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Epson TM-U925 Manual

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EPSON
1.5 station printer
TM-U925
Specification
STANDARD
REV. NO.
A
Notes
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
MATSUMOTO MINAMI PLANT
2070 KOTOBUKI KOAKA, MATSUMOTO-SHI, NAGANO, 399-8702 JAPAN
PHONE(0263)86-5353 FAX(0263)86-9923

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  • Page 1 EPSON 1.5 station printer TM-U925 Specification STANDARD REV. NO. Notes SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION MATSUMOTO MINAMI PLANT 2070 KOTOBUKI KOAKA, MATSUMOTO-SHI, NAGANO, 399-8702 JAPAN PHONE(0263)86-5353 FAX(0263)86-9923...
  • Page 2 Be sure to check the contents before utilizing the specification. This specification has the history shown below. Revisions Design Section Sheet Rev. No. Rev. Document Date WRT CHK Sheet Rev. Sheet Rev. Sheet Rev. ENACTMENT TITLE Front Part TM-U925 Rev. General Table of Cover Sheet Scope Features Contents Contents Appendix Total Specification...
  • Page 3 Rev. Document Date WRT CHK Sheet Rev. Sheet Rev. Sheet Rev. ENACTMENT App.1 App.2 App.3 App.4 App.5 App.6 App.7 App.8 App.9 App.10 TITLE Front Part TM-U925 Rev. General Table of Cover Sheet Scope Features Contents Contents Appendix Total Specification (STANDARD)
  • Page 4 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. GENERAL FEATURES The TM-U925 is a high-quality POS printer that can print on slip paper and a paper roll. The printer has the following features: · Wide slip paper capability (maximum characters per line: 88 with 7 ´ 9 font).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3.2.4 Page 3 (PC860: Portuguese) ................30 3.2.5 Page 4 (PC863: Canadian-French)...............31 3.2.6 Page 5 (PC865: Nordic) ..................32 3.2.7 Page 254 (Space Page)...................33 3.2.8 Page 255 (Space Page)...................34 3.2.9 International character set ..................35 TITLE SHEET TM-U925 REVISION Specification SHEET NEXT (STANDARD)
  • Page 6 4.4 Note ..........................52 5. OPTIONS ..........................53 5.1 Standard Accessories ......................53 5.2 Options..........................53 5.3 Customer Display......................53 6. COMMANDS...........................54 6.1 Command Notation ......................54 6.2 Control Commands ......................55 LF ............................55 FF............................55 CR............................56 DLE EOT n ..........................57 TITLE SHEET TM-U925 REVISION Specification SHEET NEXT (STANDARD)
  • Page 7 ESC t n ..........................93 ESC u n ..........................94 ESC v ..........................95 ESC { n ..........................96 GS ENQ ..........................97 GS * x y [d] x ´ y ´ 8......................99 GS / m ..........................100 TITLE SHEET TM-U925 REVISION Specification SHEET NEXT (STANDARD)
  • Page 8 APPENDIX E: NOTES ON USING THE DRAWER KICK-OUT CONNECTOR......6 APPENDIX F: EXAMPLE PRINT CONTROL FOR SLIP PAPER..........7 APPENDIX G: DEFINITION OF RELIABILITY AS USED IN THIS SPECIFICATION ....8 APPENDIX H: EXAMPLE READ CONTROL FOR MICR CHARACTERS ........9 TITLE SHEET TM-U925 REVISION Specification SHEET NEXT (STANDARD)

  • Page 9: General Specifications

    (half dots) (CPI) (Carriage speed) (Horizontal ´ vertical) High speed Low speed Roll Paper Slip Paper 9 ´ 9 3 dots 12.5 1.6´3.1 (.06”´.12”) 7 ´ 9 2 dots 16.7 1.3´3.1 (.05”´.12”) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 10: Ribbon

