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Epson TM-T88V-i Technical Reference And User's Manual

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Technical Reference Guide
Product Overview
Describes features and general specifications for the product.
Setup
Describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals.
Application Development Information
Describes how to control the printer and necessary information
when you develop applications.
Handling
Describes how to handle the product.
Appendix
Describes character code tables.
M00041602
Rev. B

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  • Page 1 Technical Reference Guide Product Overview Describes features and general specifications for the product. Setup Describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals. Application Development Information Describes how to control the printer and necessary information when you develop applications. Handling Describes how to handle the product.
  • Page 2 • Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. • 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 the 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 strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating...

  • Page 3: For Safety

    For Safety Key to Symbols The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below. Read the following carefully before handling the product. You must follow warnings carefully to avoid serious bodily injury. WARNING Provides information that must be observed to prevent damage to the equipment or loss of data.

  • Page 4: Warnings

     Shut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange odor, or unusual noise. Continued use may lead to fire. Immediately unplug the equipment and contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice.  Never attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work can be dangerous.

  • Page 5: Cautions

    Cautions  Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual. Different connections may cause equipment damage or fire.  Be sure to set this equipment on a firm, stable, horizontal surface. CAUTION The product may break or cause injury if it falls. ...

  • Page 6: Wireless Lan (Ot-Wl01) Important Safety Information

    Tampering with this product may result in injury or fire.  OT-WL01 is only for indoor use.  OT-WL01 should only be used for EPSON TM Intelligent Printers. If it is installed on another device, it may result in computer failure, damage, or CAUTION malfunctions.
  • Page 7 Notes on Security when Using Wireless LAN (Important information on customer rights (maintaining privacy) The advantage of using a wireless LAN over a LAN cable is that, because information is exchanged using radio signals, you can easily connect to the network if you are within range of the radio signals.

  • Page 8: Restriction Of Use

    Restriction of Use When this product is used for applications requiring high reliability/safety, such as transportation devices related to aviation, rail, marine, automotive, etc.; disaster prevention devices; various safety devices, etc.; or functional/precision devices, etc., you should use this product only after giving consideration to including fail-safes and redundancies into your design to maintain safety and total system reliability.

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    About this Manual Aim of the Manual This manual was created to provide information on development, design, and installation of receipt issue systems and development and design of printer applications for developers. Manual Content The manual is made up of the following sections: Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 2...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents ■ For Safety ..........................3 Key to Symbols............................3 Warnings ..............................4 Cautions ..............................5 Wireless LAN (OT-WL01) Important Safety Information ...............6 Wireless LAN (OT-WL01) Usage Precautions ..................6 ■ Restriction of Use ........................8 ■ About this Manual ........................ 9 Aim of the Manual ..........................9 Manual Content .............................9 Product Overview ................15 ■...
  • Page 11 Electrical Characteristics ........................33 Environmental Conditions........................34 External Dimensions and Mass ......................35 TM-T88V-i Dedicated AC Adapter ..................... 36 ■ Option Specifications......................37 Wireless LAN Cable Set (OT-WL01) ..................... 37 Setup .....................39 ■ Flow of Setup ........................39 ■ Installing the Printer ......................40 Important Notes...........................
  • Page 12 ■ How to Control the Printer....................85 ■ Software and Manuals ....................... 85 Utilities ..............................85 How to Get Manuals and the Utility ....................86 ■ EPSON TMNet WebConfig ....................87 Starting EPSON TMNet WebConfig .....................87 General Information..........................88 TCP/IP Information (Wired) ........................89 TCP/IP Information (Wireless).......................90...
  • Page 13 Appendix..................119 ■ Character Code Tables....................119 Common to All Pages ........................119 Page 0 [PC437: USA, Standard Europe] ..................120 Page 1 (Katakana) ..........................121 Page 2 (PC850: Multilingual) ......................122 Page 3 (PC860: Portuguese)......................123 Page 4 (PC863: Canadian-French) ....................124 Page 5 (PC865: Nordic) ........................

  • Page 15: Product Overview

    • Paper-saving function is supported. Others • Development kits such as MSDN are not required for application development. • Controlling network models, the TM-T70, TM-T88V, and TM-T90 is possible. • Registering web pages on the TM-T88V-i makes them accessible on the Web.

  • Page 16: Product Configurations

    Product Configurations Colors • ECW (Epson Cool White) • EDG (Epson Dark Gray) Accessories Included • Dedicated AC adapter • AC cable • Roll paper (for operation check) • Connector cover • Power switch cover • Roll paper guide for 58 mm width paper •...

  • Page 17: Part Names And Functions

    CAUTION Power Switch Cover Install the power switch cover that comes with the TM-T88V-i onto the printer to prevent inadvertent changing of the power switch, to prevent tampering, and to improve the appearance of the printer. To reset the printer when the power switch cover is installed, insert a long, thin object (such as the end of a paper clip) into the hole in the power switch cover and press the power switch.

  • Page 18: Control Panel

    Control Panel (Power) LED Error LED Paper LED Feed button LEDs Power LED (green) • Lights when the power supply is on. • Goes out when the power supply is turned off. Error LED Lights or flashes when the printer is offline. •...

  • Page 19: Connectors

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Connectors All cables are connected to the connector panel on the lower rear of the printer. Protective cover Micro-USB (Type AB) Drawer kick-out connector (for setting) connector Ethernet connector USB connector (for optional products) USB connectors Power supply Power supply (for optional products)

  • Page 20: Offline

    Offline The printer automatically goes offline under the following conditions: • During power on (including resetting with the interface) until the printer is ready • During the self-test • While roll paper is fed using the Feed button. • When the cover is open. •...

  • Page 21: Error Status

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Error Status There are three possible error types: automatically recoverable errors, recoverable errors, and unrecoverable errors. Check the error LED flash code. When connection to external devices fails, check the status LEDs at the lower rear of the printer. Automatically Recoverable Errors Printing is no longer possible when automatically recoverable errors occur.

