English User’s Manual M00069100EN TM-T88V User’s Manual 1
English All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
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 Regularly remove the power plug from the outlet and clean the base of the prongs and between the prongs. If you leave the power plug in the outlet for a long time, dust may collect on the base of the prongs, causing a short and fire. Regularly confirm that the plug and AC inlet are not wet with liquid such as water. Do not allow foreign matter to fall into the equipment. Penetration by foreign objects may lead to fire.
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/ For customers in other countries, go to the following web site: https://download.epson-biz.com/?service=pos Unpacking The following items are included with the standard specification printer. If any item is damaged, contact your dealer.
English Part Names Roll paper cover Control panel Cutter cover Cover open lever Power switch Control Panel (Power) LED This LED is on when the printer is on. Error LED This indicates an error. Paper LED On indicates a paper out. Flashing indicates standby. Feed button This button feeds paper.
English Connecting the Cables CAUTION: For a serial interface, use a null modem cable. For a USB interface, do not turn on the printer before installing the printer driver. For using an Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-TX) interface, do not connect a telephone line or a drawer kick-out cable to the Ethernet connector. Do not connect to electrical outlets close to devices that generate voltage fluctuations or electrical noise. In particular, stay clear of devices that use large electric motors.
English 5. Connect the DC cable of the AC adapter to the power connector of the printer. AC cable 6. Insert the AC plug into a power outlet.
English Installing the Printer 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). Also, you can hang it on a wall using the included accessories. CAUTION: Take measures to prevent the printer from moving by vibration during paper cutting and when using a drawer. Affixing tape is provided as an option.
English Note: You can install the printer so that the roll paper cover is upright to the mounting surface using the included wall hanging bracket. 1. Attach the control panel label for vertical installation on the roll paper cover. 2. Install the wall hanging bracket on the printer, and fix it using 2 included screws. 3. Attach 2 rubber feet in the rectangular indents in the printer case, and attach 2 rubber feet within the scribed line on the hanging bracket. 4.
English Hanging the Printer on a Wall To hang the printer on the wall, follow the steps below. CAUTION: To fix the printer securely, install the wall hanging bracket 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.
English 4. Align the holes in the wall hanging bracket with the screws on the wall, and hook it securely. Installing Roll Paper Follow the steps below to install the roll paper. 1. Use the cover open lever to open the roll paper cover.
English 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. When the printer power is on, the roll paper is automatically cut.
English Changing the Paper Width You can change the paper width from 80 to 58 mm by installing the included 58-mm width paper guide plate. Follow the steps below to change the paper width. CAUTION: Once you change the paper width from 80 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 the utility software for the TM-T20II. 1. 2. Open the roll paper cover.
English Attaching Cover on the Power Switch The enclosed power switch cover ensures that the power switch is not pressed accidentally. You can turn the power switch on and off by inserting a sharp-pointed object in the holes in the power switch cover. To detach the cover, also use a sharp-pointed object. A waterproof cover for the power switch is also included. To use these covers, install them as shown in the illustration below.
English When a paper jam occurs 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, 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. Put the fingers in the indents in both sides of the cutter cover, and slide it toward the arrow in the illustration below to remove it. Cutter cover Indent 3.
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 can be very hot. Be careful not to touch it and to let it cool before you clean it.
English Specifications 58 mm paper width*1 80 mm paper width Printing method Thermal line printing Printing speed 200 mm/s {7.87"/s} max.; 53.3 lps (3.75 mm {0.15"} feed) Ladder bar code and 2D symbol: 100 mm/s {3.93"/s} The above speed values are approximate. The values are when the printer prints with density “Normal” at 25°C {77°F}. Speed is adjusted automatically depending on the voltage applied and head temperature. Roll paper (single-ply) Width 79.5 mm ± 0.5 mm {3.13" ± 0.
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive English This information only applies to customers in the European Union, according to Directive 2012/19/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF 04 July 2012 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and legislation transposing and implementing it into various national legal systems, and to customers in countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) where they have implemented equivalent regulations.
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