    7,000,000 characters (*): when one character consists of 18 dots. 3) Ribbon cassette overall dimensions: (refer to Figure 1.3.1) (All the numeric values are typical.) Figure 1.3.1 Ribbon Cassette Overall Dimensions SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 11: Stamp

    Refer to Figure 1.4.1. NOTE: The stamp mechanism is a factory option. The stamp set should be supplied by the user. Figure 1.4.1 Stamp Overall Dimensions Figure 1.4.2 Stamp Set Overall Dimensions SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 12: Auto-Cutter

    Microswitch b) Paper roll spool: Inside diameter of 10 mm (0.39") or more c) Near-end adjustment: Adjusting screw (refer to Appendix D, Adjusting the Paper Roll Near- End Sensor Location ) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 13: Paper

    Ambient temperature (print mode) Original + 4 copies Approximately 20° to 40°C (68° to 104°F) (copy mode) Original + 1 to 3 copies 5° to 40°C (41° to 104°F) (copy mode) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 14 · Since the slip insertion sensor uses a photosensor, do not use paper that has holes at the sensor position or is translucent (refer to Figure 1.7.2). SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 15 · Let go of the check as soon as the printer starts feeding it. Otherwise, the paper is not fed straight, causing paper jams and MICR reading errors. Figure 1.7.1 Slip Paper Glued Area (All the numeric values are typical.) Figure 1.7.2 Slip Insertion Sensor Position SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 16 Figure 1.7.3 Paper Holes and Low Reflection Prohibited Area SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 17: Printable Area

    1.8 Printable Area 1) Paper roll Figure 1.8.1 Paper Roll Printable Area 2) Slip paper (All the numeric values are typical.) Figure 1.8.2 Slip Paper Printable Area SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 18 3 mm (.12") above the bottom of the printable area. (All numeric values are typical.) Figure 1.8.3 U.S.A. Personal Check Printable Area SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 19: Printing, Stamp, And Auto-Cutter Positions

    3) Distance from the auto-cutting position to the emergency cutter position: Approximately 11.0 mm (0.43") NOTE: The dimensions in Figure 1.9.1 do not allow for paper slack. Therefore, take this into account when using the stamp or auto-cutter. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 20: Receive Buffer

    CE marking (printer with MICR reader: under application) EN55022 EN50082-1 EN45501 (except for when connected to IM) Safety standard: TÜV 2) North America EMI: FCC Class A Safety standards: UL1950-2TH-D3 C-UL 3) Japan: EMI: VCCI Class 1 SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 21: Reliability (Refer To

    No external or internal damage should be found after the vibration test, and the unit should operate normally. 4) Impact resistance: When packed: Package: Epson standard package Height: 50 cm (19.69") Directions: 1 corner, 3 edges, and 6 surfaces No external or internal damage should be found after the drop test, and the unit should operate normally.

  • Page 22: Micr Reader (Only When The Printer Is Used With The Micr Reader)

    Total number of checks - (number of sheets misread and those not identified) ´100 Recognition rating (%) Total number of checks · Check paper used for test is Epson standard check paper. · Checks must be flat, without curls, folds, or wrinkles. SHEET TITLE...

  • Page 23: Configuration

    · When the cover is open. · During paper feeding using the paper feed switch. · When the printer stops printing due to a paper-end (if enabled by ESC c 4). · When an error occurs. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 24 3) Interface connector terminal assignments and signal functions are described in Table 2.1.1. Table 2.1.1 TM-U925 Printer Status and Signals Pin number Signal name Signal direction Function Frame ground Output Transmit data Input Receive data Output DIP SW 1-6 OFF: Same as DTR signal (Pin 20)
  • Page 25 Table 2.1.1 TM-U925 Printer Status and Signals (continued) Pin number Signal name Signal direction Function Output 2) When XON/XOFF control is selected: The signal indicates whether the printer is correctly connected and is ready to receive data. SPACE indicates that the printer is ready to receive data. The signal is always SPACE except in the following cases: ù...