  • Page 22: Unrecoverable Errors

    Unrecoverable Errors Printing is no longer possible when unrecoverable errors occur. The printer must be repaired. Turn off the power immediately when unrecoverable errors occur. CAUTION Error LED flash code Error Error description Approx. 160 ms Memory R/W error After R/W checking, the printer does not work correctly.

  • Page 23: No Connection To External Devices

    Chapter 1 Product Overview No Connection to External Devices When connection to external devices is not possible, check the status LED at the back of the printer. Status LED Orange: Booting Green: Operating normally When the status LED is lit in green •...

  • Page 24: Nv Memory (Non-Volatile Memory)

    NV Memory (Non-Volatile Memory) The printer's NV memory stores data even after the printer power is turned off. NV memory contains the following memory areas for the user: • NV graphics memory • Memory switches (customized value) • User-defined page •...

  • Page 25: Maintenance Counter

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Maintenance Counter With this function, printer information, such as the number of line feeds, the number of autocuts, and printer operation time after the printer starts working, is automatically stored in NV memory. You can read the information with the TM-T88V Utility or in a self-test to use it for periodical checks or part replacement.

  • Page 26: Product Specifications

    GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Truncated, GS1 DataBar Stacked, GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Power supply EPSON AC ADAPTER, RA (Model: M266A) Life Mechanism 20,000,000 lines Thermal head 150 million pulses...

  • Page 27: Software Specifications

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Software Specifications Print control ePOS-Print (XML Web service is used. No printer driver is required.) Utility EPSON TMNet WebConfig  Network setting (Ethernet/Wireless LAN)  Web contents registration  ePOS-Print setting Controllable printer Model Following printers with the UB-E02 or UB-R03 embedded ...

  • Page 28: Printing Specifications

    Printing Specifications 80 mm width paper printing 58 mm width paper printing Printing method Thermal line printing Dot density 180 × 180 dpi Printing direction Unidirectional with friction feed (Reverse feed is not supported.) Printing width 72.0 mm (2.83"), 512 dots 50.8 mm (2.0"), 360 dots Characters per line Font A (12 ×...

  • Page 29: Printable Area

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Printable Area 80 mm paper width printing The printable area of paper with a width of 79.5 ± 0.5 mm {3.13 ± 0.02"} is 72.2 ± 0.2 mm {2.84 ± 0.008"} (512 dots), and the space on the right and left sides is approximately 3.7 mm {0.15"}. 79.5 0.5 mm {3.13 0.02”} 0.141 0.05 mm {0.0056 0.002”} 72.2 0.2 mm {2.84 0.008}...
  • Page 30 58 mm paper width printing The printable area of paper with a width of 57.5 ± 0.5 mm {2.26 ± 0.02"} is 50.8 ± 0.2 mm {2.00 ± 0.008"} (360 dots), and the space on the left side is approximately 3.7 mm {0.15"} and the space on the right side is approximately 3.0 mm {0.12"}.

  • Page 31: Printing And Cutting Positions

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Printing and Cutting Positions Last line of a previous receipt Manual-cutter position Approx. 29 Approx. 15 Autocutter blade position Center of the print dotline Printable area Paper feed direction The values above may vary slightly as a result of paper slack or variations in the paper. Take this into account when setting the cutting position of the autocutter.

  • Page 32: Paper Specifications

    Paper Specifications 80 mm width paper printing 58 mm width paper printing Paper types Specified thermal paper Form Roll paper Size Roll paper diameter 83 mm {3.27"} maximum Roll paper spool Inside: 12 mm {0.47"}, Outside: 18 mm {0.71"} Roll width when taken up 80 + 0.5/-1.0 mm 58 + 0.5/-1.0 mm Paper width...

  • Page 33: Electrical Characteristics

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Electrical Characteristics Supply voltage DC 24V: DC 24V ± 5% DC 5V: DC 5V Current consumption Standby Mean: Approximately 0.1A (at 24V, 25°C, normal Maximum 1A for drawer kick-out driving. print density) Operating DC 24V Mean: Approximately 1.8A DC 5V*: Maximum 1.0A/2.5A Note: When print ratio is approximately 18%...

  • Page 34: Environmental Conditions

    Ambient temperature Acoustic noise (operating) Approximately 55 dB (bystander position) Note: The values above are measured in the Epson evaluation condition. Acoustic noise differs depending on the paper used, printing contents, and the setting values, such as print speed or print...

  • Page 35: External Dimensions And Mass

    Chapter 1 Product Overview External Dimensions and Mass • Width: Approximately 145 mm {5.71"} • Depth: Approximately 195 mm {7.68"} • Height: Approximately 148 mm {5.83"} • Mass: Approximately 1.6 kg {3.53 lb} (except for roll paper) [Units: mm]...

  • Page 36: Tm-T88V-I Dedicated Ac Adapter

    TM-T88V-i Dedicated AC Adapter Input conditions Input voltage: AC 100V to 240V Frequency: 50/60 Hz Input current (rating): 1.3A Output conditions Output voltage (rating): DC 24V ± 5% Output current (rating): 2.1A...

  • Page 37: Option Specifications

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Option Specifications Wireless LAN Cable Set (OT-WL01) Wireless module ELPAP07: 802. 11b/g/n wireless LAN Module (EPSON) Standard IEEE802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi certificated) SSID 1 to 32 one-byte alphabet and numbers Connection mode Ad hoc mode, Infrastructure mode Authentic method, Encryption algorithm...

  • Page 39: Setup

    Chapter 2 Setup Setup This chapter describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals, and setup for ePOS-Print. Flow of Setup This chapter consists of the following sections along with the setup flow of the product and peripherals. Installing the Printer (page 40) Changing the Paper Width (page 41) Setting the DIP Switches (page 43) Connecting the Power Supply Unit (page 46)

  • Page 40: Installing The Printer

    Network Setting (page 66) Setting for Connected Devices (page 77) Registering Web Pages (page 79) Registering Logos (page 81) Installing the Printer Install this printer horizontally. Important Notes • The printer must be installed horizontally on a flat surface (not tilted). •...

