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TM-L100 Wi-Fi
Setup Guide
Describes how to set printers, smart devices, and computers to connect via wireless LAN (Wi-Fi).
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TM-L100 Bluetooth
Setup Guide
Describes the settings for printers, smart devices, and computers to connect via Bluetooth.
M00147300
Rev.A

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  • Page 1 ® TM-L100 Wi-Fi Setup Guide Describes how to set printers, smart devices, and computers to connect via wireless LAN (Wi-Fi). ® TM-L100 Bluetooth Setup Guide Describes the settings for printers, smart devices, and computers to connect via Bluetooth. M00147300 Rev.A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ■ Setup Using an Android Device Connected with a USB Cable ........20 ■ Setup Using a Smart Device Connected Using SimpleAP ..........24 ■ Starting SimpleAP........................ 30 ■ Wi-Fi Setup Procedure Using TM-L100 Utility..............31 ® TM-L100 Bluetooth Setup Guide ..................33 ■...

  • Page 3: Setup Guide

    Wi-Fi® Setup Guide TM-L100...
  • Page 4 • 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...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    SimpleAP SimpleAP mode is a function that allows you to use printer setting tools (TM-L100 Utility, Epson TM Utility) to easily setup a printer’s wireless LAN, without going through a network environment such as an access point.

  • Page 6: Setup

    Setup Preparing the Printer Connect an AC adapter to the printer, and load the roll paper. For details, see the TM-L100 Setup Guide. Preparing the Software Download the required software from the following websites/app stores. Software Name Download Site Epson TM Utility A utility that is available on the App Store or Google Play.

  • Page 7: How To Set The Wireless Lan Interface

    How to Set the Wireless LAN for Each Device Device Used Method Software Used Computer "Setup Using a Computer Connected with a USB TM-L100 Utility Cable" on page 8 (without wireless LAN function) Computer "Setup Using a Computer Connected Using SimpleAP" on page 11...

  • Page 8: Setup Using A Computer Connected With A Usb Cable

    Setup Using a Computer Connected with a USB Cable Use the included USB cable to connect the printer to your computer, and then use TM-L100 Utility to set the network connection. Prepare the following items. • Computer: Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 • USB cable: With a Type B connector required for connecting to the printer •...
  • Page 9 The following screen appears. Select the printer and click [OK]. If the printer does not appear, click the [Add Port] - [USB] button to add the USB-connected printer. After setting, click [OK]. • If the communication with the port failed, an error message appears. In such case, you cannot add the port.
  • Page 10 In such a case, first turn off the existing printers, and then start the utility. *1 For details, see the TM-L100 Technical Reference Guide. The following screen appears again. Select the added port and click the [OK]. This utility is started.

  • Page 11: Setup Using A Computer Connected Using Simpleap

    Setup Using a Computer Connected Using SimpleAP Use SimpleAP to connect the printer to your computer, and then use TM-L100 Utility to set the network connection. Prepare the following items. • Computer: Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 (A computer with wireless LAN capability) •...
  • Page 12 The following screen appears. Click the [Add Port]. The “Add Port” screen appears. Select [Network]. The following screen appears. Click the [Connect with SimpleAP].
  • Page 13 The “Connect with SimpleAP” screen appears. Click the [Search]. The TM printers that can be connected are displayed. If the TM printer is not displayed, that printer cannot be set to Simple AP mode. Refer to "Starting SimpleAP" on page 30 to set the TM printer in Simple AP mode.
  • Page 14 TM printer in SimpleAP mode. This utility is started. Sets the Wi-Fi. For details about how to set Wi-Fi, see "Wi-Fi Setup Procedure Using TM-L100 Utility" on page After completing the settings, turn off the printer. This completes the network settings for the printer.

