Page 1 TM-i Firmware Ver.4.0 or later Technical Reference Guide Product Overview Describes features 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 and...
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: About This Manual
About this Manual Aim of the Manual This manual aims to provide all the information necessary for the development, design, and installment of POS systems, order entry systems, and other receipt issuing systems that use TM- T88V-i. TM-T88V-i provides different available functions depending on the product specification and TM-i Firmware version.
Page 7: Manual Content
Manual Content The manual is made up of the following sections: Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 2 Setup Chapter 3 Application Development Information Chapter 4 Handling Appendix Product Specifications Option Specifications Setting Items for Software Setting Mode Character Code Tables...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents ■ For Safety ..........................3 Key to Symbols ............................3 Warnings ..............................4 Cautions ..............................5 ■ Restriction of Use ........................5 ■ About this Manual ........................ 6 Aim of the Manual ..........................6 Manual Content .............................7 ■ Contents..........................8 Product Overview ................ 13 ■...
Page 9 Server Direct Print ..........................73 Web Server ............................74 ■ Software and Manuals ....................... 75 How to Get Manuals and the Utility ....................76 ■ EPSON TMNet WebConfig ....................77 Starting EPSON TMNet WebConfig .....................77 Help Screen Display ..........................78 Version Screen Display .........................78 General Information..........................79...
Page 10 Information - Wireless - TCP/IP ......................82 Information - Web Contents........................83 Information - Time..........................84 Web Service Settings - Device Admin - Printer..................85 Web Service Settings - Device Admin - Customer Display ..............86 Web Service Settings - Device Admin - Key Input Device ...............87 Web Service Settings - Device Admin - Serial Communication Device ........88 Web Service Settings - Device Admin - Search Printer ..............89 Web Service Settings - Web Contents - Update Settings..............90...
Page 11 Appendix..................125 ■ Product Specifications..................... 125 Software Specifications ........................126 Controllable Peripherals........................127 Printing Specifications ........................128 Character Specifications ........................129 Printable Area ............................ 130 Printing and Cutting Positions ......................132 Paper Specifications.......................... 132 Electrical Characteristics ........................133 Environmental Conditions ......................... 134 External Dimensions and Mass ......................
Page 12 Page 46 (WPC1251: Cyrillic) ......................176 Page 47 (WPC1253: Greek).......................177 Page 48 (WPC1254: Turkish).......................178 Page 49 (WPC1255: Hebrew)......................179 Page 50 (WPC1256: Arabic)......................180 Page 51 (WPC1257: Baltic Rim)......................181 Page 52 (WPC1258: Vietnamese) ....................182 Page 53 (KZ1048: Kazakhstan) ......................183 Page 255..............................184 International Character Sets ......................185...
Page 13: Product Overview
This product supports ePOS-Device * and is capable of controlling POS peripherals or network compatible TM printers. *: ePOS-Device: Epson original technology to control TM printers or POS peripherals via a smart device application or Web application. This technology is realized by ePOS-Device Service running on the products.
Page 14: Product Configurations
Product Configurations Bundled items • AC adapter,RA • AC cable * • Roll paper (for operation check) • Connector cover • Power switch cover • Roll paper guide for 58 mm width paper • Two strips for the roll paper guide •...
Page 15: Part Names And Functions
Chapter 1 Product Overview Part Names and Functions Roll paper cover Cutter cover Control panel Manual cutter Connector cover Cover open button Power switch cover Power switch Power Switch Turns the printer on or off. The marks on the switch: ( : OFF/ : ON) Before turning on the product, be sure to check that the AC adapter is connected to the...
Page 16: Roll Paper Cover / Cover Open Button
Roll paper cover / Cover open button When setting or replacing the roll paper, press the cover open button to open the roll paper cover. Do not open the roll paper cover during printing or while the auto-cutter is operating. Cutter cover The auto-cutter is inside the cutter cover.
Page 17: Interfaces
Chapter 1 Product Overview Interfaces With a Serial port Drawer kick connector microSD card slot Micro-USB port Serial port Protective cover Ethernet port DC-In (5V) DC-In (24V) connector connector USB port USB port Name Description Drawer kick connector Connects a cash drawer or the optional buzzer unit. Ethernet port Connect the LAN cable here to connect to the network.
