TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Technical Reference Guide EPSON English 410019402 Rev.
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TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Warnings WARNING: ❏ Shut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange odor, or unusual noise. Continued use may lead to fire or electric shock. Immediately unplug the equipment. ❏ Only disassemble this product as described in this manual. Do not make modifications to the unit. Tampering with this product may result in injury, fire, or electric shock.
Cautions CAUTION: ❏ Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual. Different connections may cause equipment damage and burning. ❏ Be sure to set this equipment on a firm, stable horizontal surface. Product may break or cause injury if it falls. ❏ Do not use in locations subject to high humidity or dust levels. Excessive humidity and dust may cause equipment damage, fire, or shock. ❏ Do not place heavy objects on top of this equipment. Never stand or lean on this equipment.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide About This Manual Aim of the Manual This manual was created to provide all information necessary for system planning, design, installations and application of the printer for designers and developers of POS systems.
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TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Operating Mode (Panel Switch Operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Self Test Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Chapter 3 Connecting to the Host Computer and Options Connecting the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Character Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Paper Feed Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Precautions for Printing and Paper Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Paper Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide AC Cable Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 Appendix E Maintenance Cleaning the autocutter (TM-L90 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1 Print Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Product Structure 1.1.1 Models ❏ Product name: • TM-L90 series/ TM-L90 peeler specification Printing Thermal line Serial interface (RS-232C) Parallel interface (IEEE-1284 standard) USB interface (Supports USB full speed mode (12Mbps)) Ethernet interface specification 1.1.
1.1.3 Option TM-L90 ❏ Velcro affixing tapes (model: DF-10) ❏ Wall hanging bracket (model: WH-10) ❏ External power supply unit EPSON PS-180 (*1)(PS-180 supports power-saving feature) ❏ Power cables (model: AC-170) (*1) Power supply unit doesn’t come with the printer. Purchase separately if needed.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 1.2 Name and Description of Each Part 1.2.1 Part Names (TM-L90) cutter cover power switch manual cutter roll paper cover open lever Perforation to pass the cables through roll paper cover control panel FEED Button Printer Part Names * Refer to page 2-20 for the location of the DIP switches. * Another FEED button is located under the roll paper cover. Refer to page 2-24 for the location. Rev.
1.2.2 Part Names (TM-L90 peeler specification) cutter cover power switch label peeling sensor peeler cover open lever manual cutter roll paper cover open lever peeler cover FEED Button wiring knockout control panel roll paper cover Part Names of TM-L90 Peeler Specification * Refer to page 2-20 for the DIP switch positions. * There is also a FEED button under the roll paper cover. Refer to page 2-24 for the position. 1-4 Product Overview Rev.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 1.2.3 Control Panel FEED Button PAPER OUT LED ERROR LED POWER LED FEED button (with TM-L90) Pressing the FEED button feeds the roll paper. The printer paper feed depends on the line feed amount set. However, in the following cases, FEED cannot be used for paper feed. • When the roll paper cover is open • When performing cleaning • When performing self-testing (Press the FEED button to stop self-testing and press it again to resume it.
❏ Initializing the mechanism (with TM-L90) You can initialize the mechanism (paper feed operation) with the following procedure. 1. Open the roll paper cover. 2. Close the roll paper cover. 3. Press FEED. • If the roll paper is inserted after the roll paper cover is opened and closed, the printer waits for FEED to be pressed, and then the PAPER OUT LED flashes. In this case, press FEED.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide PAPER OUT LED (with TM-L90) ❏ Lights when there is no more roll paper or there is little remaining. (Default setting. The LED condition varies according to the memory switch settings. Refer to “Starting the Memory Switch Setting Mode” on page 2-24 and“Error Code” on page F-3 for details.) ❏ Off when there is a sufficient amount of roll paper remaining. (Default setting. The LED condition varies according to the memory switch settings.
1.2.4 Power Switch Refer to “Printer Part Names” on page 1-3 for the power switch location. Turn on the power by holding down the POWER button 1 second or longer. Turn off the power by holding down the POWER button 3 seconds or longer. The printer is normally turned on/off with this switch. You can select whether to enable or disable the power switch using the DIP switches. When the DIP switches are set to OFF (power switch enabled), the power switch controls the TM printer as follows.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide mode switch To use the peeling issuing mode, move the mode switch to the right. To use the continuous issuing mode, move the mode switch to the left. Rev.
1.2.7 Connectors Remove the bottom of the cover as shown in the illustration below. All cables are connected to the connector panel located on the lower rear side of the printer. power drawer kick-out interface Connector Panel Note: The model pictured is a serial interface model. For other information on interfaces and connectors, refer to “Connecting the Cable” (Chapter 3) 1-10 Product Overview Rev.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Chapter 2 Setup 2.1 Setup Flow Before using the printer, you need to set various settings to increase the printer's functionality. Configure the printer appropriately depending on the environment.
2.2 Installation Procedures 2.2.1 Precaution For Installation ❏ TM-L90 • Locate the printer on a flat surface, whichever orientation you choose. • Avoid locations susceptible to dust and other foreign matter. • Make sure to avoid bumping or otherwise exposing the printer to strong impact during operation. • Avoid resting the printer on the power supply or other cables or other objects. • Consider vibration during paper cutting and drawer usage. Take measures to prevent the printer from moving.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 2.2.2 Instructions for Installation The TM-L90 can be placed vertically (paper outlet in front), horizontally (paper outlet at the top), or attached to a wall (using the optional wall hanging set WH-10). With the TM-L90 with peeler, you can use it vertically or wall mounted with either peeling issuing or with continuous issuing (not using the peeler).
When you install the printer horizontally, attach the control panel label as shown in the illustration below. Control panel label Note: To hang the printer on the wall, see the Wall Hanging Bracket Set Installation Manual provided with the WH-10 for instructions. When you use TM-L90 horizontally, peel off the backing sheet of the paper exit guide and attach it as shown below to prevent cut paper from falling inside the printer after paper is cut by the autocutter.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 2.3 Adjusting Roll Paper Near-End Detection Position 2.3.1 With TM-L90 Below are three situations when roll paper N.E. detector adjustment is required. ❏ When changing the way of installation. (Vertically⇔Horizontally) ❏ To adjust the location of detection to suit the diameter of the roll paper core used. ❏ To adjust the amount of remaining paper desired.
3. Loosen the detector adjustment screw using a coin or similar tool. Detector adjustment screw 4. The adjustment position of the roll paper Near-End detector changes depending on the way of installation. In either case (vertical or horizontal), adjust the detector so that its tab comes out from the hole near the bottom of the printer. (Refer to “Adjusting Roll Paper Near-End Detection Position” on page 2-5, “Adjustment Positions of N.E. Detector” on page 2-7. Move the N.E.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 5. To fine tune the amount of remaining paper that is detected by the N.E. detector, move the N.E. detector holder shown in the illustration “N.E. Detector Holder” on page 2-7 and adjust the position. Note: Note that the direction to move the roll paper N.E. detector varies depending on the method of printer installation (vertical/horizontal). Adjustment direction for vertical installation N.E.
