWER LED (green) On when power is turned on.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Before Betting Up

    Chapter 2 Before Setting Up 2-1 Connecting the AC adapter to the Printer n Plugging in AC adapter CAUTIONS: Before connecting the printer to the power supply, make sure that the voltage and power specifications match the printer’s requirements. Using an incorrect power supply can cause serious damage to the printer. Connect the AC adapter according to the following procedure.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Host Computer To The Printer

    ECR (host computer). Be sure to use a drawer that matches the printer’s specifications. <TM-300A/B> Connect the interface cable according to the following procedure. Turn off the printer and the ECR (host computer).
  • Page 14 <TM-300PA/PB> Connect the interface cable according to the following procedure. Turn off the printer, and the ECR (host computer). Plug the interface cable connector into the interface connector on the printer. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Installing The Parts

    Chapter 3 Installing the Parts Installing the Ribbon Cassette Installing the ribbon cassette Be sure to use a ribbon cassette that matches the printer’s specifications. Open the printer cover. arrow Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the to take up any slack in the ribbon.
  • Page 16 Fit the ribbon between the head unit and the ribbon mask. Then push the cassette firmly into position. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob five or six times in the direction of the arrow to feed the ribbon smoothly into place between the head unit and the ribbon mask. Check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased.
  • Page 17 n Exchanging the ribbon cassette Be sure to use a ribbon cassette that matches the specifications. Open the printer cover. When the removing the ribbon cassette, grasp the tab on the left side and lift the left side out first. Install a new ribbon cassette.

  • Page 18: Installing The Roll Paper

    3-2 Installing the Roll Paper Installing the roll paper for TM-300A/300PA Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specifications. Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper perpendicular to the paper feed direction. Good Open the printer cover and the take-up cover.
  • Page 19 Turn on the printer. While leaving some slack in the roll paper, insert the end of the roll paper straight into the paper inlet. The printer automatically feeds the roll paper into the printer. Press the FEED switch to continue feeding the paper until it extends about 20 cm beyond tear-off edge.
  • Page 20 Install the take-up spool to the take-up frame. Tear off the receipt paper by the cutter when using the 2-ply paper and 3-ply paper. Close the printer cover and the take-up cover.
  • Page 21 n Installing the roll paper for TM-300B/300PB Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printers specifications. Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper perpendicular to the paper feed direction. Good Open the printer cover and the roll-paper cover. Check that the ribbon cassette is properly installed.
  • Page 22 Turn on the printer. While leaving some slack in the roll paper, insert the end of the roll paper straight into the paper inlet. The printer automatically feeds the roll paper into the printer. Tear off any extra paper at the tear-off edge by pulling the paper toward you. Close the printer cover and the roll-paper cover.
  • Page 23 Install a new roll paper. See Installing the Roll Paper for TM-300A/300PA Open the printer cover and the roll-paper cover. Remove the roll paper. While pressing the FEED switch, remove the remain- ing paper by pulling it out in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Paper Near-End Detector

    3-3 Adjusting the Paper Near-End Detector The paper near-end detector The paper near-end detector senses when the paper is nearing its end and turns on the PAPER LED. The paper near-end detector can be adjusted according the thickness of the paper core.
  • Page 25 The adjusting screw which holds the roll paper near-end detector, may be loosened and then set the top of “B” to the adjustment value found in tighten the adjusting screw. (The adjusting screw can be turned with a coin.) Be sure that the detecting lever operates smoothly after finishing the adjust- ment.

  • Page 26: Dip Switches

    On the bottom of your printer are DIP switches that allow the printer to be set or perform a number of different functions. The switches are numbered SW-l to SW-10, (TM-300A/B) or SW-l to SW-8 (TM-300PA/PB), from left to right as shown in figure below.
  • Page 27 Baud rate selection (Refer to Table 3-3.) SW-8 SW-9 (Internal use) SW-10 (Internal use) * ) Do not change the setting of DIP switches 9 and 10 in the TM-300A/B. Table 3-3. Baud Rate Selection Transmission Speed (bps) SW-7 SW-8 1200 2400...

  • Page 28: Chapter 4 The Self Test

    "***completed***", stops printing automatically. * The printer goes off-line dur- ing and after self-test print- ing. Turn the power off and on again to put the printer on-line before transmitting data from the host (TM-300PA/PB) (TM-300A/B) computer. Self-test Printing Samples...
  • Page 29 II. REFERENCE...

  • Page 30: Chapter 5 Cautions While Using The Printer

    Chapter 5 Cautions while Using the Printer Panel Switches and Commands Switches Power switch TM-300A/TM-300PA TM-300B/TM-300PB [Function] Turns the power supply on/off. [Note] The RAM is initialized after turning off the power supply. Do not touch the power switch during printing.

