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Technical Reference Guide

Product Overview

Describes features and general specifications for the product.
Setup
Describes setup and instrallation 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.
Replacement of the TM-T88III
Describes precautions for the replacement.
Appendix
Describes interfaces, connectors and character code tables.
410528701
Rev. B

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  • Page 1: Product Overview

    Technical Reference Guide Product Overview Describes features and general specifications for the product. Setup Describes setup and instrallation 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: Revision History

    • 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: Lcautions

    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: About This Manual

    About this Manual Aim of the Manual This manual was created to provide information on development, design, and installation of POS 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 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents ■ Revision History ........................2 ■ For Safety..........................3 Key to Symbols ............................3 Warnings ..............................4 lCautions ..............................5 ■ Restriction of Use ........................5 ■ Modular Connectors ......................5 ■ About this Manual ........................6 Aim of the Manual..........................6 Manual Content ............................ 6 ■...
  • Page 8 External Dimensions and Mass......................28 ■ Option Specifications ......................29 Power Supply Unit (PS-180) ........................29 Setup .....................31 ■ Flow of Setup........................31 ■ Installing the Printer......................32 Important Notes on Horizontal Installation ..................32 Important Notes on Wall Hanging......................32 ■ Setting the DIP Switches..................... 33 Setting Procedure..........................33 For Serial Interface..........................34 For Parallel/LAN/Wireless LAN Interface.....................36...
  • Page 9 Handling ..................65 ■ Installing and Replacing Roll Paper..................65 ■ Attaching/Removing the Connector Cover..............67 Attaching the Connector Cover ....................... 67 Removing the Connector Cover ....................... 67 ■ Removing Jammed Paper....................68 When the Roll Paper Cover Cannot be Opened ................68 ■ Cleaning the Thermal Head ....................70 ■...
  • Page 10 Appendix ..................81 ■ Specifications of Interface and Connector ..............81 RS-232C Serial Interface........................81 IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface........................84 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface .....................87 ■ Character Code Tables ..................... 88 Common to All Pages..........................88 Page 0 [PC437: USA, Standard Europe].....................89 Page 1 (Katakana)..........................90 Page 2 (PC850: Multilingual) .......................91 Page 3 (PC860: Portuguese) .......................92 Page 4 (PC863: Canadian-French)....................93...

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    • In addition to supporting several kinds of bar code printing, two-dimensional code (PDF417, QR code) printing is possible. • Various layouts are possible by using page mode. • A maintenance counter function is supported. Interface Various interface boards (EPSON UB series) can be used.

  • Page 12: Product Configuration

    • UB-R02A (Wireless interface board with the buzzer function) Buzzer • Model with the buzzer function • Model without the buzzer function Color • ECW (Epson Cool White) • EDG (Epson Dark Gray) Accessories Attachments • Roll paper (for operation check) •...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Product Overview Options • External power supply (Model: PS-180) • AC cable for the PS-180. • Power supply box (Model: BX88W/OT-BX88B) • Affixing tapes for fixing the printer (Model: DF-10) • Wall hanging bracket (Model: WH-10) • Interface boards (UB series)

  • Page 14: Parts Name And Function

    Parts Name and Function Roll paper cover Cutter cover Control panel C o n n e c t o r cover Cover open button Power switch cover Power switch Power Switch Turns the printer on or off. The marks on the switch: ( Before turning on the printer, be sure to check that the AC adapter is connected to the power supply.

  • Page 15: Power Switch Cover

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Power Switch Cover Install the power switch cover that comes with the TM-T88IV 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 16: Connectors

    PAPER OUT LED • Lights when there is no more roll paper or there is little remaining. • Off when there is a sufficient amount of roll paper remaining. • Flashes when a self-test is in progress. FEED button Pressing this button once feeds the roll paper by one line. Holding this button down feeds the roll paper continuously.