6. Tighten the detector adjustment screw using a coin or similar tool. 7. Move the N.E. detect lever by hand (finger) to confirm that it moves freely. Check that the N.E. detect lever is operating properly. 8. Load the roll paper. 9. Close the roll paper cover. 2-8 Setup Rev.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 2.3.2 With the TM-L90 Peeler Specification In the following 2 cases, it is necessary to adjust the position of the roll paper near end sensor. ❏ When adjusting the detection position according to the thickness of the roll paper core ❏ When adjusting the amount remaining paper desired Note: Since the shape of the central part of the roll paper may differ slightly according to the specification, it is not possible to detect near end exactly.
4. Using a coin or similar object, loosen the sensor adjustment screw. sensor adjustment screw 5. Adjust the roll paper near end sensor so that the claw of the roll paper near end sensor projects from the hole near the bottom of the device. (Refer to “Part names and the locations of N.E. detector components” on page 2-5 and “Near end sensor adjustment position” on page 2-11.) Adjust the sensor so that it projects from the window. 6.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Note: Move the N.E. detector in the direction shown by arrow. Adjustment direction N.E. detector holder Near end sensor holder Adjustment scale Outside diameter of specified thermal paper #1 Approximately 36 mm {1.42"} #2 Approximately 41 mm {1.61"} Note: Adjust the sensor while checking the position of the parts circled in the following figure.
7. Using a coin or similar object, tighten the sensor adjustment screw. 8. Push the near end sensor with your finger and check that it moves smoothly. push the near end sensor with your finger and check that it moves smoothly 9. Set the roll paper. 10. Close the roll paper cover. 2-12 Setup Rev.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 2.4 Connecting Power Supply Unit (PS-180) Be sure to use the EPSON PS-180 or the equivalent product as the power supply unit. WARNING: Always use the EPSON PS-180 or equivalent product as the power supply unit. Using a nonstandard power supply can result in shocks and even fire. Should a fault ever occur in the EPSON PS-180 or equivalent product, immediately turn off the power to the printer and remove the power supply cable from the wall socket.
3. Remove the bottom of the cover as shown in the illustration below. 4. Install the connector of the power supply cable onto the power supply connector (labeled DC24V). Power supply connector Power Supply Connector Note: When removing the DC cable connector from the EPSON PS-180, first confirm that the power supply cable has been disconnected from the power supply unit; then grasp the arrow marked section of the connector and pull straight out. 2.4.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 2.5 Autocutter Settings (TM-L90 only) The TM-L90 has an autocutter attached for cutting the paper. The autocutter can perform 2 cuts, "partial cut," in which a small part is left uncut on the left edge, and "full cut" (default setting), in which the paper is cut completely. By adjusting the attachment position of the cutter unit, you can select between "partial cut" and "full cut.
2.5.2 Setting Procedure 1. Turn off the power. 2. Press the roll paper cover open lever, and open the roll paper cover. 3. Push the body case outward (in the direction of the 2 arrows) and remove the cutter cover. cutter cover 4. Remove the single screw retaining the cutter unit and loosen the screw indicated by the circle in the illustration below. Remove this screw Loosen this screw Cutter unit 5. Lift the top of the cutter unit upward and remove it. Lift upwards 2-16 Setup Rev.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 6. Moving the cutter unit in a lateral direction, shift to the dowel position of the desired cut method. Shift to dowel of desired cut method dowels P F Partial cut P F Full cut 7. Secure the cutter unit again using the removed screw and the loosened screw. 8. Install the cutter cover. 9. Close the roll paper cover. Rev.
2.6 Setting Roll Paper Width The TM-L90 / TM-L90 peeler specification uses a roll paper 80 mm wide in the default state. When using a roll paper 38 to 70 mm wide with this printer, attach the roll paper spacer in accordance with the following procedure. Note: If a printer has already been used, the paper width cannot be changed from narrow to wide. This is because the part of the head that made direct contact with the platen may have been damaged when narrow roll paper was used.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 4. Push the roll paper spacer until it clicks. Note: Check that the roll paper spacer slides smoothly from side to side. 5. Slide the roll paper spacer side-to-side and set it to the appropriate position. Use the measurement lines if necessary. Note: Roll paper is placed on the tab-free side of the roll paper spacer. When positioning the roll paper spacer, provide 0.5 mm of room for the maximum roll paper width. screw measurement 6.
2.7 DIP Switch Settings With the TM-L90 / TM-L90 peeler specification, you can make various settings with the DIP switches. The DIP switches are inside the roll paper cover. DIP switch cover Before setting DIP switches, remove the DIP switch cover. Note: Set the DIP switches after turning off the printer. The settings will not be enabled if they are set with the power on. DIP switches 2-20 Setup Rev.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide DIP switch settings (Serial interface model) SW No. Function ON OFF 1 Enable/disable Power switch. Switches power supply On/ Off using commands. (Power supply switch is disabled.) Power supply switch is used to switch power On/Off. OFF 2 Select for serial communication condition. Set using DIP switch 1-7, 1-8 Set using memory switches.
2.8 Setting Memory Switches With the TM-L90 / TM-L90 peeler specification, you can make various other settings with the software settings saved in the non-volatile memory inside the printer called the memory switches. The memory switches can be set in 2 ways, using the memory switch setting mode of the printer, or from the application. Depending on the setting items, some settings can only be set from the application.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide • Serial interface #25 pin: Selecting reset signal • Serial interface #6 pin: Selecting reset signal ❏ Paper width selection ❏ FEED button operational settings (TM-L90 peeler specification only) ❏ Label Settings • Maximum length of automatic paper measurement • With or without the function of feeding paper to the print starting position at power on • Recovery from paper layout error Note: Turning off the power supply in the memory switch setting
2.8.2 Starting the Memory Switch Setting Mode Use the following procedure to start the memory switch setting mode. 1. For the TM-L90, open the roll paper cover. For the TM-L90 with Peeler, open the peeler cover and the roll paper cover. 2. Load roll paper. 3. Turn on the power while pressing FEED inside the printer. Keep pressing FEED until the POWER, ERROR, and PAPER OUT LEDs all come on. The figure shows the TM-L90.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 2.8.3 Ending Memory Switch Setting Mode Once the setting is completed, the contents of the setting are stored; then the printer executes the initialization. When initialization is finished, the printer returns to normal operating mode. Note: We recommend that you to perform the memory switch setting after finishing the paper layout setting since the roll paper cover needs to be opened and closed for the memory switch setting.
2.8.4 Operating Procedure of Memory Switch Settings The procedures used for this process are described below. Entering Memory Switch Settings Mode 1.Open the roll paper cover, and turn on the power while pressing FEED inside the printer. You need to keep pressing the FEED button until the POWER, ERROR, and PAPER OUT LED come on. 2.While the POWER, ERROR, and PAPER OUT LEDs are on, press FEED inside the printer twice. 3.Close the cover. The current setting and setting guidance will be printed automatically.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Selecting individual settings ❏ Setting autocutter (TM-L90 only) First, select the setting for the paper to use by the number of times FEED is pressed. Press the FEED button the number of times required to select the desired autocutter setting.