  • Page 26: Notes On Setting Dip Switch 2-5 To On

    -15 to + -3 V -15 to + 0.8 V Input HIGH current: 5 mA (maximum) 1 mA (maximum) Input LOW current: -5.3 mA (maximum) -2 mA (maximum) Input impedance: 3 KW (minimum) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 27 TTL level according to the DC characteristics described above, the operation is not guaranteed and pin 6 cannot be controlled. 2. When pin 6 (DSR) and pin 25 (INIT) are open, the printer is operating. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 28: Connectors

    Refer to Appendix E, Notes on Using the Drawer Kick-out Connector. 1) Pin assignments: Refer to Table 2.2.2. 2) Connector model: Printer side: MOLEX 52065-6615 or equivalent Host side: 6-pole, 6-pin (RJ12 telephone jack) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 29 Outputs the waveforms in Figure 2.2.4 to the points A and B in Figure 2.2.5. t1 (ON time) and t2 (OFF time) are specified by ESC p. Figure 2.2.4 Drawer Kick-out Drive Signal Output Waveform SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 30 4. Be sure to use the printer power supply (connector pin 4) for the drawer power source. 5. The resistance of the drawer kick-out solenoid must not be less than that specified (24 W). Otherwise, an overcurrent could damage the solenoid. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 31: Customer Display Connector (For Rs-232 Serial Interface)

    2.2.4 Customer display connector (For RS-232 serial interface) 1) Connector model: MOLEX 52065-8845 or equivalent 2) Pin assignments Table 2.2.3 DM-D Connector Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal name Direction Output Output Input Figure 2.2.6 DM-D Connector SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 32: Function

    ESC J Print and feed paper Print and reverse feed ESC K ESC R Select an international character set Turn unidirectional printing mode on/off ESC U Set relative print position ESC \ SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 33 Select print speed and head energizing time Transmit printer ID GS I GS P Set vertical and horizontal motion unit (*) Enable/disable Automatic Status Back (ASB) GS a Transmit status GS r SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 34 Using vertical and horizontal motion units minimizes dependence on the mechanical pitch for setting, (e.g., the paper feed amount and enables the printing position to be set in inches. (Refer to GS P)) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 35: Character Code Tables

    3.2 Character Code Tables 3.2.1 Page 0 (PC437: U.S.A., Standard Europe) (International character set:U.S.A.) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 36: Katakana)

    3.2.2 Page 1 (Katakana) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 37: Pc850: Multilingual)

    3.2.3 Page 2 (PC850: Multilingual) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 38: Pc860: Portuguese)

    3.2.4 Page 3 (PC860: Portuguese) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 39: Pc863: Canadian-French)

    3.2.5 Page 4 (PC863: Canadian-French) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 40: Pc865: Nordic)

    3.2.6 Page 5 (PC865: Nordic) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 41: Space Page)

    3.2.7 Page 254 (Space Page) UD: undifined SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 42: Space Page)

    3.2.8 Page 255 (Space Page) UD: undifined SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 43: International Character Set

    3.2.9 International character set SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 44: Switches And Buttons

    · This button is enabled when the printer cover is open, regardless of the ESC c 5 [Note] setting. · This button does not load the slip. The slip can be loaded only by selecting the slip with a command and waiting to insert the slip. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 45: Dip Switches

    (*) Effective when a direct connection customer display is connected to the DM-D connector of the printer. Table 3.3.2 Transmission Speed Transmission Speed (BPS) SW1-5 SW1-4 1200 2400 4800 9600 BPS: Bits Per Second SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 46 4 If you turn on DIP switch 2-7 or 2-8 when the printer power is turned on, the printer may be reset, depending on the signal state. DIP switches should not be changed while the printer power is on. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 47: Panel Led Indicators