Page 18 Without a Serial port Drawer kick connector microSD card slot Micro-USB port Analog RGB port Protective cover Ethernet port DC-In (5V) DC-In (24V) connector USB port connector USB port Name Description Drawer kick connector Connects a cash drawer or the optional buzzer unit. LAN connector Connect the LAN cable here to connect to the network.
Page 19: Push Button
Chapter 1 Product Overview Push Button Push button Press the push button with a thin object such as a tweezers. The push button has the following functions: • Status sheet printing: Make sure the product is turned on, press the push button for approximately 3 seconds. When you release the button, a status sheet on which network parameters are printed will be ejected.
Page 20: Wired Lan Status Led
Wired LAN Status LED With the Wired LAN Status LED on the rear of the product, you can check the communication status of the product. LED (Green) LED (Orange) Description Green Turns on when the link is established. Orange Turns on during communication. Wireless LAN cable set (optional) LED With the LED on the wireless LAN unit, you can check the communication status of the product.
Page 21: Online And Offline
Chapter 1 Product Overview Online and Offline Online When no events to go offline have occurred, the printer is online and ready for normal printing. Offline The printer automatically goes offline under the following conditions: • During power on (including resetting with the interface) until the printer is ready •...
Page 22: Error Status
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 peripherals fails, check the status LEDs at the lower rear of the product. Automatically Recoverable Errors Printing is no longer possible when automatically recoverable errors occur.
Page 23: Unrecoverable Errors
Chapter 1 Product Overview Unrecoverable Errors If the same error occurs again even after turning the power back on, contact your dealer or a Epson service center. Turn off the power immediately when unrecoverable errors occur. CAUTION Error Error description...
Page 24: Nv Memory
NV Memory The product's NV memory (Non-Volatile Memory) stores data even after the product power is turned off. NV memory contains the following memory areas for the user: • NV graphics memory • Memory switches (customized value) • R/E (Receipt Enhancement) •...
Page 25: Setup
You can utilize "Easy Setup", which enables settings to the TM-i to be made in a simple manner using a USB memory that contains a file of EPSON TMNet WebConfig setting values. For detail, refer the “TM-i series Easy Setup Guide”.
Page 26 Connecting the AC Adapter (page 48) Attaching the Connector Cover (page 50) Attaching the Power Switch Cover (page 52) Setting the Memory Switches (Customized Value) (page 53) Settings for EPSON TMNet WebConfig Network Setting (page 56) Setting for Connected Devices (page 61)
Page 27 Attaching the Connector Cover (page 50) Attaching the Power Switch Cover (page 52) Setting the Memory Switches (Customized Value) (page 53) Settings for EPSON TMNet WebConfig Network Setting (page 56) Setting for Server Direct Print (page 60) Setting for Connected Devices (page 61)
Page 28 Connecting the AC Adapter (page 48) Attaching the Connector Cover (page 50) Attaching the Power Switch Cover (page 52) Setting the Memory Switches (Customized Value) (page 53) Settings for EPSON TMNet WebConfig Network Setting (page 56) Enabling PHP (page 60) Registering Web Contents (page 63)
Page 29: Installing The Product
Chapter 2 Setup Installing the Product Important Notes • The product must be installed horizontally on a flat surface (not tilted). • Do not place the product in dusty locations. • Do not catch cables or place foreign matter under the product.
Page 30: Setting The Dip Switches
Setting the DIP Switches Follow the steps below to change the DIP switch settings. Setting Procedure Follow the steps below to change the DIP switch settings. Before you remove the DIP switch cover, turn the product off. Otherwise, a short-circuit may cause the product to malfunction. CAUTION DIP switch settings are enabled only when the power is turned on or the product is reset via the interface.
Page 31: Functions
Chapter 2 Setup 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 Selects paper sensors to sensor enabled, roll output paper-end signals  Disabled paper near-end (initial setting) sensor enabled...
Page 32 DIP Switch Bank 2 Initial Function Function setting Reserved  Fixed to ON (Do not change setting) Reserved  Fixed to OFF (Do not change setting) Standard 2-3: OFF, 2-4: OFF Selects print  Darker than  2-3: ON, 2-4: OFF density standard Dark...
Page 33: 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 34 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 35: 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 Near-End 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 36: Installing The Microsd Card
Installing the microSD Card Install the microSD card into the microSD card slot on the rear of the product. Use a microSD card that has wear leveling functions The microSD card can only be used if the PHP function is enabled. Installing the microSD Card Open the protective cover on this product.
Page 37: Connecting The Product To The Network
