Epson EU-m30 Developer’s Guide

Developer’s Guide

*Includes information on OT-BU30.

M00139800 EN

Rev.A

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EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Exceed Your Vision and ESC/POS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Android TM is a trademark of Google LLC.

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ESC/POS® Command System

Epson ESC/POS is a proprietary POS printer command system that includes patented or patent-pending commands. ESC/POS is compatible with most Epson POS printers and displays.

ESC/POS is designed to reduce the processing load on the host computer in POS environments. It comprises a set of highly functional and efficient commands and also offers the flexibility to easily make future upgrades.

©Seiko Epson Corporation 2021.

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Important Safety Information

This document presents important information intended to ensure safe and effective use of this product. Read this section carefully and store it in an accessible location.

Safety Precautions

WARNING: Handling the product improperly by ignoring this symbol can lead to death or serious injury.

In the following cases, immediately turn off the power and contact qualified service personnel. Continued use may lead to fire or electric shock.

If the product emits smoke, a strange odor, or unusual noise.

If water or other liquid spills into the product.

If the product is too hot to touch or the case is deformed.

Note the following points to avoid accidents such as fire, electric shock, or burn.

Do not use this product where flammable fumes from gasoline, benzine, thinner, or other flammable liquids may be in the air.

Do not use aerosol sprayers containing flammable gas inside or around the product.

Do not cover the product with cloth, or place the product in locations subject to high levels of humidity or dust.

Do not allow foreign objects or flammable objects to fall into the equipment.

Do not touch the inside of the product except where mentioned in the manual.

Do not use the product with any voltage and current other than the ones specified.

Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in the manual.

Never disassemble or modify the product.

CAUTION: Handling the product improperly by ignoring this symbol can lead to injury and property

damage.

Note the following points to avoid injury or malfunction.

Setup the product on a firm, stable, horizontal surface.

Do not place heavy objects on top of the product. Never stand or lean on the product.

Do not press your hands or fingers against the cutter when removing printed paper or loading/replacing roll paper.

Do not put your hands between the cover and the body of the product when opening/closing the cover.

Never attempt to repair the product yourself.

Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick connector (Model for specified customer only).

For safety, turn off the power if the product will not be used for a long period.

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Caution Labels

The caution labels on the product indicate the following precautions.

CAUTION: Do not touch the thermal head and the frame on its side because it can be very hot after printing.

CAUTION: The sharp edge can cut your fingers.

Restriction of Use

When this product is used for applications requiring high reliability/safety, such as transportation devices related to aviation, rail, marine, automotive, etc.; disaster prevention devices; various safety devices, etc.; or functional/precision devices, etc., you should use this product only after giving consideration to including failsafes and redundancies into your design to maintain safety and total system reliability. Because this product was not intended for use in applications requiring extremely high reliability/safety, such as aerospace equipment, main communication equipment, nuclear power control equipment, or medical equipment related to direct medical care, etc., please make your own judgment on this product's suitability after a full evaluation.

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Product Overview

This chapter describes features of the product.

Features

This product (printer unit) is intended to be integrated into a self-service terminal.

For details on how to integrate it into a self-service terminal, refer to the following:

Appendix M PRINTER INSTALLATION DESIGN GUIDE

Appendix N INSTALLING THE POWER SWITCH AND POWER/FEED SWITCH COVER

Appendix O REPLACEMENT FOR SMALL COVER OPEN LEVER

Appendix P BEZEL OPTION (OT-BU30)

Appendix Q RECOMMENDED POWER SUPPLY

Appendix R PRINTER UNIT HANDLING

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Product Configurations

Models

Standard model

Models for specified customers

Accessories

Included

Main unit

Roll paper (φ 35 mm)

Switch cover

For power switch

For power/feed switch

Small cover open lever, including 1 spare screw

 Roll paper guides for 58 mm {2.28"} paper:		2
	Equipment mounting brackets:	2
	Product fixing brackets, including 2 screws + 1 spare (total of 3 screws)

