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SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
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2070 KOTOBUKI KOAKA, MATSUMOTO-SHI, NAGANO, 399-8702 JAPAN
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TM-U220A
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  • Page 1 Confidential One-Station Printer TM-U220A Specification For Argentina Fiscal Rev. No. Notes Copied Date Copied by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION MATSUMOTO MINAMI PLANT 2070 KOTOBUKI KOAKA, MATSUMOTO-SHI, NAGANO, 399-8702 JAPAN PHONE(0263)86-5353 FAX(0263)86-9925...
  • Page 2 Confidential REVISION SHEET Sheet 1 of 3 The table below indicates which pages in this specification have been revised. Before reading this specification, be sure you have the correct version of each page. Revisions Design Section Sheet Rev. No. Rev. Document Sheet Rev.
  • Page 3 Confidential REVISION SHEET Sheet 2 of 3 The table below indicates which pages in this specification have been revised. Before reading this specification, be sure you have the correct version of each page. Revisions Design Section Sheet Rev. No. Rev. Document Sheet Rev.
  • Page 4 Confidential REVISION SHEET Sheet 3 of 3 REV. SHEET CHANGED CONTENTS Newly enacted. TITLE TM-U220A Specification (For Argentina Fiscal)
  • Page 5 OTHER WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION IN THE DOCUMENT, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) ANY WARRANTY OF TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. Seiko Epson has no liability for loss or damage arising from or relating to your use of or reliance on the information in the document.

  • Page 6: General Description

    Confidential GENERAL DESCRIPTION This specification manual applies to the TM-U220A Argentina Fiscal Model. Printable Take-up Paper width Supported Autocutter Interface color device (mm) characters ANK model Black Installed Installed Serial / USB ANK = alphanumeric characters This specification manual describes only the outline of the general functions and the model-dependent functions of the commands.

  • Page 7: General Features

    Confidential GENERAL FEATURES This printer was developed on the basis of the high-performance-low-cost design concept. This is a one-station printer of lightweight and excellent reliability. The design of this printer also emphasizes the satisfaction of user needs. The printer has the following features: <General>...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Confidential TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS........................1 1.1 Printing Specifications ........................1 1.2 Character Specifications........................2 1.3 Ribbon Cassette ..........................3 1.4 Roll Paper Supply Unit........................4 1.5 Paper Specifications ........................4 1.6 Takeup Device..........................5 1.7 Autocutter ............................5 1.8 Print Area ............................6 1.9 Internal Buffer ..........................6 1.10 Electrical Characteristics ......................6 1.11 EMI and Safety Standards Applied....................7 1.12 Reliability .............................7...
  • Page 9 Confidential 3.5.2 Operation when an error is detected...................33 3.5.3 Data reception error ......................33 3.6 Self-test............................34 3.7 Hexadecimal Dumping ........................35 3.8 Memory Switch Setting Mode......................36 3.9 Paper Sensors ..........................36 3.9.1 Sensors and LED indicators....................36 3.9.2 Sensors and printing ......................36 3.10 Buffer-full Printing ........................37 3.11 Roll Paper Cover Open Lever ....................37 3.12 Roll Paper Cover Open Sensor ....................37 4.
  • Page 10 Confidential ESC e n ............................56 ESC p m t1 t2 ..........................57 ESC t n ............................57 ESC { n ............................58 FS p n m ............................58 FS q n [xL xH yL yH d1...dk]1 ... [xL xH yL yH d1...dk]n ..............59 GS ( A pL pH n m .........................60 GS ( C pL pH m fn b [c1 c2] [d1...dk] ...................61 <Function 0>...

  • Page 11: Basic Specifications

    76 mm 400 half dots 6) Characters per line: See Table 1.2.1. 7) Characters per inch: See Table 1.2.1. 8) Print duty ratio: See APPENDIX A. 9) Print color: Black SHEET TITLE TM-U220A REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 12: Character Specifications

    Font B (7 × 9) is selected as the default. NOTE: Example: Font B (7 × 9) (with 3 half-dot spacing) 1.24 1.587 0.159 0.353 2.4. [Units: mm] Figure 1.2.1 Font B (7 × 9) SHEET TITLE TM-U220A REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 13: Ribbon Cassette

    Figure 1.3.1 External View of ERC-38 (B) NOTE: Malfunctions and other problems may arise if a ribbon cassette other than the specified one is used. Seiko Epson does not warrant against problems arising from the use of ribbon cassettes other than the specified one.