Chapter 2 Setup Connecting the Product to the Network For Wired LAN connection Connect the product to a network by a LAN cable via a hub. Insert a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN cable into the LAN connector until it clicks.  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.
Page 38 Connecting the unit directly with the product Install the wireless LAN unit to a USB port of the product. USB port 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 39 Chapter 2 Setup Connect the USB extension cable to the USB port of the product. 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.
Page 40: Connecting The Peripherals
Connecting the Peripherals Connect each cable of a peripheral to a port or connector at the rear of the product.  When connecting USB interface devices, make sure to check the devices or man- uals, etc. for current consumption. The total value should be 2.0 A or less. Never use devices that provide no information on current consumption.
Page 41 . Push the plate until it is secured with hooks. Connect the USB port of the customer display to the USB port of this product. Use EPSON TMNet WebConfig to configure customer display settings and perform display tests. For detail, refer to "Setting for Connected Devices" on page...
Page 42: Connecting The Optional External Buzzer
Connecting the Optional External Buzzer You can use the optional external buzzer (OT-BZ20) by connecting it to the drawer kick connector.  The optional external buzzer and the drawer cannot be used together at the same time.  If you configure the memory switch (customized value) setting to enable the optional external buzzer, the drawer cannot be opened because the pulse is not sent to the drawer kick connector pin.
Page 43: Installation Procedures
Chapter 2 Setup Installation Procedures Turn off the product. Connect and disconnect the optional external buzzer while the product is turned off. If you connect it while the product is turned on, the buzzer does not function correctly. Clean and dry the printer case where the optional external buzzer will be installed.
Page 44: 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 product. When and how to beep can be set by TM-T88V Utility or the product's customized value.
Page 45: Connecting The Serial Communication Device
For key input devices such as barcode scanners and keyboards, connect a USB cable of a device to the USB port at the rear of this product. Use EPSON TMNet WebConfig to select a device control script and perform communication tests. For detail, refer to...
Page 46: Connecting The Cash Drawer
Connecting the Cash Drawer When using a cash drawer, connect the cash drawer. Using the optional product for TM printer is recommended. If the optional external buzzer is used, you cannot use a cash drawer.  Specifications of drawers differ depending on makers or models. When you use a drawer other than specified, make sure its specification meets the following conditions....
Page 47 Chapter 2 Setup Drawer Connection Circuitry Drawer kick connector With shielded Drawer kick solenoid +24V Control device Drawer open/close switch Printer side User side [Drawer kick side]...
Page 48: Connecting The Ac Adapter
Connecting the AC Adapter Use AC adapter,RA as the power supply unit for this product.  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 49 Chapter 2 Setup Push the connector of the power code all the way into the AC inlet of the AC adapter. Push the power plug all the way into the grounded outlet. Place the AC adapter with the label facing down.
Page 50: Attaching The Connector Cover
Attaching 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 51 Chapter 2 Setup 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 product and make sure the cables are not pinched. To remove the connector cover, turn the product 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 52: Attaching The Power Switch Cover
Attaching the Power Switch Cover Install the power switch cover that comes with the TM-T88V-i onto the product to prevent inadvertent changing of the power switch, to prevent tampering, and to improve the appearance of the product. To operate the power switch, insert an object with a pointed tip such as a ballpoint pen into the hole on the power switch cover.
Page 53: 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 product, you can set the functions shown in the table below. The memory switches (customized value) are already set. Change the setting if necessary. To change the memory switch settings, use the software setting mode or the TM-T88V Utility.
Page 54: 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 33.)  Once you change the paper width from 80 mm to 58 mm, you cannot change it back to 80 mm.
Page 55 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 56: Network Setting
If no IP address is printed, print a status sheet and check the IP address. 3. Start EPSON TMNet WebConfig Access the address bar of the Web browser on the PC for setting to start EPSON TMNet WebConfig. http://TM-i’s IP address/webconfig/ For detail, see "Starting EPSON TMNet WebConfig"...
Page 57 Chapter 2 Setup 5. Set up a wireless LAN For a wireless LAN, select the [System Settings] menu and [Wireless], and set the items such as SSID and Security Mode. After setting, click [Apply] at the bottom of the screen. Then the settings are written to the product. If [Apply] is not clicked, the settings are not applied.
