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Using this online operator’s guide The words on the left side of this screen are bookmarks for all the topics in this guide. Use the scroll bar next to the bookmarks to find any topic you want. Click a bookmark to instantly jump to its topic. (If you wish, you can increase the size of the bookmark area by dragging the dividing bar to the right.) Use the scroll bar on the right side of this screen to move through...
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TM-U200 Series (Type A) Operator’s Manual 400898901...
Note: Everything in this manual applies to the TM-U210 printer. Printer parts and Labels Journal take-up spool Interface Connector Power switch Printer cover Drawer kick-out connectors Power connector Model with Serial Interface Model with Parallel Interface DIP switches...
Control panel Caution Labels CAUTION: Head cover and printer head are hot. CAUTION: Caution label for drawer kick-out. Instruction Label PAPER FEED PAPER OUT light button ERROR light POWER light...
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Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
WARNING The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will invalidate the FCC Verification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Product Name: Model Name: This printer conforms to the following Directives and Norms: Printer M119A Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 (1987 and 1994 2nd/1995) Class B EN 50082-1 (1992) IEC 801-2 (1991) IEC 801-3 (1984) IEC 801-4 (1988)
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Introduction Features The TM-U200 Series Type A printer is one-station printer for ECR and POS use that can print the results of weighing or measuring. TM-U200 Series (Type A) has the following 2 types. Two-color with a serial interface Two-color with a parallel interface...
About This Manual Setting Up and Using Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking the printer, setting it up, running the self test, and setting the DIP switches. Chapter 2 contains information on using the printer. Chapter 3 contains troubleshooting information.
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking When you unpack the TM-U200 Series Type A printer, make sure you have these items. Printer Roll paper Journal take-up spool If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer for assistance.
The printer should be installed so that it does not move or vibrate during paper cutting or the drawer kick-out operation. Fastening tape is available as an option. Attaching the Paper Roll Near-End Detector (Option) If you do not have a paper roll near-end detector or do not want to attach it, skip this section.
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6 mm (0.24”). 4. Secure the paper roll near-end detector (and spacers) with two screws. When you insert the spacers, be sure you set the spacers in the direction shown in the illustration. distance A Setting Up the Printer 1–3...
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5. Connect the connector of the detector to CN11 on the printer. Position the cable as shown in the illustration. 6. Replace the cover and fasten it with the four screws. 1–4 Setting Up the Printer...
Connecting the Printer to the Computer You need an appropriate serial interface or parallel interface cable to connect your computer to the printer (null modem serial or IEEE 1284 parallel). The Model with Serial Interface 1. Make sure the printer and computer are turned off. Then plug the cable into the connector on the printer, as shown.
The Model with Parallel Interface 1. Make sure the printer and computer are turned off. Then, plug the cable into the connector on the printer, as shown. Note: Squeeze the wire clips on the printer together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector.
Plug the drawer cable into the drawer kick-out connector on the bottom of the printer next to the computer interface connector. Model with Serial Interface Model with Parallel Interface CAUTION: Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick-out connector;...
Den Drucker an die Lade anschließen Das Kabel der Lade an die Schnappsteckerbuchse (neben der Schnittstellenbuchse) an der Unterseite des Druckers anschließen. ACHTUNG: Kein Telefonkabel an die Schnappsteckerbuchse anschließen. 1–8 Setting Up the Printer...
Diameter of terminal to be attached: 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. 2. Connect the ground wire to the printer using the FG screw on the bottom of the printer, as shown. Setting Up the Printer 1–9...
CAUTION: Do not connect the enclosed power supply to the EPSON customer display DM-D101 or DM-D202. This can damage the customer display and the power supply. However, you can connect this power supply to the EPSON customer display DM-D101 II or DM-D202 II.
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1. Make sure the printer and power supply are turned off. 2. Plug the power supply’s cable into the printer’s connector as shown below. Note that the flat side of the connector faces down. 3. Plug the power supply’s cord into an outlet.
