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- Page 1 TM-U300A/U300B/U300PA/U300PB 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.)
- Page 2 1 station printer TM-U300A/U300B TM-U300PA/U300PB Operator’s Manual 400137504...
- Page 3 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...
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Page 4: Emc And Safety Standards Applied
EMC standards of this device. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SEIKO EPSON could void your authority to operate the equipment. FCC Compliance Statement For American Users This equipment has been tested and found... - Page 5 The TM-U300A/U300B and TM-U300PA/U300PB printers are designed to provide a high cost-performance ratio. They are compact, light-weight, and highly reliable one-station printers using plastic mechanical frames. They have the following features and are appli- cable to the POS 1 station printer market.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
1-4 Names and Functions of Parts ... Chapter 2 Before Setting Up ... Connecting the AC adapter to the Printer..2-2 Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer..Chapter 3 Installing the Parts..Installing the Ribbon Cassette.. -
Page 7: Chapter 1 Unpacking The Printer
Make sure no parts are missing or damaged. If you find any damaged or missing parts, please contact your dealer for assistance. n Maintenance Keep the packing case in case you ever need to transport or store your printer. TM-U300B/U300PB Printer... -
Page 8: Choosing A Place For The Printer
Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight or excessive heat (near heaters). Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to excessive temperatures or moisture. Do not use or store the printer in a dusty or dirty location. -
Page 9: Names And Functions Of Parts
1-4 Names and Functions of Parts Part names TM-U300A/U300PA: Take-up cover TM-U300B/U300PB: Roll-paper cover Printer cover Operation panel Power switch TM-U300A/U300PA Interface connector Drawer kick-out connector Power connector DIP switches TM-U300B/U300PB... - Page 10 PAPER LED (red) On when the paper roll near the end. Blinks when an error has been detected, when the printer is in the test printing standby state, or when printing has stopped due to exceeding the allowable print duty cycle.
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Page 11: Chapter 2 Before Setting Up
Frame Plug the power cord into the outlet, and turn on the power. Be sure to ground the printer with the frame ground screw on the board at the rear side of the unit via a F.G cable. ower Connector... -
Page 12: Connecting The Host Computer To The Printer
2-2 Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer Connecting the interface cable Connect the printer with the host ECR (host computer) through an interface cable matching 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 Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector. Attach the ground wire to the ground connector on the bottom of the printer. Plug the drawer kick-out cable connector into the drawer kick-out connector on the printer.
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Page 14: Chapter 3 Installing The Parts
Installing the Ribbon Cassette n Installing the ribbon cassette Be sure to use a ribbon cassette that matches the printer’s specifications. Open the printer cover. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack... - Page 15 - Check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. CAUTION: . Do not turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the reverse direction. Close the printer cover.
- Page 16 Exchanging the ribbon cassette Be sure to use a ribbon cassette that matches the specifications. Open the printer cover. When removing the ribbon cassette, grasp the tab on the left side and lift the left side out first. Install a new ribbon cassette.
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Page 17: Installing The Roll Paper
3-2 Installing the Roll Paper n Installing the roll paper for TM-U300A/U300PA Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specifications. Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper perpendicular to the paper feed direction. l-H.-Au. - Page 18 Turn on the printer. While leaving some slack in the roll paper, insert the end of the roll paper straight into the paper inlet. The printer automatically feeds the roll paper into the printer. Press the FEED switch to continue feeding the paper until it extends about 20 cm beyond tear-off edge.
- Page 19 Install the take-up spool to the take-up frame. Tear off the receipt paper by the cutter when using the 2-ply paper and 3-ply paper. Close the printer cover and the take-up cover.
- Page 20 Installing the roll paper for TM-U300B/U300PB Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer's specifications. Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper perpendicular to the paper feed direction. Good Open the printer cover and the roll-paper cover.