Page 58: Confirming Network Setting
Confirming Network Setting You can confirm the network setting with a status sheet or EPSON TMNet WebConfig. Confirming with a status sheet Print a status sheet and check the following items. • Wired TCP/IP  Get IP Address  Set using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) ...
Page 59: Initializing The Network Setting
When network connection fails, follow the steps below to initialize the network setting to the default. The EPSON TMNet WebConfig password is also initialized. Other settings such as device ID, style sheet, and Server Direct Print settings are not initialized.
Page 60: Enabling Php
Make sure that the microSD card is installed in the microSD card slot on this product. 2. Start EPSON TMNet WebConfig Access the address bar of the Web browser on the PC for setting to start EPSON TMNet WebConfig. http://TM-i’s IP address/webconfig/PHPSetting 3.
Page 61: Setting For Connected Devices
Setting for Connected Devices The ePOS-Device XML, ePOS-Device SDK, and Server Direct Print systems identify controlled devices by the device ID. The device ID is registered in this product. Set the device ID using EPSON TMNet WebConfig. This section briefly explains the setup procedure.
Page 62 "Device ID". This section briefly explains the setup procedure. 1. Start EPSON TMNet WebConfig Access the address bar of the Web browser on the PC for setting to start EPSON TMNet WebConfig. http://”TM-i’s IP address”/webconfig/ For detail, see "Starting EPSON TMNet WebConfig"...
Page 63: Registering Web Contents
Chapter 2 Setup Registering Web Contents To use this product as a Web server, register Web contents by following the steps below. Creating Web Contents Specifications of the file to be registered • Contents such as HTML files, CSS files, PHP files, JavaScript files, certificate files, and image data. •...
Page 64 Cautions for the files to be registered • The specifications for registration of web contents will vary as shown below, depending on whether you set "Enable" or "Disable" for PHP. Specification Item When enabling PHP: When disabling PHP: Content save location microSD card Inside this product Registering Web contents...
Page 65: Registering Web Contents
Connect this product to a network and turn on the product. 2. Start EPSON TMNet WebConfig Access the address bar of the Web browser on the PC for setting to start EPSON TMNet WebConfig. http://”TM-i’s IP address”/webconfig/ For detail, see "Starting EPSON TMNet WebConfig"...
Page 67: Application Development Information
Chapter 3 Application Development Information Application Development Information This chapter describes how to control the product and gives information useful for product application development. How to Control the Printer The method for controlling the printer with your print application will depend on the system structure.
Page 68: Epos-Device Sdk For Ios
ePOS-Device SDK for iOS ePOS-Device SDK for iOS is a SDK for developers to enable the use of this product from iOS applications. This provides an API that can be used from applications, and allows users to control printing and device controls from iOS terminals. This SDK has the following features: •...
Page 69: Epos-Device Sdk For Android
Chapter 3 Application Development Information ePOS-Device SDK for Android ePOS-Device SDK for Android is a SDK for developers to enable the use of this product from Android applications. This provides an API that can be used from applications, and allows users to control printing and device controls from Android terminals.
Page 70: Epos-Device Sdk For Javascript
ePOS-Device SDK for JavaScript ePOS-Device SDK for JavaScript is a SDK for developers to enable use of this product from JavaScript in Web browser, etc. This provides an API that can be used from applications, and allows users to control printing and device controls from the Web application. This SDK has the following features: •...
Page 71: Epos-Device Xml
Chapter 3 Application Development Information ePOS-Device XML ePOS-Device XML is a command system that uses XML to define functions to control various POS peripherals (including this product printer unit) connected to this product. An application creates a request message in XML format and sends it to this product using socket communications. This product executes control on peripherals and returns a response.
Page 72 The package includes: • ePOS-Device XML User’s Manual • Sample program How to obtain Download from our web site.
Page 73: Server Direct Print
Chapter 3 Application Development Information Server Direct Print The Server Direct Print function is used to print the print data acquired by this product from the Web server. Enables a web server application to print to this product or a TM printer on the network by including print data in its responses to requests from the product.
Page 74: Web Server
Web Server Equipped with Web server that supports the scripting language "PHP" and database "SQLite3". Using contents created with PHP, you can: • Create dynamic Web pages. • Manage user data by saving files and operating database. The Web contents registered on this product can be automatically obtained or updated from a specified URL.
Page 75: Software And Manuals