Options

 Bezel option (Model: OT-BU30)

AC Adapter (Model: PS-180)

Optional external buzzer (Model: OT-BZ20) (Model for specified customer only)

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Part Names and Function

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Front

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			2							4
			3
1	Cover open lever					Operate this lever to open the roll paper cover.
2	Feed button					Pressing this button once feeds roll paper for one line. Hold down this
						button to continue feeding roll paper.
3	Power switch					Turns the printer on or off.
4	Roll paper cover					Open this cover when loading or replacing roll paper.
5	Panel LED					For details on LED, see "Panel LED" on page 16.
NOTE		When turning off the printer without using the power switch, it is recommended to send a power-
		off command to the printer. If you use the power-off sequence, the latest maintenance counter
		values are saved. (Maintenance counter values are usually saved every two minutes.)
		For information about ESC/POS commands, see the ESC/POS Command Reference.

Connectors

	1	2	3
			4
1	Power supply connector			Connect the AC adapter.
2	USB connector (Type-B)			Connects the USB cable for connecting to a computer.
3	Serial connecter			Connects the serial cable for connecting to a computer.
4	Drawer kick connector			Connects the cash drawer or the optional external buzzer.
	(Model for specified customer only)

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OUTLINE

(1)Scope of this document

This document applies to the EU-m30 and bezel option OT-BU30.

(2)Product safety precautions

1)Do not allow a voltage that exceeds the absolute maximum rating to be applied to the power connector.

If the applied voltage exceeds the absolute maximum rating, excess current may flow, causing thermal damage to components.

		Absolute maximum rating
		Articles				Rating				Units
		Circuit input power supply voltage			26.4					V
		Storage temperature			See 1.13 Environmental Conditions (2)
					Storage environment.
		Storage humidity
2)	Use the product within the range of operating conditions shown in the table below.
		Operating conditions
		Articles		Min.		Typ.		Max.		Units
		Printer power supply voltage		22.3		24.0		25.7		V
		Operating temperature		See 1.13 Environmental Conditions (1) Guaranteed
				operating environment.
		Operating humidity
3)	Do not create short circuits between connector terminals in the printer unit.
	Do not create short circuits between power connector terminals.
	A short circuit to a low-impedance power supply can create excess current, causing thermal damage to
	components.
4)	During transport and storage, properly protect printer unit exterior (exposed) circuit boards and electronic
	components with conductive sponges, aluminum foil, and such.
5)	Do not drop clips and other conductive materials onto the printer unit's circuit board.
	Short circuits between component connectors (terminals) can create excess current, causing thermal damage
	to components.
6)	Use only the cables indicated in this document.				Also, use only the wiring indicated in this document.
	Wiring done incorrectly can lead to a failure, fire, explosion, or other accident.
7)	Do not disassemble or modify. Such actions can lead to injury or electric shock.
8)	During operation, do not directly touch gears or other moving parts. You can get cut or otherwise injured.
9)	Do not install in an unstable location (such as on an unsteady pedestal or sloping area). The product can
	fall and you can get injured.
10)	Do not install in a damp or dusty location. Also, ensure that the product is not exposed to water droplets.
	Failure to do so may result in product failure, fire, or electric shock.
11)	If the product will not be used for a long period, be sure to turn off the power to the printer unit for safety.
12)	The symbols shown below are used in order to ensure safety and proper use of this product.
	Read and thoroughly understand the meaning of each symbol before using the product.

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Caution

Caution: Hot Surface (See Appendix B.)

Caution: Sharp Edges (See Appendix P.)