- Page 21 Turn on the printer. While leaving some slack in the roll paper, insert the end of the roll paper straight into the paper inlet. The printer automatically feeds the roll paper into the printer. Roll Paper Tear off any extra paper at the tear-off edge by pulling the paper toward you.
- Page 22 Install a new roll paper. See Installing the Roll Paper for TM-U300A/U300PA Open the printer cover and the roll-paper cover. Remove the roll paper. While pressing the FEED switch, remove the remain- ing paper by pulling it out in the direction of the arrow.
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Page 23: Adjusting The Paper Near-End Detector
3-3 Adjusting the Paper Near-End Detector The paper near-end detector The paper near-end detector senses when the paper is nearing its end and turns on the PAPER LED. The paper near-end detector can be adjusted according the thickness of the paper core. - Page 24 The adjusting screw which holds the roll paper near-end detector, may be loosened and then set the top of “B” to the adjustment value found in tighten the adjusting screw. (The adjusting screw can be turned with a coin.) Be sure that the detecting lever operates smoothly after finishing the adjust- ment.
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Page 25: Dip Switches
On the bottom of your printer are DIP switches that allow the printer to be set or perform a number of different functions. . The switches are numbered SW-1 to SW-10 (TM-U300A/U300B) or SW-1 to SW-8 (TM-U300PA/U300PB), from left to right as shown in figure below. - Page 26 Baud rate selection (Refer to Table 3-3.) SW-8 SW-9 (Internal use) SW-10 (Internal use) ) Do not change the setting of DIP switches 9 and 10 in the TM-U300A/U300B. Table 3-3. Baud Rate Selection Transmission Speed (bps) 1200 2400 4600...
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Page 27: Chapter 4 The Self Test
Chapter 4 The Self Test 4-1 The Self Test n The purpose of the self test The self test checks whether the printer has any problems. When the printer does not function properly, contact the dealer. The self test checks the following... -
Page 28: Chapter 5 Removing Jammed Paper
Open the roll-paper take-up cover (TM-U300A/U300PA) or the roll-paper cover (TM-U300B/U300PB). Then turn the paper-feed knob and remove any jammed paper. Reload roll paper, and close the roll-paper take-up cover (TM-U300A/U300PA) or the roll-paper cover (TM-U300B/U300PB). See 3-2, Installing the Roll Paper. -
Page 29: Appendix
APPENDIX A General Specifications 1. Printing specifications Printing method: Head wire arrangement: Printing directions: Lines per second: Characters per line: Character per inch: Print color switching mechanism: 2. Character specifications Number of characters: Character structure: Character size: APPENDIX Serial impact dot matrix Serial-type 9 pin Bi-directional (logic-seeking) Approx. - Page 30 Table A-1. Character Size, Characters Per Line, Characters Per Inch 1) 7 X 9 font is the default. ( Example) 7 X 9 font 3. Ribbon Ribbon cassette type: Color: Ribbon life: (In case of using 2-color type) Ribbon cassette overall dimensions: Figure A-1.
- Page 31 - Roll paper core inside diameter: - Near-end adjustment: 5. Roll paper take-up device The TM-U300A and TM-U300PA are equipped with a take-up device. The paper is auto- matically take-up by the paper feed motor. 6. Auto-cutter Both the TM-U300A/U300B and TM-U300PA/U300PB are equipped with the auto-cutter.
- Page 32 1 original + 1 copy 1 original + 2 copies 8. Receive buffer Either 40 bytes or approx. 1 Kbyte is selectable using DIP switch. (TM-U300A/U300B) Either 0 byte or approx. 1 Kbyte is selectable using DIP switch. (TM-U300PA/U300PB) 9. Electrical characteristics Opening power supply: 83 mm (When 2-ply or 3-ply paper is used.
- Page 34 Humidity: Figure A-2. Operating Temperature and Humidity Range -10 to 50°C (excluding paper and Storage: Operating: 20 to 80°C (non-condensing) Storage: 20 to 90% (non-condensing, excluding paper and ribbon cassette) ribbon cassette)