  • Page 41: Changing The Paper Width

    Chapter 2 Setup Changing the Paper Width The printer is initially set to print on 80 mm width paper and you can change the printer to print on 58 mm width paper by installing the roll paper guide and changing the paper width setting with the customized value.
  • Page 42 Paste the enclosed 2 small strips along the roll paper guide on the bottom of the roll paper holder. Make sure the space between the top edge of the strip and the line of the groove in the roll paper guide is 0.5 mm or less.

  • Page 43: Setting The Dip Switches

    Chapter 2 Setup Setting the DIP Switches On this printer, you can make various settings with DIP switches. Change the setting if necessary. Setting Procedure Follow the steps below to change the DIP switch settings. Before you remove the DIP switch cover, turn the printer off. Otherwise, a short-circuit may cause the printer to malfunction.

  • Page 44: Functions

    Functions DIP Switch Bank 1 Initial Function setting Auto line feed Always enabled Always disabled Receive buffer capacity 45 bytes 4 KB Roll paper end sensor Selects paper sensors to output enabled, roll paper paper-end signals (initial Disabled near-end sensor setting) enabled Error signal output...

  • Page 45: Selecting The Print Density (Dip Switches 2-3/2-4)

    Chapter 2 Setup Selecting the Print Density (DIP Switches 2-3/2-4) Print density SW 2-3 SW 2-4 Do not set Print density (standard) Print density (darker than standard) Print density (dark)  If the print density is set to “Darker than standard” or “Dark” level, printing speed may be reduced.

  • Page 46: Connecting The Power Supply Unit

    Connecting the Power Supply Unit Use the TM-T88V-i dedicated AC adapter and the AC cable included with the product as the power supply unit.  Be sure to use the included AC adapter as the power supply unit. Using a nonstandard power supply can result in electric shock and fire.

  • Page 47: Setting The Memory Switches (Customized Value)

    Chapter 2 Setup  Setting the Memory Switches (Customized Value) With the “memory switch (customized value),” a software switch for this printer, you can set the functions shown in the table below. The memory switches (customized value) are already set. Change the setting if necessary. For an outline of the functions, see the following section....

  • Page 48: Functions

    Functions Setting the paper width • 80 mm (initial setting) • 58 mm  Be sure to install the roll paper guide when you select the 58 mm paper width. (See "Changing the Paper Width" on page 41.)  Once you change the paper width from 80 mm to 58 mm, you cannot change it back to 80 mm.
  • Page 49 Chapter 2 Setup Optional Buzzer When to sound the buzzer is selectable from the following occasions. • When an error occurs • When automatic paper cut activates • When specified pulse 1 (2 pin) occurs • When specified pulse 2 (5 pin) occurs Setting the number of head energizing parts •...

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Paper Roll Near-End Sensor

    Adjusting the Paper Roll Near-End Sensor Below are two situations where a roll paper NE sensor adjustment is required. • To adjust the detection position to suit the diameter of the roll paper core used. • To adjust the detection position of remaining amount of paper. ...

  • Page 51: Connecting The Printer To The System

    DM-D Modular cable Cash drawer TM-T88V-i A customer display (DM-D series) cannot be connected to the printer when the printer is connected to the host computer. To connect the customer display, connect the printer to the host computer via the serial interface.
  • Page 52 Connecting the Ethernet interface cable  When LAN cables are installed outdoors, make sure devices without proper surge protection are cushioned by being connected through devices that do have surge protection.  CAUTION Otherwise, the devices can be damaged by lightning. ...

  • Page 53: For Wireless Lan Interface

    Wireless LAN interface connection diagram Access point Modular cable Cash drawer TM-T88V-i Connecting the wireless LAN cable set Check whether the following items are included. If any item is damaged, contact your dealer. • Wireless LAN unit • USB extension cable •...
  • Page 54 Connecting the unit directly with the printer Install the wireless LAN unit to a USB connector of the printer. USB connector Using the USB extension cable Attach the included rubber cover to the connector of the USB extension cable into which the wireless LAN unit will be inserted, to prevent the unit from coming off.
  • Page 55 Chapter 2 Setup Connect the USB extension cable to the USB connector of the printer. If you want to fix the wireless LAN unit, cut the included affixing tape to fit and put on the unit, and fix the unit in a place with good communication. Wireless LAN indicator The position of the wireless LAN indicator is shown in the illustration below.

  • Page 56: Connecting The Cash Drawer

    Connecting the Cash Drawer When using a cash drawer, connect the cash drawer. Use the cash drawer handled by EPSON or your dealer. If the optional external buzzer is used, you cannot use a cash drawer. Connecting the Drawer Kick-out Cable ...
  • Page 57 Chapter 2 Setup Drawer Connection Circuitry Drawer kick-out connector With shielded Drawer kick-out solenoid +24V Control device Drawer open/close switch Printer side User side [Drawer kick-out side]...

  • Page 58: Connecting The Optional External Buzzer

    Connecting the Optional External Buzzer When using the optional external buzzer (OT-BZ20), install the optional external buzzer. You can use the optional external buzzer (OT-BZ20) by connecting it to the drawer kick-out connector.  The optional external buzzer and the drawer cannot be used together at the same time. ...

  • Page 59: Installation Procedures

    Chapter 2 Setup Installation Procedures Turn off the printer. Connect and disconnect the optional external buzzer while the printer is turned off. If you connect it while the printer is turned on, the buzzer does not function correctly. Clean and dry the printer case where the optional external buzzer will be installed.

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Buzzer Volume

    Peel off the sticker on the other side of the affixing tape, and attach and fix the optional external buzzer to the printer case. Printer case Turn on the printer. Make settings for the optional external buzzer on the printer. ...