  • Page 31: The Paper Led

    5-2 The PAPER LED The PAPER LED functions Roll paper is near the end of the roll off: Roll paper is present (normal condition) Blinking: When an error has been detected, when the printer is in the test print- ing standby state, or when printing has stopped due to exceeding the allowable print duty cycle.

  • Page 32: Printable Area, Printing Position And Paper Cutting Position

    5-3 Printable Area, Printing Position and Paper Cutting Position n Printable Area The printable area must be within the range indicated below. n Printing Position and Paper Cutting Position (Units: mm) The figure is as seen from the right-hand side of the printer.

  • Page 33: Errors

    5-4 Errors n TM-300A/B (1) Error detection The following errors are detected as mechanical errors. Home position detection abnormality Auto-cutting position detection abnormality If something abnormal is detected, the printer will perform the following: Stops all normal operation. Sets the DTR signal to “MARK”.

  • Page 34: The Cover Open Detector

    5-5 The Cover Open Detector n n The cover open detector operation This printer has cover open detectors, located inside the cover. If the cover is opened when the power supply is activated, the printer automatically goes off-line and printing will be terminated (after the current line is printed). Returning the printer on-line Close the cover to set the printer on-line.

  • Page 35: Removing Jammed Paper

    Open the roll-paper take-up cover (TM-300A/300PA) or the roll-paper cover (TM-300B/300PB). Then the paper-feed knob and remove any jammed paper. Reload roll paper, and close the roll-paper take-up cover (TM-300A/300PA) or the roll-paper cover (TM-300B/300PB). See 3-2 Installing the Roll Paper.

  • Page 36: Chapter 6 Software Control

    Chapter 6 Software Control 6-1 Printer Control n Controlling the printer by commands The printer is controlled by “commands” that can change the size of the charac- ters, and perform other functions. See APPENDIX G character code table and APPENDIX H Command Summary. There are two types of commands.

  • Page 37: Command Descriptions

    (Included only when necessary.) [Default] The default values for the commands. [Reference] Related commands. Example of using the commands. [Example] Ignored Commands The TM-300A/B ignores the following command: ESC c 3 The TM-300PA/PB ignores the following commands: ESC u ESC v...

  • Page 38: Commands

    6-3 Commands [Name] Horizontal tab <09>H [Format] [Description] Moves the print position to the next horizontal tab position. • This command is ignored unless the next horizontal tab position has been set. [ N o t e s ] Horizontal tab positions are set by ESC D. •...
  • Page 39 [Notes] The character right-side spacing for double-width mode is twice the set value. The character right-side spacing is set in half-dot units. n = O [Default] ESC ! [Name] Set print mode [Format] <1B>H<21>H<n> [Range] [Description] Sets a print mode. Each bit of is used as follows: [Note]...
  • Page 40 ESC % n [Name] Select/cancel user-defined character set. <1B>H<25>H<n> [Format] [Range] [Description] Selects or cancels the user-defined character set. Only the lowest bit of is valid. When = <*******1>B, the user-defined character set is selected. When n = <*******0>B, the user-defined character set is canceled (and the internal character set is selected.) n = 0 [Default]...
  • Page 41 [Default] The same as the internal character set. [Notes] Horizontally adjacent dots cannot be printed. Only the top bit is valid in the secondary data bytes in the ver- tical direction. [Reference] ESC % [Example] 7 X 9 font p 1 9 When the dot pattern for code 20H is defined as shown above.
  • Page 42 The bit image modes selectable by m are as follows: Vertical Direction Horizontal Direction Number of Horizontally Total Number Vertical Dots of Dots Density Adjacent Dots Single density Printable Double density Unprintable [Notes] If m is out of range, the data following n1 (and the data includ- ing n1) is processed as normal data.
  • Page 43 ESC < Return home [Name] <1B>H<3C>H [Format] [Description] Moves the print head to the left-most position. Because this command initializes the carriage by detecting the home position, carriage motor malfunctions can be adjusted. Because carriage motor malfunctions cannot be detected, it is [Notes] recommended that the carriage be initialized with this command each time a receipt is issued.

  • Page 44: Esc J N

    ESC D NUL clears all tabs. Any HT commands received after clearing are ignored. <n> k When a data value is less than or equal to the preceding [Notes] <n>k-1, value the setting will be considered to be finished. In this case, the following data is processed as normal data.

