Epson TM-T20II User Manual
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- Page 1 Mac Printer Driver User's Manual Overview Descriptions of the TM-T20II Software Installer features. Installation Descriptions of install and uninstall. Using the Printer Driver Descriptions of simple printing and useful functions. M00068900 Rev.A...
- 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...
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Page 3: For Safety
For Safety Key to Symbols The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below. Read the following carefully before handling the product. Provides information that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment or a malfunction. Provides important information and useful tips. 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. Because this product was not intended for use in applications requiring extremely high reliability/safety such as aerospace equipment, main communication equipment, nuclear power control equipment, or medical equipment related to direct medical care etc, please make your own judgment on this product’s suitability after a full evaluation. -
Page 4: About This Manual
About this Manual Aim of the Manual This manual is aimed to provide all the necessary information for development engineers to develop, design, and install POS systems, or to develop and design printer applications. Manual Content The manual is made up of the following sections: Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents ■ For Safety..........................3 Key to Symbols ............................3 ■ Restriction of Use ........................3 ■ About this Manual ........................4 Aim of the Manual..........................4 Manual Content ............................ 4 ■ Contents ..........................5 Overview ..................7 ■ System Overview ........................7 ■ Package Components......................7 ■... - Page 6 Using the Printer Driver..............25 ■ Printer Settings in an Application..................25 ■ Print Settings........................26 Printer Settings............................26 ■ TM Logo Utility ........................31 Starting TM Logo Utility .........................31 Procedure for Registering a Logo.......................32...
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Page 7: Overview
Chapter 1 Overview Overview This chapter explains the components of the TM‐T20II printer driver package and the operating environment. System Overview The TM‐T20II printer driver is a printer driver for the EPSON TM printer. TM Print Support Library is also available as a print settings support library. For information on TM Print Support Library, see TM Print Print Support Library Manual. Package Components ❏ TM‐T20II_xxx.dmg • TM‐T20II_xxx.pkg: TM‐T20II Printer Driver Installer • TM‐T20II_xxx_Uninstall TM‐T20II Printer Driver Uninstaller • TMPrintSupportLibrary_xxx.pkg: TM Print Support Library Installer ❏ Mac Printer Driver Userʹs Manual: This manual Operating Environment Mac OS X 10.5.8 Mac OS X 10.6.8 Mac OS X 10.7.5 Mac OS X 10.8.2... -
Page 8: Restrictions
Restrictions ❏ When TextEdit is used to print, the left and right margins cannot be set to less than 1 inch (2.54 cm). ❏ If you need to change the IP address of the printer or other communication settings, delete the existing print queue from [Print & Fax] and then add the print queue again. -
Page 9: Installation
Chapter 2 Installation Installation This chapter explains the procedures for installing and uninstalling the TM‐T20II printer driver. The screens of Mac OS X 10.6 are shown in this chapter. If you are using a different version of Mac OS, proceed as appropriate for the screens in your version. Close [Print & Fax] in [System Preferences] before installing or uninstalling the printer driver. ... - Page 10 The ʺSoftware License Agreementʺ screen appears. Check the contents and click the ʺContinueʺ button. The license agreement confirmation message appears. Click the ʺAgreeʺ button. The ʺSelect a Destinationʺ screen appears. Click the ʺContinueʺ button.
- Page 11 Chapter 2 Installation The ʺStandard Install on “Macintosh HD”ʺ screen appears. Click the ʺInstallʺ button. The OS administrator authentication screen appears. Enter a “Name” and “Password” and click the “OK” button. Start the install. The “TM USB Class Setting Tool” screen appears. Select the [Connect printer via network] checkbox and click the [Continue] button.
- Page 12 The ʺThe Installation was completed successfully.ʺ screen appears. Click the ʺCloseʺ button. This completes the printer driver installation. To use the printer driver to print, a print queue must be added. See page 13 to add the printer.
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Page 13: Adding The Print Queue
Chapter 2 Installation Adding the Print Queue Follow the steps below to add the print queue. Make sure the printer power is on while you add the print queue. Select [System Preferences] ‐ [Print & Fax] to open the “Print & Fax” screen. Click the [+] button. The ʺAdd Printerʺ screen appears. Select the printer to be added from the list and set [Name], [Location], and [Print Using]. When finished, click the [Add] button. Set [EPSON TM‐T20II] for [Print Using]. If you want to add multiple printers, add the printers one by one. - Page 14 The “Print & Fax” screen appears again. The print queue is registered in the printer list. This completes the procedure for adding the print queue.