  • Page 61: Attaching The Connector Cover

    Chapter 2 Setup Attaching the Connector Cover When using the connector cover to protect the cables, attach the connector cover. Follow the steps below to attach the connector cover to protect cables. The connector cover has 3 cable exits in different directions. When pulling out the cables whose connector does not lock itself (USB cable and DC 5 V cable) from the cable exits on the back, fix the cables with the cable band to prevent the cables from coming off.
  • Page 62 Pass each cable through the cable exits at the bottom of the connector cover. If the cables are too many for one cable exit, use multiple exits. Turn over the printer and make sure the cables are not pinched. To remove the connector cover, turn the printer over, and push the connector cover down while pushing both sides of the connector cover inward to detach the hooks form the printer case.

  • Page 63: Establishment Of Epos-Print System

    • Printing with an intelligent printer is possible. • Printing with the other TM printers via an intelligent printer is possible. For details on ePOS-Print, see ePOS-Print User’s Manual. Establishment of an ePOS-Print system using more than one TM-T88V-i printer is not possible.

  • Page 64: Examples Of System Establishment

    Examples of System Establishment Depending on where a web application is registered, the following examples of the system establishment are possible. • Registering on the TM-T88V-i • Registering on a web server Registering on the TM-T88V-i Wireless Controllable printers Network...
  • Page 65 Input terminal TM-T88V-i • Web server: The web application is installed. • Input terminal: Executes the web application from a browser (HTML 5 compliant). • TM-T88V-i: Receives the print document sent from the web browser, prints receipts, or controls other devices.

  • Page 66: Network Setting

    System operation using a dynamic IP address with a DHCP server is not possible with the TM-T88V-i printer. Wired LAN Setting Follow the steps below to set for wired LAN by using EPSON TMNet WebConfig. Connect a PC for setting to the network. Connect the TM-T88V-i printer to the network, and turn it on.
  • Page 67 Start up the web browser on the PC for setting, and enter the printer’s IP address printed on the status sheet in the address bar as shown below. http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/PrinterConfigurationPage/ EPSON TMNet WebConfig starts. Select [Configuration], [Wired], and then [TCP/IP]. The [TCP/IP Setting (Wired)] screen appears.

  • Page 68: Wireless Lan Setting

    When the printer is set and installed for both of them, only the LAN connection works. Connect a PC for setting to the network. Connect the TM-T88V-i printer to the network, and turn it on. Print a status sheet. For how to print a status sheet, see "Confirming with a status sheet"...
  • Page 69 Start up the web browser on the PC for setting, and enter the printer’s IP address printed on the status sheet in the address bar as shown below. http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/PrinterConfigurationPage/ EPSON TMNet WebConfig starts. Select [Configuration], [Wireless], and then [TCP/IP]. The [TCP/IP Setting (Wireless)] screen appears.
  • Page 70 Item Description Network Mode Set the communication mode (Infrastructure/Ad-Hoc). SSID Same value as that for access point. 32 alphanumeric characters at maximum. Ad-Hoc Channel Set when [Ad-Hoc] is selected for [Network Mode]. Selectable from 1 to 11. Communication Standard Set the communication standard. Authentication Method Set the authentication algorithm.

  • Page 71: Confirming Network Setting

    Chapter 2 Setup Confirming Network Setting You can confirm the network setting with a status sheet or EPSON TMNet WebConfig. Confirming with a status sheet Make sure the printer is turned on, press the push button at the interface part for approximately 3 seconds.
  • Page 72 Item Description General Information Shows the general information. Software Shows the printer’s software version. Model Shows [TM-T88V-i]. Time Shows the present time and time difference Wired Shows wired LAN settings. MAC Address Shows the MAC address. Link Speed & Duplex Shows the speed of data link layer.
  • Page 73 Chapter 2 Setup Item Description Shows the method of getting the address of the Acquire DNS Server Address Automatically DNS server. DNS Server Address Shows the IP address of the DNS server. Wireless Shows wireless LAN settings. MAC Address Shows the MAC address. Shows the hardware version of the wireless LAN Hardware Version cable set (OT-WL01).
  • Page 74 Item Description Shows the following information of the devices registered for ePOS-Print.  Device ID Device  Model number  IP address  Connection status Web Contents Update Shows update settings for web contents. Shows whether automatic updating of web Use Automatic Update contents is enabled or disabled.
  • Page 75 Confirming with EPSON TMNet WebConfig Start up a PC for setting. Connect the TM-T88V-i printer to the network, and turn it on. Start up the web browser on the PC for setting, and enter the printer’s IP address in the address bar as shown below.

  • Page 76: Initializing The Network Setting

    Initializing the Network Setting When network connection fails, follow the steps below to initialize the network setting to the default. Load the paper on the printer and turn on the printer. Press the push button for more than 10 seconds until the following message is printed.

  • Page 77: Setting For Connected Devices

    Chapter 2 Setup Setting for Connected Devices Follow the steps below to set for devices controlled by the TM-T88V-i printer by using EPSON TMNet WebConfig. Setting the TM-T88V-i printer itself is not possible. You can change the device ID for the TM-T88V-i printer.
  • Page 78 Select [Configuration], and then [Device]. The [Device Settings] screen appears. Set for the following items, and click [Register]. The information of the registered devices is shown in [Device List]. Item Description Device ID Set an ID for a device to be controlled. Model number Select an model for a device to be controlled.

  • Page 79: Registering Web Pages

    Chapter 2 Setup Registering Web Pages When you register an application on the TM-T88V-i printer, register web contents. Specifications of the file to be registered • Static contents such as HTML files, CSS files, JavaScript files, and image data. • Zip the files to be registered all together. The zip file name is arbitrary.

  • Page 80: How To Register

    Start up a PC for setting. Connect the TM-T88V-i printer to the network, and turn it on. Start up the web browser on the PC for setting, and enter the TM-T88V-i printer’s IP address in the address bar. EPSON TMNet WebConfig starts.