  • Page 14: Roll Paper Supply Unit

    68.0 g/m2 {18 lb}) The copying capability is affected by the ambient temperature, and is guaranteed within the temperature range of 5 to 50 ° C {41 to 122 ° F}. SHEET TITLE TM-U220A REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 15: Takeup Device

    Never leave several pieces of the cut paper in the paper exit, or the cut paper may fall into the paper path, causing possible double cutting, paper jams, or autocutter errors. SHEET TITLE TM-U220A REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 16: Print Area

    Printer drive voltage: DC+24 V (Supplied by the built-in power supply.) 3) Power consumption (except while driving the drawer kick-out): Operating: ANK model: Mean: 31 W Standby: Mean: 2.2 W SHEET TITLE TM-U220A REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 17: Emi And Safety Standards Applied

    During storage: 10 to 90% (no condensation; excludes paper and ribbon) 34°C {93.2°F}, 90% 40°C {104°F}, 65% Operating environment range Ambient temperature [°C] Figure 1.13.1 Operating Temperature and Humidity Range SHEET TITLE TM-U220A REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 18: Printer Installation Position

    5) Acoustic noise Operating (bystander positions): Approximately 64 dB NOTE: The above values are measured while the Epson evaluation printing pattern is printed. The acoustic noise varies depending on the paper used, printing contents, or the setting values such as print speed or print density.

  • Page 19: Configuration

    12 Mbps (Low speed is not supported.) Type: USB bulk transfers USB bulk IN 128 bytes (64 bytes × 2FIFO) USB packet size: USB bulk OUT 128 bytes (64 bytes × 2FIFO) Connector (UB side): EPSON 2119599 connector (MNC20-5K5L10) SHEET TITLE TM-U220A REVISION EPSON Specification...

  • Page 20: Fiscal Terminal Interface

    5) When the printer stops printing due to a paper-end (in cases where a paper-out is detected by the roll paper end sensor or where a paper-out occurs when a printing halt feature is enabled by ESC c 4 ). 6) When an error has occurred. SHEET TITLE TM-U220A REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 21: Connectors

    Drawer open/close signal Input +24 V Drawer kick-out drive signal 2 Output Signal GND 2) Connector model: Printer side: DDK 285D-7660J-100 or the equivalent User side: 6-position 6-contact (RJ12 telephone jack) SHEET TITLE TM-U220A REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)
  • Page 22 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 the specified. Otherwise, an overcurrent could damage the solenoid. SHEET TITLE TM-U220A REVISION EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 23: Functions

    Select character code table Turn upside-down printing mode on/off ESC { FS p Print NV bit image Define NV bit image FS q GS ( A Execute test print SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 24: Obsolete Commands

    NOTE: “Obsolete commands” are commands that are supported by legacy models; however it is recommended to replace them with upward-compatible commands, because they will not be supported in the future products. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 25: Character Code Tables

    • The character code tables show only character configurations. They do not show the actual print pattern. • "SP" in the table shows space. 3.2.1 Page 0 (PC437: U.S.A. Standard Europe) (International character set: U.S.A.) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 26: Katakana)

    Confidential 3.2.2 Page 1 (Katakana) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 27: Pc850: Multilingual)

    Confidential 3.2.3 Page 2 (PC850: Multilingual) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 28: Pc860: Portuguese)

    Confidential 3.2.4 Page 3 (PC860: Portuguese) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 29: Pc863: Canadian-French)

    Confidential 3.2.5 Page 4 (PC863: Canadian-French) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 30: Pc865: Nordic)

    Confidential 3.2.6 Page 5 (PC865: Nordic) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 31: Wpc1252)

    Confidential 3.2.7 Page 16 (WPC1252) • • SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 32: Pc866: Cyrillic #2)

    Confidential 3.2.8 Page 17 (PC866: Cyrillic #2) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 33: Pc852: Latin2)

    Confidential 3.2.9 Page 18 (PC852: Latin2) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 34: Pc858: Euro)

    Confidential 3.2.10 Page 19 (PC858: Euro) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 35: Space Page)

    Confidential 3.2.11 Page 254 (Space page) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 36: Space Page)

    Confidential 3.2.12 Page 255 (Space page) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 37: International Character Sets

    Confidential 3.2.13 International character sets SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 38: Switches And Buttons

    Word length 7 bits 8 bits Parity check Selection of parity Even Selection of transmission 4800 bps 9600 bps speed • Receive • Offline BUSY condition • Receive buffer-full buffer-full SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 39: Memory Switches