❏ Communication Condition To select Transmission Conditions, first choose "Serial Interface Settings," then select "Data Length, Handshake, or Parity." Note: The serial communication conditions in the memory switch setting mode take effect only when selecting "Set using memory switches" for the DIP switch 2. • Serial Interface Communication Condition Press the FEED button the number of times required to select the desired "Serial interface setting" as the communication conditions.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide • Data Length, Handshake or Parity Press the FEED button the number of times required to select the desired "Data length, Handshake or Parity" as the communication conditions.
❏ Interface Reset Signal Pins #25 and #6 of the serial interface board unit (UB-S01/02) are input pins for the reset signal. This item is used to "Enable (acknowledge)" or "Disable (not acknowledge)" input of the reset signal from one of these pins. Press the FEED button the number of times required to select the desired Interface reset signal setting.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide ❏ Other Settings In "Other Settings," select a PAPER OUT LED setting and then choose the paper layout error recovery methods. • Setting PAPER OUT LED Select the ON/OFF operation of the PAPER OUT LED at paper near-end occurrence. Make the setting to suit your own preferences.
With the TM-L90 peeler specification Press FEED button Paper layout error recovery means 0 times: No change 1 time: Transmit the error recovery command (Since the printer paper layout is not changed, if the correct paper is not inserted, the paper layout error will occur again.) 2 times: Transmit the error recovery command, or recover from the error by opening and closing the roll paper cover.After error recovery, the printer automatically feeds paper.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide ❏ Label Settings In "Label Settings", select the maximum length for automatic paper measurement, and then choose whether with or without the function of feeding paper to the print starting position at power on. • Maximum length of automatic paper measurement Select the maximum length of automatic paper measurement. Match the maximum length of the auto-measurement with the black mark spacing of the paper used.
2.9 Memory Switch Functions This printer has the following software switches, called memory switches, in the non-volatile memory. • Msw 1, Msw 2, Msw 8 • Customized values • Serial communication conditions These settings can be made by the memory switch setup utility (see page 4-7) or ESC/POS commands. Refer to the “ESC/POS Application Programming Guide” for details of the commands. 2.9.1 TM-L90 Memory Switch Settings Some settings of Msw 2 and Msw 8 can be made in the memory switch setting mode.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide MSW8 Bit Function 0 (OFF) 1 (ON) Initial setting 1 Reserved Recovery by pressing FEED No recovery by pressing FEED OFF 2 Paper layout error recovery means Send the error recovery command or open/close the cover. Send the error recovery command.
Customized values Selection of the number of parts for the thermal head energizing One-part energizing * Two-part energizing Three-part energizing Four-part energizing Selection of print density 70% 80% 90% 100% * 110% 120% 130% 140% Selection of print color Single color *, two colors Selection of print speed Speed level 1 (max. 26 mm/s) Speed level 2 Speed level 3 Speed level 4 Speed level 5 Speed level 6 (max. 120 mm/s) * Speed level 7 Speed level 8 Speed level 9 (max.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 2.9.2 TM-L90 Peeler Specification Memory Switch Settings Among the settings shown below, some can be set with the memory switch setting mode. Refer to page 2-26.
MSW8 Bit Function 0 (OFF) 1 (ON) Initial setting 1 Means of recovery from paper layout error Recovery by pressing FEED No recovery by pressing FEED OFF 2 Paper layout error recovery means Recovery by pressing FEED No recovery by pressing FEED ON 3 PAPER OUT LED behavior at paper near-end occurrence On Off OFF 4 Select maximum length for automatic measurement of paper 160 mm 300 mm OFF 5 Insert left and right margins to barcode Not inserted Inserted OFF 6 Feeding paper to the p
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Customized values Selection of the number of parts for the thermal head energizing One-part energizing * Two-part energizing Three-part energizing Four-part energizing Selection of print density 70% 80% 90% 100% * 110% 120% 130% 140% Selection of print color Single color *, two colors Selection of print speed Speed level 1 (max. 26 mm/s) Speed level 2 Speed level 3 Speed level 4 Speed level 5 Speed level 6 (max.
2.10 Paper Loading Method WARNING: Do not open the roll paper cover (for the TM-L90 with Peeler, do not open the peeler cover and the roll paper cover) during the operation. Doing so may damage the printer. Do not touch the manual cutter with your hands when installing or replacing roll paper. Touching the manual cutter may result in injury. For the TM-L90, when the printer is placed horizontally, the raised roll paper cover may close suddenly depending on the inclining angle of the printer.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 2.10.2 With the TM-L90 Peeler Specification With the TM-L90, the paper loading method differs depending on whether peeling issuing or continuous issuing is used. They are explained as follows. Paper setting with peeling issuing 1. Press the peeler cover open lever, and open the peeler cover. 2. Press the roll paper cover open lever, and open the roll paper cover. 3.
7. As shown in the following figure, pull the end of the paper to the bottom of the square hole above the manual cutter (label peeling sensor), and close the roll paper cover. Note: Matching the leading edge of the roll paper with the printed marks on the printer ensures that the fewest possible labels are ejected automatically. WARNING: Do not close the roll paper cover with your finger still inside the roll paper cover. Doing so may lead to injury. 8.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 1. Press the peeler cover open lever, and open the peeler cover. 2. Press the roll paper cover open lever, and open the roll paper cover. 3. If there is roll paper with little paper remaining inside the printer, take it out. 4. Put new roll paper in the printer as shown in the following figure. 5. Slide the mode switch to the left (continuous issuing mode). Rev.
6. As shown in the following figure, pull the end of the paper to the bottom of the square hole above the manual cutter (label peeling sensor). Note: Matching the leading edge of the roll paper with the printed marks on the printer ensures that the fewest possible labels are ejected automatically. 7. Pressing down the end of the paper, close the roll paper cover. The printer automatically feeds the paper to the start position.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide If you use the printer without making a layout setting and a paper out (no paper left) or an error occurs as a result (refer to page F-3), opening and closing the cover automatically sets a new layout. Note: The above automatic layout setting by opening and closing the cover is available with firmware version 1.05 or later. It enables you to make layout setting by intentionally generating an error in paper feeding on printing.
5. With the roll paper cover open, turn on the power while pressing FEED inside the printer. (Keep pressing FEED until the ERROR LED comes on.) 6. Check that the ERROR LED is on, and release FEED. 7. Press FEED 6 times. 8. Then, close the roll paper cover. The printer feeds several labels and remembers the label paper size. This completes the task. ❏ TM-L90 peeler specification setting procedure (procedure for setting the paper type and size in the printer) There are the following 2 cases.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 5. For peeling issuing, set the end of the roll paper in the peeler, and for continuous issuing, set it in the ejection path, and close the roll paper cover. The printer feeds several labels and remembers the label paper size. This completes the task. 6. For peeling issuing, after setting the paper, the PAPER OUT LED flashes. To print, insert the label into the peeler path, and press FEED.
Note: L1 and L2 are measured by the printer. See the following sketch for the lengths L1 to L7. Parameters Calculated for Automatic Layout Setting 2-48 Setup Rev.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide ❏ Manual paper layout setting Manual paper layout setting is to directly enter paper data into the non-volatile memory of the printer to execute the "paper layout setting" function. As compared to automatic setting, manual setting enables finer adjustment of the paper layout. You can set the paper type, mark-to-mark distance, mark length, paper width and print area. This "manual paper layout setting" can be used in either of the following two methods.