  • Page 45: Esc C 3 N

    n = 0 [Default] [Reference] See APPENDIX G Character Code Table ESC U n [Name] Set/cancel uni-directional printing <1B>H<55>H<n> [Format] [Range] [Description] Sets or cancels uni-directional printing. Only the lowest bit of is valid. When = <* * * * * * * 1>B, uni-directional printing is set. When = <...
  • Page 46 Each bit of is used a follows: • Value Function Enabled Roll paper-end Disabled Undefined Enabled Roll paper end Disabled Undefined Undefined Undefined Undefined Undefined [Notes] It is possible to select multiple detectors to output signals. In this case, if only one paper detects no paper, the paper-end signal is output.

  • Page 47: Esc C 5 N

    [Notes] It is possible to select multiple detectors for print control (to stop printing.) In this case, if only one detector detects no paper, the printer stops printing. Printing is stopped after the current line is completed and the • paper is fed.
  • Page 48 ESC i [Name] Execute full-cut <1B>H<69>H [Format] [Description] Executes a full-cut of the paper. [Note] Valid only when input at the beginning of a line. ESC m [Name] Execute partial-cut <1B>H<6D>H [Format] [Description] Executes a partial-cut of the paper. Valid only when input at the beginning of a line. [Note] ESC p m n1 n2 [Name]...

  • Page 49: Esc T N

    [Name] Transmit peripheral device status [Format] <1B>H<75>H<n> n = 0 [Range] This command is supported only by the TM-300A/B. [Description] Transmits the status of connector pin n. The value of is used as follows: Connector pin Drawer kick-out connector pin 3...
  • Page 50 There may be a time lag between receiving this command and transmitting the status, so the user should be aware of this. [Reference] APPENDIX B Connectors ESC v [Name] Transmit printer status <1B>H<76>H [Format] [Description] This command is supported only by the TM-300A/B. Transmits the current printer status.
  • Page 51 [Notes] The status to be transmitted is shown below. • Value Function paper Near-end Roll near-end Paper present Undefined Roll paper end Paper present Undefined Undefined Fixed to 0 used Not used Not used When DTR/DSR control is selected, the printer transmits only 1 byte after confirming that the host is ready to receive data (DSR signal is SPACE).
  • Page 52 When upside-down character [Example] When upside-down character printing is canceled. printing is selected. GS E n [Name] Set head energizing time <1D>H<45>H<n> [Format] [Range] Sets the head energizing time. [Description] Only the lowest bit of is valid. When = < * * * * * * * 1>B, normal mode is selected. When = <* * * * * * * 0>B, copy mode is selected (ener- gizing time is longer.)

  • Page 53: Appendix

    APPENDIX APPENDIX A General Specifications 1. Printing specifications Printing method: Serial impact dot matrix Serial-type 9 pin Head wire arrangement: Bi-directional (logic-seeking) Printing directions: Lines per second: Approx. 3.5 LPS (40 columns, 16 CPI, Single color continuous printing) Approx. 5.8 LPS (20 columns, 16 CPI, Single color continuous printing) * In the case of heavy use, printing stops to protect the head.
  • Page 54 Table A-l. Character Size, Characters Per Line, Characters Per inch Character Size Character Structure Characters Character Characters Horizontal W X H (mm) Characters Dot Spacing Per Line Per Inch X Vertical (CPI) (CPL) ANK (* 2) 7 X 9 1.24 X 3.1 3 half dots Graphic (* 1)
  • Page 55 (Refer to 3-3 Adjusting the Paper Near-End De- tector) 5. Roll paper take-up device The TM-300A and TM-300PA are equipped with a take-up device. The paper is automatically taken-up by the paper feed motor. 6. Auto-cutter Both the TM-300A/B and TM-300PA/PB are equipped with the auto-cutter.
  • Page 56 Approx. 25°C 1 original + 2 copies 8. Receive buffer Either 40 bytes or approx. 1 Kbyte is selectable using DIP switch. (TM-300A/B) Either 0 byte or approx. 1 Kbyte is selectable using DIP switch. (TM-300PA/PB) 9. Electrical characteristics Packaged AC adapter...
  • Page 57 240 V PA-6513 or PB-6513 Australia 240 V Printer power consumption (except for drawer kick-out): Operating: Mean 33 W Mean 10 W (TM-300A/B) Standby: Mean 12 W (TM-300PA/PB) 10. EMI (using packaged AC adapter) FCC: Class A VDE: Class B 11.
  • Page 58 4o°C, 45% range 4 0 - 4o°C, 20% 5°C, 20% Environment temperature [°C] Figure A-2. Operating Temperature and Humidity Range 14. External dimensions and weight Printer units TM-300A/TM-300PA: Width: 170 mm Depth: 288 mm Height: 183 mm Weight: Approx. 2.8 kg...