    Table 3.3.5 Memory Switch Msw2 Switch no. Function 48 (Off) 49 (On) Default Undefined Undefined Selection of the character GB18030 GB2312 code system of Simplified Chinese Undefined Undefined Undefined Undefined Undefined SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)
  • Page 40 The communication conditions of the serial interface are set with the GS ( E command. Function Value Baud rate 1200 bps 2400 bps 4800 bps 9600 bps 19200 bps Parity None Even Handshaking DSR/DTR control XON/XOFF control Data length 7 bits 8 bits SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 41: Panel Led Indicators

    Offline (except during paper feeding using the FEED button and during the self-test). Flashing: Error state. (See Section 3.5, Error Processing.) Off: Normal operation Figure 3.4.1 Panel Switches and Indicators SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 42: Error Processing

    NOTES: *1: The printer cover open error operation can be selected with a memory switch. *2: When an autocutter error occurs caused by jamming paper, turn the power off and remove the jammed paper, then turn the power on again. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 43: Operation When An Error Is Detected

    If any of the following data reception errors occur during serial interface communication, the printer prints “ ? ” or ignores the data, according to the setting of DIP switch. • Parity error • Framing error • Overrun error SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 44: Self-Test

    • Cuts automatically after completing the rolling pattern printing. 3) Ending the self-test After a number of lines are printed, the printer indicates the end of the self-test by printing "*** completed ***," and initializes. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 45: Hexadecimal Dumping

    To terminate hexadecimal dump, press FEED button three times. 1B 40 1B 21 30 41 42 43 .@.!0ABC 44 45 46 47 0A 41 42 43 DEFG..BC *** completed *** SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 46: Memory Switch Setting Mode

    When the printer detects a paper near-end, it stops or continues printing, depending on the ESC c 4 command setting. The roll paper sensor always halts printing when detects a paper-end. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 47: Buffer-Full Printing

    When the paper-end stop is selected with the memory switch Msw8-5: (Default) When the roll paper cover is open, the printer recognizes a paper-end; when the roll paper cover is closed, the printer recognizes a paper presence. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 48: Case Specifications

    External Dimensions Mass Width Height Depth 160 mm 200.5 mm 286 mm Approx. 3.8 kg {Approx. 6.3"} {Approx. 7.89"} {Approx. 11.26"} {8.36 lb} 4.2 Color EPSON standard color (ECW, EDG) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 49: External Appearance

    Confidential 4.3 External Appearance [Units: mm] Figure 4.3.1 External Appearance SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 50: Options And Consumables

    • Register book (Language: Spanish) • AC power cable • Communication cable • Switch cover • Short plug 5.2 Options • Roll paper near-end sensor (Factory option) • Affixing Velcro tape (Model: DF-10) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 51: Commands

    [Horizontal direction: 0.159 mm {1/160"} / Vertical direction: 0.176 mm {1/144"}. 8) The left edge of the printing area The left edge of the printing area indicates the first column for character(s) to be developed. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)
  • Page 52 10) Inch A unit of length. One inch is 25.4 mm. 11) dpi dpi (dots per inch) is the number of dots per 25.4 mm. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 53: Control Commands

    When automatic line feed is disabled Prints the data in the print buffer, and shifts and when using serial interface model the printing position to the beginning of the print line. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 54: Dle Eot N

    Paper is not being fed with the paper FEED button. Paper is being fed with the paper FEED button. Fixed. No paper-end stop. Printing stops due to paper end. No error. Error occurred. Fixed. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)
  • Page 55 In this case, the subsequent data must not be transmitted until the all status information is received. If this command is transmitted without using the above method, the status may not be received. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 56: Dle Enq N

    Bit image data might accidentally include a data string matching this command. Do not embed this command within another command. • Example: Bit image data might include this command. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 57: Esc Sp N

    Emphasized mode is turned off. Emphasized mode is turned on. Double-height canceled. Double-height selected. Double-width canceled. Double-width selected. Reserved. Underline mode is tuned off. Underline mode is turned on. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 58: Esc % N

    When the maximum number of user-defined characters is defined, it is possible to • redefine user-defined characters for the defined ASCII code, but not for the new ASCII code. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 59: Esc ∗ M Nl Nh D1

    Turns on underline mode, set at 2-dot width. ESC 2 [Name] Select default line spacing [Format] ASCII Decimal [Description] • Sets the current line spacing to approximately 4.23 mm {1/6"}. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 60: Esc 3 N