7. Close the roll paper cover. The paper information in the NV memory in the printer is cleared, and to indicate that the layout information is cleared, the printer automatically feeds paper. 2.11 TM Setup Items (Summary) Items of TM setup are shown below; refer to the table below for information about setting items and adequate switches.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Select receive buffer capacity(*) Select capacity of receive buffer: large or small. -- -- Memory switch See “Items That Can Be Set in the Memory Switch Setting Mode” on page 2-22 Conditions for Busy Status (*) Select condition for Busy. -- -- Memory switch See “Items That Can Be Set in the Memory Switch Setting Mode” on page 2-22 Data processing when reception error occurs Select print “?” or ignored.
2.12 Operating Mode (Panel Switch Operation) In order to check the setting condition of the printer, it has the self-testing mode other than the normal-printing mode. 2.12.1 Self Test Mode In self test mode, following items are checked and printed out: • Control circuit functions • Printer mechanisms • Print quality • Control software ROM version • DIP switch settings • Memory switch setting • Paper layout setting Use the following procedure to start a self test. With TM-L90 1.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide With the TM-L90 peeler specification 1. With the roll paper cover open, turn on the power while pressing FEED. Keep pressing it until the ERROR LED comes on. The printer status is printed on the paper. 2. When the printer status has finished printing, the following content is printed. Check that the PAPER OUT LED flashes.
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TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Chapter 3 Connecting to the Host Computer and Options 3.1 Connecting the Cable This printer has 4 types of interface, serial, parallel, USB, and Ethernet. The method of connecting such options as a customer display varies depending on the interface type. Note that some interfaces do not accept specific connection methods. All cables are connected to the connector panel located on the lower rear side of the printer.
3.2 Connecting to the Host Computer 3.2.1 With the RS-232C Interface When the TM printer is connected to a host PC with a serial interface, the following connection forms are possible: • Stand alone • Pass-through Connections of available serial cross cables are as follows: The types of cable (Type A or B) varies depending on the combination of the operation method and the handshake for the TM printer. You can operate the TM printer by a Windows driver, OPOS, or ESC/POS commands.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Note: Refer to Chapter 4 for the Windows driver, OPOS ADK, and ESC/POS commands. Refer to “Connecting the Cable” on page 3-1 for the cable connection procedure. DTR/DSR control is available for OPOS. Xon/Xoff or CTS/RTS control is available for APD. When using APD in serial connection, read the Note in “EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Support Environment” on page 4-3 that contains precautions for TrueType font printing.
Application control Xon/Xoff (except OPOS) TM side control setting Xon/Xoff DTR/DSR DTR/DSR (DOS, Windows (only OPOS)) RTS/CTR (DOS, Windows (hardware control: Windows driver)) Not available — — 1 — Type A or B Type B 2 — Type A or B Type A or B Connection procedure 1. Press the connector on the end of the interface cable firmly onto the interface connector located on the connector panel. 2. When using connectors equipped with screws, use the screws to tighten the connectors firmly in place.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Connection procedure 1. Press the connector on the end of the interface cable firmly onto the interface connector located on the connector panel. 2. Press down the clips on either side of the connector to lock it in place. 3. For interface cables equipped with a ground line, attach the ground line to the screw hole marked "FG" on the printer. 4. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host computer. 3.2.
Note: Hooking the USB cable through the locking wire saddle as shown in figure below will prevent the cable from coming unplugged. USB upstream connector Control panel (USB model) Locking wire saddle USB downstream connector (Not all models) USB cable DM connector Attaching Locking Wire Saddle 3. Connect the USB cable from the host computer to the USB upstream connector. 4. For models that have the UB-U01 installed, a maximum of two USB devices can be connected to the USB downstream connector.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 3.2.4 With the Ethernet Interface 'IEEE802.3' (TM-L90 only) TM printer with the ethernet interface is connected to a network with the ethernet cable via a Hub. Note: The Ethernet interface TM printer does not accept a customer display (DM-D). Connect the customer display to a POS terminal or appropriate equipment other than the printer. Note: When controlling the printer with OPOS, it is necessary to use exclusive control.
Connection procedure CAUTION: Connecting devices directly to LAN cables that are installed outdoors will expose them to damage from power surges caused by lightning and other inductive sources. It is best to make sure that devices without proper surge protection are cushioned by being connected through devices that do have surge protection. Otherwise, it is better not to connect them to outdoor lines.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 3.3 Connecting to the Drawer CAUTION: Be sure to connect a drawer that meets printer specifications. Connecting a drawer of the wrong specifications may result in damage to both the drawer and the printer. Never connect the telephone line to the drawer kick out connector (labeled "DK"). Doing so may result in damage to both the telephone line and the printer. Never connect the drawer cable to the customer display connector (labeled "DM-D”).
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TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Chapter 4 Application Development Information This chapter introduces how to control this printer and the information useful for development of applications using this printer. 4.1 Introduction of Control Methods The TM printer can print and be controlled by any of the following three methods. 1. Windows printer driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver) 2. EPSON OPOS ADK 3.
4.1.1.2 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Contents The installer automatically judges the target PC environment and automatically installs the DLL and software components necessary for operation. You can select the drivers, sample programs, and manuals to be installed. Drivers You can select the driver according to the purpose of use. (Drivers can be installed simultaneously.) They include two-color printing, smoothing, continuous printing, cutting method option and other functions.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 4.1.1.3 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Support Environment Supported interfaces • Serial, Parallel, USB, EtherNet Supported OSs (with confirmation of system operation) ❏ WITH TM-L90 • Windows 95 Standard, OSR 2.5 • Windows 98 Second Edition • Windows NT Ver. 4.0 SP5, SP6 • Windows 2000 • Windows XP ❏ With the TM-L90 peeler specification • Windows NT Ver. 4.
4.1.2 EPSON OPOS ADK EPSON OPOS ADK supports the development environment required for OPOS application development by OPOS Control proposed by the OLE for Retail POS (hereafter OPOS) Technology Association to supply the OPOS-compliant printer driver (OCX). Use this control method to develop an OPOS-compliant application. EPSON OPOS ADK has the following features.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 4.1.2.1 EPSON OPOS ADK (OPOS Control) Overview OPOS Control included with EPSON OPOS ADK has the following features. ❏ Supplies CO for each device class and SO for EPSON devices. ❏ Direct IO with parameters available. • Gets the maintenance counter value of the printer. • NVRAM-registered electronic logo (bit image) printing, etc.
❏ Utilities packed with various drivers • SetUpPOS Utility Equipment and connection ports can be selected, and various settings can be made. (Paper size, single color/two colors selection (two-color printer only), print waiting time setting, etc.) • TM Flash logo utility A bitmap file can be registered to the printer or customer display, for example. • USB device driver Driver necessary to connect the USB interface printer. • Sample programs Sample programs in VB, VC++ can be installed. 4.1.2.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 4.1.2.4 Driver Information and Download Destination Please contact EPSON or your dealer 4.1.3 ESC/POS Commands Printing/control via ESC/POS commands is a method proposed by EPSON to directly control the TM printer using ESC/POS commands. The printer can be controlled directly by sending ESC/POS commands from an application to the printer. For detailed information on the ESC/ POS commands, please contact EPSON.