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Page 15: Changing The Usb Class
Chapter 2 Installation Changing the USB Class Follow the steps below to change the USB class to vendor class or printer class. Make sure the printer power is on while you change the USB class. Select [System Preferences] ‐ [Print & Fax] to open the “Print & Fax” screen. Double‐click the printer in the list to open the print queue screen. Start TM Launcher. Mac OS X 10.6 / 10.7 / 10.8: Click [Printer Setup]. Select the [Utility] tab and click the [Open Printer Utility] button. Mac OS X 10.5: Click [Utility]. The “TM Launcher” screen appears. Select [TM USB Class Setting Tool]. - Page 16 The “TM USB Class Setting Tool” screen appears. Select the checkbox of the printer for which you want to change the USB class and click the [Continue] button. If the USB class is changed successfully, the following screen will appear. Click the [Quit] button. This completes the procedure for changing the USB class.
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Page 17: Uninstalling The Printer Driver
Chapter 2 Installation Uninstalling the Printer Driver Uninstalling Click TM‐T20II_xxx.dmg in the location where you saved it. Double‐click TM‐ T20II_xxx_Uninstall to start the uninstaller. The “Uninstalling the Printer Driver” screen appears. Click the [Uninstall] button. The operating system’s administrator authentication screen appears. Enter a [Name] and [Password], and click the [OK] button. Start the uninstall. Following screen appears. Click [OK]. This completes the procedure for uninstalling the printer driver. To delete the print queue, see ʺDeleting the Print Queueʺ on page 18. -
Page 18: Deleting The Print Queue
Deleting the Print Queue The print queue remains even after the print driver is uninstalled. Follow the steps below to delete the print queue. Select [System Preferences] ‐ [Print & Fax] to open the “Print & Fax” screen. Select the print queue that you want to delete, and click the [‐] button. The confirmation message appears. Click the [Delete Printer] button. The print queue is deleted from the printer list in the “Print & Fax” screen. This completes the print queue deletion procedure. -
Page 19: Printer Network Settings
Chapter 2 Installation Printer Network Settings This chapter explains how to configure network settings such as the IP address of the printer. EPSON TMNet WebConfig is used to configure the network settings. (The explanations assume that Safari is used for the Web browser. If you are using a different browser, proceed as appropriate for your browser.) When setting an IP address, make sure the IP address is not already in use for another network device or computer. Connect the printer to the network and turn on the printer power. Print a status sheet and check the current IP address. To print a status sheet, hold down the push button at least 3 seconds when the printer is in the ready status. Start your Web browser. Enter the IP address that appears in the status sheet into the address bar to start EPSON TMNet WebConfig. IP address: http://( IP address )/... - Page 20 Click [TCP/IP] under “Configuration”. The “TCP/IP Setting” screen appears. Configure the network settings. When finished, click the [SUBMIT] button. •Get IP Address: Select [Manual]. •Set using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA): Select [Disable]. •Set using PING: Select [Enable]. •IP Address: Set the IP Address. •Subnet Mask: Set the Subnet Mask. •Default Gateway: Set the Default Gateway.
- Page 21 Chapter 2 Installation When the network settings of the printer are changed, the following screen appears. Turn off the printer power and then turn it back on. In the address bar of your Web browser, enter the IP address that you set. If EPSON TMNet WebConfig starts, the procedure is finished. If EPSON TMNet WebConfig does not start, check if the printer is connected to the network. Print the status sheet again and check the IP address if necessary. This completes the procedure for configuring the network settings of the printer.
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Page 22: Adding A Printer
Adding a Printer This section explains the procedure for adding a printer when the printer driver has already been installed. The procedure varies depending on whether a USB connection or an Ethernet/wireless connection is used. Adding a Printer (USB Connection) Connect the printer to your computer and turn on the printer power. The print queue is automatically added to “Print & Fax” In some cases, it may take time to automatically add the print queue. Adding a Printer (Ethernet/Wireless Connection) Connect the printer to the network and turn on the printer power. Add the printer from “Print & Fax”. For details, see page 13. Unlike a USB connection, the printer is not added automatically. -
Page 23: Replacing A Printer
Chapter 2 Installation Replacing a Printer This section explains the procedure to replace an existing “Printer A” with “Printer B”. The procedure varies depending on whether a USB connection or an Ethernet/wireless connection is used. Replacing a Printer (USB Connection) Disconnect “Printer A” from your computer and connect “Printer B”. If the USB class of Printer B is vendor class, change it to printer class. Select [System Preferences] ‐ [Print & Fax] to open the “Print & Fax” screen. Select “Printer A” and click the [‐] button to delete the printer. For details on deleting a printer, see page 18. Click the [+] button in the “Print & Fax” screen. -