Coupon and Electronic Journal are unavailable. EpsonNet Config Software for configuring IP addresses, wireless EpsonNet Config User’s LAN, etc. for Epson printers on the network. Manual ePOS-Device SDK The ePOS-Device SDK package contains the following SDKs. <ePOS-Device SDK for iOS>...
Page 76: How To Get Manuals And The Utility
Included in the wireless LAN cable set (OT-WL01). Included with the product TM-i series WebConfig Packs an API for setting EPSON TMNet WebConfig API User’s Manual for this product. Using this API, you can set and reference EPSON TMNet WebConfig values from your application.
Page 77: 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 "Admin Settings - Administrator Information -...
Page 78: Help Screen Display
Help Screen Display Click [Help] to display the help screen for EPSON TMNet WebConfig. Version Screen Display Click [About] to display the version screen for EPSON TMNet WebConfig.
Page 79: General Information
Chapter 3 Application Development Information General Information You can check the general information of the TM-T88V-i. Item Description Administrator Name Displays the administrator name set by the user. Location/Person Displays the product's installation location set by the user. Firmware Version Shows the TM-i firmware version of the TM-T88V-i.
Page 80 Item Description Wireless MAC Address Shows the MAC address for wireless LAN. Hardware Version Shows the hardware version for wireless LAN. Software Version Shows the software version for wireless LAN. Communication Standard Shows the communication standard. Network Mode Shows the communication mode. SSID Shows the SSID.
Page 81: Information - Wired - Tcp/Ip
Chapter 3 Application Development Information Information - Wired - TCP/IP 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 set with the wired LAN.
Page 82: Information - Wireless - Tcp/Ip
Information - Wireless - TCP/IP 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 83: Information - Web Contents
Chapter 3 Application Development Information Information - Web Contents You can check the update setting for web contents. Item Description Update Schedule Shows whether to enable or disable automatic update of Web contents. Shows the automatic update schedule when automatic update is enabled.
Page 84: Information - Time
Information - Time You can check the time setting. Item Description Time Shows the date and 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.
Page 85: Web Service Settings - Device Admin - Printer
Chapter 3 Application Development Information Web Service Settings - Device Admin - Printer You can set printers or check their operation.  This product cannot be deleted from a device.  The "device ID" for this product can be changed. For detail, see to "Changing Device ID of This Product"...
Page 86: Web Service Settings - Device Admin - Customer Display
Web Service Settings - Device Admin - Customer Display You can use this to set communication with the customer display and check its operation. Item Description Customer Display Set whether to use the Customer Display. Communications  Communica- Set the communication speed. tions settings speed (bps) Usually, not required set.
Page 87: Web Service Settings - Device Admin - Key Input Device
Chapter 3 Application Development Information Web Service Settings - Device Admin - Key Input Device You can set the key input device or check their operation. Item Description Key input Device ID Set the ID for the key input device. device to be Device name Set the device name for the key input device.
Page 88: Web Service Settings - Device Admin - Serial Communication Device
Web Service Settings - Device Admin - Serial Communication Device You can use this to set communication with a serial communication device and check its operation. It is not available for TM-T88V-i (without a Serial port). Item Description Serial communication device Set whether to use the Serial communication device.
Page 89: Web Service Settings - Device Admin - Search Printer
Chapter 3 Application Development Information Web Service Settings - Device Admin - Search Printer You can search and configure printers connected to this product through the network. Item Description List of detected  Printer Lists the printers connected to the same subnet network as this printers product, and their information.
Page 90: Web Service Settings - Web Contents - Update Settings
Web Service Settings - Web Contents - Update Settings You can use this to register web contents in this product and set updating for them. See also "Registering Web Contents" on page Item Description Automatic Automatic Update Selects the method of updating web contents. Update Settings Selecting [Enable] enables "Automatic Update Settings".
Page 91 Chapter 3 Application Development Information Item Description Automatic File URL Specifies the URL for a file to update automatically. Update Settings After specifying it, clicking [File Access Test] checks whether the URL is specified correctly. Authenticate Server Sets whether the server authentication is performed with the registered certificate when accessed through https.
Page 92: Web Service Settings - Server Access - Direct Print