    Slip insertion waiting state [Units: msec] Figure 3.4.1 Blinking Pattern in Slip Mode (slip insertion waiting state) Slip removal waiting state [Units: msec] Figure 3.4.2 Blinking Pattern in Slip Mode (slip removal waiting state) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 48 Blinking: Check waiting state (when the printer is used with the MICR reader) Figure 3.4.3 MICR Mode Blinking Pattern SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 49: Self-Test

    4) Ending the self-test After a number of lines are printed, the printer indicates the end of the self-test by printing " *** completed *** ", performs initialization, and goes to normal mode. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 50: Hexadecimal Dumping

    . ! . . & . @ @ 1B 25 01 1B 63 34 00 1B . % . . c4 . 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 ABCDEFGH SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 51: Printing On Slip Paper

    9. Remove ejected slip paper by pulling it upward. Do not pull out in the horizontal direction. 10. The remaining printing space for printing the following data on the slip can be checked using GS r 3. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 52: Error Processing

    3. When the printer recovers from an error using DLE ENQ 2 while slip paper is selected, the printer first ejects the slip, then goes to two-sheet mode. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 53: Printer Operation When An Error Occurs

    If one of the following errors occurs during serial interface communication, the printer prints "?" or ignores the data, depending on the setting of DIP switch 1-7. · Parity error · Framing error · Overrun error SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 54: Paper Sensors

    The slip ejection sensor is located in the slip exit and detects the removal of the slip paper. The printer does not proceed to the next operation until the paper has been removed. (The SLIP LED indicator remains blinking.) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 55: Sensors And Printing

    When printing stop is enabled, the printer detects a paper-end and prints data up to the end of the printable area, ejects the slip, and then waits for the slip to be removed. After the slip is removed, the printer enters the paper waiting state. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 56: Printer Cover

    (7.09"). If the amount of paper fed automatically is insufficient, the user can feed additional paper by using the PAPER FEED button. The paper roll can also be loaded with the PAPER FEED button. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 57: Paper Jam Removal

    3) If the cutter unit is not completely closed, the printer cover cannot be completely closed. 4) Paper from the paper roll can be removed by pulling the paper out while pushing the release lever. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 58: Reading Micr Characters And Printing Endorsements

    7. To check the MICR function status exactly, DLE EOT BS 1. (Refer to APPENDIX H, Example Read Control for MICR Characters .) 8. Remove an ejected personal check by pulling it upward. Do not pull it out in the horizontal direction. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 59: Cleaning The Micr Mechanism

    Once per month or every 6000 passes Example cleaning paper: KIC Products PRESAT brand check reader cleaning card or equivalent 63 mm (2.48") (W) ´ 152 mm (5.98") (H) Cleaning paper size: SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 60: Case Specifications

    Depth: 298 mm (11.73") Weight: Approximately 5.6 kg (12.35 lbs) (All the numeric values are typical.) 4.2 Color EPSON standard gray 4.3 External Appearance Figure 4.3.1 Printer External Appearance 4.4 Note Do not apply excessive force to the printer case.

  • Page 61: Options

    Customer displays DM-D202II and DM-D101II are sold separately from the printer. (2) Direct connection between the printer and display: Direct connection customer displays DM-D203, DM-D102 are sold separately from the printer. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 62: Commands

    1. Print data, including spaces, is not in the current print buffer. 2. The print position is not specified by the ESC $ or ESC \ command. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 63: Control Commands

    · After the slip is ejected, the printer selects the default paper type specified by ESC c 0. · The slip is ejected in the forward direction only. [Reference] ESC c 0, ESC C SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 64 [Note] Sets the print starting position to the beginning of the line. [Reference] SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 65: Dle Eot N