  • Page 81: Registering Logos

    Chapter 2 Setup Registering Logos You can register logos in the NV (non volatile) memory area in the TM-T88V-i printer and print them.  For information on how to print logos, see the ePOS-Print User’s Manual.  You can directly print raster format image data as logos without registering them on the TM-T88V-i printer.
  • Page 82 Specify the image data file for logo. The file must be smaller than W: 2047  H: 831 pixels (dots) in bmp, jpeg, gif, or png format. If the logo width exceeds the paper width (80 mm printing: 512 dots, 58 mm printing: 360 dots), an error message appears.
  • Page 83 Chapter 2 Setup Edit the image data checking the preview window on the right, and then click [OK]. Item Description Check the checkbox and enter the image width when you resize data. Resize If the image size is wider than the paper width and it is not resized, the part out of the paper width will not be printed.
  • Page 84 When you register more than one logo, repeat the Steps 1 to 6. After registering all logo data, check the indicator on the right to make sure that the data size is small enough to write in the printer, and then click [Store to Printer].

  • Page 85: Application Development Information

     Paper reduction settings  Automatic paper cut settings  Operation check  Setting backup/restore EPSON TMNet WebConfig: "EPSON TMNet WebConfig" on page Use for the following setting of the printer.  Network setting  Setting for connected devices  Updating web contents ...

  • Page 86: How To Get Manuals And The Utility

    You can obtain manuals and the TM-T88V Utility from one of the following URLs. For customers in North America, go to the following web site: http://www.epsonexpert.com/ and follow the on-screen instructions. For customers in other countries, go to the following web site: https://download.epson-biz.com/?service=pos...

  • Page 87: Epson Tmnet Webconfig

     A user name and a password will be required on the authentication screen. Enter “epson” for both the user name and the password. You can change the password on the [Password Setting] screen (see "Password Setting"...

  • Page 88: General Information

    General Information You can check the general information of the TM-T88V-i. Item Description Administrator Name Shows the administrator name. Location/Person Shows the user name Software Version Shows the software version of the TM-T88V-i. Wired MAC Address Shows the MAC address for wired LAN.

  • Page 89: Tcp/Ip Information (Wired)

    Chapter 3 Application Development Information TCP/IP Information (Wired) You can check the TCP/IP setting for a wired LAN. Item Description Get IP Address Shows the method of getting the IP address. Set using Automatic Private IP Addressing Shows the APIPA setting. (APIPA) IP Address Shows the IP address when [Get IP Address] is set to...

  • Page 90: Tcp/Ip Information (Wireless)

    TCP/IP Information (Wireless) You can check the TCP/IP setting for a wireless LAN when the optional wireless LAN cable set (OT-WL01) is used. Item Description Get IP Address Shows the method of getting the IP address. Set using Automatic Private IP Addressing Shows the APIPA setting.

  • Page 91: Web Contents Update Information

    Chapter 3 Application Development Information Web Contents Update Information You can check the update setting for web contents. Item Description Automatic Update Schedule Shows the automatic update setting for installing Update web contents. File URL Shows the URL for the file to update automatically. Proxy URL and Port Number Shows the URL and port number for the proxy server to use.

  • Page 92: Time Information

    Time Information You can check the time setting. Item Description Time Shows the present time. Use Time Server Shows whether time server is used for time setting. Get Time Server Shows the method of getting time server. Time Server Shows the IP address or host name of the time server. Time Server Status Shows the result of communication with the time server.

  • Page 93: Wired Setting

    Chapter 3 Application Development Information Wired Setting You can make settings for a wired LAN network. Item Description Link Speed & Duplex Sets the speed of data link layer. Submit Submits the setting to the TM-T88V-i.

  • Page 94: Tcp/Ip Setting (Wired)

    Sets the method of getting the address of the DNS Automatically server. DNS Server Address Sets the addresses of the DNS server in order of usage when [Acquire DNS Server Address Automatically] is set to [Disable]. Submit Submits settings to the TM-T88V-i.

  • Page 95: Wireless Setting

    Sets the WEP key 1. WEP Key 2 Sets the WEP key 2. WEP Key 3 Sets the WEP key 3. WEP Key 4 Sets the WEP key 4. WPA/WPA2 Pre-Shared Key Sets the network key. Submit Submits settings to the TM-T88V-i.

  • Page 96: Tcp/Ip Setting (Wireless)

    Sets the method of getting the address of the DNS Automatically server. DNS Server Address Sets the addresses of the DNS server in order of usage when [Acquire DNS Server Address Automatically] is set to [Disable]. Submit Submits settings to the TM-T88V-i.

  • Page 97: Device Settings

    Chapter 3 Application Development Information Device Settings You can set devices controlled by the TM-T88V-i or check their operation. Setting the TM-T88V-i itself is not possible. You can change the device ID for the TM-T88V-i printer. Item Description Register Device Device ID Sets the ID of a device to control.

  • Page 98: Web Contents Update Settings

    Web Contents Update Settings You can set how to install and update web contents to register on the TM-T88V-i or update them. See also "Registering Web Pages" on page Item Description Automatic Automatic Update Sets the method of installing web contents.
  • Page 99 Chapter 3 Application Development Information Item Description Web Contents Web Contents Archive File Specifies the web contents to install. Manual Update (*.zip) Upload Registers the specified web contents on the TM-T88V-i.

  • Page 100: Administrator Setting

    Administrator Setting You can set the information for the administrator of the TM-T88V-i. Item Description Administrator Name Sets the name of the administrator of the TM-T88V-i. Location/Person Sets the location where the TM-T88V-i is installed. Submit Submits settings to the TM-T88V-i.

  • Page 101: Time Setting

    Chapter 3 Application Development Information Time Setting You can set the time for the TM-T88V-i. Item Description Time Sets the time. Clicking [Get Time] shows the present time. Time Zone (Hour) Sets the time zone. Time Server Use Time Server...

  • Page 102: Password Setting

    Submits settings to the TM-T88V-i. A user name and a password will be required on the authentication screen when you start up this utility and when you change settings. Enter “epson” for the user name and the password you set for the password.

  • Page 103: Reset

    Chapter 3 Application Development Information Reset Item Description Reset Restart wired LAN and wireless LAN. Factory Default Returns settings of the TM-T88V-i to default ones.