Web Service Settings - Server Access - Direct Print You can set server direct print for the TM-T88V-i. Item Description Sets whether to use the Server Direct Print function or not.  Server Direct Print Select [Enable] or [disable]. Set ID for the server-side program to identify TM-T88V-i when [Server Direct Print] is set to [Enable].
Page 93: Web Service Settings - Server Access - Status Notification
Chapter 3 Application Development Information Web Service Settings - Server Access - Status Notification You can set Status Notification for the TM-T88V-i. Item Description Sets whether to use the Status Notification function or not.  Status Notification Select [Enable] or [disable]. Set ID for the server-side program to identify TM-T88V-i when [Status Notification] is set to [Enable].
Page 94: System Settings - Network - Wired
System Settings - Network - Wired You can make settings for a wired LAN network. Item Description Link Speed & Duplex Sets the speed of data link layer. Apply Saves settings to TM-T88V-i.
Page 95: System Settings - Network - Wired - Tcp/Ip
Chapter 3 Application Development Information System Settings - Network - Wired - TCP/IP You can make settings for a wired LAN such as IP address. Item Description Get IP Address Sets the method of getting the IP address. Set using Automatic Private IP Enables or disables the APIPA setting when [Get IP address] is Addressing (APIPA) set to [Auto].
Page 96: System Settings - Network - Wireless
System Settings - Network - Wireless You can make settings for a wireless LAN network when the optional wireless LAN cable set (OT- WL01) is used. Item Description Network Mode Sets the communication mode. SSID Sets the SSID. Ad-Hoc Channel Sets the ad-hoc channel....
Page 97: System Settings - Network - Wireless - Tcp/Ip
Chapter 3 Application Development Information System Settings - Network - Wireless - TCP/IP You can change settings for a wireless LAN such as IP address when the optional wireless LAN cable set (OT-WL01) is used. Item Description Get IP Address Sets the method of getting the IP address.
Page 98: System Settings - Security - Authenticate Server
System Settings - Security - Authenticate Server You can register certificates, configure the registered certificates, and delete them in this product. Item Description Import Certificate Format Specifies the file format for root CA certificates to be registered in Certificates this product. You can only specify the PEM format. Certificate File Specifies certificate files to be registered in this product.
Page 99: System Settings - Proxy - Proxy
Chapter 3 Application Development Information System Settings - Proxy - Proxy You can change the proxy settings and service settings using proxy. Item Description Enter the proxy server URL and port number in the following:  Proxy URL and Port Number "http://host name: port number".
Page 100: System Settings - Time - Time
System Settings - Time - Time 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 Sets whether to use the time server or not for time Setting setting.
Page 101: Admin Settings - Maintenance - Reset
Chapter 3 Application Development Information Admin Settings - Maintenance - Reset You can reset the network functions and restore the settings for EPSON TMNet WebConfig to the factory default settings. Item Description Reset Restarts the network functions while retaining the network setting values such as IP address.
Page 102: Admin Settings - Administrator Information - Administrator
Admin Settings - Administrator Information - Administrator 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. Apply Saves settings to TM-T88V-i.
Page 103: Admin Settings - Administrator Information - Password
Saves settings to 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 104: Php Settings
PHP settings Opening PHP Setting Screen Follow the steps below to open the PHP Setting screen of EPSON TMNet WebConfig. Start up a PC connected to the network. Start up the Web browser, and input the following in the address bar.
Page 105: Status Sheet
Chapter 3 Application Development Information Status sheet Make sure the product is turned on, press the push button at the interface part for approximately 3 seconds. When you release the button, a status sheet on which network parameters are printed will be ejected.
Page 106 Item Description General Information Shows the product’s TM-i firmware version, ePOS- Device version, product’s name, and time. Firmware Shows the product’s TM-i Firmware version. ePOS-Device Shows ePOS-Device Service version. Model Shows “TM-T88V-i”. Time Shows the date, the present time, and the time difference.
Page 107 Chapter 3 Application Development Information Item Description Wireless TCP/IP Shows TCP/IP settings for wireless LAN. 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. Subnet Mask Shows the subnet mask.
Page 108 Item Description Customer Display Shows the device ID and the followings customer display information that is registered in ePOS-Device. Shows whether using the customer display. Communications speed Shows the communication speed. Data bit Shows the data bit. Parity Shows the parity. Brightness setting Shows the brightness of the customer display.
Page 109 Chapter 3 Application Development Information Item Description Server Direct Print Shows Server Direct Print settings. Shows Enable or Disable of Server Direct Print. Shows ID for the server-side program to identify TM- T88V-i. Authenticate Server S h ow s w h e t h e r t h e s e r ve r a u t h e n t i c a t i o n i s performed with the registered certificate when accessed through https.
