Content Statement............................5 Important Safety Instructions......................6 1 OVERVIEW............................8 1.1 Introductions........................8 1.2 The Main Features......................8 2 GETTING STARTED..........................9 2.1 Packing List..........................9 2.2 Appearance........................10 3 SPECIFICATIONS..........................11 3.1 Printer Specification......................11 3.2 Printing Media Specification.....................13 3.2.1 Continuous Thermal Paper Specification...............13 3.2.2 Notices........................13 3.3 Printing and Cutting Position....................
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5.1 USB............................21 5.2 Cash Drawer Interface.......................22 5.3 Power Supply Interface..................... 23 5.4 Serial Interface........................24 5.5 Ethernet Interface......................25 6 TROUBLESHOOTING........................26 6.1 Printer Not Working......................26 6.2 LED Indicator and Beeper Alarm..................26 6.3 Troubles Occur During Printing..................26 6.4 Problems Emerge During the Paper Cutting..............27 7 PRINTER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE..................
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TP80C User Manual Important Safety Instructions Safety Warning The print head will become very hot during printing, please do not touch the print-head and peripheral parts during printing and printing just finished. Please do not touch the print-head and connectors, in case that static damages the printer head.
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TP80C User Manual Other Precautions The copyright for this user manual and various other manuals is property of our company. Any copying or conversion into electronic form and saving of this material without the express written permission is strictly prohibited. Use of the information contained in this manual is not subject to any patent liability.
TP80C User Manual 1 OVERVIEW 1.1 Introductions TP80C is a thermal receipt printer, featured by high print quality, high print speed, high stability, etc. It can be used in commercial POS system, food industry and occasions which need real-time field print receipts.
TP80C User Manual 2 GETTING STARTED 2.1 Packing List After receiving your printer, please check for possible shipping damage: 1. Check the outside of the box and the printer for possible damage. 2. Check whether you have received the following accessories together with the printer, if there are any items missing, please contact your local dealer.
TP80C User Manual 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 Printer Specification Item Parameter Printing Method Direct thermal line printing Resolution Default 203 DPI, 180 DPI can be emulated Printing Printing Width 72mm (576dots) Parameter Printing Speed Max. 220mm/s Printing density Adjustable from degree 1 to degree 4...
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TP80C User Manual Parameter Item Paper Loading Front loading, Easy loading Paper Type Standard thermal paper Paper Paper Width 79.5±0.5mm Paper Thickness 0.056~0.13mm Paper Roll Diameter 83mm Max. Operating 0~45℃/10~85%RH Condition Storage -20~60℃/10~90%RH TPH Life 100 KM Reliability Cutter Life...
TP80C User Manual 3.2 Printing Media Specification 3.2.1 Continuous Thermal Paper Specification Paper Type : Standard thermal paper Paper Width :79.5±0.5mm Paper Outer Diameter : Max. 83 mm Paper Thickness : 0.056~0.13mm 3.2.2 Notices Notes: Please use the recommended thermal paper or same quality paper, otherwise it will influence the printing quality and decrease the thermal printer head life.
TP80C User Manual 3.3 Printing and Cutting Position 3.3.1 Printing position 79.5±0.5 mm Print Paper Print area width 72mm 3.3.2 Cutting Position Printing position Type Paper Cutting Position(L1) TP80C 8.5mm...
TP80C User Manual 4 INSTALLATION AND USAGE 4.1 Media Loading 1) Press the cover open button to open the top cover. 2) In the correct direction of the paper roll , insert the paper.
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TP80C User Manual 3) Pull out some paper, and close the top cover. 4) Tear the extra paper of the printer. Note: make sure the roll is entangled, otherwise it may cause paper jam or other failures.
TP80C User Manual 4.2 Power Connection 1) Make sure the printer power is turn off. 2) Connect power adapter to printer 3) Connect power adapter to power cord. 4) Plug the other side of power cord into the socket outlet.
TP80C User Manual 4.3 Cash Drawer Connection 1) Make sure the printer's power switch is turned off. 2) Connect the cash drawer cable into the cash drawer interface on the rear side of the printer. Warning: Cash drawer interface can only be connected to a voltage of 24V cash drawer device (can’t connect to the phone line, etc.)
TP80C User Manual 4.5 Print Test 4.5.1 Print Self-Test The self-test checks the printer’s current settings, status and whether the printer has any problem. 1.Make sure the power is connecting and paper is loading properly. 2.Make sure the printer is off and top cover closes properly.
TP80C User Manual 5 INTERFACES TP80C supports serial interface, Ethernet interface, cash drawer interface and USB interface. 5.1 USB Figure 5-1 SIGNAL NAME VBUS...
TP80C User Manual 5.3 Power Supply Interface Figure 5.3 SIGNAL NAME +24V SHELL Notes : Strictly prohibit unplug the cable while the printer is power on. When arranging the line of communication, you have to avoid paralleling with the strong current.