4.2 Sensors 4.2.1 Paper Sensors The printer has two paper sensors. 4.2.1.1 Roll paper near-end sensor The roll paper near-end sensor is to detect the condition when the remaining amount of the paper is getting low and it is located on the roll paper supply unit. It detects the near-end of the roll paper by detecting the roll paper diameter. You can adjust the sensor position. See page 2-5 for details for adjustment. The normal printing task will be performed even in the near-end status.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide When the printer recovers, it feeds paper to take up the slack, and starts printing from the beginning of the line where the error occurred. In this case, double printing and printing position shift may occur. It is recommended to set the memory switch Msw 8-8 to ON, clear the printer buffers by a command from the driver, and resend the print data. Whether the cover is open or not does not affect the status reported by the roll paper end sensor.
Printer BUSY conditions and the Msw1-3 status Memory switch Msw 1-3 state Printer status Offline ON OFF During the period from when the power is turned on (including resetting using the interface) to when the printer is ready to receive data. BUSY BUSY During the self test. BUSY BUSY When the cover is open. - BUSY During paper feeding using the paper feed button. - BUSY When the printer stops printing due to a paper-end.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 4.3 Setting of Paper Width With the TM-L90 / TM-L90 peeler specification, you can set paper width to 38 to 70 mm or 80 mm.You can select the paper width by using memory switch setting mode (See “Operating Procedure of Memory Switch Settings” on page 2-26.
4.6 Barcode Printing The TM-L90 / TM-L90 peeler specification can print the types of bar code shown below. UPC-A, UPC-E JAN 8 (EAN 8), JAN 13 (EAN 13) CODE 39 ITF (Interleaved 2 of 5) CODABAR (NW-7) CODE 93 CODE 128 Refer to each document of OPOS, Printer Driver or ESC/POS commands for the setting/ printing procedures of each barcode. 4.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Printable characters for code set A Transmission data characters Hexadecimal code Decimal code Transmission data characters Hexadecimal code Decimal code Transmission data characters Hexadecimal code Decimal code NUL 00 0 ( 28 40 P 50 80 SOH 01 1 ) 29 41 Q 51 81 STX 02 2 * 2A 42 R 52 82 ETX 03 3 + 2B 43 S 53 83 EOT 04 4 , 2C 44 T 54 84 ENQ 05 5 - 2D 45 U 55 85 ACK 06 6 .
Printable characters for code set B Transmission data characters Hexadecimal code Decimal code Transmission data characters Hexadecimal code Decimal code Transmission data characters Hexadecimal code Decimal code SP 20 32 H 48 72 p 70 112 ! 21 33 I 49 73 q 71 113 " 22 34 J 4A 74 r 72 114 # 23 35 K 4B 75 s 73 115 $ 24 36 L 4C 76 t 74 116 % 25 37 M 4D 77 u 75 117 & 26 38 N 4E 78 v 76 118 ' 27 39 O 4F 79 w 77 119 ( 28 40 P 50
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Printable characters for code set C Transmission data characters Hexadecimal code 00 00 01 01 02 characters Hexadecimal code 0 40 28 1 41 29 02 2 42 03 03 3 04 04 4 05 05 06 06 07 08 Decimal code Transmission data characters Hexadecimal code 40 80 50 80 41 81 51 81 2A 42 82 52 82 43 2B 43 83 53 83 44 2C 44 84 54 84 5 45 2D 45 85 55 85 6 46 2E 46 86 56 86 07 7 47 2F 47 87 57 87
4.8 Precautions for Two-Dimensional Code Printing This printer can print two-dimensional codes. The following two-dimensional codes can be printed. ❏ PDF417 ❏ QR Code ❏ MaxiCode Note the following for two-dimensional code printing. ❏ The two-dimensional code recognition ratio changes depending on the module width, print density, environmental temperature, roll paper (thermal paper) type, reader performance, etc.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide • The ASB status will not be sent, even when the ASB function in ESC/POS command is set to enable. ❏ The printer will sometimes enter the Busy state when data is being written to nonvolatile memory. It is important not to send data from the host computer while the printer is in the Busy state as it will be incapable of processing any received data.
Serial communication conditions • • • • Baud rate Parity Flow control Data length Confirmation and setting of printer are as follows. 1. Confirm serial communication condition of the printer by self-test (See page 2-52). 2. Confirm DIP SW 1-2. Printer serial communication condition can be set by DIP SW and memory switch. When he printer is powered on, DIP SW 1-2 selects DIP SW setting or memory switch setting as initial communication condition. Selected setting is printed by self-test.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Q: Unable to print a part of Page 0 (for example ) in Visual Basic. A: When programming with Visual Basic, limitations prevent data from 81h through 9Fh and E0h through FEh from being sent as characters. However, you can use the following procedure to send this data. Dim Send_ data(0) As Byte Send_data(0) = &h81 ’1 byte of sending data MSComm1.Output = Send_data Q: Does USB 2.
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TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Chapter 5 ESC/POS Command-Related Information This chapter introduces the printer operation settings that can be made with ESC/POS commands and their precautions. 5.1 TM Printer Operation Performed When Power Supply Switch is Disabled When the power switch is disabled with the DIP switches (refer to “DIP Switch Settings” on page 2-20), the power switch is always on.
5.1.2.1 When the Power Supply Switch is Enabled The TM printer is powered off when the power off command is sent from the application. 5.1.2.2 When the Power Supply Switch is Disabled When the power off command is sent from the application, the POWER LED of the TM printer flashes, and the printer waits for the system power to be turned off. (“Error (ERROR) LED” on page F-2.) Note: While the printer is executing the power off process, do not reset the printer. 5.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide d) User defined code page (Page 255 (space page)) e) Area of command default values specified by users By changing those values, you can customize your printer. Note the following when writing to and erasing NV memory. ❏ The following restrictions apply when performing nonvolatile memory operations (including data store and delete). • The paper feed switch must not be used to feed paper. • No real time command can be executed.
5.6 Printer Status There are three ways to get the printer status, and each method has the following features. Refer to the ESC/POS Application Guide for details. • Automatic status (ASB): When processed as a normal command, the printer automatically transmits a status message whenever the status changes. It is always necessary to check the ASB status. • Real time status: When the printer receives this command, it responds with the specified printer status.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Chapter 6 Product Specifications 6.1 Product Specifications 6.1.1 TM-L90 Print method Thermal line, 8 dots/mm × 8 dots/mm (203 dpi × 203 dpi) Print width 80 mm (factory setting) or 38 to 70 mm can be set using a roll paper spacer Cutting method Separated-blade scissor Cut type Users can choose from the following two types.
Note: Install the paper exit guide packed in the box with the printer when the autocutter is used with a full cut, positioning the printer horizontally. If the printer is installed horizontally without the paper exit guide and the autocutter full cut is used, a cut sheet may drop in the paper path and it may cause a double-cut, paper jam, or autocutter error. However, if the printer is installed vertically or if the autocutter is used with a partial cut, the paper exit guide does not have to be used.