  • Page 17: Error Status

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Error Status There are three possible error types: automatically recoverable errors, recoverable errors, and unrecoverable errors. Automatically Recoverable Errors Printing is no longer possible when automatically recoverable errors occur. They can be recovered easily, as described below. Error LED flash code Error Error description...

  • Page 18: 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 19: Nv Memory (Non-Volatile Memory)

    Chapter 1 Product Overview NV Memory (Non-Volatile Memory) The printer has NV memory which includes the user NV memory and NV graphics memory that users can use. NV memory can be rewritten about 100,000 times. As a guide, NV memory rewriting should be 10 times or less a day when you program applications.
  • Page 20 Procedure Open the roll paper cover. While pressing the FEED button, turn the power on. Press the FEED button once. Close the roll paper cover. After instructions are printed, open the roll paper cover. Press the FEED button once. Close the roll paper cover. Turn the power off and on to return to the normal mode.

  • Page 21: Product Specifications

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Product Specifications Printing method Thermal line printing Cutting method Partial cut (cutting with one point in left edge left uncut) Roll paper (single-ply) Width: 79.5 ± 0.5 mm (3.13 ± 0.02") Interface Serial (RS232C), Parallel (IEEE1284), LAN (10/100BASE-T), USB (Full-speed), Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b) Buffer Receive buffer...

  • Page 22: Printing Specifications

    Printing Specifications Printing method Thermal line printing Dot density 180 × 180 dpi Printing direction Unidirectional with friction feed (Reverse feed is not supported.) Maximum printable width 72.2 mm, 512 dots Character Font A (12 × 24) per line Font B (9 × 17) Maximum High speed mode 200 mm/s...

  • Page 23: Character Specifications

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Character Specifications Number of characters Alphanumeric characters: 95 Extended graphics: 128 × 11 pages (including user-defined page) International characters: 48 GB18030-2000: 28,533 (for Simplified Chinese characters Model) Big 5: 13,535 (for Traditional Chinese characters Model) Character structure Font A (Initial setting): 12 ×...

  • Page 24: Printable Area

    Printable Area The printable area of a paper with 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 are approximately 3.7 ± 2 mm {0.15 ± 0.079"}.

  • Page 25: 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 [units: mm (All the numeric values are typical.)] The values above may vary slightly as a result of paper slack or variations in the paper.

  • Page 26: Electrical Characteristics

    Electrical Characteristics Low current consumption High speed mode mode Supply voltage DC24V ± 7% Current consumption Standby Mean: Approximately 0.1A (at 24V, 25°C, normal Maximum 1A for drawer kick-out driving. print density) Operating Mean: Approximately 1.8A Mean: Approximately 1.2A Note) When print ratio is approximately 18% •...

  • Page 27: Environmental Conditions

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

  • Page 28: External Dimensions And Mass

    External Dimensions and Mass • Height: Approximately 148 mm {5.83"} • Width: Approximately 145 mm {5.71"} • Depth: Approximately 195 mm {7.68"} • Mass: Approximately 1.8 kg {3.96 lb} (except for roll paper) [Units: mm]...

  • Page 29: Option Specifications

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Option Specifications Power Supply Unit (PS-180) [Unit: mm] Electric Input conditions input voltage (rating): 90 to 264VAC characteristics (100VAC -10% to 230VAC +15%) Frequency (rating): 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz Power consumption (rating): 100VA Output conditions Output voltage (rating): 24VDC ±...

  • Page 31: Setup

    Chapter 2 Setup Setup This chapter describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals. Flow of Setup This chapter consists of the following sections along with the setup flow of the product and peripherals. Installing the Printer (page 32) Setting the DIP Switches (page 33) Setting the Memory Switches (page 41) Adjusting the Paper Roll Near-End Sensor (page 43)

  • Page 32: Installing The Printer

    Installing the Printer You can install this printer horizontally. With an optional hanging bracket (WH-10), you can also attach the printer to a wall. Important Notes on Horizontal Installation • The printer must be installed horizontally. • Do not place the printer in dusty locations. •...