If the printer is receiving data when you replace the ribbon cassette, data may be lost. Note: Use the EPSON ERC-38 ribbon cassette for your printer. 1. Open the printer cover. 2. Turn the ribbon cassette’s knob two or three times in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack in the ribbon.
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Note: Make sure the ribbon is installed between the print head and the platen without wrinkles or creases. Setting Up the Printer 1–13...
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7. Close the printer cover. To remove the ribbon cassette, follow the steps below. 1. Be sure the printer is not receiving data. 2. Open the auto cutter by using the tab. 3. Lift up the left side of the ribbon cassette to remove the ribbon cassette.
Installing the Paper Roll CAUTION: Be sure the printer is not receiving data when you replace a paper roll. If there is data, printing will start. Notes: Be sure to use roll paper that meets the specifications. (See “Paper Specifications” in Chapter 4.
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3. Insert the paper roll. Note: Be sure to note the correct direction that the paper comes off the roll, as shown below. 1–16 Setting Up the Printer...
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4. Open the auto cutter by pulling the tab up and toward you. Setting Up the Printer 1–17...
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The printer feeds the paper automatically. 6. When using a 2-ply roll paper, remove the journal take-up spool from the printer, and insert the end of the paper into the spool as shown below. Be sure that length of A is between 40 and 60 mm (1.58 and 2.36”) and the left side of the paper is...
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10. Close the printer cover. To remove the paper roll, follow the steps below. 1. Be sure the printer is not receiving data and open the printer cover. Receipt paper Setting Up the Printer 1–19...
Do not pull the remaining paper in the opposite direction of paper feeding. Running the Self Test Any time you want to check the performance of your printer you can run the self test described below. This shows whether your printer is working correctly. It is independent of any other equipment or software.
2. The printer prints the current printer settings, and then the PAPER OUT light blinks to indicate that the printer is in the test printing standby state. 3. Press the FEED button to start the second part of the test, in which the printer prints a pattern using the built-in character set.
2. Turn the printer over and remove the DIP switch access cover, as shown below. 3. There are two sets of switches. Use tweezers or another narrow tool to move the switches. 4. Use the following tables to set the DIP switches. Numbers starting with 1 are in the first set, and numbers starting with 2 are in the second.
BUSY when the receive buffer is full 42/35 9 font Enabled Enabled Enabled 40 bytes Setting Up the Printer 1–23 9600 BPS Sets the printer to go BUSY when it is off line or the receive buffer is full 40/33 Disabled...
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5. Replace the DIP switch cover and secure it with the screw. Note: DIP switch settings are effective only when the power is turned on or the printer is reset with the interface connector. 1–24 Setting Up the Printer Sets the printer to go...
(like a ball point pen) through either of the two small holes on the switch cover. WARNING: If an accident occurs when the power switch cover is attached, unplug the power supply cord from the outlet immediately. Setting Up the Printer 1–25...
Affixing the Fastening Tape (Option) Two sets of tape are included as an option to fasten your printer to a countertop or other surface. Follow the steps below: 1. Clean the countertop or other surface where the printer will be installed.
Operating the Control Panel You can feed paper with the button on the control panel. The indicator lights help you monitor the printer’s status. Switch The power switch on the front of the printer turns the printer on and off. Button FEED Press the FEED button once to advance roll paper one line.
Note: The paper near-end detector is an option. ERROR (Red) This light is on when the printer is off line. It blinks to indicate an error condition. The blinking pattern shown below indicates that the temperature of the print head is too high. The printer recovers automatically and resumes printing when the head cools.
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CAUTION: The print head becomes very hot during printing. Allow it to cool before you reach into the printer. Note: The power switch and FEED button can also be used to start the self test. Using the Printer 2-3...
First, turn off the printer and check for a paper jam. (See the paper jam description on page 3-3.) If there is no paper jam and the printer has been printing for quite a while, the print head may be overheated. If the print head is overheated, the printer will resume printing when the head has cooled (usually within two or three minutes).
