User’s Manual Important Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 2 Part Names and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4 Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6 Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 13 Installing/Replacing the Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . page 15 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 16 Troubleshooting .
English Important Safety Information This manual presents important information intended to ensure safe and effective use of this product. Read this manual carefully and store it in an accessible location. For information on development of a system with this product and setup, see also Technical Reference Guide. You can access Technical Reference Guide from the included Manual CD. Key to Symbols The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below.
English !CAUTION: ❏ Do not use this product in locations subject to high humidity or dust levels. Excessive humidity and dust may cause paper jams and other problems, such as fire, or electric shock. ❏ Be sure to set this product on a firm, stable, horizontal surface. The product may break or cause injury if it falls. ❏ Do not stand on or place heavy objects on top of this product. Equipment may fall or collapse, causing breakage and possible injury.
English Part Names and Functions Roll paper cover Manual cutter Control panel Cutter cover Cover open lever Power switch Roll paper cover Open this cover to install/replace the roll paper. Manual cutter Use this cutter when you cut the roll paper manually. Cutter cover Open this cover to unlock the autocutter blade when the roll paper cover does not open due to a paper jam. (U “Paper is jammed” on page 17) Power switch Use this switch to turn on or off the printer.
English Interface All the ports and connectors are located on the back of the printer.
English Setup Installing the Printer Install the printer horizontally on a flat surface. If you want to install the printer vertically, be sure to attach the included control panel label for vertical installation and rubber feet. (U “Installing the printer vertically” on page 6) Also, you can hang it on a wall using the included accessories.
English ❏ Attaching the rubber feet QNote: You can install the printer so that the roll paper cover is upright to the mounting surface using the included wall hanging bracket. Follow the steps below. 207 mm {8.15"} 1. Install the wall hanging bracket on the printer, and fix it using 2 included screws. 2. Attach 2 rubber feet on the printer case, and attach 2 rubber feet on the hanging bracket.
English Hanging the printer on a wall Follow the steps below to hang the printer on the wall. !CAUTION: ❏ To fix the printer securely, install printer on a wall made of wood, concrete, or metal. The thickness of the wall should be 10 mm {0.4"} or more. ❏ Be sure to use metallic screws. ❏ The screws on the wall side must have a pull-out strength of 150 N (15.3 kgf) or more. 1. Install 2 screws (screw diameter: 4 mm {0.16"}, head diameter: 7 to 9 mm {0.28" to 0.35"} in the wall at an interval of 80 mm {3.
English 3. Install the wall hanging bracket on the printer, and fix it using the screws removed in Step 2. 4. Align the holes in the wall hanging bracket with the screws on the wall, and hook it securely.
English Connecting the AC Adapter Follow the steps below to connect the AC adapter. !WARNING: Be sure to use the specified AC Adapter [AC adapter, C1 (Model: M235B)] only. 1. Firmly insert the DC connector of the AC adapter all the way into the DC-in connector on the printer. 2. Firmly insert the connector of the AC cable all the way into the AC inlet on the AC adapter. 3. Firmly insert the plug all the way into the grounded wall outlet. 4. Set the AC adapter so that its label side is facing down.
English Connecting External Devices If you connect external devices, connect each cable to the port/connector on the back of the printer. (U “Interface” on page 5) !CAUTION: ❏ When connecting external devices to the USB ports, follow the precautions below. • Confirm the rated current of the external devices by checking the descriptions on the devices or manuals. Connect the external devices only when those total rated current is less than 800 mA. Do not use a device whose rated current is unclear.
English Attaching the Power Switch Cover Attaching the enclosed power switch cover prevents inadvertent changing of the power switch and tampering. You can turn the power switch on and off by inserting a sharp-pointed object in the holes in the power switch cover. A waterproof cover for the power switch is also included. To detach these covers, also use a sharp-pointed object.
English Basic Operations Turning Power On/Off Press the power switch to turn on/off the printer. QNote: It takes approximately 30 seconds after the printer is turned on until it is ready for printing. Opening the Covers Opening the roll paper cover Pull the cover open lever to open the roll paper cover.
English Opening the cutter cover Put your fingers in the indents in both sides of the cutter cover, and pull it to open it.
English Installing/Replacing the Roll Paper Follow the steps below to install/replace the roll paper. !CAUTION: Be sure to use the specified roll paper. (U “Specifications” on page 19) 1. Open the roll paper cover. (U “Opening the roll paper cover” on page 13) 2. Remove the used roll paper core, if there is one. 3. Insert the roll paper in the correct direction. 4. Pull out some paper, and close the roll paper cover. When the printer power is on, the roll paper is automatically cut.
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 printer 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 To maintain print quality, Epson recommends cleaning the thermal head periodically (generally every 3 months) by following the steps below.
English Troubleshooting (Power) LED does not light Check whether the AC adapter is correctly connected. (U “Connecting the AC Adapter” on page 10) Error LED is on ❏ Check whether the roll paper cover is correctly closed. ❏ If the Paper LED is on, check whether the roll paper is correctly installed and any roll paper remains. (U “Installing/Replacing the Roll Paper” on page 15) Error LED is flashing ❏ Check whether paper is jammed. If it is jammed, remove it.
English The roll paper cover will not open When the autocutter blade is locked, the roll paper cover will not open. Follow the steps below to return the autocutter blade to the normal position. 1. Turn off the printer. (U “Turning Power On/Off” on page 13) 2. Open the cutter cover. (U “Opening the cutter cover” on page 14) 3. Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow until you see a triangle in the opening of the frame. Knob 4. Close the cutter cover. 5. Open the roll paper cover.
English Specifications Item Printing method Roll paper dimensions Specification Thermal line printing Paper width*1 79.5 mm ± 0.5 mm {3.13" ± 0.02"} Diameter 83 mm {3.27"} maximum Inside diameter of core 12 mm {0.47"} Outside diameter of 18 mm {0.71"} core Thermal paper type NTP080-80 Interface Ethernet ×1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Serial ×1 D-sub 9 pin male USB (host) ×2 USB 2.0, Type A 5 V, 500 mA*2 USB (device) ×1 USB 2.
English Appendix Downloading Software and Manuals The latest versions of SDK, 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/ For customers in other countries, go to the following web site: http://download.epson-biz.com/?service=pos Open Source Software License This product uses open source software in addition to Epson proprietary software.
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