  • Page 33: Setting The Dip Switches

    Chapter 2 Setup Setting the DIP Switches On this printer, you can make various settings with DIP switches. Functions of the DIP switches differ depending on the interface. For models with the buzzer function, see also "Setting the Buzzer" on page Setting Procedure Follow the steps below to change the DIP switch settings.

  • Page 34: For Serial Interface

    For Serial Interface DIP Switch Bank 1 Factory Function setting Data reception error Ignored Prints “?” Receive buffer capacity 45 bytes 4 KB Handshaking XON/XOFF DTR/DSR Word length 7 bits 8 bits Parity check Parity selection Even See the “ Transmission speed (DIP switch 1- Transmission speed selections 7/1-8)”...
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 Setup • The transmission speed can be set with a command or the memory switch utility. (Setting values: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200) The value set with a command or the memory switch utility is enabled only when DIP switches 1-7 and 1-8 are on.

  • Page 36: For Parallel/Lan/Wireless Lan Interface

    For Parallel/LAN/Wireless LAN Interface DIP switch bank 1 Factory Function setting Auto line feed Always enabled Always disabled Receive buffer capacity 45 bytes 4 KB R o l l p a p e r e n d S e l e c t s p a p e r s e n s o r s t o sensor enabled, roll o u t p u t p a p e r- e n d s i g n a l s Disabled...
  • Page 37 Chapter 2 Setup • For DIP switch 2-1 (BUSY condition), see also "Selecting the BUSY Status" on page • Do not change the setting of DIP switches 2-2, 2-6, and 2-7. Otherwise, the printer may not operate normally.

  • Page 38: For Usb Interface

    For USB Interface DIP switch bank 1 Factory Function setting Auto line feed Always enabled Always disabled Receive buffer capacity 45 bytes 4 KB 1-3 ∼ Undefined — — Setting of USB power-saving Disabled Enabled function DIP switch bank 2 Factory Function setting...

  • Page 39: Selecting The Print Density (Dip Switch 2-3/2-4)

    Chapter 2 Setup Selecting the Print Density (DIP Switch 2-3/2-4) Function SW 2-3 SW2-4 Low power consumption mode 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 40: Selecting The Busy Status

    Selecting the BUSY Status With DIP switch 2-1, you can select conditions for invoking a BUSY state as either of the following: • When the receive buffer is full • When the receive buffer is full or the printer is offline In either case above, the printer enters the BUSY state after power is turned on (including resetting with the interface), and when a self-test is being run.

  • Page 41: Setting The Memory Switches

    Chapter 2 Setup Setting the Memory Switches With the “memory switch (customized value,” which is a software switch of this printer, you can set: • Print density • Print speed • Number of head energizing parts • Single-color printing/two-color printing •...
  • Page 42 Selecting the number of head energizing parts • One-part energizing • Two-part energizing • Four-part energizing • Auto energizing (Initial setting) • Usually, the number of head energizing parts does not need to be changed. • When auto energizing is selected, the printer usually prints in one-part energizing, but it automatically shifts to two-part energizing if print duty is high.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Paper Roll Near-End Sensor

    Chapter 2 Setup 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 44: Connecting The Printer To The Host Computer

    Both this printer and a customer display (DM-D) are connected to the host computer directly via the serial port. DM-D Serial cable Serial cable Modular cable Cash drawer TM-T88IV Pass-through connection The host computer is connected to this printer over the serial interface via a customer display (DM-D). DM-D Modular cable Cash drawer...
  • Page 45 Chapter 2 Setup Connecting the serial interface (RS-232C) cable Be sure to turn off the power supply for both the printer and host computer before connecting the cables. WARNING Insert the interface cable connector firmly into the interface connector on the connector panel. When using connectors equipped with screws, tighten them to secure the connectors firmly.

  • Page 46: For Parallel Interface

    Serial cable Parallel cable Modular cable Cash drawer TM-T88IV Connecting the parallel interface cable Insert the interface cable connector firmly into the interface connector on the connector panel. Press down the clips on either side of the connector to lock it in place.