Page 110: 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 • Software Setting Mode Self-test Mode You can confirm the following information by running the self-test mode.
Page 111: 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 112: 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. Close the roll paper cover. While pressing the Feed button, turn the power on.
Page 113: Software Setting Mode
Chapter 3 Application Development Information Software Setting Mode You can configure the memory switches (customized values) of the product. • Print density • Auto reduction of the amount of paper to use • Autocutting of paper while the cover is closed •...
Page 114 Hold down the Feed button for 1 second or more to move to mode selection. The mode selection guidance is printed and Paper LED flashes. Mode Selection Modes 0: Exit and Reboot Printer 1: NV Graphics Information 2: Receipt Enhancement Information 3: Customize Value Settings 4: or more: None Select Modes by executing following...
Page 115 Chapter 3 Application Development Information Press the Feed button for less than 1 second the number of times as shown in the print result and then hold down for more than 1 second to select the item to be set. The specified value (option), currently set value, and initial value for the selected item are printed.
Page 116: 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 117: Easy Setup
Application Development Information Easy Setup Easy Setup is a function that enables setting of EPSON TMNet WebConfig just by inserting a USB memory in TM-i and turning the power on. If you are using a network-connected TM printer, you can make the network settings at the same time with Easy Setup.
Page 118: Checking/Updating Tm-I Firmware
Checking/Updating TM-i Firmware Checking the TM-i Firmware Version • Use "Software" in the status sheet (page • Use "General" in EPSON TMNet WebConfig (page Updating TM-i Firmware You can use the TM-i Firmware Update Tool to do the update. For detail, see...
Page 119: Handling
Chapter 4 Handling Handling This chapter describes basic handling of the product. Installing and Replacing Roll Paper  Do not open the roll paper cover during printing. The product may be damaged.  Do not touch the manual cutter with your hands when installing or replacing the WARNING roll paper....
Page 120 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 121: 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. 122.) ...
Page 122: 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 123: Preparing For Transport
Chapter 4 Handling Preparing for Transport Follow the steps below to transport the product. Turn off the product. Remove the AC adapter. Remove the roll paper. Pack the product upright.
Page 125: Appendix
Appendix Appendix Product Specifications 80 mm width paper printing 58 mm width paper printing 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") 57.5 ±...
Page 126: Software Specifications
Software Specifications Print control ePOS-Device SDK for iOS, ePOS-Device SDK for Android, ePOS-Device SDK for JavaScript, ePOS-Device XML, Server Direct Print  EPSON TMNet WebConfig * Utility  Network setting (Ethernet/Wireless LAN)  Web contents registration  ePOS-Device setting  Server Direct Print/Status Notification setting ...
Page 127: Controllable Peripherals
Appendix Controllable Peripherals Network Printer Traditional Simplified South Asia Network printers\TM-i model ANK models Chinese Chinese models models models The following product's printers of TM-i TM-T88V-i  ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ (TM-i Firmware Ver.4.0 or later) TM-T70-i  ✔ ✔ ✔...
Page 128: Printing Specifications
Other Device Customer Display DM-D110 (USB Interface) Key Input Device Barcode scanner, Keyboard Serial Communication Device * Device that has a serial interface, such as a scale, cash recycler or CAT terminal. ePOS-Device SDK provides only an API that sends/receives commands.
Page 129: Character Specifications
Appendix Character Specifications Number of characters Alphanumeric characters: 95 Extended graphics: 128 × 43 pages International characters: 18 sets Character structure Font A (default): 12 × 24 (including 2-dot horizontal spacing) Font B: 9 × 17 (including 2-dot horizontal spacing) Character size Font A Standard: 1.41 ×...
Page 130: Printable Area
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 131 Appendix 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 132: Printing And Cutting Positions
Printing and Cutting Positions Last line of a previous receipt Manual-cutter position Approx. 29 (mm) Approx. 15 (mm) Auto-cutter 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 auto-cutter.
Page 133: Electrical Characteristics
Appendix Electrical Characteristics AC adapter,RA Input voltage AC 90 V to 264 V (AC 100 V to 240 V) Output voltage DC 24 V / DC 5 V (2 outputs) Supply current from 5 V/2.0 A the product Maximum supply current of per port: 500 mA microSD 3.3 V/80 mA Consumed current (Rating)
Page 134: 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 135: External Dimensions And Mass
Appendix 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 136: Ac Adapter,Ra