  • Page 15: Setup Using Ios Device Connected With A Lightning Cable

    Setup Using iOS Device Connected with a Lightning Cable Use a Lightning cable to connect the printer to your iOS device, and then use Epson TM Utility to set the network connection. Prepare the following items. • iPhone or iPad: iOS12 or later •...
  • Page 16 Start Epson TM Utility. Tap [Printer is not selected.], and then select the printer with [USB] under its model name. Tap [Back] to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 17 Tap [Change Printer Settings] to set the network. Tap [Various Settings] - [Network] - [Set] - [Wi-Fi].
  • Page 18 Enter the required Wi-Fi information on the following screen. Item Required Information SSID Enter an SSID. Security Type Select a security type. Enter a pass phrase according to the selected security type. Security Settings Enter a pass phrase.
  • Page 19 Approximately one minute is required after making printer settings in order for the printer to restart. It is recommended to first set each item beforehand and then set the printer. When the settings are complete, exit Epson TM Utility. Turn off the printer.

  • Page 20: Setup Using An Android Device Connected With A Usb Cable

    Setup Using an Android Device Connected with a USB Cable Use a USB Type-B micro to mini-A cable or a USB Type-B to Type-C cable to connect the printer to your Android device, and then use Epson TM Utility to set the network connection. Prepare the following items.
  • Page 21 Start Epson TM Utility. Tap [Printer is not selected.], and then select the printer with [USB] under its model name. Tap the [Back] button on your Android device to return to the previous screen. Tap [Change Printer Settings] to set the network.
  • Page 22 Tap [Various Settings] - [Network] - [Set] - [Wi-Fi]. Enter the required Wi-Fi information on the following screen. Item Required Information SSID Enter an SSID. Security Type Select a security type. Enter a pass phrase according to the selected security type. Security Settings Enter a pass phrase.
  • Page 23 Approximately one minute is required after making printer settings in order for the printer to restart. It is recommended to first set each item beforehand and then set the printer. When the settings are complete, exit Epson TM Utility. Turn off the printer.

  • Page 24: Setup Using A Smart Device Connected Using Simpleap

    Setup Using a Smart Device Connected Using SimpleAP Use SimpleAP to connect the printer to your smart device, and then use Epson TM Utility to set the network connection. Prepare the following items. • Smart device: iOS 12 or later/Android 8 or later •...
  • Page 25 Start Epson TM Utility. Tap [Wi-Fi® Setup Wizard].
  • Page 26 On the “Wi-Fi Setup” screen, select your printer and then tap [Next]. Follow the instructions on the screen for scanning the QR code, and then connect to the printer in SimpleAP mode. SimpleAP Start SSID : DIRECT-TM-L100- XXXXXXXXXX Encryption Type : WPA2-PSK Passphrase : XXXXXXXXXX IP Address : 192.168.192.168...
  • Page 27 Enter the SSID for the network to which you will connect your printer. Select the security for the network to which you will connect your printer.
  • Page 28 Enter the pass phrase for the network to which you will connect your printer. Specify the IP address that you want to set for your printer. If you tap [Auto (DHCP)] to enable it, an IP address will be assigned automatically and you will be unable to enter one manually.
  • Page 29 Tap [Test Printing] to make sure that your printer is connected correctly. After performing a test printing, tap [Finish]. When the settings are complete, exit Epson TM Utility. Turn off the printer. This completes the wireless LAN setup for the printer.

  • Page 30: Starting Simpleap

    After connecting the wireless LAN unit (OT-WL06) and turning on the printer, if SimpleAP mode does not start automatically and the QR code below is not printed, perform the following procedure. SimpleAP Start SSID : DIRECT-TM-L100- XXXXXXXXXX Encryption Type : WPA2-PSK Passphrase : XXXXXXXXXX IP Address : 192.168.192.168...

  • Page 31: Wi-Fi Setup Procedure Using Tm-L100 Utility

    Wi-Fi Setup Procedure Using TM-L100 Utility Start TM-L100 Utility. Click the [Network] - [Basic Settings] - [Wi-Fi]. Sets the Wi-Fi. Setting items are following. Item Description SSID Specify the SSID. Click the button to acquire a valid SSID. Security Type Select the security type.
  • Page 32 Sets the authentication method. Method Enterprise Detailed Settings Sets the client authentication settings and server authentication settings. For details, see the TM-L100 Utility User's Manual. Encryption Sets the encryption strength. Strength Communication Standard Selects the communication standard for wireless LAN.

  • Page 33: Setup Guide

    Bluetooth® Setup Guide TM-L100...
  • Page 34 • 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...