    Specifies printer and customer display. When the customer display only is selected, specified by (n = 2), all data except this • command and the real-time commands are ignored. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 61: Esc ? N

    • area. k is used to indicate the number of bytes set for the horizontal tab position. • SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 62: Esc E N

    Print and feed paper [Format] ASCII Decimal [Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 [Description] • Prints the data in the print buffer and feeds the paper [n × (vertical motion unit)]. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 63: Esc K N

    = 0, 1, 48, 49 [Default] n = 1 [Description] • Selects character font. Character font 0, 48 Character font A (9 × 9). 1, 49 Character font B (7 × 9). SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 64: Esc R N

    [Description] • Turns unidirectional printing mode on or off. When the LSB of n is 0, turns unidirectional printing mode off. • When the LSB of n is 1, turns unidirectional printing mode on. • SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 65: Esc A N

    • If the printer is not equipped with the optional roll paper near-end sensor, the printer [Note] does not stop with this command even though the roll paper near-end sensor is enabled. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 66: Esc C 5 N

    • The user must note that backward paper feeding causes the following problems: Paper feed pitch is incorrect. • Printer noise is louder than normal. • The paper may rub against the ribbon and become dirty. • SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 67: Esc P M T1 T2

    Page 16 [WPC1252] Page 17 [PC866 (Cyrillic #2)] Page 18 [PC852 (Latin 2)] Page 19 [PC858 (Euro)] Page 254 (Space page) Page 255 (Space page) [Reference] "3.2 Character Code Tables" SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 68: Esc { N

    [Description] • Prints NV bit image n by the process of FS q using the mode specified by n. Mode Height magnification Width magnification 0, 48 Normal 1, 49 Double-width SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 69: Fs Q N [Xl Xh Yl Yh D1

    • While processing this command, the printer may become BUSY while writing data to the NV memory and stops receiving data. Therefore, do not transmit data from the host PC while the printer is BUSY. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)
  • Page 70 Resets all setting values in RAM (the print area, the character styles, user-defined • characters, and others) that were in effect at power on. (The data in the NV memory is not reset.) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 71: Function 0> Gs ( C Pl Ph M Fn B C1 C2 (Fn = 0, 48)

    = 0 32 ≤ c1 ≤ 126 32 ≤ c2 ≤ 126 [Description] • Deletes the record specified by the key codes (c1, c2) in the NV user memory. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 72: Function 1> Gs ( C Pl Ph M Fn B C1 C2 D1

    = 3, p = 0) m = 0 fn = 3, 51 b = 0 [Description] • Transmits the number of bytes of the memory used in the NV user memory. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 73: Function 4> Gs ( C Pl Ph M Fn B (Fn = 4, 52)

    = 0 fn = 6, 54 b = 0 d1 = 67 d2 = 76 d3 = 82 [Description] • Deletes all data in the NV user memory. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)
  • Page 74 • If bit image data includes a data string matching DLE DC4 (fn = 1 or 2), it is recommended to use this command in advance to disable the real-time commands. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)
  • Page 75 = 3, p = 0) fn = 1 d1 = 73 d2 = 78 [Description] • Enters the user setting mode and transmits a notice of the change of mode. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 76: Function 2> Gs ( E Pl Ph Fn D1 D2 D3 (Fn = 2)

    Resets all setting values in RAM (the print area, the character styles, user-defined • characters, and others) that were in effect at power on. (The data in the NV memory are not reset.) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 77: Function 3> Gs ( E Pl Ph Fn [A1 B18

    × 256) = 2 (p [Range] = 2, p = 0) fn = 4 a = 2, 8 [Description] • Transmits the setting value(s) of the memory switch specified by a. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 78: Function 11> Gs ( E Pl Ph Fn A D1

    • The communication condition set by this function is enabled by executing GS ( E [Note] <Function 2> or restarting the printer. Note that the host PC must be set to enable the printer to communicate with the host PC. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 79: Function 12> Gs ( E Pl Ph Fn A (Fn = 12)

    = 12 1 ≤ a ≤ 4 [Description] • Transmits the communication conditions of the serial interface specified by a. Communication conditions Transmission speed Parity Flow control Data length SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 80: Gs I N

    Fixed. • Transmits the printer information specified. Type of printer information Contents Type information See table [Type information]. Firmware version Depends on the firmware version. Manufacturer “EPSON” Printer name “TM-U220” Product ID Serial number. [Type information] Off/On Decimal Contents Multi byte code characters not supported.

