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Epson U300PC - TM B/W Dot-matrix Printer User Manual

Epson U300PC - TM B/W Dot-matrix Printer User Manual

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  • Page 1 TM-U300C/U300D TM-U300PC/U300PD User’s Manual 400204507...
  • Page 2 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 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...

  • Page 3: Emc And Safety Standards Applied

    Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B standards of this device. EN 55024 You are cautioned that changes or modifications IEC 61000-4-2 not expressly approved by SEIKO EPSON IEC 61000-4-3 Corporation could void your authority to operate IEC 61000-4-4 the equipment.
  • Page 4 1 line validation printing Roll paper take-up device (for the TM-U300C and the TM-U300PC) The table below describes the differences between the TM-U300C/U300D and TM-U300PC/U300PD printers. Please be sure to read the instructions in this manual carefully before using your new Epson printer.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1 Unpacking the Printer ................Checking the Contents of the Printer Box ........... Choosing a Place for the Printer..............Removingthe Transportation Damper............Part Names and Functions ................Chapter 2 Connecting the Cables ................Connecting the AC Adapter to the Printer ..........Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer ..........

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Unpacking The Printer

    Chapter 1 Unpacking the Printer 1 - 1 Checking the Contents of the Printer Box The illustration below shows the items included for the standard specification printer. TM-U300D/U300PD TM-U300C/U300PC Power cord (*1) Hexagonal lock AC adapter screws (2 pcs) (*2) Roll paper Ribbon cassette Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Choosing A Place For The Printer

    1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer Avoid locations in direct sunlight or subject to excessive heat (such as near heaters). Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to excessive moisture. Do not use or store the printer in a dusty or dirty area. Choose a stable, horizontal surface for the printer.

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    1-4 Part Names and Functions Part names ➀ Take-up device cover (TM-U300C/U300PC) ➄ Interface connector ➅ Drawer kick-out connector Roll paper cover (TM-U300D/U300PD) ➁ Printer cover ➆ Power connector ➂ Control panel ➇ DIP switches ➃ Power switch TM-U300C/U300PC TM-U300D/U300PD...
  • Page 9 Functions Switches and Buttons ➀ POWER Switch The POWER switch is used to turn the printer on and off. ➁ FEED Button The FEED button is used to feed roll paper. The line feed amount is set by the printer commands ESC 2 and ESC 3. Control Panel Lights (LEDs) ➂...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Connecting The Cables

    Chapter 2 Connecting the Cables Connecting the AC Adapter to the Printer Follow these steps to connect the AC adapter to the printer: ➀ Make sure the printer is turned off. It is off when the O side of the switch is pressed down.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Host Computer To The Printer

    2-2 Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer Connect the host (host computer) to the printer using an interface cable that matches the specifications of the printer and the host ECR (host computer). Be sure to use a drawer that matches the printer’s specifications. ■...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Installing The Printer Parts

    Chapter 3 Installing the Printer Parts Installing the Ribbon Cassette ■ lnstalling the ribbon cassette Use Epson ribbon cassette ERC-34 (B/R). Follow these steps to install the ribbon cassette: ➀ Open the printer cover while lightly pressing the printer cover as shown below.
  • Page 15 Replacing the ribbon cassette Use Epson ribbon cassette ERC-34 (B/R). ➀ Open the printer cover while lightly pressing the printer cover as shown below. ➁ To remove the ribbon cassette, grasp the tab on the left side and lift the left side out first.

  • Page 16: Installing The Paper Roll 1

    3-2 Installing the Paper Roll Installing the paper roll in the TM-U300C/U300PC Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specifications. See Appendix A, Specifications. ➀ Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper so that it is perpendicular to the paper feed direction.
  • Page 17 ➃ Turn on the printer. The POWER LED goes on. ➄ While leaving some slack in the paper roll, insert the end of the roll paper straight into the paper inlet. The printer automatically feeds the roll paper into the printer (semi-automatic loading). ➅...
  • Page 18 ➇ Install the take-up spool in the printer. Make sure that the gear on the take-up spool aligns with the gear on the printer. ➈ Close the take-up device cover. ➉ Tear off any extra paper at the tear-off edge by pulling the paper toward you. CAUTION: •...
  • Page 19 Installing the paper roll in the TM-U300D/U300PD Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specifications. See Appendix A, Specifications. ➀ Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper so that it is perpendicular to the paper feed direction. Incorrect ➁...
  • Page 20 ➂ Load the roll paper while lightly pressing the paper roll holder outward. Release the holder after fitting the paper core onto the holder. Make sure the paper roll turns freely and be sure to load the paper roll so it rotates in the correct direc- tion.
  • Page 21 ➅ Close the roll paper cover. ➆ Tear off any extra paper at the tear-off edge by pulling the paper toward you. CAUTION: The extra paper must be torn off after closing the roll paper cover so that roll paper comes out correctly from the paper exit.
  • Page 22 ■ Replacing the roll paper for TM-U300C/U300PC Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specifications. See Appendix A, Specifications. ➀ Open the take-up device cover. ➁ Remove the take-up spool from the printer. (If it is necessary, cut the paper go- ing to the take-up spool, using the tear-off edge.) Then remove the roll paper core.
  • Page 23 ■ Replacing the paper roll in the TM-U300D/U300PD Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer's specifications. See Appendix A, Specifications. ➀ Open the roll paper cover. ➁ Remove the roll paper core. If there is roll paper remaining, cut the paper straight across using scissors at the place shown in illustration below.
  • Page 27 Notes on printing on validation paper The printer can print only one line on validation paper. Printing is performed by the print commands, but the paper is not fed. Therefore, double-height printing cannot be performed on validation paper. Printing on the validation paper must be performed when roll paper is loaded. However, printing is affected by the total thickness of the paper.

