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TM-P60 User’s Manual
Copyright © 2004 by Seiko Epson Corporation
Printed in China 2004.02
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. While
every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for
errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained
herein.
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for
damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this
product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly
comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any
consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Seiko
Epson Corporation.
EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
NOTICE: The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
EMC and Safety Standards Applied
Product Name: TM-P60
Model Name: M196A
The following standards are applied only to the printers
that are so labeled. (EMC is tested using EPSON power
supplies.)
North America: EMI: FCC/ICES-003 Class B
Safety: UL 60950/CSA C22.2
No. 60950
The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to
this printer will invalidate the EMC standards of this
device.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not
expressly approved by Seiko Epson Corporation could
void your authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Compliance Statement For American Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
WARNING
FOR CANADIAN USERS
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
RF Module
This equipment contains the following wireless module.
Manufacturer: Universal Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd.
Model Name: CF114100
USA
This device conforms to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For body worn operation, this CF114100 has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the
Universal Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd. accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may
not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
CANADA
This device conforms to IC, Low Power License-Exempt Radio Communication Devices (RSS-210).
The information such as Certification No., Model Name, and Manufacturer Name are described on the surface of the
module.
Product Name: USI WLAN CompactFlash Card Type I
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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 observed carefully to avoid
serious bodily injury.
DANGER:
Dangers must be observed carefully to avoid
serious injury or death.
Safety Precautions
CAUTION:
Cautions must be observed to avoid minor injury
to yourself or damage to your equipment.
WARNING:
Shut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange odor, or unusual noise.
Continued use may lead to fire. Immediately unplug the equipment and contact your dealer or a Seiko
Epson service center for advice.
Never attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work can be dangerous.
Never disassemble or modify this product. Tampering with this product may result in injury or fire.
Be sure to use the specified power source. Connection to an improper power source may cause fire.
Do not allow foreign matter to fall into the equipment. Penetration by foreign objects may lead to fire.
If water or other liquid spills into this equipment, do not continue to use it. Continued use may lead to
fire. Unplug the equipment immediately and contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for
advice.
CAUTION:
Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual. Different connections may
cause equipment damage and burning.
Be careful not to drop this product. The product may break or cause injury if it is dropped.
Do not use in locations subject to high humidity or dust levels. Excessive humidity and dust may cause
equipment damage or fire.
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.
To ensure safety, unplug this product before leaving it unused for an extended period.
Before moving the product, unplug it and unplug all cables connected to it.
Safety Precautions for Rechargeble Battery Pack
DANGER:
If any liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, promptly wash it out with clean water for more than 10
minutes and consult your doctor at once. If you do not, the liquid may cause loss of eyesight.
Never disassemble or modify the battery pack. This may cause fire, explosion, leakage, overheating or
damage.
Do not expose the battery to fire or heat it. This may cause fire, explosion, leakage, overheating or
damage.
WARNING:
Keep the battery pack away from fire or flame if it produces a strange odor or leakage. Otherwise fire or
explosion may occur.
Should any battery liquid get on skin or clothing, promptly wash it off with clean water. If you do not, the
liquid may damage your skin.
Do not expose the battery to water. Do not allow water to contact the terminals. This may cause fire,
overheating or electric shock.
Be sure to use and charge the battery that came with the printer. Using a battery other than the one
specified may cause fire, explosion, leakage, overheating or other damage.
Safety Label
CAUTION:
During printing or after printing, the print head can be very hot.
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Purpose of This Manual
This manual provides information to operators of the TM-P60 printer to describe basic operations to enable safe
and correct use of the printer. (Illustrations are provided at the end of this manual.)
Notes on Use
❏ Be sure to use the power switch to turn the printer
on and off.
❏ Do not unplug or plug in the AC adapter (option)
during printing.
❏ Be sure not to open the roll paper cover when the
printer is operating.
❏ Protect the printer from impact.
❏ Do not apply excessive force to the printer case.
❏ Do not place food or beverages such as coffee on
the case of the printer.
Notes on Installation
❏ Be sure that the printer is installed horizontally
when you install it on a table.
❏ Be sure that roll paper side is on the bottom when
you install the printer vertically.
Notes on the Rechargeable battery
The safety precautions on the rechargeable battery are described previously in this manual. For more details, see
the battery instructions that came with the printer.
Part Names
See illustration A.
Unpacking
The following items are included for the standard specification printer. If any item is damaged, contact your
dealer.
❏ Printer
❏ Roll paper
❏ Battery pack and its User’s Manual
❏ User’s Manual (this manual)
Control Panel (LEDs and Switches–Illustration B)
POWER LED Meaning
On Power is on.
Off Power is off.
Flashing The printer is in power-off operation or is in an area where wireless communication is not possible.
Printer
Condition
Power On On Printer is offline (paper out, power-on initialization, roll paper cover open, power-off
Power Off,
battery
installed, and
AC adapter
(option)
connected
Printer
Condition
Power On
and battery
installed
Power Off
and battery
installed
ERROR
LED
Off Printer is online.
Flashing The temperature of the printer is too high. The printer resumes printing automatically
On Indicates that an abnormality occurred during battery charging. The battery must be
Off Battery is being charged (BATT. [battery] LED is on.)
BATT. LED Meaning
On Remaining battery charge is not enough. It must be fully charged.
Off Remaining battery charge is adequate.
Flashing Remaining battery charge is below half.
On The battery is being charged.
Off The battery is fully charged.
Meaning
operation, or when the battery is used to supply the power, the remaining battery
charge is not enough for printer operation.)
when the temperature returns to normal.
replaced with a new one.
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