    DLE EOT command and the ASB status must be differentiated using the table in Appendix B, Transmit Status Identification . · If the value of n is out of the specified range, the printer ignores this command. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 66 Not used. Fixed to Off. Bit 5: Is transmitted (printing stops) when printing stops due to the paper selected by ESC c 0 and ESC c 4 and due to paper sensor conditions. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 67 Paper roll sensor. Paper adequate. Paper roll end is detected by the paper roll sensor. Paper roll sensor. Paper adequate. Paper roll end is detected by the paper roll sensor.. Not used. Fixed to Off. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 68 Becomes Off (slip insertion is not waiting) just before loading slip paper and after detecting it. Bit 5 and 6: Transmit the current status of the slip sensors. [Reference] DLE ENQ, ESC u, ESC v, GS ENQ, GS a, GS r Appendix B, Transmit Status Identification SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 69: Dle Enq N

    The printer can be initialized completely by using this command and ESC @. This command is enabled only for errors that have the possibility of recovery, except for a print head temperature error. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 70 · When the slip or personal check waiting state is canceled by DLE ENQ 3, the receive and print buffers are cleared. · This command is ignored while the printer transmits MICR reading results. [Reference when the printer is used with the MICR reader] DLE EOT BS SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 71: Esc Sp N

    · The right-side character spacing for double-width mode is twice the normal value. [Notes] · If the value of n is out of the specified range, this command is ignored. n = 0 [Default] [Reference] GS P SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 72: Esc ! N

    · If you select underline mode, some printed characters may be difficult to read, because the underline overlaps the lowest dots in the characters. [Default] n = 0 or 1 depending on the DIP switch setting. ESC E, ESC - - - - [Reference] SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 73: Esc $ Nl Nh

    The distance (inches) from the beginning of the line is calculated by the formula ´ 256) ´ (horizontal or vertical motion unit)] inches. [( n [Note] Any value that falls outside the printable area is ignored. [Reference] ESC \ , GS P SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 74: Esc % N

    When the LSB of n is 1, the user-defined character set is selected. [Note] The user-defined character and the down-loaded bit image cannot be defined simultaneously. [Default] n = 0 [Reference] ESC & SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 75: Esc & Y C1 C2 [X [D] Y ´ X] C2 - C1 + 1

    · A user-defined character and a downloaded bit-image cannot be defined simultaneously. When this command is executed, the downloaded bit image is cleared. [Default] The internal character set [Reference] ESC %, ESC ? SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 76 [Example] 7 ´ 9 font when the dot pattern for code 20H (32) is defined as shown below: The corresponding bit is 1 when printing and 0 when not printing. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 77 · After printing a bit-image, the printer returns to normal data processing mode. · The relationship between the image data and the dots to be printed is as follows: SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 78: Esc - N

    · This command and ESC ! turn underline mode on or off in the same way. [Notes] · If the value of n is out of the specified range, the printer ignores this command. [Default] n = 0 [Reference] ESC ! SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 79: Esc 2

    [Description] Moves the print head to the left-most position, then moves it to the right-most position. · The left-most end is detected by the home position sensor. [Notes] · Since the home position is detected when this command is executed, the printing position may shift. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 80: Esc = N

    · Even if the printer is disabled, it may go off-line due to manual printer operation (refer to Section 2.1.1 - 2). · When turning on the printer: [Default] Direct Connection Customer Display Status Customer display is connected (*1) Customer display is not connected (*1) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 81 (*1) Depending on the setting of DIP switch 1-6. (*2) The printer is disabled and it does not process ESC @; therefore, the ESC = setting is not changed. [Reference] Section 3.3.3, DIP switches SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 82: Esc ? N

    · The data in the receive buffer is unchanged. · When this command is executed in slip paper mode, the printer ejects the slip and switches from slip mode to paper roll mode. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 83: Esc C N

    · The maximum eject length that can be set is 40 inches. If the specified amount exceeds 40 inches, the eject length is automatically set to 40 inches. [Default] n = 0 [Reference] FF, ESC 2, ESC 3 SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 84: Esc E N

    · This command and ESC ! turn emphasized mode on and off in the same way. Be careful when this command is used with ESC !. · Only the lowest bit of n is enabled. [Default] n = 0 [Reference] ESC ! SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 85: Esc G N