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		TABLE OF CONTENTS
OUTLINE		..............................................................................................................................................................................	1
(1)	Scope of this document ............................................................................................................................................		1
(2)	Product safety precautions ......................................................................................................................................		1
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...........................................................................................................................................................			3
1		GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................	6
1.1	Print Specifications...................................................................................................................................................		6
1.2	Character Specifications...........................................................................................................................................		6
1.3	Autocutter..................................................................................................................................................................		6
1.4	Paper Sensor ..............................................................................................................................................................		7
1.5	Roll Paper Supply Device.........................................................................................................................................		7
1.6	Paper Specifications..................................................................................................................................................		7
1.7	Print Area...................................................................................................................................................................		8
1.8	Printing and Cutting Positions ...............................................................................................................................		8
1.9	Internal Memory.....................................................................................................................................................		10
1.10	Electrical Characteristics........................................................................................................................................		10
1.11	EMI and Safety Standards Applied.......................................................................................................................		12
1.12	Reliability .................................................................................................................................................................		13
1.13	Environmental Conditions....................................................................................................................................		13
1.14	Installation ...............................................................................................................................................................		15
1.15	Interface....................................................................................................................................................................		15
1.15.1		Interfaces equipped........................................................................................................................................	15
1.15.2		USB interface ..................................................................................................................................................	16
1.15.3		RS-232 serial interface ...................................................................................................................................	18
1.16	Connectors...............................................................................................................................................................		21
1.16.1		Interface connector ........................................................................................................................................	21
1.16.2		Power supply connector................................................................................................................................	21
1.16.3		Drawer kick connector (modular connector) *For specified customer only ........................................	22
1.16.4		Allowable interface/power supply cable dimensions ................................................................................	24
2		Structure............................................................................................................................................................	25
2.1	EU-m30, Standard model ......................................................................................................................................		25
2.2	For specified customer ...........................................................................................................................................		26
3		Function............................................................................................................................................................	27
3.1	Control Commands................................................................................................................................................		27
3.2	Character Code Tables ...........................................................................................................................................		27
3.3	Switches....................................................................................................................................................................		27
3.3.1		Power switch...................................................................................................................................................	27
3.3.2		Feed button .....................................................................................................................................................	27
3.4	Indicators .................................................................................................................................................................		28
3.4.1		Displayed color and icon...............................................................................................................................	28
3.4.2		Displayed patterns..........................................................................................................................................	28
3.5	Printer Setting..........................................................................................................................................................		29
3.5.1		DIP switch settings.........................................................................................................................................	29
3.5.2		Software setting ..............................................................................................................................................	29
3.6	Self-test .....................................................................................................................................................................		34
3.6.1		Self-test function ............................................................................................................................................	34
3.6.2		Running self-test ............................................................................................................................................	34
3.7	Hexadecimal Dumping ..........................................................................................................................................		34
3.7.1		Hexadecimal dumping function ..................................................................................................................	34
3.7.2		Running hexadecimal dumping...................................................................................................................	34
3.8	Information Print Modes and Setting Modes.....................................................................................................		35