TP80C User Manual 5.4 Serial Interface Printer TP80C serial interface is compatible with RS-232 standard, with 9 pin socket. Figure 5.4 PIN NO. Signal Name...
TP80C User Manual 5.5 Ethernet Interface PIN No. Signal Name Note: The printer is equipped with an Ethernet interface, and use the network connection router, switch and other network communication equipment which meet RJ45 interface standard. When connecting directly with PC, it is suggested that the cross network...
TP80C User Manual 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Your printer is very reliable, but occasionally problems may occur. This chapter provides information on some common problems you may encounter and how to solve them. If you encounter problems that you can not resolve, contact your dealer for assistance.
TP80C User Manual 6.4 Problems Emerge During the Paper Cutting Problem Description Probable Reason Resolution Cutter abrasion, Replace the cutter insufficient cutting Worm gear and worm Cutter jam, the Replace the worm gear and worm wheel wheel abrasion movable cutter...
TP80C User Manual 7 PRINTER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Print quality might be degraded by dust, foreign substance, adhesive substance, or other pollution materials stuck in the printer head or inside the printer. When dirty, clean the print head by following steps: ※...
TP80C User Manual 8 WINDOWS DRIVER MANUAL 8.1 Manual Information This Windows Driver Installation Manual provides information on installation, detailed specifications, and usage of the printer’s Windows Driver according to PC operating system (OS). We maintain ongoing efforts to enhance and upgrade the functions and quality of all our products.
Warning: Under different operating system, the screen has slight difference. Please operate it according to the tips. Take TP80C (Windows 7) as example. (1) Double click Windows Driver, and choose language. (2) Choose "I accept the agreement" and click "Next".
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TP80C User Manual (4) Choose the matched type and port (USBxxx is for USB port, COMx is for serial port, LPTx is for parallel port). Choose the type and port of driver, such as "TP80C", "COM1". Click "Next". Note: If printer is already connected with computer by USB port, it only needs to click...
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TP80C User Manual (5) Click "Finish". POS printer driver is installed successfully. (6) After installation, the icon will be found in "Start"→"Devices and Printers". Note: If you already installed the driver (No matter what kind of port), when you connect the printer with computer, it will create a USB port automatically.
TP80C User Manual 8.5 Detailed Windows Driver Setting 8.5.1 Printing Preferences (1) Click "Start"→"Devices and Printers". Right click "TP80C" and choose "Printing preferences".
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TP80C User Manual (2) According to the different needs, choose "Paper"\"Offset"\"Rotate"\"Effect"\"Copies" in "Paper".
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TP80C User Manual ● Click on “Paper Name”. ●Click on "Manager", add or delete paper. ●Set direction of paper...
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TP80C User Manual ●Click on "Advanced" to set "Save Paper", "Cut Paper", "Feed Paper", "Cash Drawer", "Custom Command", "Logo", "Buzzer", "Code Page" and "Error Reprint". ■Save Paper...
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TP80C User Manual ■Cut Paper Cut Distance: 0/5/10/15/20mm (End Document) ■Feed Paper Feed Mode: Feed Automatically/Cut Automatically/Cut Automatically PerPage/None Feed Distance: 0/5/10/15/20mm (End Document)
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TP80C User Manual ■Cash Drawer ■Custom Command...
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TP80C User Manual ■Logo Note: this setting need to be set in utility, here are the steps. ① Open the utility and click "Manage Images".
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TP80C User Manual ② Click “Download”. ③ Click "Add" to add a logo. (BMP format is recommended)
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TP80C User Manual ④ Select the print location, and then click "Download mode of G". (Such as: left print) ⑤ Return to image list to view the image number. Note: each time click "Download mode of G", an image list number will be...
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TP80C User Manual ⑥ Select “Printer properties” in Devices and Printers, then click “Preference”.
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TP80C User Manual ⑦ Click the “Advanced”, then click “Logo”.
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TP80C User Manual ⑧ Set the printing time to print and click "OK". (Such as: Start Document) ⑨ Return to the logo setting in driver, also select "Print left". ⑩ Set the key Code according to the image number. (Such as: 0 0)
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TP80C User Manual ⑫ Click “Print Test Page” to view the printing effect.
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TP80C User Manual ■Buzzer Buzzer times: 0/1/2/3/4/5 Buzzer Duration: 0.0/0.5/1/1.5/2/2.5/3.0 Sec Buzzer Interval: 0.0/0.5/1/1.5/2/2.5/3.0 Sec Note: This setting must be operated in Utility.
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TP80C User Manual ■Code Page ■Error Reprint...
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TP80C User Manual (3) Click "Watermark". Set watermark to print.
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TP80C User Manual (4) Click "Halftone" to set the halftone.