  • Page 59: Appendix B Connectors

    2) Weight [Units: Kg] PA-XXXX PB-XXXX 1.25 1.35 AC cord DC cord NOTE: Refer to Table A-3 for AC adapter types. 15. Case color EPSON standard gray APPENDIX B Connectors 1. Connectors TM-300A/B Power supply Drawer kick-out Interface connector connector connector...
  • Page 60 4. Drawer kick-out connector (Modular connector) The signal set by the ESC p command is output to this connector. In the TM-300A/B, the host computer can confirm the input signals using ESC u. In the TM-300PA/PB, the host computercan confirm the drawer open/close signal status by pin 34 of the interface connector.
  • Page 61 Outputs the waveform in Figure B-l to points A and B Output waveform: in Figure B-2 (n1 (ON time) and n2 (OFF time) are specified by the ESC p command.) n1 X 2 ms n2 X 2 ms Figure B-1. Drawer kick-out Drive Signal Output Waveform 3) Drawer open/close signal “L”...

  • Page 62: Appendix C Interfaces

    APPENDIX C Interfaces TM-300A/B 1. Specifications (RS-232C compatible) Data transmission: Serial Synchronization: Asynchronous Handshaking: DTR/DSR or XON/XOFF control Signal level: Logic “1” MARK = -3 to -15 V: SPACE = +3 to + 15 V: Logic “0” Baud rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bps...
  • Page 63 “buffer full’ and this status continuous until the space in the receive buffer increases to 20 bytes. The TM-300A/B do not have ON-LINE/OFF/LINE switches. The printer goes OFF-LINE in the following cases: During and after self-test printing. When the printer cover is open.
  • Page 64 3. XON/XOFF transmit timing When XON/XOFF control is selected., the printer transmits XON and XOFF as follows: [XON Transmission] When the receive buffer is released from the buffer- full state. When the printer switches from OFF-LINE to ON- LINE. [XOFF Transmission] When the receive buffer becomes full.
  • Page 65 2. Interface connector terminal assignments and signal functions Signal Name Signal Direction Function P i n N u m b e r STROBE STROBE pulse for reading data. Input Normally, this signal is "HIGH", just after it goes "LOW", the printer reads the data.
  • Page 66 Signal Name Signal Direction Pin Number Function This signal indicates whether the printer Output ERROR is in an error state or not. This signal goes "LOW" in the following cases. • If the OFF-LINE state. Signal ground DRAWER Output Pulled to +5V through a 3.3 K resistor, KICK-OUT and the status signal of the drawer kick-out...

  • Page 67: Appendix D Miscellaneous Notes

    APPENDIX D Miscellaneous Notes Print duty When printing exceeds the allowable print duty cycle, the TM-300A/B and the TM-300PA/PB automatically detect that the print head temperature is too high, stops logic-seeking, and starts full-column head movement operation. These operations restrain the head temperature rise by lowering the print duty per time unit.

  • Page 68: Appendix E Notes On Character Printing

    Notes on setting head energizing time: The TM-300A/B and TM-300PA/PB have a command which sets the head energizing time and the normal mode is set to the default value. When using two or more roll paper sheets, the copy mode (head energizing time is longer) shall be selected.
  • Page 69 To avoid this, write software so that half-dots are not adjointed horizontally. For example, set the right side spacing of character to 1 or more (ESC SP). In this case the user should note that the total number of dots in the horizontal direction is 400.

  • Page 70: Appendix F Notes On Using The Drawer Kick-Out Connector

    APPENDIX F Notes on Using the Drawer kick-out Connector 1) Usage conditions of drawer kick-out connector (Refer to APPENDIX B). Because drawer specifications differ greatly depending on the manufacture and the part No., make sure that the specifications of the drawer to be used meet the following conditions before connecting it to the drawer kick-out connector of this printer.
  • Page 71 ON time (Formula F-1) ON time + OFF time or OFF time ON time X 4 (Formula F-2) When the drawer is driven in accordance with the conditions above, the signal waveform of the drive signal is as shown in Figure F-1. Figure F-1.
  • Page 72 The following shows an example program used when the drawer connected to the drawer drive signal 1 is driven using an ON time of 200 ms. C H R $ ( 2 5 0 ) ; PRINT #1, CHR$ (&H1B); “P”; CHR$ (0); CHR$ (100); GOSUB * WAIT300MS ON time 200 ms OFF time 500 ms...
  • Page 75 International character set ASCII Code Country...

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