Output voltage (rating): DC 24V ± 5% Output current (rating): 2.1A 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 alphanumeric and numbers Connection mode...
Page 137: Customer Display (Dm-D110 )
Appendix Customer Display (DM-D110 ) Display format Vacuum fluorescent display Displayed number of characters 40 characters (20 columns x2 lines, 5x7 dot matrix) Display color Green (505 nm) Brightness 690 cd/m Types of characters Alphanumeric characters: 95 characters International characters: 37 characters Graphic characters: 128 characters x12 pages Character construction 5 x 7 dot matrix, cursor...
Page 138: Setting Items For Software Setting Mode
Setting Items for Software Setting Mode For details about how to set the software setting mode, see "Software Setting Mode" on page 113. Setting Item Setting Values * Underlined values are the initial settings. 1st page 2nd page 3rd page 1: Print Current Settings 100%, 105%, 110%, 115%, 120%, 125%, ...
Page 139 Appendix Setting Item Setting Values * Underlined values are the initial settings. 1st page 2nd page 3rd page 8: Default  Page1:Katakana, Page20:KU42,  1: Code Page 4: Asia Page21:TIS11(Thai), Page26:TIS18(Thai),  Character (Continued from Page30:TCVN-3(Vietnamese),  (Continued from the previous Page31:TCVN-3(Vietnamese), ...
Page 140 Setting Item Setting Values * Underlined values are the initial settings. 1st page 2nd page 3rd page 14: Other Settings 1: Printer Model TM-T88V, TM-T88IV 2: Buzzer Control 1: Option Buzzer Enable, Disable 2: Buzzer Continuous, 1 time, No Sound Frequency ...
Page 141: Character Code Tables
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 185.) is USA:...
Page 142: Pc437: Usa, Standard Europe]
Page 0 [PC437: USA, Standard Europe]...
Page 143: Katakana)
Appendix Page 1 (Katakana)
Page 144: Pc850: Multilingual)
Page 2 (PC850: Multilingual)
Page 145: Pc860: Portuguese)
Appendix Page 3 (PC860: Portuguese)
Page 146: Pc863: Canadian-French)
Page 4 (PC863: Canadian-French)
Page 147: Pc865: Nordic)
Appendix Page 5 (PC865: Nordic)
Page 148: Pc851: Greek)
Page 11 (PC851: Greek)
Page 149: Pc853: Turkish)
Appendix Page 12 (PC853: Turkish)
Page 150: Pc857: Turkish)
Page 13 (PC857: Turkish)
Page 151: Pc737: Greek)
Appendix Page 14 (PC737: Greek)
Page 152: Iso8859-7: Greek)
Page 15 (ISO8859-7: Greek)
Page 153: Wpc1252)
Appendix Page 16 (WPC1252)
Page 154: Pc866: Cyrillic #2)
Page 17 (PC866: Cyrillic #2)
Page 155: Pc852: Latin 2)
Appendix Page 18 (PC852: Latin 2)
Page 156: Pc858: Euro)
Page 19 (PC858: Euro)
Page 157: Thai Character Code 42)
Appendix Page 20 (Thai Character Code 42)
Page 158: Thai Character Code 11)
Page 21 (Thai Character Code 11)
Page 159: Thai Character Code 18)
Appendix Page 26 (Thai Character Code 18)
Page 160: Tcvn-3: Vietnamese)
Page 30 (TCVN-3: Vietnamese)
Page 161: Tcvn-3: Vietnamese)
Appendix Page 31 (TCVN-3: Vietnamese)
Page 162: Pc720: Arabic)
Page 32 (PC720: Arabic)
Page 163: Wpc775: Baltic Rim)
Appendix Page 33 (WPC775: Baltic Rim)
Page 164: Pc855: Cyrillic)
Page 34 (PC855: Cyrillic)
Page 165: Pc861: Icelandic)
Appendix Page 35 (PC861: Icelandic)
Page 166: Pc862: Hebrew)
Page 36 (PC862: Hebrew)
Page 167: Pc864: Arabic)
Appendix Page 37 (PC864: Arabic)
Page 168: Pc869: Greek)
Page 38 (PC869: Greek)
Page 169: Iso8859-2: Latin 2)
Appendix Page 39 (ISO8859-2: Latin 2)
Page 170: Iso8859-15: Latin 9)
Page 40 (ISO8859-15: Latin 9)
Page 171: Pc1098: Farsi)
Appendix Page 41 (PC1098: Farsi)
Page 172: Pc1118: Lithuanian)
Page 42 (PC1118: Lithuanian)
Page 173: Pc1119: Lithuanian)
Appendix Page 43 (PC1119: Lithuanian)
Page 174: Pc1125: Ukrainian)
Page 44 (PC1125: Ukrainian)
Page 175: Wpc1250: Latin 2)
Appendix Page 45 (WPC1250: Latin 2)
Page 176: Wpc1251: Cyrillic)
Page 46 (WPC1251: Cyrillic)
Page 177: Wpc1253: Greek)
Appendix Page 47 (WPC1253: Greek)
Page 178: Wpc1254: Turkish)
Page 48 (WPC1254: Turkish)
Page 179: Wpc1255: Hebrew)
Appendix Page 49 (WPC1255: Hebrew)
Page 180: Wpc1256: Arabic)
Page 50 (WPC1256: Arabic)
Page 181: Wpc1257: Baltic Rim)
Appendix Page 51 (WPC1257: Baltic Rim)
Page 182: Wpc1258: Vietnamese)
Page 52 (WPC1258: Vietnamese)
Page 183: Kz1048: Kazakhstan)
Appendix Page 53 (KZ1048: Kazakhstan)
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Page 185: 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...

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Contents

Product Overview

Features

Product Configurations

Part Names and Functions

Online and Offline

Error Status

NV Memory

Setup

Flow of Setup

Installing the Product

Setting the DIP Switches

Changing the Paper Width

Adjusting the Paper Roll Near-End Sensor

Installing the Microsd Card

Connecting the Product to the Network

Connecting the Peripherals

Connecting the AC Adapter

Attaching the Connector Cover

Attaching the Power Switch Cover

Setting the Memory Switches (Customized Value)

Network Setting

Enabling PHP

Setting for Server Direct Print

Setting for Connected Devices

Registering Web Contents

Application Development Information

How to Control the Printer

Software and Manuals

EPSON Tmnet Webconfig

Status Sheet

Setting/Checking Modes

Easy Setup

Checking/Updating TM-I Firmware

Handling

Installing and Replacing Roll Paper

Removing Jammed Paper

Cleaning the Thermal Head

Preparing for Transport

Appendix

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