  • Page 104: Setting/Checking Modes

    Setting/Checking Modes Besides the ordinary print mode, the printer has the following modes to set or check settings of the printer. • Self-test Mode • Hexadecimal Dumping Mode • NV Graphics Print Mode • Receipt Enhancement Information Print Mode • Memory Switch Setting Mode Self-test Mode You can confirm the following information by running the self-test mode.
  • Page 105 Chapter 3 Application Development Information Press the Feed button while the printer is in the self-test wait mode. If you select the SELF-TEST, the printer prints a rolling pattern using only the built-in character set. If you select the mode selection, follow the instructions printed by the printer. After printing the following message, the printer is initialized and returned to the normal mode.

  • Page 106: Hexadecimal Dumping Mode

    Hexadecimal Dumping Mode In the hexadecimal dumping mode, the printer prints the data transmitted from a host computer in hexadecimal numbers and their corresponding characters. Follow the steps below to run this mode.  If there is no character corresponding to print data, “.” is printed. ...

  • Page 107: Nv Graphics Print Mode

    Chapter 3 Application Development Information NV Graphics Print Mode You can confirm the following information by running NV graphics print mode: • Capacity of the NV graphics • Used amount of the NV graphics • Unused capacity of the NV graphics •...

  • Page 108: Receipt Enhancement Information Print Mode

    Receipt Enhancement Information Print Mode You can confirm the following information by running the R/E information mode: • Automatic top logo setting • Automatic bottom logo setting • Extended settings for automatic top/bottom logo Follow the steps below to run this mode. Close the roll paper cover.

  • Page 109: Memory Switch Setting Mode

    Chapter 3 Application Development Information Memory Switch Setting Mode You can configure the memory switches (customized values) of the printer. • Print density • Auto reduction of the amount of paper to use • Autocutting of paper while the cover is closed •...

  • Page 111: Handling

    Chapter 4 Handling Handling This chapter describes basic handling of the printer. Installing and Replacing Roll Paper  Do not open the roll paper cover during printing. The printer may be damaged.  Do not touch the manual cutter with your hands when installing or replacing the WARNING roll paper....
  • Page 112 Install the roll paper in the correct direction. Pull out some roll paper, and close the roll paper cover. Tear off the roll paper with the manual cutter.

  • Page 113: Removing Jammed Paper

    Chapter 4 Handling Removing Jammed Paper When a paper jam occurs, never pull out the paper forcibly. Open the roll paper cover and remove the jammed paper. When the roll paper cover cannot be opened, follow the steps below to remove the jammed paper.
  • Page 114 Close the cutter cover. Open the roll paper cover and remove the jammed paper.

  • Page 115: Cleaning The Thermal Head

    Chapter 4 Handling Cleaning the Thermal Head Epson recommends cleaning the thermal head periodically (generally every 3 months) to maintain receipt print quality. After printing, the thermal head can be very hot. Do not touch it and let it cool before you clean it.

  • Page 116: Connecting To External Devices

    Connecting to External Devices Follow the steps below to connect external devices to the interface section.  When connecting external devices to the USB (including Micro-USB) connectors, follow the precautions below.  Confirm the rated current of the external devices by checking the descriptions CAUTION on the devices or manuals.

  • Page 117: Preparing For Transport

    Chapter 4 Handling Preparing for Transport Follow the steps below to transport the printer. Turn off the printer. Remove the power supply connector. Remove the roll paper. Pack the printer upright.

  • Page 119: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Character Code Tables  The character code tables show only character configurations. They do not show the actual print pattern.  “SP” in the table shows a space. Common to All Pages When International character set (See "International Character Sets" on page 163.) is USA: "...

  • Page 120: Pc437: Usa, Standard Europe]

    Page 0 [PC437: USA, Standard Europe] Ç É á ░ └ ╨ α ≡ í ü æ ▒ ┴ ╤ β ± Γ é Æ ó ▓ ┬ ╥ ≥ â ô ú │ ├ ╙ π ≤ ä ö ñ...

  • Page 121: Katakana)

    Appendix Page 1 (Katakana) ┴ ═ ┬ ╞ ┤ ╪ ├ ╡ ¯ ─ │ │ ┌ ♠ ┐ ♥ └ ♦ ┘ ♣ ● ○ ▓ ┼...

  • Page 122: Pc850: Multilingual)

    Page 2 (PC850: Multilingual) Ç É á ░ └ ð Ó í ü æ ▒ ┴ Ð β ± é Æ ó ▓ ┬ Ê Ô â ô ú │ ├ Ë Ò ¾ ä ö ñ ┤ ─ È õ...

  • Page 123: Pc860: Portuguese)

    Appendix Page 3 (PC860: Portuguese) Ç É á ░ └ ╨ α ≡ í ü À ▒ ┴ ╤ β ± Γ é È ó ▓ ┬ ╥ ≥ â ô ú │ ├ ╙ π ≤ ã õ ñ ┤...

  • Page 124: Pc863: Canadian-French)

    Page 4 (PC863: Canadian-French) Ç É ¦ ░ └ ╨ α ≡ ü È ´ ▒ ┴ ╤ β ± Γ é Ê ó ▓ ┬ ╥ ≥ â ô ú │ ├ ╙ π ≤ Â Ë ¨ ┤ ─...

  • Page 125: Pc865: Nordic)

    Appendix Page 5 (PC865: Nordic) Ç É á ░ └ ╨ α ≡ í ü æ ▒ ┴ ╤ β ± Γ é Æ ó ▓ ┬ ╥ ≥ â ô ú │ ├ ╙ π ≤ ä ö ñ ┤...

  • Page 126: Pc851: Greek)

    Page 11 (PC851: Greek) Ί ϊ Ç ░ └ Τ ζ ΐ ü ▒ ┴ ± é ó ▓ ┬ Ф ι â ô │ ├ Φ ä ö ┤ ─ à ┼ Ω § Γ û α μ ¸ ç...