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TP80C User Manual (5) Set up the "Barcode" Assuming the font type of the main document is "Italics", if you want to convert the data "123456"to the barcode printing, the steps are as follows: ● Sets the data "123456" font type to a different font from the main document. Such as: Arial.
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TP80C User Manual Open the Preference. ● If the document is open, you can set it in the document: file-print-preferences.
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TP80C User Manual ② Set the "Font Name" and the "Barcode Option".
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TP80C User Manual ③ Click the "Printer Setting". ● Choose the "Display Language for Properties"...
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TP80C User Manual ● Turn on the "Font Substitution", select the system text need to be replaced (for example, Arial), and then select the font you want to replace (for example, 01) and click Settings, and the replacement font will display "01".
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TP80C User Manual ● If you do not have a barcode set, the action is as follows: ① Suppose you change the size of the data "123456", for example: ② Set the Printing preferences.
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TP80C User Manual ③ Click the "Printer Setting". ● Choose the "Display Language for Properties". ④ Turn on the "Font Substitution".
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TP80C User Manual ⑤ Select the "System Font", for example: Arial.
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TP80C User Manual ⑥ Select the font to that you went to replace. ⑦ Click "Setting".
TP80C User Manual 8.5.2 Printer properties (1) Click "Start"→"Devices and Printers". Right click "TP80C" and choose "Printer properties". (2) Choose "General", click on "Print Test Page", then it will print the current settings.
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TP80C User Manual (3) Setting the "Ports" (4) Click "Advanced" to set the printing time.
TP80C User Manual 8.6 Uninstall Windows Driver (1)Double click Windows Driver. (2)Choose "Uninstall printer driver", then click "Next". (3)Choose "TP80C", then click "Next".
TP80C User Manual 9 UTILITY TOOL FOR POS INSTRUCTION Utility Tool is applicable to the following operating system: Microsoft Windows 10 (32 bit/64 bit) Microsoft Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit) Microsoft Windows 7 SPI (32 bit/64 bit) ...
TP80C User Manual 9.1 Utility Tool Installation The following screens take Win 7 for example. 1) Open the installation package. 2) Choose “English” and click “OK”. 3) Choose “I accept the agreement”, then click “Next”.
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TP80C User Manual 4) Click “Next”. 5) Select start menu folder. Click “Next”.
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TP80C User Manual 6) Click “Install”. 7) Click “Finish”. Utility is installed successfully.
TP80C User Manual 9.2 Using Utility Tool Warning: In different operating system, screen has a slight difference. Please operate it according to the tips. Take TP80C (Windows 7) for example. 9.2.1 Add/Modify/Delete/Connect Printer 9.2.1.1 Add printer 1) Click ”Add Printer”.
TP80C User Manual 2) Choose the appropriate printer type and port. Then click “OK”. (Take TP80C for example.) 9.2.1.2 Modify printer 1) Choose the printer you want to modify in the list. Click “Modify Printer”.
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TP80C User Manual 2) Choose the new printer and new port. Then click “OK”. 3) The new printer is added successfully.
TP80C User Manual 9.2.1.3 Delete printer 1) Choose the printer you want to delete in the list and click “Delete Printer”. 2) Click “Yes”, then the printer is deleted.
TP80C User Manual 9.2.1.4 Connection Test 1) Choose the printer. Click “Connection Test”.
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TP80C User Manual 2) If the connection is successful, it will appear the following window. If the connection is unsuccessful, please connect the printer with computer. Notes: 1) Make sure printer is connected with computer and power on. 2) Make sure printer is loaded with paper.
TP80C User Manual 9.2.2 Functions Printer Test contains the following items: Printer Test Command Test Manage Images Download Image in Compatible Mode Download Fonts Parameter Setting Advanced Settings ...
TP80C User Manual 9.2.2.1 Printer Test 1) Self Test Click “Self Test” to see if the printer will print properly. 2) Cutter Test Click the cutter test and the paper will be cut automatically. Cutting method is partial cut (Partial cut: Not all cut off, between the two sheets of paper to leave a connection point).
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TP80C User Manual 3) Print Test Text Click "Print Test Text", input the text you want to print. When you click "Print", the printer starts printing text content. Such as: Print Text Test. Note: The language option in the lower right corner is checked according to the input text. (For...
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TP80C User Manual 4) 2D Code Click the QRCode mode. ▲Model: 1~2 ▲Module size: 1~16 The larger the module value, the larger the printed QR code is, and the smaller the opposite. ▲Error correction level: 7%~30% The higher the error correction level,...
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TP80C User Manual Click the PDF417 mode. ▲Columns: 0~30 ▲Rows: 0~90 ▲Width of the module: 2~6 The larger the module value, the wider the width of the printed PDF417 barcode, and the smaller the opposite. ▲Row height: 2~8 The larger the module value, the...
