English User’s Manual M00071100EN 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 • 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. CAUTION: Do not touch the thermal head because it can be very hot after printing.
English Unpacking The following items are included with the standard specification printer. If any item is damaged, contact your dealer. Note: Depending on the model, the accessories in the broken line box in the illustration below may not be included. The shape of accessories varies between models and areas.
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. Note: To make the Paper LED light up when the roll paper is nearly out, enable the paper nearend sensor with the utility software for the TM-T82, and use the printer horizontally (with the paper exit on top). Feed button This button feeds paper.
English Connecting the Cables CAUTION: For using a serial interface, use a null modem cable. For using a parallel interface, use an IEEE 1284 cable. For using 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.
English 5. Connect the DC cable of the AC adapter to the power connector of the printer. 6. Insert the AC plug into a power outlet. 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.
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-T82. 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 150 mm/s {5.91"/s} max.; 40 lps (3.75 mm {0.15"} feed) Ladder bar code and 2D symbol: 100 mm/s {3.94"/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.