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3.8.1	NV graphics information print mode .........................................................................................................	35
3.8.2	R/E (receipt enhancement) information print mode................................................................................	36
3.8.3	Software setting mode ...................................................................................................................................	36
3.8.4	Initial setting restoration mode....................................................................................................................	37
3.9	Error Processing......................................................................................................................................................	37
3.9.1	Errors that recover automatically ................................................................................................................	37
3.9.2	Recoverable errors..........................................................................................................................................	38
3.9.3	Unrecoverable errors .....................................................................................................................................	38
3.10	Open Cover..............................................................................................................................................................	38
3.11	Print Buffer-full Printing .......................................................................................................................................	39
3.12	Optional external buzzer *For specified customer only....................................................................................	39
3.13	Printing Using Multiple Interfaces.......................................................................................................................	40
3.14	Updating Firmware ................................................................................................................................................	40
4	Case Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................	42
4.1	External Dimensions and Mass ............................................................................................................................	42
4.1.1	Bezel Option Not Equipped..........................................................................................................................	42
4.1.2	Bezel Option Equipped..................................................................................................................................	42
4.2	Color .........................................................................................................................................................................	42
4.3	External Dimensions ..............................................................................................................................................	43
4.3.1	Bezel Option Not Equipped..........................................................................................................................	43
4.3.2	Bezel option equipped .................................................................................................................................	44
4.4	Dimensions for Installing to Customer Device ..................................................................................................	45
Appendix A RECOVERY FROM AN AUTOCUTTER ERROR ....................................................................................		46
A.1	If You Can Open the Roll Paper Cover................................................................................................................	46
A.2	If You Cannot Open the Roll Paper Cover..........................................................................................................	46
Appendix B PRINT HEAD AND PLATEN ROLLER CLEANING...............................................................................		47
B.1	Thermal Head..........................................................................................................................................................	47
B.2	Platen Roller.............................................................................................................................................................	47
Appendix C NOTES ON USING THE DRAWER KICK CONNECTOR *For specified customer only.................		48
C.1	Conditions for Using the Drawer Kick Connector ............................................................................................	48
C.2	Notes on the pulse generating command (ESC p) .............................................................................................	48
C.3	Using a drawer that does not meet the conditions in C.2 (ESC p, DLE DC4)...............................................	49
Appendix D NOTES ON UPDATING THE MAINTENANCE COUNTER AND TURNING THE PRINTER'S
POWER OFF ............................................................................................................................................................................		51
D.1	About Updating the Maintenance Counter ........................................................................................................	51
D.2	Printer Power-off Procedures ...............................................................................................................................	51
Appendix E NOTES ON PRINTING BAR CODES AND 2-DIMENSIONAL SYMBOLS........................................		52
Appendix F NOTES ON SCANNING THE PRINT RESULT ON THE RECEIPT....................................................		53
Appendix G NOTES ON USING THE ASB STATUS .....................................................................................................		54
Appendix H NOTES ON ARP (AUTOMATIC REDUCTION OF PAPER) AND AUTOMATIC LOGO
PRINTING FUNCTION.........................................................................................................................................................		55
H.1	ARP: Reduction of Excessive Top Margin, Reduction of Excessive Bottom Margin, Reduction of Line
Spacing, and Reduction of Line Spacing Where Extra Line Feeds Are Included .......................................................		55
H.2	ARP: Reduction of Bar Code Height....................................................................................................................	55
H.3	Automatic Logo Printing Function......................................................................................................................	55
Appendix I SETTING PAPER WIDTH............................................................................................................................		56
I.1	Notes.........................................................................................................................................................................	56
I.2	Method for Installing 58 mm {2.28"} Roll Paper Guides...................................................................................	56
Appendix J NOTES ON PRINTING AND BACKFEED................................................................................................		58
Appendix K THAI CHARACTER PRINTING.................................................................................................................		59
K.1	Character Size for Printing Thai Characters.......................................................................................................	59
K.2	Character Structure for Thai Character 1-pass Print Mode .............................................................................	60