TP80C User Manual 9.2.2.2 Command Test In the command test, you can send command to the printer. Input text or hexadecimal data. Select a file or enter a command in the input box. 1)Click “Send by Text”, input text content.
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TP80C User Manual ▲Sending Recycle: When the interval is set to 3000ms (you can set the interval as needed), then click “Send”, the printer starts to recycle printing. Click “Stop” to stop the recycle printing.
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TP80C User Manual 2)Click “Send by Hex”, input the content. (Convert text to HEX or send ESC command)
TP80C User Manual 9.2.2.3 Manage Images 1) Click "Download" to add the image, if you want to print the picture, set the print location before clicking "Download mode of G" to print the picture. (It is recommended to use a picture...
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TP80C User Manual 2) Select the print location, center, left, and right. (Such as, left print). C:\Users\1993\Desktop\01.bmp Note: Total memory 556K, each bitmap should be below 64K.
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TP80C User Manual 3) Delete Image. Note: Each time click "Download mode of G", an image list number will be generated. Click the image list, select "Delete selected image" will delete the image, click "Delete all Images", without clicking the list option to delete all the images in the list.
TP80C User Manual 9.2.2.4 Download Fonts Select the font from the existing file and click "Download". Note: After downloading the font successfully, you need to restart the printer before using it.
TP80C User Manual 9.2.2.5 Parameter Setting 1) Click “Parameter Setting” to set “COM Config” (Only support the printers configured with serial interface), “Language And Charset Config”, “Cut Paper”, “Buzzer” and “Other Config”.
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TP80C User Manual COM Config Click the items to set “Baud Rate”, “Data Bits”, “Stop Bits”, “Parity Check”, and “Flow Control”. • Baud Rate • Data Bits • Stop Bits • Parity Check...
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TP80C User Manual • Flow Control Note: 1) “COM Config” setting only supports the printers configured with serial port. 2) The value of the serial port parameter can be obtained according to the value of the Self-test page information. Language And Charset Config Click the items to set “Codepage”, “International Character”, “Language Mode”, “Chinese...
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TP80C User Manual Cut Paper Enable or disable “Cut paper after the cover is closed” / “Cut paper when power on”. Enable “Cut paper after the cover is closed”: When the printer closes the cover, it will automatically cut the paper.
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TP80C User Manual Buzzer Buzzer Volume: Very Low/Low/Standard/loud Tick “Beeping after cutting” (The beeping time, times and interval time can be set for what you want, such as 1 milliseconds, 2 milliseconds or 3 milliseconds, etc.): The following setting is set as an example: When cutting one piece of paper each time, the printer will emit the “Beep”...
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TP80C User Manual Other Config Click the items to set “Print Density”, Paper Width”, “Auto Line Feed”, “DPI Mode”, and “USB Port Mode” • Print Density (default “level 2”) The print density value varies according to the paper material and it can be adjusted to suit your needs.
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TP80C User Manual • DPI Mode (Default “203DPI”) • USB Port Mode • Check the Virtual Serial Port ① Right-click the computer and select “Manage”. ② Click "Device Manager" to view the virtual port. (such as: COM2).
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TP80C User Manual (COM2) ③ Return to the printer utility and click "Modify Printer".
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TP80C User Manual ④ Change the port to "COM2". COM2...
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TP80C User Manual 2)After finishing setting all the above parameters, click "Set", and restart the printer, then the setting would take effect.
TP80C User Manual 7.2.2.7 Advanced Setting Advanced Settings contain following items. Click the button and printer will execute the appropriate action. The change will take into effect after restarting the printer. Reduction Paper Setting Choose the item and click “Setting”.
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TP80C User Manual Reduction Line Feeds: 25%~75% The higher the reduction line feeds, the narrower the interval between two lines of characters. Reduction Height of Barcode: 25%~75% The bigger the reduction height of barcode, the smaller the height of the barcode.
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TP80C User Manual ● Static IP Mode 1)Change the printer IP address so that the printer IP address (such as: 192.168.0.33) is the same segment as the host IP address (such as: 10.0.21.89). Here is the illustration: Figure ■ Printer IP Address...
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TP80C User Manual 2)Set the same network segment. Figure ■ Printer IP Address ● Auto Assignment IP This mode automatically assigns the IP address to the printer. When the settings are complete, click "Set", then restart the printer. Note: This setting only supports the printers configured with Ethernet interface.
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TP80C User Manual ● Modify the COM setting ① After setting the parameters as required, click "Set" and restart the printer. ② After restarting the printer, open the main menu screen of the tool and click "Modify Printer".
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TP80C User Manual ③ Select the port category "COM" and set the baud rate to the value "57600" as shown above, and parity "None". This port allows you to print after setup is complete. Note: This setting only supports models with serial ports.
TP80C User Manual 10 FCC WARNING This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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