  • Page 47: For Usb Interface

    Modular cable USB cable Modular cable Cash drawer TM-T88IV Connecting the USB interface cable Attach the locking wire saddle at the location shown in the figure below. Put the USB cable through the locking wire saddle. Putting the USB cable through the locking wire saddle, as shown in the figure below, prevents the cable from coming unplugged.

  • Page 48: For Lan Interface

    10/100BASE-T Modular cable Cash drawer TM-T88IV TM-T88IV 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 49 IP Address Setup Utility for UB-E02 and the UB-E02 Technical Reference Guide from one of the following URLs or ask your dealer: • For customers in North America, go to the following web site: http://www.epsonexpert.com/ • For customers in other countries, go to the following web site: http://www.epson-pos.com/...

  • Page 50: For Wireless Lan Interface

    Access point Modular cable Cash drawer TM-T88IV To use the wireless LAN interface, the IP Address Setup Utility for UB-R02 is required. For detailed information about the setup methods, see the UB-R02 Technical Reference Guide. You can obtain the IP Address Setup Utility for UB-R02 and the UB-R02 Technical Reference Guide from one of the following URLs or ask your dealer: •...

  • Page 51: Connecting The Power Supply Unit (Ps-180)

    Connecting the Power Supply Unit (PS-180) Use the PS-180 or an equivalent product as the power supply unit. • Always use the EPSON PS-180 or an equivalent product as the power supply unit. Using a nonstandard power supply can result in electric shock and fire.

  • Page 52: Connecting The Cash Drawer

    Connecting the Cash Drawer Use the cash drawer handled by EPSON or your dealer. Connecting the Drawer Kick-out Cable • Specifications of drawers differ depending on makers or models. When you use a drawer other than specified, make sure its specification meets the following con- ditions.

  • Page 53: Setting The Buzzer

    Chapter 2 Setup Drawer Circuitry Drawer kick-out connector With shielded Drawer kick-out solenoid Drawer open/close switch Printer side User side [Drawer kick-out side] Setting the Buzzer Models with the buzzer function can beep the buzzer when the drawer is opened. The buzzer setting is performed by setting the DIP switches for the buzzer and specifying connector pin numbers to which a command outputs a pulse signal.

  • Page 55: Application Development Information

    Chapter 3 Application Development Infor- Application Development Information This chapter describes how to control the printer and gives information useful for printer application development. How to Control the Printer Use a driver or ESC/POS commands to control the printer. Selecting a Driver Choose one of the drivers, Advanced Printer Driver (APD) or OPOS ADK, depending on the application operating environment.

  • Page 56: Esc/Pos Command

    ESC/POS Command ESC/POS is the Epson original printer command system. With ESC/POS commands, you can directly control all the TM printer functions, but detailed knowledge of printer specifications or combination of commands is required compared to using a driver. To use ESC/POS commands, you need to make a nondisclosure contract first and get the ESC/POS Application Programing Guide.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 Application Development Infor- Select/cancel user-defined character set Define user-defined characters Cancel print data in page mode Commands for panel buttons Enable/disable panel buttons Commands for paper sensors Select paper sensor(s) to stop printing Select paper sensor(s) to output paper-end signals Commands for print positions Horizontal tab Set horizontal tab positions...
  • Page 58 Define downloaded bit image Print downloaded bit image Commands for status Enable/disable Automatic Status Back (ASB) Transmit status Transmit real-time status Commands for barcode Print barcode Set barcode height Set barcode width Select print position of HRI characters Select font for HRI characters Commands for two-dimensional code PDF417: Set the number of columns in the data region PDF417: Set the number of rows...
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 Application Development Infor- Commands for customization Set the customized setting values Transmit the customized setting values Set the configuration item for the serial interface Transmit the configuration item for the serial interface Delete the specified record of NV user memory Store the data in the specified record of NV user memory Transmit the data in the specified record of NV user memory Transmit capacity of the NV user memory currently being used...