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6.2 Print Specifications Item Specifications Printing method Thermal line printing Dot density 0.125 mm/dot x 0.125 mm/dot (203 dpi x 203 dpi) (dpi: dots per 25.4 mm {1"}) Printing direction Unidirectional with friction feed Paper width 80mm 60mm 38mm Maximum printable area 72 mm {2.83"}, 576 dot positions (when the paper width is 80 mm) Characters per line Font (79.5±0.5mm) (59.5±0.5mm) (37.5±0.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 6.3 Reliability 6.3.1 TM-L90 Life When printing labels (face stock) with the ENTLA series (in monochrome mode) 1,000,000 labels issued (When the length of the label in the paper feeding direction is 25.4 mm {1"} through 63.5 mm {2.5"}. The value above corresponds to approximately 30 km to 70 km {18.64 to 43.5 miles} of running length. When printing labels whose length exceeds 63.5 mm, the labelissuing life is 70 km {43.5 miles} of running length.
Vibration resistance When packed: Frequency: 5 to 55 Hz Acceleration: Approximately 19.6 m/s2 {2 G} Sweep: 10 minutes (half cycle) Duration: 1 hour Directions: x, y, and z No external or internal damage should be found after the vibration test, and the unit should operate normally. Impact resistance When packed: Package: EPSON standard package Height: 60 cm {23.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 6.3.2 TM-L90 Peeler Specification Life Labels (single color) Issues 1,000,000 labels (With feed direction label length of 25.4 {1 inch} to 63.5 mm {2.5 inch}. Equivalent to a travel distance of about 30 to 70 km. When printing labels in excess of 63.5 mm, product lifetime in number of labels comes after a travel distance of 70 km) Receipts (single color) 20,000,000 lines printed (with 1 line at 3.
6.4 Character Specifications Character Specifications Item Character type Specifications Alphanumeric 95 characters International 37 types Extended graphics 128 characters ✕ 11 pages (including 1 blank page) JIS (JISX0208-1990) 6879 characters Special font 845 characters JIS code 2D-21 to 2D-7E 79-21 to 7C-7E Shift JIS code 87-40 to 87-9D ED-40 to EE-FC FA-40 to FC-4E Character configuration See "Character Configurations and Dimensions" table. (Default is Font A.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 6.5 Paper Feed Specifications Item Specifications Paper feed method Friction feed Paper feed direction Single-direction 6.5.1 Precautions for Printing and Paper Feed ❏ Being a line printer, this printer always feeds paper to print. Therefore, when the line spacing of a single line is set to less than that of the print data, paper may be fed more than the setting to print.
6.7 Printing Area 6.7.1 Thermal Paper Printable Area (For Thermal Paper) Note: The printable area may be out of alignment by 2 mm {0.08"} maximum (left or right), due to the paper position or tolerance of parts. Therefore, the print area must be set in the range of more than 2 mm from the edges of the paper. To make the margin for both sides safely, it is recommended to set a margin of 2.6 mm {0.1"} or more, as shown in figure above.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 6.7.2 Die Cut Label Allow 2.8 mm or more from the left and right edges, and 1.5 mm or more from the top and bottom edges for the printable area. Liner width Label (face stock) 1.5 or more Printable area 2.8 or more 2.8 or more 1.5 or more [Units: mm] Printable Area (for die cut label) Note: If the margins are not set, the printing may be off the label due to paper misalignment or the part tolerance.
6.8 Printing Position in Relation to Cutter Position (TM-L90) The TM-L90 printing position and cutter positions are shown in the following figure. Manual-cutter position Auto-cutter blade position 26.3 29 14.8 14 4 Paper feed direction Center of the print dotline [ Units: mm (All the numeric values are typical.) ] Printing Position in Relation to Cutter Position Note: The values in the figure are central values.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide 6.9 Printing Position, Peeling Position, Manual Cutter Position (TM-L90 Peeler Specification) The TM-L90 peeler specification printing position, peeling position and manual cutter positions are shown in the following figure. label backing paper eject peeler cover from printing position to peeling position approx. 15mm from printing position to manual cutter approx. 20mm peeling label sensor roll paper cover backing paper approx. 23.
6.10 Overview of External Dimensions ❏ Height: 203 mm ❏ Width: 140 mm ❏ Depth: 148 mm ❏ Weight: Approximately 1.9 kg (without roll paper) External view (TM-L90) [Units: mm] External Appearance (TM-L90) 6-14 Product Specifications Rev.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide External view (TM-L90 Peeler Specification) [Units: mm] External Appearance (TM-L90 Peeler Specification) Note: As the printer is partly made of coated steel-faced plate, the edges of it may rust. However, it doesn't affect performance of the printer. Rev.
6.10.1 Operating Specifications Item Temperature Humidity Specifications When printing 5 to 45 °C {41 to 113 °F} During storage -10 to 50 °C {14 to 122 °F} (except for paper) When printing 10 to 90% RH During storage 10 to 90% RH (except for paper) 6-16 Product Specifications Rev.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Appendix A Interface And Connectors A.1 RS-232 Serial Interface A.1.1 Interface Board Specifications (RS-232 standard) Item Specifications Data transfer method Serial Synchronization Asynchronous Handshake Select one of the following using DIP switch 3 or the memory switches (switch operation/command (operation).
A.1.2 Functions of Each Connector Pin Pin no. Signal name Signal direction Function 1 FG - Frame ground 2 TXD Output Transfer data 3 RXD Input Reception data 4 RTS Output Memory Switch Msw 1-6 OFF: Same as DTR signal (Pin 20) Memory Switch Msw 1-6 ON: Logical product of DTR signals of DM-D and TM (If both are SPACE, the printer can receive data (SPACE).) 6 DSR Input This signal indicates whether the host computer can receive data.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide A.1.3 XON/XOFF When XON/XOFF control is selected, the printer transmits XON or XOFF signals as follows. Transmit timing differs depending on the memory switch 1-3 setting.
A.2 IEEE1284 Parallel Interface A.2.1 Mode The IEEE1284 parallel interface is comprised of the following two modes. Mode Communication direction Other information Compatibility Mode Host → printer communication Centronics standard Reverse Mode Printer → host communication Assumes a data transfer from an asynchronous printer. ❏ Compatibility Mode Compatibility Mode is Data Transmission from Host to Printer: Centronics compatible.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide A.2.
Note: A signal name prefixed by "n" indicates an "L" active signal. Bidirectional communications cannot take place unless all signal names for both sides correspond to each other. Connect all signal lines using twisted pair cables. Connect the return side to the signal ground level. Make sure that the signals satisfy electrical characteristics. Set the leading edge and trailing edge times to 0.5 µs or less. Do not ignore nAck or BUSY signals during a data transfer.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Appendix B Consumable Specifications This chapter includes information on receipt roll paper and label roll paper. For information on TM-L90 paper, see below. For information on TM-L90 peeler specification paper, refer to "TM-L90 with Peeler Roll Paper" on page B-14. B.