  • Page 127: Pc853: Turkish)

    Appendix Page 12 (PC853: Turkish) Ç É á ░ └ Ó í ü ▒ ┴ β é ó ▓ ┬ Ê Ô â ô ú │ ├ Ë Ò ä ö ñ ┤ ─ È ı à ò Ñ Á ┼...

  • Page 128: Pc857: Turkish)

    Page 13 (PC857: Turkish) Ç É á ░ └ Ó í ü æ ▒ ┴ β ± é Æ ó ▓ ┬ Ê Ô â ô ú │ ├ Ë Ò ¾ ä ö ñ ┤ ─ È õ ¶ à...

  • Page 129: Pc737: Greek)

    Appendix Page 14 (PC737: Greek) ι ░ └ ╨ Σ ▒ ┴ ╤ ± Г ▓ ┬ ╥ ≥ μ │ ├ ╙ ≤ ϊ Ï Ф ┤ ─ ╘ ί ╡ ┼ ╒ ╢ ╞ ╓ ó ÷ Θ Ω...

  • Page 130: Iso8859-7: Greek)

    Page 15 (ISO8859-7: Greek) ΐ ° π ‘ ± α ’ ² β Γ £ ³ Σ σ τ ´ Τ δ ε Ф ζ ¦ • § ¨ Θ Ι ι © Ω Ί Ϊ ϊ « » ¬ μ...

  • Page 131: Wpc1252)

    Appendix Page 16 (WPC1252) ° À Ð à ð ¡ ± Á Ñ á ñ ¢ ² Â Ò â ò ƒ £ ³ Ã Ó ã ó ´ ” ¤ Ä Ô ä ô • ¥ Å Õ å õ...

  • Page 132: Pc866: Cyrillic #2)

    Page 17 (PC866: Cyrillic #2) ░ └ ╨ ▒ ┴ ╤ ▓ ┬ ╥ Г г │ ├ ╙ Ї Ф ┤ ─ ╘ ї ╡ ┼ ╒ ╢ ╞ ╓ ╖ ╟ ╫ ╕ ╚ ╪ ° ╣ ╔ ┘...

  • Page 133: Pc852: Latin2)

    Appendix Page 18 (PC852: Latin2) Ç É á ░ └ Ó í ü ▒ ┴ Ð β ĺ é ó ▓ ┬ Ô â ô ú │ ├ Ë ä ö ┤ ─ Á ┼ § Í Â ÷ Î ç...

  • Page 134: Pc858: Euro)

    Page 19 (PC858: Euro) Ç É á ░ └ ð Ó í ü æ ▒ ┴ Ð β ± é Æ ó ▓ ┬ Ê Ô â ô ú │ ├ Ë Ò ¾ ä ö ñ ┤ ─ È õ...

  • Page 135: Ku42: Thai)

    Appendix Page 20 (KU42: Thai) ┌ ┐ └ ┘ │ ─ ├ ┤ ┴ ┬ ┼ █...

  • Page 136: Tis11: Thai)

    Page 21 (TIS11: Thai) ┌ ┐ └ ─ ┘ ┴ │ ┬ ├ ┼ ┤...

  • Page 137: Tis18: Thai)

    Appendix Page 26 (TIS18: Thai) ┌ ┐ └ ┘ │ ─ ├ ┤ ┴ ┬ ┼ █...

  • Page 138: Tcvn-3: Vietnamese)

    Page 30 (TCVN-3: Vietnamese) é ê õ ó ú à ô ã â á â ê ô è ý ò ù...

  • Page 139: Tcvn-3: Vietnamese)

    Appendix Page 31 (TCVN-3: Vietnamese) É Â Ê Õ Ó Ú À Ô Ã Â Ð Á Ê Ô È Ý Ò Ù...

  • Page 140: Pc720: Arabic)

    Page 32 (PC720: Arabic) ░ └ ╨ ≡ ▒ ┴ ╤ é ▓ ┬ ╥ â ô │ ├ ╙ ¤ ┤ ─ ╘ à ╡ ┼ ╒ û ╢ ╞ ╓ ç ù ╖ ╟ ╫ ≈ ° ê ╕...

  • Page 141: Wpc775: Baltic Rim)

    Appendix Page 33 (WPC775: Baltic Rim) É ░ └ Ó ü æ ▒ ┴ ± é Æ ó ▓ ┬ │ ├ ¾ ä ö ┤ ─ õ ¶ ┼ Õ § å ¢ ÷ ” ¦ © ╚ ° Ö...

  • Page 142: Pc855: Cyrillic)

    Page 34 (PC855: Cyrillic) ░ └ ▒ ┴ ▓ ┬ │ ├ ┤ ─ ┼ ╚ ╣ ╔ ┘ ║ ╩ ┌ Ф ╗ ╦ █ г ╝ ╠ ▄ Г ═ § « ╬ ■ » ┐ ¤ ▀...

  • Page 143: Pc861: Icelandic)

    Appendix Page 35 (PC861: Icelandic) Ç É á ░ └ ╨ α ≡ ü æ ▒ ┴ ╤ ± Γ é Æ ó ▓ ┬ ╥ ≥ â ô ú │ ├ ╙ π ≤ ä ö Á ┤ ─ ╘...

  • Page 144: Pc862: Hebrew)

    Page 36 (PC862: Hebrew) á ░ └ ╨ α ≡ ▒ ┴ ╤ ± Γ ó ▓ ┬ ╥ ≥ ú │ ├ ╙ π ≤ ñ ┤ ─ ╘ Σ ⌠ Ñ ╡ ┼ ╒ σ ⌡ ª ╓ ╢...

  • Page 145: Pc864: Arabic)

    Appendix Page 37 (PC864: Arabic) ° β ¢ · ∞ · √ ± £ ▒ ½ ¤ ─ ¼ │ ≈ ┼ « ┤ » ┬ ├ ┴ ¦ ┐ ¬ ┌ ÷ └ × ■ ┘...

