Chapter 1 General Information; Features; General; Printer Handling - Epson U220B - TM Two-color Dot-matrix Printer Technical Reference Manual

Chapter 1
General Information

1.1 Features

The TM-U220 is a POS printer that can print receipt paper (paper roll).
The TM-U220 is designed to be compatible with existing systems built around a TM-U210.

1.1.1 General

Compact and lightweight.
3 model types are provided. (See "Printer types" (page 1-2))
Excellent reliability and long life due to adoption of a stepping motor both for moving the
carriage and for paper feeding.
Can be installed hanging on the wall with an optional hanging bracket (only for type B, D).

1.1.2 Printer handling

Easy drop-in paper loading and easy maintenance
Cable connectors are housed in the bottom of the printer.
Built-in two drawer kickout interface connectors
Built-in autocutter (for type A or B)
Built-in take-up device (for type A)

1.1.3 Printing

High-speed printing through logic-seeking control
Two-color printing (black and red)
Can print on various paper wide range (for type B or D: 76 / 69.5 / 57.5 mm)

1.1.4 Software

Command protocol is based on the ESC/POS proprietary command system.
OPOS ADK and Windows printer driver are available.
Automatic status back (ASB) function that automatically transmits changes in printer status.
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