    When the LSB of n is 1, turns on double-strike mode. · Only the lowest bit of n is enabled. [Notes] · Printer output is the same in double-strike mode and in emphasized mode. [Default] n = 0 [Reference] ESC E SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 86: Esc J N

    · Sets the print starting position to the beginning of the line. [Notes] · The maximum paper feed amount is 40 inches. If the specified amount exceeds 40 inches, the paper feed amount is automatically set to 40 inches. [Reference] GS P SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 87: Esc K N

    · Paper feeding in the reverse direction causes the following problems: À Paper feed pitch is incorrect. Á Printer noise is louder than normal. Â The paper may rub against the ribbon and become stained. [Reference] GS P SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 88: Esc R N

    Japan Norway Denmark II If the value of n is out of the specified range, the printer ignores this command. [Note] [Default] n = 0 [Reference] Section 3.2, Character Code Tables SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 89: Esc U N

    · When unidirectional printing mode is turned on, the printer prints from left to right. [Notes] · To avoid horizontal printing misalignment, unidirectional printing mode should be used. · Only the lowest bit of n is enabled. n = 0 [Default] SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 90: Esc ¥ Nl Nh

    · The print starting position is [( n ´ 256) x (horizontal motion unit)] inches calculated from the current position. · Any value that falls outside the printable area is ignored. ESC $, GS P [Reference] SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 91: Esc A N

    · If the value of n is out of the specified range, the printer ignores this command. n = 0 [Default] [Example] Left justification Centering Right justification ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 92: Esc C 0 N

    · If the value of n is out of the specified range, the printer ignores this command. · When either bit 0 or 1 is on, the paper roll is selected. [Default] n = 3 SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 93: Esc C 1 N

    · If the value of n is out of the specified range, the printer ignores this command. [Notes] · When either bit 0 or 1 is on, the paper roll is selected. [Default] n = 7 [Reference] ESC 2, ESC 3 SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 94: Esc C 4 N

    · When the slip insertion sensor detects a paper-end, the printer ejects the paper after printing as much data as possible and enters the paper waiting state. n = 12 [Default] SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 95: Esc C 5 N

    · When the panel buttons are disabled, no buttons on the panel are usable. Therefore, paper can be fed with the panel buttons only when the printer cover is open. [Default] n = 0 SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 96: Esc D N

    · The maximum paper feed amount is 40 inches. If the specified amount exceeds 40 inches, the paper feed amount is automatically set to 40 inches. [Reference] ESC 2, ESC 3, ESC e SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 97: Esc E N

    À Paper feed pitch is incorrect. Á Printer noise is louder than normal. Â The paper may rub against the ribbon and become stained. [Reference] ESC 2, ESC 3, ESC d SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 98: Esc F T1 T2

    ESC c 4 n , it is desirable to print on the remaining slip paper while checking the slip status by using GS r 3. [Default] t1 = 0, t2 = 10 SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 99: Esc I

    · This command is enabled only when input at the beginning of a line. [Notes] · This command is enabled only when the paper roll is selected for printing by ESC c 0. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 100: Esc P M T1 T2

    · If the value of m is out of the specified range, the printer ignores this command and processes t1 and t2 as normal data. Section 2.2.3, Drawer kick-out connector [Reference] SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 101: Esc T N

    If the value of n is out of the specified range, the printer ignores this command. [Default] n = 0 [Reference] Section 3.2, Character Code Tables ; Appendix C, Configuring the Space Page SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 102: Esc U N

    Not used. Fixed to Off. Undefined. Undefined. Undefined. Undefined. Not used. Fixed to Off. [Reference] DLE EOT, GS ENQ, GS a, GS r Section 2.2.3, Drawer kick-out connector ; Appendix B, Transmit Status Identification SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 103: Esc V

    Slip is detected by the slip ejection sensor. Slip is not detected by the slip ejection sensor. Not used. Fixed to Off. [Reference] DLE EOT, GS ENQ, GS a, GS r Appendix B, Transmit Status Identification SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 104: Esc { N