  • Page 28: Chapter 4 Setting The Dip Switches

    Chapter 4 Setting the DIP Switches Finding the DIP switches As shown in the illustration below, the DIP switches are located on the bottom of the printer. The DIP switches are used to set the printer to perform various func- tions The TM-U300C/U300D DIP switches are numbered SW-1 to SW-10 and the TM-U300PC/U300PD DIP switches are numbered SW-1 to SW-8, from left to right...
  • Page 29 TM-U300C/U300D DIP Switch Functions Table 4-1. TM-U300C/U300D DIP Switch Functions Refer to Table 4-2. Baud rate selection ) Do not change the settings of DIP switches 9 and 10 on the TM-U300C/U300D Table 4-2. Baud Rate Selection...
  • Page 30 TM-U300PC/U300PD DIP Switch Functions Table 4-3. TM-U300PC/U300PD DIP Switch Functions Do not change the settings of DIP switches 3 through 6 on the TM-U300PC/U300PD.

  • Page 31: Chapter 5 The Self Test

    Chapter 5 The Self Test ■ The purpose of the self test The self test checks whether the printer has any problems. If the printer does not function properly, contact your dealer. The self test checks the following: Control ROM version Control circuit functions DIP switch settings Printer mechanism...

  • Page 32: Chapter 6 Removing Jammed Paper

    Chapter 6 Removing Jammed Paper 6-1 Removing Jammed Paper Turn the paper-feed knob as shown below, and remove any jammed paper. It may be easier if you cut the roll paper or remove the printer cover.

  • Page 33: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix A. Specifications 1. Printing Specifications Serial impact dot matrix Printing method: Serial-type, 9-pin Head wire arrangement: Bi-directional (logic seeking) Printing directions: Approx. 3.5 LPS Lines per second: (40 columns, 16 CPI, single color, continuous printing) Approx. 5.8 LPS (20 columns, 16 CPI, single color, continuous printing) When printing exceeds the allowable duty cycle, the actual printing...
  • Page 34 Table A-1. Character Size, Characters Per Inch, Characters Per Line 1) The 7 x 9 font is the default. Example 7 x 9 font Units: mm (inch) 3. Ribbon Ribbon cassette type: Exclusive ribbon cassette ERC-38 Color: Black and Red, Black, Red Single-color ribbon [Part No.: ERC-34 (B) (black)] and P-color ribbon [Part No.: ERC-34 (B/R) (black and red)] are also available.
  • Page 35 Ribbon cassette overall dimensions: Refer to Figure A-1 [Units: mm] Figure A-1. ERC-38 Overall Dimensions 4. Roll Paper Supply Device Supply method: Paper roll holding shaft Near-end detector: Provided inside the printer case The paper near-end detector location should be adjusted by the user.
  • Page 36 Paper size: Roll paper 76 mm ± 0.5 mm (2.99" ± 0.02") Paper width: Maximum diameter: ø 83 mm (3.27") (when 2-ply or 3-ply paper is used) ø 60 mm (2.36") (when 1 -ply paper is used) ø 10.5 to 12.5 mm (0.41" to 0.49") Paper core inside diameter: ➀...
  • Page 37 7. Receive Buffer Either 40 bytes or approx. 1 Kbyte, selectable using DIP switch. (TM-U300C/U300D) Either 0 bytes or approx. 1 Kbyte. selectable using DIP switch. (TM-U300PC/U300PD) (Refer to Chapter 4, Setting the DIP switch.) 8. Power Supply The supported power supply is AC adapter, C. 9.
  • Page 38 10. Environmental Conditions Temperature: Operating: 5° to 40°C (41° to 104°F) For the TM-U300C/U300PC, when the temperature is 30°C (86°F) or more, the operating humidity is limited. Storage: -10° to 50°C (14 to 122°F) (excluding paper and ribbon) Humidity: TM-U300C/U300PC: 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Operating: TM-U300D/U300PD: 30% to 85% (non-condensing) TM-U300C/U300PC: 20% to 90%...
  • Page 39 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive This information only applies to customers in the European Union, according to Directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and legislation transposing and implementing it into the various national legal systems.
  • Page 40 Norsk Eesti Det er krysset over merket av beholderen på hjul som Teie tootele kleebitud tähis, mis kujutab ratastega vises på produktet, som angir at dette produktet ikke prügikonteinerit, millele on rist peale tõmmatud, keelab skal kastes sammen med vanlig husholdningsavfall. toote kõrvaldamise majapidamisjäätmetega sarnasel Hold dette produktet atskilt fra annet avfall slik at det viisil.
  • Page 44 Printed in Japan 1999.12...

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