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The ERROR light is off, but nothing is printed. Try to run the self test to check that the printer works properly. See the self test instructions in Chapter 1 to run the self test. If the self test does not work, contact your dealer or a qualified service person.
Follow these steps to clear a paper jam: CAUTION: The print head becomes very hot during printing. Allow it to cool before you reach into the printer. 1. Open the printer cover. 2. Cut the journal and receipt paper as shown in the illustration below.
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5. Remove the jammed paper by pulling it in the direction of paper feeding. Note: Do not pull the jammed paper in the opposite direction of paper feeding. 6. If paper still remains in the printer, follow the steps below. 7. Remove the ribbon cassette. 3-4 Troubleshooting...
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8. Loosen the screw securing the print head cover. Turn the screw only until you can tilt it as shown in the illustration. Note: Do not remove the screw from the print head cover. Troubleshooting 3-5...
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9. Lift up the print head cover. 10. Remove all the jammed paper. Note: Do not pull the jammed paper in the opposite direction of paper feeding. 11. Replace the print head cover and secure it with the screw. 12. Replace the ribbon cassette and close the auto cutter. 3-6 Troubleshooting...
Hexadecimal Dump This feature allows experienced users to see exactly what data is coming to the printer. This can be useful in finding software problems. When you turn on the hex dump function, the printer prints all commands and other data in hexadecimal format along with a guide section to help you find specific commands.
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To use the hex dump feature, follow these steps: 1. After you make sure that the printer is off, set DIP switch 1-2 to 2. Turn on the printer while you hold down the FEED button; then release and press the FEED button quickly.
When selecting red-color or 2-color (black/red) combination printing, the printing speed goes down, compared to black-color printing. It is caused by the switching operation in the printer. Serial impact dot-matrix 9-pin serial configuration Bi-directional, logic-seeking See table on page 4-2.
Character Specifications Number of characters: Character structure: Character size: Character Sizes, Character Spacing, Character Columns Character structure W x H Character (mm) 7 x 9 Graphics 9 x 9 Graphics 7 x 9 Graphics 9 x 9 Graphics CPL = Characters per line CPI = Characters per inch LPS = Lines per second ANK = Alphanumeric characters...
Paper Specifications Paper feed method: Paper feed pitch: Paper feed speed: Paper size and weight: Friction feed Default 4.233 mm (1/6 inch) Can be set in units of 0.176 mm (1/144 inch) by the ESC 2 and ESC 3 commands. Approximately 25 lines/second (4.17 inches/second) (continuous feeding) Normal paper (single-ply)
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4-4 Reference Information Pressure sensitive paper Maximum 1 original + 1 copy Size: Width 76 mm ± 0.5 mm (3.0" ± 0.02") Maximum 83 mm (3.27") outside diameter: Thickness: 0.05 to 0.08 mm (.0020 to .0031") (Total thickness should be a 0.2 mm or less combination of 0.05 to 0.08 mm sheet.) Recommend...
Voltage output range Current consumption (excluding driving drawer kickout) Safety and EMI Standards Applied (EMC is measured using Seiko Epson’s AC adapter provided with the printer) Europe: North America: One of the following 5 AC adapters is selected, depending on local power: Voltage 100 V ±...
150 million characters (at an average of 2 dots/wire per character.) End of life is defined as the point at which the printer reaches the beginning of the Wearout Period. Recommended paper must be used. 180,000 hours Failure is defined as Random failure occurring at the time of the Random Failure Period.
Environmental Conditions Temperature Operating: Storage: Humidity Operating: Storage: Operating environment range 0 to 50 ° C (32 to 122 ° F) (when the temperature is 34 ° C or more, there is a limitation for the humidity. Refer to the figure in the next page.) –10 to 50 °...
Parallel interface: Note: The interface is a factory-installed option. One of the following interfaces is already installed: RS-232, RS-485, or parallel. See the EPSON TM-U200 Series (Type A) Specification for details. Drawer Kick-out Specifications Pin No. Signal Name Frame GND...
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