  • Page 60: Software And Manuals

    Visual Basic, unlike ordinary Windows drivers. It is not a driver to be used for printing from commercial applications. *2: Describes not Epson’s specific functions, but general information on how to control printers using OPOS ADK (in the chapter “POS Printer”).

  • Page 61: Download

    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: http://www.epson-pos.com/ Select the product name from the “Select any product” pulldown menu.

  • Page 62: Setting Check Modes

    Setting Check Modes Besides the ordinary print mode, the printer has a self-test mode and hexadecimal dumping mode to check settings of the printer. Self-test Mode You can confirm the following printer functions by running the self-test. • Control circuit functions •...

  • Page 63: Hexadecimal Dumping Mode

    Chapter 3 Application Development Infor- 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. Starting hexadecimal dumping Follow the steps below to perform the hexadecimal dumping. •...

  • Page 65: 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 66 In the correct direction of the roll paper, install the roll paper. Pull out some roll paper, and close the roll paper cover. ➁ ➀ Tear off the roll paper with the manual cutter.

  • Page 67: Attaching/Removing The Connector Cover

    Chapter 4 Handling Attaching/Removing the Connector Cover Attaching the Connector Cover Position the two hooks on the connector cover so that they hook the holes on the printer case. Push the connector cover down until it clicks. Hooks Removing the Connector Cover Place the printer with its bottom up.

  • Page 68: Removing Jammed Paper

    Removing Jammed Paper Do not touch the thermal head (See"Cleaning the Thermal Head" on page 70.) because it can be very hot after printing. CAUTION Turn off the printer and press the cover open lever to open the roll paper cover.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4 Handling Close the cutter cover. Open the roll paper cover and remove the jammed paper.

  • Page 70: Cleaning The Thermal Head

    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. Do not damage the thermal head by touching it with your fingers or any hard object.

  • Page 71: Replacement Of The Tm-T88Iii

    • Font B: 2, 6, 9 Print Density The print density of the TM-T88IV can be set with DIP switches (2-3/2-4) as can the TM-T88III. Set the density the same as for the TM-T88III to print in the same print density.

  • Page 72: Number Of Head Energizing Parts

    TM-T88III. Receive Buffer You can set the receive buffer of the TM-T88IV to 4KB or 45 bytes with DIP switch 1-2 as with the TM-T88III. The buffer full condition and buffer full release condition of the TM-T88IV are the same as those of the TM-T88III.

  • Page 73: Electrical Characteristics

    Chapter 5 Replacement of Electrical Characteristics The operating voltage of the TM-T88IV is DC24 ± 7%, the same as the TM-T88III. The current consumption differs depending on the print duty. DIP Switches The functional assignments of DIP switches are the same as those of the TM-T88III. With the same settings as for the TM-T88III, the same functions are enabled for the TM-T88IV.

  • Page 74: Driver Compatibility

    • UB-R02A (Wireless interface board with the buzzer function) Use the TM-T88IV models with the buzzer function to use the buzzer function. You can beep the buzzer with the pulse signal using the same command as the TM-T88III without changing settings.

  • Page 75: Overall Dimensions

    Chapter 5 Replacement of Overall Dimensions You can place the TM-T88IV in the same location as the TM-T88III, since its overall dimensions and weight are about the same as those of the TM-T88III. With the wall hanging bracket (WH-10), you can attach the TM-T88IV to a wall just as you can with the TM-T88III.
  • Page 76 Installation hole position for the wall hanging bracket If you attach the TM-T88IV without the wall hanging bracket (WH-10), pay attention tho the installation hole position, since it has been changed. TM-T88IV TM-T88III...

  • Page 77: Additional Functions And Functional Improvements

    Depending on print conditions such as print duty, print head temperature, and data transmission speed, print speed is automatically adjusted. High-Speed Graphic Printing With the TM-T88IV, high-speed graphic printing is possible. (print speed: 200 mm/s at maximum) Two-Dimensional Code With the TM-T88IV, two-dimensional code (PDF417, QR code) printing is possible.