    · In upside-down printing mode, the printer rotates the line to be printed by 180° and then prints it. · This command is enabled only when input at the beginning of a line. [Default] n = 0 [Example] SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 105: Gs Enq

    · When Auto Status Back (ASB) is enabled using GS a, the status transmitted by GS ENQ and the ASB status must be differentiated, using the table in Appendix B, Transmit Status Identification . SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 106 Becomes On when an error has occurred due to auto-cutting, home position detection, carriage detection, slip ejection detection, or print head high temperature error. [Reference] DLE EOT, ESC u, ESC v, GS a, GS r Appendix B, Transmit Status Identification SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 107: Gs * X Y [D] X ´ Y ´ 8

    When this command is executed, the user-defined character is cleared. · The relationship between the bit-image data and the specified dots is shown in the figure below. [Reference] GS / SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 108: Gs / M

    · A user-defined character and a downloaded bit image cannot be defined for the same character code. · If the value of m is out of the specified range, the printer ignores this command. GS * * * * [Reference] SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 109: Gs E N

    Selectable by DIP switch Copy Copy Default Normal Selectable by DIP switch [Default] Paper roll: n = 1 or 17, depending on the DIP switch Slip: n = 16 [Reference] ESC c 0 SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 110: Gs I N

    [Function] Transmits the printer ID specified by n as follows: Printer ID Specifications ID (hexadecimal) 1, 49 Model ID TM-U925 2, 50 Type ID Refer to the table below 3, 51 ROM version ID ROM version See the Notes below.

  • Page 111: Gs P X Y

    (1/3 inches). When setting x = 0 and y = 240 in GS P and n = 48 in ESC 3, the amount of paper feeding is set to 48/240 (1/5 inch). SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET...

  • Page 112: Gs A N

    · When using ESC u, ESC v, GS I, GS r, DLE EOT, or GS ENQ, the status transmitted by this command, the ASB status, and the status transmitted by another commands must be differentiated, according to the procedure in Appendix B, Transmit Status Identification . SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 113 No mechanical error. Mechanical error. No auto-cutter error. Auto-cutter error. Not used. Fixed to Off. No unrecoverable error. Unrecoverable error. No print head error. Print head error. Not used. Fixed to Off. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 114 = 0 when DIP SW 2-5 is OFF, n = 2 when DIP SW 2-5 is ON [Reference] DLE EOT, ESC u, ESC v, GS ENQ, GS r, Appendix B, Appendix F SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 115: Gs R N

    Slip is not detected by the slip insertion sensor. Slip is detected by the slip ejection sensor. Slip is not detected by the slip ejection sensor. Not used. Fixed to Off. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 116 00H (0). [Reference] DLE EOT, ESC u, ESC v, GS ENQ, GS a Appendix B, Transmit Status Identification SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 117: Ignored Commands

    6.3 Ignored Commands The TM-U925 ignores the following commands: ESC c 3 n ESC c 6 n SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 118: Micr Control Commands (When The Printer Is Used With The Micr Reader)

    DLE EOT BS command and the ASB status must be differentiated using the table in Appendix B, Transmit Status Identification . · If the value of n is out of the specified range, the printer ignores this command. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 119 Bits 5 and 6: Transmit the current status of the paper sensors. [Reference] DLE ENQ, FS a 0, FS b, FS c Appendix B: Transmit Status Identification SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 120: Fs A 0 N

    · The time specified by ESC f is effective. t1 indicates the time from processing this command to inserting check paper, and t2 indicates the time from detecting check paper to loading it. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 121 Rereading not possible. Reading result. Normal end. Reading result. Abnormal end. Not used. Fixed to On. Not used. Fixed to Off. Readable Fonts Bit 1 Bit 0 Font E13B CMC7 Undefined Undefined SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 122 ESC c 0. At this time, the ASB function ends. (Bit 4 becomes On (rereading is impossible) and bit 2 becomes On (the MICR function is not selected)). SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 123 ESC c 0. When DLE ENQ 2 is used, the receive buffer is cleared. · The transmit data consists of the following: ÀE13B Character Code Character Code Character Code ÁCMC7 Character Code Character Code SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)
  • Page 124 Character Code Character Code Character Code [Reference] DLE EOT BS, DLE ENQ, ESC f, FS b Appendix B: Transmit Status Identification SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 125: Fs A 1 N