  • Page 146: Pc869: Greek)

    Page 38 (PC869: Greek) Ί ϊ ░ └ Τ ζ ΐ ▒ ┴ ± ▓ ┬ Φ ι ϕ │ ├ ┤ ─ ┼ Ω § Γ α μ © β · ╚ ° ¬ ² ╣ ╔ ┘ ¨ ¦...

  • Page 147: Iso8859-2: Latin2)

    Appendix Page 39 (ISO8859-2: Latin2) ░ └ ° Ð ▒ ┴ Á á ▓ ┬ Â â │ ├ Ó ó ┤ ─ ¤ ´ Ä Ô ä ô   ┘ ┼ ┌ ▄ Ö ö █ ▀ Ç ×...

  • Page 148: Iso8859-15: Latin9)

    Page 40 (ISO8859-15: Latin9) ° À Ð à ð ¡ ± Á Ñ á ñ ¢ ² Â Ò â ò £ ³ Ã Ó ã ó Ä Ô ä ô ¥ Å Õ å õ ¶ Æ Ö æ ö...

  • Page 149: Pc1098: Farsi)

    Appendix Page 41 (PC1098: Farsi) ░ └ ‫ﺥ‬ ▒ ┴ ▓ ┬ │ ├ ┤ ─ ┼ ‫ﻐ‬ ‫ﻑ‬ ╚ ╣ ╔ ┘ ║ ╩ ┌ ╗ ╦ █ ╝ ╠ ▄ ‫ﺃ‬ ═ × « ╬ ■ » ┐ ▀...

  • Page 150: Pc1118: Lithuanian)

    Page 42 (PC1118: Lithuanian) Ç É á ░ └ α ≡ ü æ ▒ ┴ β ± Γ é Æ ó ▓ ┬ ≥ â ô ú │ ├ π ≤ ä ö ñ ┤ ─ Σ à ò Ñ ┼...

  • Page 151: Pc1119: Lithuanian)

    Appendix Page 43 (PC1119: Lithuanian) ░ └ ▒ ┴ ▓ ┬ ≥ Г г │ ├ ≤ Ф ┤ ─ ┼ ÷ ≈ ╚ ° ╣ ╔ ┘ · · ║ ╩ ┌ ╗ ╦ █ √ ╝ ╠ ▄ ═...

  • Page 152: Pc1125: Ukrainian)

    Page 44 (PC1125: Ukrainian) ░ └ ╨ ▒ ┴ ╤ ▓ ┬ ╥ Г г │ ├ ╙ Ф ┤ ─ ╘ ╡ ┼ ╒ ╓ ╢ ╞ ╫ ╖ ╟ ╪ ╕ ╚ ╣ ╔ ┘ ÷ ║ ╩ ┌...

  • Page 153: Wpc1250: Latin 2)

    Appendix Page 45 (WPC1250: Latin 2) ° ± Á á Â â Ó ó ” ¤ ´ Ä Ô ä ô • ¶ Ö ö ¦ × · Ç ç ÷ § ¨ ¸ © É é ú Ú « »...

  • Page 154: Wpc1251: Cyrillic)

    Page 46 (WPC1251: Cyrillic) ° ± Г г ” ¤ Ф • ¶ ¦ · § © « » ¬ ®...

  • Page 155: Wpc1253: Greek)

    Appendix Page 47 (WPC1253: Greek) ° π ΅ ± α ² β Γ ƒ £ ³ Σ σ τ ” ¤ Τ δ • ¥ ε ϕ ¶ Φ ζ ¦ · § ¨ Θ Ι ι © Ω ª ϊ...

  • Page 156: Wpc1254: Turkish)

    Page 48 (WPC1254: Turkish) ° À à ¡ ± Á Ñ á ñ ¢ ² Â Ò â ò ƒ £ ³ Ã Ó ã ó ” ¤ ´ Ä Ô ä ô • ¥ Å Õ å õ ¶ Æ...

  • Page 157: Wpc1255: Hebrew)

    Appendix Page 49 (WPC1255: Hebrew) ° ¡ ± ¢ ² ƒ £ ³ ” ₪ ´ ִ • ¥ ֵ ¶ ֶ ¦ · ַ ‫׳‬ § ¨ ¸ ָ ‫״‬ © ¹ ֺ × ÷ « » ֻ ¬ ¼...

  • Page 158: Wpc1256: Arabic)

    Page 50 (WPC1256: Arabic) ° ‫ہ‬ à ، ± ¢ ² â ƒ £ ³ ” ¤ ´ ô • ¥ ‫ﺽ‬ ¶ ¦ × · ç ÷ § ‫ﻁ‬ ¨ ¸ è © ¹ é ù ‫ٹ‬ ‫ڑ‬ ê «...

  • Page 159: Wpc1257: Baltic Rim)

    Appendix Page 51 (WPC1257: Baltic Rim) ° ± ¢ ² £ ³ Ó ó ” ¤ ´ Ä ä • Å Õ å õ ¶ Ö ö ¦ × · ÷ § Ø ø © ¹ É é ‹ « »...

  • Page 160: Wpc1258: Vietnamese)

    Page 52 (WPC1258: Vietnamese) ° À à ¡ ± Á Ñ á ñ ¢ ² Â â ̣ ̉ ƒ £ ³ Ó ó ” ¤ ´ Ä Ô ä ô • ¥ Å å ¶ Æ Ö æ ö ¦...

  • Page 161: Kz1048: Kazakhstan)

    Appendix Page 53 (KZ1048: Kazakhstan) ° Ұ ± ұ Г г Ə ” ¤ ө Ф • Ө ¶ ¦ · § © Ғ ғ « » ¬ ə Қ қ Ң Һ һ ® ң Ү ү...

  • Page 162: User-Defined Page)

    Page 255 (User-Defined Page)

  • Page 163: International Character Sets

    Appendix International Character Sets ASCII code (Hex) Country ¥ France à ° ç § é ù è ¨ Germany § Ä Ö Ü ä ö ü β U.K. £ ¥ Denmark I Æ Ø Å æ ø å Sweden ¤ É...

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