B.1.1.1 Specified Receipt Roll Paper Epson provides the following: Roll paper type no. Printing method Paper width Length Rolls/b ox Other NTP080-80 Thermal 80mm {3.15"} Approx. 78m {3070.87 "} 3 rolls -- NTP060-80 Thermal 60mm {2.36"} Approx. 78m {3070.87 "} 3 rolls Warranty period: 5 years with 20 degrees, humidity 60% NTP080-ATG Thermal 80mm {3.15"} Approx. 39m {1535.43"} 3 rolls Paper thickness: 0.145mm {0.0057"} NTP080-RB Thermal (two-color) 80mm {3.15"} Approx. 80m {3149.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide B.1.1.3 Print Density Adjustment For best print quality and reliability, select the proper print density for the paper type used as described in the table below. If printing is performed with a density that exceeds the density described in the table below, the reliability ("TM-L90" on page 6-5) is not guaranteed. Print density can be set with a software command. Thermal paper type Original Paper No.
B.1.1.6 Requirements for black mark position for receipt paper When manufacturing receipt paper with black marks, be sure to make paper that meets the following requirements. The reflecting rates of black mark portions (1) and non black mark portions (2) must meet the combinations shown in the table below: ❏ Black mark length in vertical: 4 ~ 7.5 mm {0.157~ 0.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide B.1.2 Die-Cut Label Roll Paper B.1.2.1 Die-Cut label paper Die-cut label paper is shown below. Features: ❏ Paper layout can be set automatically ("Memory Switch Functions" on page 2-34) ❏ Paper layout can be set manually ("Memory Switch Functions" on page 2-34) ❏ Transparency label roll paper or label roll paper with black marks can be used. Example of transparency label roll paper B.1.2.
B.1.2.3 Specified Original Paper Use the following original paper types for die-cut label roll paper: ❏ Single-color thermal label paper type no.: HD-75 Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. HW76B Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. HW76C Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. KL470 NAKAGAWA MFG (USA). Inc. (Face stock is Kanzaki Specialty Paper (USA)) KL80GT NAKAGAWA MFG (Germany). GmbH. (Face stock is KANZAN Spezialpapiere GmbH (Germany)) 150HA Richo Co., Ltd. ❏ Two-color thermal label paper type no.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide B.1.2.6 In case that paper other than the specified original paper is used If the paper other than the specified original paper is used, confirm whether the paper meets the requirements for the thickness, the peeling strength, and the transparency rates. B.1.2.7 Requirements for die-cut label size When manufacturing die-cut label paper, be sure that the paper meets the following requirements.
B.1.2.8 Requirements for transparency rate of die-cut label paper If transparency (without black marks) label is used, use a label that meets the following requirements so that the printer can recognize the label position: (label + backing paper): transparency 18% or less (backing paper): transparency 47% or more Note: ❏ Transparency rates are measured by the Macbeth TD-904 (with a filter for infrared) photometer.
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B.1.2.11 Requirements for black mark position I The black mark positions on the paper to be manufactured must meet the requirements in the figure below.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide B.1.2.12 Requirements for black mark position II The black mark positions on the paper to be manufactured must meet the requirements in the figure below (the reflective rate is measured using the back of the paper, the non-printing side): ❏ Black mark length in vertical: 4 ~ 7.5 mm {0.157~ 0.
B.1.3 Continuous label Roll Paper B.1.3.1 Continuous label paper Continuous label paper is label roll paper without labels die cut in predefined sizes. There are types, back slit type or cut-off edge type: Back slit type Cut-off edge type Feature: Label size (length) is variable with an autocutter; therefore, it is possible to print labels of various sizes. Compared with die-cut label, it is economic because of no die-cut cut-off edges.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide B.1.3.4 Paper to Use for High Speed If any of the following original paper types of thermal paper are used, the memory switch for the customized value setting can be used to set the maximum print speed up to 150 mm/s {5.91"/s} (level 9): • HW76B • KL470 • KL80GT • 150HA • HD-75 • HW76C B.1.3.
B.2 TM-L90 with Peeler Roll Paper This printer can use receipt roll paper and label roll paper with the following roll paper specifications: Paper type Thermal paper • Receipt paper (without black marks) • Receipt paper (with black marks) • Die-cut label paper (without black marks) • Die-cut label paper (with black marks) Form Roll paper Paper width • 79.5 ± 0.5 mm {3.13 ± 0.02"} • 37.5 ± 0.5 mm ~ 59.5 ± 0.5 mm {1.48 ± 0.02 ~ 2.34 ± 0.02"} Take-up roll paper width • 80 + 0.5/-1.0 mm {3.15 + 0.02/-0.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide ❏ Two-color thermal roll paper type no.: (*) PD750R (paper thickness: 75 µm) Oji Paper Mfg. Co., Ltd. Note: If specified original roll paper is not used, the thermal head may be damaged due to friction depending on paper. B.2.1.2 Print Density Adjustment For best print quality and reliability, select the proper print density for the paper type used as described in the table below.
B.2.1.4 Requirements for black mark position for receipt paper When manufacturing receipt paper with black marks, be sure to make paper that meets the following requirements. The reflecting rates of black mark portions (1) and non black mark portions (2) must meet the combinations shown in the table below: ❏ Black mark length in vertical: 4 ~ 7.5 mm {0.157~ 0.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide B.2.2 Die-Cut Label Roll Paper B.2.2.1 Die-Cut label paper Die-cut label paper is shown below. Features: ❏ Paper layout can be set automatically ("Memory Switch Functions" on page 2-34.) ❏ Paper layout can be set manually ("Memory Switch Functions" on page 2-34.) ❏ Transparency label roll paper or label roll paper with black marks can be used.
B.2.2.4 Paper to use for high speed If any of the following original paper types of thermal paper are used, the memory switch for the customized value setting can be used to set the maximum print speed up to 150 mm/s {5.91"/s} (level 9); however when the peeling issuing mode is selected, set the maximum print speed to 120 mm/s or less. B.2.2.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide B.2.2.7 Requirements for die-cut label size When manufacturing die-cut label paper (with or without black marks), be sure that the paper meets the following requirements. Label length + L2 L2 = 3 ~ 10 Label Size Requirement Note: ❏ Be sure to set the cutting position (L4) between labels. ❏ Be sure that the distance from the cutting position to the print starting position (=L3-L4) is 3.6 mm {0.14"} or more. Rev.
B.2.2.8 Requirements for transparency rate of die-cut label paper If transparency (without black marks) label is used, use a label that meets the following requirements so that the printer can recognize the label position: (label + backing paper): transparency 18% or less (backing paper): transparency 47% or more Note: ❏ Transparency rates are measured by the Macbeth TD-904 (with a filter for infrared) photometer.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide B.2.2.10 Requirements for black mark position I The black mark positions on the paper to be manufactured must meet the requirements in the figure below.
B.3 Notes On Paper Handling B.3.1 Notes on Thermal Paper Handling Substances such as chemicals on thermal paper may cause color development or faded printing; therefore, pay attention to the following: ❏ Use water paste, starch paste, polyvinyl paste, or CMC paste when gluing thermal paper. ❏ Volatile organic solvents such as alcohol, ester, and ketone can cause discoloration. ❏ Some discoloration may occur, depending on adhesive materials. Printing may be faded, depending on materials of tapes.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide B.3.3 Notes on Two-Color Paper Handling ❏ Two-color printing can be performed by selecting two-color paper with the memory switch (customized value) and using two-color paper as the print paper. ❏ In two-color printing, the hue might not be clear, depending on printing patterns. ❏ The reliability of two-color paper differs from that of single-color paper. ❏ With 2-color printing, be sure to use the specified 2-color thermal paper.