Page 24: Replacing A Printer (Ethernet/Wireless Connection)
The “Add Printer” screen appears. Select the new “Printer B” and change the [Name] to “Printer A”. Select the same [Print Using] setting as “Printer A” and click the [Add] button. This completes the printer replacement procedure. When printing is performed with “Printer A” selected, the print job is output to “Printer B”. Replacing a Printer (Ethernet/Wireless Connection) Set the IP address of “Printer B” to the same address as “Printer A”. For details on setting the IP address, see page 19. Disconnect “Printer A” from the network and connect “Printer B” to the network. This completes the procedure for replacing a printer. When printing is performed with “Printer A” selected, the print job is output to “Printer B”. -
Page 25: Using The Printer Driver
If you are using a different version of Mac OS, proceed as appropriate for the screens in your version. Printer Settings in an Application The procedure for selecting the printer model and paper settings from an application is explained below. The explanation uses TextEdit as an example. Start TextEdit. Select [File] ‐ [Page Setup]. Set [EPSON TM‐T20II] in [Format For], and set the [Paper Size] to [Roll Paper 80mm x 297mm] or [Roll Paper 58mm x 297mm]. Click the [OK] button. The left and right margins cannot be set to less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in TextEdit. Select [Format] ‐ [Wrap to Page]. The paper width of TextEdit is set to the paper width selected in the page attributes. -
Page 26: Print Settings
Print Settings Configure the print settings. Select [File] ‐ [Print] to open the print screen. (In Mac OS X 10.5/10.6, click the “ ” button.) Printer Settings To configure the printer settings, set the item to [Printer Settings]. - Page 27 Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver Basic Settings Select the [Basic Settings] tab. ❏ Resolution: Sets the resolution. ❏ Printing Speed: Sets the printing speed. If the print speed is too fast when printing a large bitmap with a thermal printer, the data may not be received in time and the printer may pause paper feeding. In this case, print irregularities may occur in the bitmap. Color irregularities can be reduced by changing the printing speed from 1st (fast) to 2nd (slightly slower) or 3rd (slower) so that printing takes place smoothly without stopping. Setting Description Use the printer settings Prints at the speed set in the printer. (Default) 1st to 4th 1st is the fastest speed and 4th is the slowest speed. ❏...
- Page 28 ❏ Paper Source: Sets the paper source. Auto cutting and paper feeding between pages and documents can be set. Set as appropriate for your purpose of use. Setting Description Document [Feed, Cut] After printing a document, feeds and cuts the paper. (Default) Document [Feed, No Cut] After printing a document, feeds the paper but does not cut it. Document [No Feed, Cut] After printing a document, cuts the paper but does not feed it.
- Page 29 Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver Cash Drawer Settings Select the [Cash Drawer Settings] tab. The open setting for the cash drawer can be set. An open signal is sent to the cash drawer connected to the DK connector of the printer. For the door open connector number, see the specifications of the cash drawer. The EPSON cash drawer is pin 2 open. Setting Description Cash Drawer #1 Does not open Does not send the drawer open Cash Drawer #2 (Default) command.
- Page 30 Buzzer Setting Select the [Buzzer Setting] tab. Whether or not the buzzer is used, the buzzer pattern, and the number of times the buzzer sounds can be set. Setting Description Buzzer Not used (Default) Does not sound the buzzer. Sound before printing Sounds the buzzer before printing. Sound after printing Sounds the buzzer after printing. Sound Pattern Option Buzzer (Pattern A to E) Sounds an option buzzer.
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Page 31: Tm Logo Utility
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver TM Logo Utility TM Logo Utility is an application that is used to convert a logo image to halftone and save or print it as a user defined file. Images that can be used are JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, GIF, and PDF images. Starting TM Logo Utility Select [System Preferences] ‐ [Print & Fax] to open the “Print & Fax” screen. Double‐click the printer in the list to open the print queue screen. Start TM Launcher. Mac OS X 10.6/ 10.7/ 10.8: Click [Printer Setup]. Select the [Utility] tab and click the [Open Printer Utility] button. Mac OS X 10.5 Click [Utility]. The “TM Launcher” screen appears. Select [TM Logo Utility]. -
Page 32: Procedure For Registering A Logo
Procedure for Registering a Logo Make sure the printer power is on while you register a logo. Start the TM Logo Utility. Set the logo insertion position. Set [Logo Position] to [Top of Printable Area], [Bottom of Printable Area], [Top of Page], or [Bottom of Page]. Click the [Load] button and select the logo image. When finished, click the [Open] button. - Page 33 Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver Change the size of the logo image. The size can be changed by dragging the knobs on the four corners of the logo image in the preview screen. Edit the logo image. Setting Description Layout Specifies [Left], [Center], or [Right] for the logo position. Rotate by 180 When this is selected, the logo is rotated 180 degrees. Only the Degrees image is rotated, the logo insertion position does not change. Grayscale Specifies the grayscale setting.