    · This command is ignored unless MICR function is selected. · After loading check paper to the print starting position, the printer cancels MICR function and selects slip paper automatically. [Reference] FS a 0 SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 126: Fs A 2

    · This command is ignored unless MICR function is selected. · After ejecting check paper, the printer cancels MICR function and selects the default paper for ESC c 0 automatically. [Reference] ESC c 0, FS a 0 SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 127: Fs B

    · It is possible to differentiate the reading results of MICR, ASB, and real-time status. Refer to Appendix B for data identifying method. [Reference] DLE EOT BS, DLE EOT, FS a 0, GS ENQ Appendix B, Transmit Status Identification SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD)

  • Page 128: Fs C

    · The printer starts MICR head cleaning when a cleaning sheet is loaded. · After cleaning the MICR head, the printer ejects the sheet and automatically selects the default paper type specified by ESC c 0. [Reference] ESC f, ESC c 0 SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD) App.1...

  • Page 129: Appendix A: Miscellaneous Notes

    · When a high- or low-voltage error occurs, turn the power supply off as soon as possible. 3) Other · Because this printer uses plated steel, the cutting edges may be subject to rust. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD) App.2...

  • Page 130: Appendix B: Transmit Status Identification

    APPENDIX B: TRANSMIT STATUS IDENTIFICATION Because the specified status bits transmitted from the TM-U925 are fixed, the user can confirm the command to which the status belongs as shown in the following table: Command & Function Status Reply ESC u <0**0****>B...

  • Page 131: Appendix C: Configuring The Space Page

    12: 572CH 3EH 13: 572DH 00H 14: 572EH 00H 15: 572FH 00H 16: F730H 00H 17: 5731H 00H 5721H - 00H 00H 80H 00H 80H 00H 00H 00H 00H - 5731H SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD) App.4 App.3...
  • Page 132 80H 00H 80H 00H 80H 00H 80H 00H 80H 00H 00H 00H - 7E97H 4) Notes Do not use character patterns in which dots are horizontally adjacent. The pattern shown above, in which adjoin horizontally, is prohibited. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD) App.5 App.4...

  • Page 133: Appendix D: Adjusting The Paper Roll Near-End Sensor Location

    3. Be sure that the adjustable slider operates smoothly after finishing the adjustment. 4. If the paper on the paper roll becomes loose due to the paper quality, the paper roll near- end sensor may operate incorrectly. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD) App.6...

  • Page 134: Appendix E: Notes On Using The Drawer Kick-Out Connector

    · Be sure to use drawer kick-out connector pin 4 (24 V power output) to drive the device. Never connect any other power supply to the drawer kick-out connector. (Connecting a power supply other than that specified voids the warranty.) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD) App.7...

  • Page 135: Appendix F: Example Print Control For Slip Paper

    APPENDIX F: EXAMPLE PRINT CONTROL FOR SLIP PAPER SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD) App.8 App.7...

  • Page 136: Appendix G: Definition Of Reliability As Used In This Specification

    1. MCBF used in this specification means the Reliability Guarantee Period used internally by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. We estimate the average number of lines printed by a customer, and define the period determined by exponential distribution to be the Reliability Guarantee Period.

  • Page 137: Appendix H: Example Read Control For Micr Characters

    APPENDIX H: EXAMPLE READ CONTROL FOR MICR CHARACTERS SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD) App.10 App.9...
  • Page 138 SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U925 EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (STANDARD) App.11 App.10...

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