  • Page 35: About This Manual

    Pair the printer with your device using the Bluetooth function of the device or using other methods. Pairing the printer is also possible by using EPSON TM Bluetooth Connector (Windows) or Epson TM Utility. • If the host computer and the printer are not connected via wireless on a continuous basis but rather connected every time the printer starts printing, some time may be needed for the printer to actually start printing after the host computer commands printing.

  • Page 36: Setup

    Setup Preparing the Printer Connect an AC adapter to the printer, and load the roll paper. For details, see the TM-L100 Setup Guide.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Printer And Your Device By Bluetooth

    Connecting the Printer and Your Device by Bluetooth Connect the printer to your device by Bluetooth. Select the appropriate method for your environment from the following table. Settings by Device Connected to the Printer Device Connected Method Computer (Windows) "Using a Computer’s Bluetooth Pairing Function" on page 38 Android device "Using an Android Device’s Bluetooth Pairing Function"...

  • Page 38: Using A Computer's Bluetooth Pairing Function

    * * * Bluetooth Interface * * * Bluetooth Status BD_ADDR : XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX Passkey : XXXX Device Name : TM-L100_XXXXXX Module Ver : X.XX Module Info : BT401-XXXXX Mode : Auto re-connect enable Security : Low Bluetooth : XXXXXXXXXXXX : TM-L100...
  • Page 39 On your computer, select [Start] - [Settings] - [Devices] to open the “Bluetooth & other devices” screen. Click the [Bluetooth] button to enable Bluetooth, and then click [Add Bluetooth or other device].
  • Page 40 On the “Add a device” screen, click [Bluetooth]. Select the printer. It might take some time for the printer to connect to your computer. If one minute has passed since the status sheet is printed and the printer you want to connect to is not displayed, print the status sheet again.
  • Page 41 When the connection is made, the following screen appears. Click the [Done]. This completes pairing.

  • Page 42: Using An Android Device's Bluetooth Pairing Function

    * * * Bluetooth Interface * * * Bluetooth Status BD_ADDR : XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX Passkey : XXXX Device Name : TM-L100_XXXXXX Module Ver : X.XX Module Info : BT401-XXXXX Mode : Auto re-connect enable Security : Low Bluetooth : XXXXXXXXXXXX : TM-L100...
  • Page 43 On your Android device, tap [Settings] - [Connected devices]. Tap [Pair new device].
  • Page 44 Select your printer, and then on the confirmation screen tap [PAIR]. It might take some time for the printer to connect to your Android device. If one minute has passed since the status sheet is printed and the printer you want to connect to is not displayed, print the status sheet again.

  • Page 45: Using An Ios Device's Bluetooth Pairing Function

    * * * Bluetooth Interface * * * Bluetooth Status BD_ADDR : XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX Passkey : XXXX Device Name : TM-L100_XXXXXX Module Ver : X.XX Module Info : BT401-XXXXX Mode : Auto re-connect enable Security : Low Bluetooth : XXXXXXXXXXXX : TM-L100...
  • Page 46 On your iOS device, tap [Settings] - [Bluetooth]. Tap the [Bluetooth] button to enable Bluetooth, and then select the printer. It might take some time for the printer to connect to your iOS device. If one minute has passed since the status sheet is printed and the printer you want to connect to is not displayed, print the status sheet again.
  • Page 47 When the connection is made, the following screen appears. This completes pairing.

  • Page 48: Using Bluetooth Pairing Function In Ipad Os

    * * * Bluetooth Interface * * * Bluetooth Status BD_ADDR : XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX Passkey : XXXX Device Name : TM-L100_XXXXXX Module Ver : X.XX Module Info : BT401-XXXXX Mode : Auto re-connect enable Security : Low Bluetooth : XXXXXXXXXXXX : TM-L100...
  • Page 49 On your iPad, tap [Settings] - [Bluetooth]. Tap the [Bluetooth] button to enable Bluetooth, and then select the printer. It might take some time for the printer to connect to your iPad. If one minute has passed since the status sheet is printed and the printer you want to connect to is not displayed, print the status sheet again.
  • Page 50 When the connection is made, the following screen appears. This completes pairing.

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