  • Page 78: Nv Graphics

    NV Graphics For the TM-T88IV, in addition to the bit image function (logo registration function), the NV graphics function is added. What is the NV graphics function? It enables the following items that are impossible with the NV bit image function.

  • Page 79: Customized Value

    • UB-U06 • UB-U19 USB Low Power Consumption Mode With the TM-T88IV, you can enable the USB low power consumption mode with a DIP switch setting. (See "For USB Interface" on page 38.) What is the USB low power consumption mode? You can reduce the power consumption when the printer is in the standby mode.

  • Page 80: Power Supply Box

    Power Supply Box For the TM-T88IV, the optional power supply box (OT-BX88) is added. You can store the power supply unit in the box attached to the printer. Power supply box For detailed information about the power supply box, see the OT-BX88 Installation Manual.

  • Page 81: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Specifications of Interface and Connector For detailed information about LAN or wireless LAN, see one of the following: • LAN: UB-E02 Technical Reference Guide • Wireless LAN: UB-R02 Technical Reference Guide RS-232C Serial Interface Interface board specifications (RS-232C-compliant) Item Specifications Data transfer method...
  • Page 82 Functions of each connector pin Pin no. Signal name Signal direction Function — Frame ground Output Transmission data Input Reception data Output Equivalent to DTR signal (pin 20) Input This signal indicates whether the host computer can receive data. SPACE indicates that the host computer can receive data.
  • Page 83 Appendix XON/XOFF When XON/XOFF control is selected, the printer transmits the XON or XOFF signals as follows. The transmission timing of XON/XOFF differs, depending on the setting of DIP switch 2-1. DIP switch 2-1 Signal Printer status 1 (ON) 0 (OFF) 1) When the printer goes online after turning on the power (or Transmit Transmit...

  • Page 84: Ieee 1284 Parallel Interface

    IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Modes The IEEE 1284 parallel interface supports the following two modes. Mode Communication direction Other information Host → Printer communication Compatibility mode Centronics-compliant Printer → Host communication Reverse mode Assumes a data transfer from an asynchronous printer Compatibility Mode Compatibility mode allows data transmission from host to printer only: Centronics-compatible.

  • Page 85: Interface Signals

    Appendix Interface signals Compatibility Source Nibble Mode Byte Mode Mode Host Strobe HostClk HostClk Host/Ptr Data0 (LSB) Data0 (LSB) Data0 (LSB) Host/Ptr Data1 Data1 Data1 Host/Ptr Data2 Data2 Data2 Host/Ptr Data3 Data3 Data3 Host/Ptr Data4 Data4 Data4 Host/Ptr Data5 Data5 Data5 Host/Ptr Data6...
  • Page 86 Compatibility Source Nibble Mode Byte Mode Mode Host Init Init Init Printer Fault DataAvail/Data0,4 DataAvail Printer DK_STATUS Printer Host SelectIn 1284-Active 1284-Active NC: None Connect ND: Not Defined • A signal name with a rule above it indicates an “L” active signal. •...

  • Page 87: Usb (Universal Serial Bus) Interface

    Appendix USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface Outline • Full-speed transmission at 12Mbps [bps: bits per second] • Plug & Play, Hot Insertion & Removable USB transmission specifications USB function Overall specifications According to USB 2.0 specifications Transmission speed USB Full-Speed (12 Mbps) Transmission method USB bulk transmission method Power supply specifications...

  • Page 88: Character Code Tables

    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 100.) is USA: "...

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  • Page 97: Pc852: Latin2)

    Appendix Page 18 (PC852: Latin2) Ç É á ░ └ đ Ó í ü Ĺ ▒ ┴ Ð β ˝ ĺ é ó ▓ ┬ Ď Ô ˛ â ô ú │ ├ Ë Ń ˇ ä ö Ą ┤ ─...

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