  • Page 81: A> Gs V M

    65, 66 Feeds paper to (cut position + [n × (vertical motion unit)]) and cuts the paper. • Type of cutting is set according to the installation position of the autocutter. [Notes] Partial cut (one point left uncut) • Full cut • SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 82: Gs A N

    The roll paper cover is closed. The roll paper cover is open. Paper is not being fed with the paper FEED button. Paper is being fed with the paper FEED button. Fixed. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)
  • Page 83 Bits 0 and 1: If the printer is not equipped with the optional roll paper near-end sensor, bits 0 and 1 are always “0” (paper adequate). Fourth byte (paper sensor information) • Off/On Decimal Status 0 ~ 3 Reserved. Fixed. 5, 6 Reserved. Fixed. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 84: Gs R N

    Drawer kick-out connector status (n = 2, 50) • Off/On Decimal Status Drawer kick-out connector pin 3 is LOW. Drawer kick-out connector pin 3 is HIGH. 1 to 3 Reserved. Fixed. 5, 6 Reserved. Fixed. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 85: Obsolete Commands

    [Description] • Executes a partial cut of the roll paper. [Notes] • Type of cutting is set with the installation position of the autocutter. Partial cut (one point left uncut) • Full cut • SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 86: Esc U N [Obsolete Command]

    Bits 0 and 1: If the printer is not equipped with the optional roll paper near-end sensor, bits 0 and 1 are always “0” (paper adequate). • After transmitting this command, do not transmit the subsequent data until the status [Note] is received. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET App.1 (For Argentina Fiscal)

  • Page 87: Appendix A: Miscellaneous Notes

    Printing pattern: full-column print head movement operation Printing 15 lines + paper feeding 10 lines + auto-cutting • Print head duty: Characters per line: 20 (ANK font B) • Ambient temperature: 25°C {77°F} SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal) App.2 App.1...
  • Page 88 Manual cutting must be done after finishing paper feed. After cutting the roll paper, the paper must be fed 1.235 mm {7/144"} or longer before any subsequent print (to cancel the gear backlash). SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal) App.3...
  • Page 89 When ESC K or ESC e is executed, the printer can feed maximum 8.467 mm {48/144"} (including the gear backlash) in the reverse direction. 15-line printing 10-line feeding (Repeated) (repeats) Figure A.1 Continuous Printing Test Pattern (Using the ERC-38(B)) SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal) App.4 App.3...
  • Page 90 • Do not open the roll paper cover while printing or autocuttring. (Doing so may damage the print mechanism.) • Because this printer uses plated steel, the cutting edges may be subject to rust. However, this does not affect the printer performance. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal) App.5 App.4...

  • Page 91: Appendix B: Adjusting The Roll Paper Near-End Sensor Location

    3. Be sure that the detection lever operates smoothly after you finish the adjustment. 4. The paper quality may cause the roll paper to become loose and result in incorrect detection may result. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal) App.6 App.5...

  • Page 92: Appendix C: Roll Paper Setup

    2. Since the printer does not feed even if the roll paper cover is open when the printer is turned off, make sure not to pinch the paper when closing the roll paper cover. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal) App.7...

  • Page 93: Appendix D: Notes On Character Printing

    (For example, set the right side spacing of a character to 1 or more (with ESC SP), etc.) In this case, note that the total number of dots in the horizontal direction is 400 dots. SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal) App.8 App.7...
  • Page 94 (Set the right-side space of the graphic character (H<B2>) to 1.) PRINT #1, CHR$ (&H1B) ; " "; CHR$(1) ; CHR$(&HB2) ; PRINT #1, CHR$ (&H1B); "!"; CHR$ (&H11); PRINT #1, "H"; CHR$ ($HA) ; SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal) App.9 App.8...

  • Page 95: Appendix E: Notes On Using The Drawer Kick-Out Connector

    OFF time ON time ON time ≤ 0.2 ..............Formula E-1 ON time + OFF time or, OFF time ≥ ON time × 4 ............... Formula E-2 SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal) App.10 App.9...
  • Page 96 *1 Corresponds to α of Formula E-3. Set the value so that it satisfies Formula E-3 (or include an internal processing time that is equal to or longer than this wait routine). SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal) App.11...
  • Page 97 Figure E.2 shows the drive signal waveform generated when the drawer is driven according to the above conditions. α = 300 ms 200 ms 500 ms Figure E.2 Drawer Drive Signal Waveform SHEET TITLE REVISION TM-U220A EPSON Specification NEXT SHEET (For Argentina Fiscal) App.12 App.11...

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