English User’s Manual M00023802EN TM-T88V User’s Manual 1
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English Important Safety Information This section presents important information intended to ensure safe and effective use of this product. Read this section carefully and store it in an accessible location. 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. WARNING: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid serious bodily injury.
English Do not place heavy objects on top of this product. Never stand or lean on this product. Equipment may fall or collapse, causing breakage and possible injury. Take care not to injure your fingers on the manual cutter • When you remove printed paper • When you perform other operations such as loading/replacing roll paper To ensure safety, unplug this product before leaving it unused for an extended period. Caution Labels The caution labels on the product indicate the following precautions.
English Downloading Drivers, Utilities, and Manuals The latest versions of drivers, utilities, and manuals can be downloaded 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: http://www.epson-pos.com/ Precautions When Installing the Power Supply Cover A description of EMI standards is on the bottom of the printer.
English Installing the Printer Horizontally or Vertically You can install the printer horizontally on a flat surface (with the paper exit on top) or vertically (with the paper exit at the front) by hanging it on a wall, using the optional WH-10 hanging bracket set. WARNING: When hanging the printer on the wall with the hanging bracket set, be sure to attach a connector cover to the printer. Setting Up the Printer To set up the printer, follow the steps below. 1. Connect the cables. 2.
English Attaching the Connector Cover Follow the steps below to attach the connector cover to protect the cables. 1. Turn over the printer. 2. Position the two hooks on both sides of the connector cover so that they hook the printer case. 3. Push the connector cover down to click onto the printer case. Hook 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 from the printer case.
English Arranging the Cables Pass the cables through cable exits in the connector cover. The connector cover has cable exits on the back and both sides. You can also route the serial, USB, or power cables out the front by passing them through the notch in the printer bottom. If you want to pass the USB cable through the cable exit on the back, fit the cable under the hook on the printer to prevent the cable from coming off.
English Installing Roll Paper Follow the steps below to install the roll paper. If you want to change the paper width by using the roll paper guide, see "Changing the Paper Width" on page 11. 1. Press the cover open button to open the roll paper cover. 2. Remove the used roll paper core if any, and insert the roll paper. The correct direction of the paper is shown in the illustration below. 3. Pull out some paper, and close the roll paper cover.
English 4. Tear off the paper. Attaching the Power Switch Cover The enclosed power switch cover ensures that the power switch is not pressed accidentally. You can turn on and off the power switch by inserting a sharppointed object in the holes in the power switch cover. To detach the cover, use a sharp-pointed object. To use this cover, install it as shown in the illustration below. WARNING: If an accident occurs with the power switch cover attached, unplug the power cord immediately.
English Changing the Paper Width If a roll paper guide is included with your printer, you can change the paper width from 80 mm to 58 mm by installing the roll paper guide. Follow the steps below to change the paper width. CAUTION: If you once change the paper width from 80 mm to 58 mm, you cannot change it back to 80 mm. When changing the paper width, be sure to make the setting for the paper width with utility software for the TM-T88V. 1. 2. Open the roll paper cover.
English 4. Paste the enclosed 2 strips along the roll paper guide on the bottom of the roll paper holder. Make sure the space between the top edge of strip and the line of the groove in the roll paper guide (indicated as a in the illustration) is 0.5 mm or less. a 5. 6. Strips for 58 mm paper width Install the roll paper correctly. Close the roll paper cover. Troubleshooting No lights on the control panel Check whether the power supply cable is correctly connected to the printer and the socket.
English Removing Jammed Paper When a paper jam occurs, never pull out the paper forcibly. Open the roll paper cover and remove the jammed paper. CAUTION: Do not touch the thermal head and the frame on its side (indicated in the circle in the illustration below) because it can be very hot after printing. If the roll paper cover does not open, follow the steps below. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Slide the cutter cover toward the front to open it. 3. Turn the knob until you see a triangle in the opening.
English Cleaning Cleaning the Printer Case Be sure to turn off the printer, and wipe the dirt off the printer case with a dry cloth or a damp cloth. CAUTION: Never clean the product with alcohol, benzine, thinner, or other such solvents. Doing so may damage or break the parts made of plastic and rubber. Cleaning the Thermal Head CAUTION: After printing, the thermal head and the frame on its side (indicated in the circle in illustration below) can be very hot.
English Setting the DIP Switches CAUTION: Be sure to turn off the printer before removing the cover of the DIP switches. Removing it while the printer is turned on may cause problems such as an electric short, which leads to a malfunction of the printer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off the printer. Turn over the printer. Remove the DIP switch cover by removing the screw. Set the DIP switches using a fine-tipped tool. Replace the DIP switch cover, and fix it by installing the screw.
English DIP Switch Tables When using Serial Interface When using Parallel Interface DIP Switch Bank 1 DIP Switch Bank 1 SW Function ON OFF SW Function 1-1 Data receive error Ignored Prints “?” 1-1 Auto line feed Receive buffer capacity 45 bytes 4KB Always enabled Always disabled 1-2 1-2 4KB Handshaking XON/XOFF DTR/DSR Receive buffer capacity 45 bytes 1-3 1-4 Data word length 7 bits 8 bits 1-3 1-5 Parity check Enabled Disabled 1-6 Parity selection Even Odd 1-7 1-8
English When using USB/Ethernet/Wireless LAN Interface DIP Switch Bank 1 SW Function 1-1 Auto line feed 1-2 Receive buffer capacity DIP Switch Bank 2 OFF SW Function Always enabled Always disabled 2-1 Handshaking (BUSY condition) 45 bytes 4KB 2-2 Do not change settings Fixed to OFF 2-3 2-4 Print density See Table B 2-5 Release condition of receive buffer BUSY (If receive buffer capacity set to 4KB.) 2-6 2-7 Do not change setting. 2-8 Do not change setting.
English 80 mm paper width Paper feed speed 58 mm paper width*1 Approx. 200 mm/s {approx. 7.9"/s} (continuous paper feed with the Feed button.) Line spacing (default) 4.23 mm {1/6"} Roll paper Width 79.5 mm ± 0.5 mm {3.13" ± 0.02"} 57.5 mm ± 0.5 mm {2.26" ± 0.02"} (single-ply) Diameter Maximum outside diameter: 83 mm {3.27"} Spool Spool diameter: Inside: 12 mm {0.47"}; Outside: 18 mm {0.