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K.3	Character Structure for Thai Character 3-pass Print Mode .............................................................................	61
Appendix L USING A POWER SUPPLY OTHER THAN THE PS-180 ......................................................................		62
Appendix M PRINTER INSTALLATION DESIGN GUIDE...........................................................................................		63
M.1	Notes on Printer Installation.................................................................................................................................	63
M.2	Bezel Option Not Equipped ..................................................................................................................................	65
M.3	Bezel Option Equipped ..........................................................................................................................................	67
Appendix N INSTALLING THE POWER SWITCH AND POWER/FEED SWITCH COVER ...............................		69
N.1	Installing the Switch Cover....................................................................................................................................	69
Appendix O REPLACEMENT FOR SMALL COVER OPEN LEVER...........................................................................		70
O.1	Replacement for Small Cover Open Lever ..........................................................................................................	70
Appendix P BEZEL OPTION (OT-BU30) ........................................................................................................................		71
P.1	Notes on Using the Bezel Option (OT-BU30)....................................................................................................	71
P.2	Installing the Bezel Option (OT-BU30)...............................................................................................................	71
Appendix Q RECOMMENDED POWER SUPPLY .........................................................................................................		73
Appendix R PRINTER UNIT HANDLING ......................................................................................................................		74
R.1	When purchasing this product .............................................................................................................................	74
R.2	Notes on use.............................................................................................................................................................	74
R.3	Prohibitions .............................................................................................................................................................	74
R.4	When not using for a long period ........................................................................................................................	74
R.5	When using at low temperature............................................................................................................................	74
R.6	When using at high temperature..........................................................................................................................	74
Appendix S Application Development Information........................................................................................................		75
S.1	Controlling the Printer...........................................................................................................................................	75
S.1.1	ESC/POS..........................................................................................................................................................	75
S.2	Controlling the Cash Drawer (Model for specified customer only)................................................................	75
S.2.1	ESC/POS Commands ....................................................................................................................................	75
S.2.2	For Windows Printer Drivers (APD)..........................................................................................................	75
S.2.3	OPOS (OCX Driver)......................................................................................................................................	75
S.2.4	OPOS for .NET...............................................................................................................................................	75
S.2.5	Epson ePOS SDK for Android .....................................................................................................................	76
S.3	Controlling the Optional External Buzzer (Model for specified customer only) ..........................................	76
S.3.1	ESC/POS Command......................................................................................................................................	76
S.3.2	For Windows Printer Drivers (APD)..........................................................................................................	76
S.3.3	OPOS (OCX Driver)......................................................................................................................................	76
S.3.4	OPOS for .NET...............................................................................................................................................	76
S.3.5	Epson ePOS SDK for Android .....................................................................................................................	76
S.4	Software....................................................................................................................................................................	77
S.4.1	Development Kit ............................................................................................................................................	77
S.4.2	Drivers .............................................................................................................................................................	77
S.4.3	Utilities.............................................................................................................................................................	78
S.4.4	Download ........................................................................................................................................................	78

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1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.1Print Specifications

(1)Print speed

The maximum is 100 mm/s {3.94"/s} when printing ladder bar codes, 2-dimensional symbols, or multi-tone graphics.

The print speed changes automatically depending on the voltage applied to the printer and the condition of the head temperature.

Maximum print speed may not be achieved depending on the data transmission conditions and the combination of commands.

If the print speed fluctuates or intermittent printing occurs due to the data transmission conditions, printing may be shaded or white lines may occur.

(2)Multi-tone graphics printing and limitations

Multi-tone graphics printing is possible (up to 16 tones when using our specified paper).

Multi-tone printing is not supported in Page mode.

Voids (white spaces) may appear depending on the paper type (uneven application of chromogenic coating).

It may not be possible to recreate an original image because a certain density level cannot be achieved due to the following causes:

Environmental temperature, power supply and voltage

Paper type (chromogenic characteristics)

Paper variations, such as variations among manufacturing lots

Printing pattern (effect of heat accumulation of the print head or of voltage drop/speed change due to high duty)

For multi-tone printing, the preservative quality of materials printed using multi-tone printing decreases in direct relationship with the lighter the printing. Accordingly, do not use multi-tone printing when preservative quality is required.

Reading quality of bar codes/2-dimensional symbols in multi-tone graphics printing is not guaranteed.

1.2Character Specifications

Can be changed via the software settings.

For details, see 3.8.3 Software setting mode.

1.3Autocutter

The cut paper may be pulled at the cut edge when it is removed, causing reduced printing pitch for the first line of the next receipt.

To prevent dot displacement, after cutting, feed the paper approximately 1 mm {16/406"} or more before the first line of printing. This operation can be enabled by enabling the pre-feed before next print, or by setting the top margin specification via backfeed to 8.5 to 2 mm.

For the setting method, see 3.5.2. Software setting.

When issuing paper whose vertical length is short, ensure at least 20 mm.

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1.4Paper Sensor

(1)Function

Detects whether paper is present in the paper path.

(2)Method

Microswitch

1.5Roll Paper Supply Device

 Use roll paper that is not deformed, and ensure there is no slack when setting.