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TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Appendix C Character Code Table C.1 Page 0 (PC437 : USA, Standard Europe) Rev. C (NOTE) Characters shown in this table are just showing their shapes. They are not actual print samples.
C.2 Page 1 (Katakana) C-2 Character Code Table Rev.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide C.3 Page 2 (PC850: Multilingual) Rev.
C.4 Page 3 (PC860: Portuguese) C-4 Character Code Table Rev.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide C.5 Page 4 (PC863: Canadian-French) Rev.
C.6 Page 5 (PC865: Nordic) C-6 Character Code Table Rev.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide C.7 Page 16 (WPC1252) Rev.
C.8 Page 17 (PC866: Cyrillic #2) C-8 Character Code Table Rev.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide C.9 Page 18 (PC852: Latin2) Rev.
C.10 Page 19 (PC858: Euro) C-10 Character Code Table Rev.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide C.11 Page 255 (Blank page) UD:undefined Rev.
C.12 International Character Set Country America France Germany UK Denmark I Sweden Italy Spain I Japan Norway Denmark II Spain II Latin America Korea C-12 Character Code Table Rev.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Appendix D Option Specifications This appendix describes the optional power supply (PS-180). D.1 PS-180 D.1.1 Electrical Characteristics ❏ Input conditions Input voltage (rating): Frequency (rating): Power consumption (rating): AC switch LED AC90V to AC264V (AC100 V -10% to AC230 V +15%) 50/60Hz ± 3 Hz 100VA ----- ❏ Output conditions Output voltage (rating): Output current (rating): Output electric power (rating): Output peak current: DC24 V ± 5% 2.
❏ Color: Black (matte) 136 68 32 Case specifications D.1.2.1 Material No specific brominated flame retardants such as PBBE, PBB are used in this product. D.1.3 AC Cable Selection ❏ Select an AC cable that satisfies the following conditions. • Safety Standard product • Plug with P.E terminal ❏ Ground connection: D-2 Option Specifications Ground certainly for safety. Rev.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Appendix E Maintenance E.1 Cleaning the autocutter (TM-L90 only) If label paper adhesive has stuck to the autocutter, it may dull the cutting edge. In such a case, clean the cutter blade using the following procedure. 1. Turn off the power. 2. Disconnect the printer from the power connector. 3. Open the roll paper cover. Note: If the roll paper cover will not open, take action in accordance with the troubleshooting of the autocutter (page F-8). 4.
Adhesive being removed with flat-blade screwdriver WARNING: Do not touch the area beyond the cutter blade edge. To do so may lead to injury to your fingers. Note: Remove the accumulated adhesive behind the edge of the cutter blade. It is not necessary to polish it to a mirror finish. It is recommended not to use alcohol-based solvents. To do so may dissolve the adhesive and make removing it even more difficult. 5. Insert the roll paper after removing the adhesive.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide E.2 Print Head Cleaning CAUTION: The print head is very hot right after printing and is very dangerous. Be sure to allow the print head to cool down (after printing) before cleaning it. Also, be sure to turn off the printer power before cleaning the print head. Paper dust on the heating elements may lower the print quality. In this case, clean the print head as follows. 1. Turn off the power. 2. Open the roll paper cover. 3.
E.3 Cleaning the peeler (TM-L90 peeler specification only) If label adhesive accumulates on the rollers of the peeler, remove it with the following procedure. 1. Press the peeler cover open lever, and open the peeler cover. 2. Using a waste label or the like, remove the adhesive by dabbing the label on the roller. If it is left as it is, the adhesive may stick to an issued label. 3. After cleaning, close the peeler cover. E-4 Maintenance Rev.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Appendix F Troubleshooting F.1 Panel LED and Error Status F.1.1 Power (POWER) LED Power (POWER) LED Item Specifications LED color Green On states On Power is supplied Off Power is not supplied Flashing with short intervals *1 Execution in progress Flashing with long intervals *1 Powering down *1: Power (POWER) LED flashes according to the following patterns. Rev. D Execution in Progress Approx.320 ms End of power-off sequence Approx.
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TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide F.1.4 Error Code There are three types of error possible: Automatically Recoverable Errors, Recoverable Errors, and Unrecoverable Errors. For the automatically recover errors, the users do not have to do anything special; instead it will recover automatically when the head temperature cools down or the cover is correctly closed. For the recoverable errors, the user needs to perform some appropriate action suitable for the error to recover.
Recoverable errors Although normal printer operation is no longer possible when recoverable errors occur, they do not represent printer failure.You can recover from a recoverable error by turning on the power switch or issuing a command from the driver after eliminating the cause. Recoverable Errors Error name Type of error Error LED flash code Recovery operation Approx.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide How to send the error recover command from each of the drivers is as follows. ❏ OPOS ADK Either use the ClearOutput method or send the error recover command of ESC/POS to the printer. For more details, see the manual supplied with your OPOS. ❏ APD (Advanced Printer Driver) Send the error recover command of ESC/POS to the printer using ControlA font For more details, see the manual supplied with your APD and the ESC/POS Application Programming Guide.
Unrecoverable errors Normal printer operation is no longer possible when unrecoverable errors occur. The printer may be out of order. Contact the store for repair. ❏ TM-L90 unrecoverable errors Unrecoverable Errors Error name Type of error Error LED Flash code Recovery measure Approx.320 ms R/W error in memory After R/W checking, the printer does not work correctly. Impossible to recover. Approx.5120 ms High voltage error The power supply voltage is extremely high. Impossible to recover.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide ❏ TM-L90 peeler specification unrecoverable errors Unrecoverable Errors Error name Type of error Error LED Flash code Recovery measure Approx.320 ms R/W error in memory After R/W checking, the printer does not work correctly. Impossible to recover. Approx.5120 ms High voltage error The power supply voltage is extremely high. Impossible to recover. Low voltage error The power supply voltage is extremely low. Impossible to recover.
F.2 The autocutter is jammed or the roll paper cover will not open (TM-L90 only) 1. Turn off the power. 2. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the groove shown in the figure, and push up the cover. Side view closeup Note: There is also a similar slot on the opposite side face. You can easily remove the cutter cover by lifting it while pushing the printer cover out from both sides simultaneously. 3. Remove the cutter cover. cutter cover 4.
TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide F.3 When a paper jam occurs (TM-L90 peeler specification) 1. Turn off the power. 2. Press the peeler cover open lever, and open the peeler cover. 3. Press the roll paper cover open lever, and open the roll paper cover. 4. Check for a paper jam, and remove the paper. 5. Insert the roll paper. F.
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TM-L90 /TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Appendix G Shipping Procedures Perform the following measures before shipping the printer. 1. Hold down the POWER switch 3 seconds or more, or turn off the printer from the host computer. 2. Check that the POWER LED is off. 3. Remove the power supply connectors. 4. Pack the printer, keeping it right-side-up. Rev.
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