(1)Function

Supplies paper with a width of 80 mm {3.15"} or 58 mm {2.28"}

(2)Method

Drop-in roll paper

1.6Paper Specifications

(1)Paper specifications

Table 1.6.1 Paper Specifications

		Paper width 58 mm	Paper width 80 mm
Paper types		Specified thermal paper
Form		Roll paper, Chromogenic side: Outside
Size	Roll paper diameter	83 mm {3.27"} maximum
	Roll paper core	Outside diameter: 18 + 0.5/-0.1 mm {0.71 + 0.02/-0.004"}
		Inner diameter: 12 + 0.5/-0.1 mm {0.47 + 0.02/-0.004"}
		Width: Same as the roll paper width, or smaller than the
		paper width by 1 mm {0.04"} or less.
		*Paper must not be pasted to the roll paper core
	Roll width when taken up	58 + 0.5/-1.0 mm	80 + 0.5/-1.0 mm
		{2.28 + 0.02/-0.04"}	{3.15 + 0.02/-0.04"}
	Paper width	57.5 ± 0.5 mm {2.26 ± 0.02"}	79.5 ± 0.5 mm {3.13 ± 0.02"}
	Paper thickness	Maximum of 80 μm, minimum of 48 μm

(2)Specified original paper

Use the following specified original papers to ensure print quality and reliability.

Table 1.6.2 Specified Original Paper

Specified original paper	Manufacturer
TF50KS-EY, TF60KS-E	NIPPON Paper Industries Co., Ltd.
PD160R, PD190R	Oji Imaging Media Co., Ltd.
P220AGB-1	Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited.
AP45KS-ND, AP50KS-ND	Jujo Thermal Oy
F5047(55), F5047(48)	Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe GmbH
KT55FA, KT48FA, KT55PF, KT48PF	Papierfabrik August Koehler SE

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(3)Print density adjustment depending on the specified original paper

In order to ensure optimal print quality and reliability, we recommend using the print density settings in the table below.

The initial setting is 100% print density.

The print density can be changed using customized values.

When the print density setting is too dark, the print speed tends to drop.

When the print density setting is too dark, paper dust sticks to the print head surface, often resulting in faded print.

Table 1.6.3 Specified Original Paper and Recommended Print Density Setting

Specified original paper	Print density	Print speed
TF50KS-EY, TF60KS-E, PD160R,	100%	250 mm/s {9.84"/s}
PD190R, P220AGB-1, AP45KS-ND,
AP50KS-ND, KT55PF
KT48FA, KT55FA, KT48PF, P5047(55)	110%	250 mm/s {9.84"/s}

(4)Notes on preprinting

Preprinted thermal paper may cause faulty printing and decreased print density due to the thermal head sticking to the recording surface. Therefore, it is preferable to avoid using preprinted thermal paper.

If using preprinted thermal paper, make sure in advance that the conditions recommended by the original paper manufacturing company (type of ink, print conditions, etc.) are met, and that there is no faulty printing or decreased print density in the actual usage environment.

1.7Print Area

(1)When paper width is set to 80 mm {3.15"}

(a)Maximum print area

72 ± 0.2 mm {2.84 ± 0.0079"} (576 dots)

(b)Left margin

Approx. 3.75mm {0.15"} for a paper width of 79.5 ± 0.5 mm {3.13 ± 0.02"}

(c)Right margin

Approx. 3.75 mm {0.15"} for a paper width of 79.5 ± 0.5 mm {3.13 ± 0.02"}

(2)When paper width is set to 58 mm {2.28"}

(a)Maximum print area

52.5 ± 0.2 mm {2 ± 0.00787"} (420 dots)

(b)Left margin

Approx. 2.5 mm {0.098"} for a paper width of 57.5 ± 0.5 mm {2.26 ± 0.02"}

(c)Right margin

Approx. 2.5 mm {0.098"} for a paper width of 57.5 ± 0.5 mm {2.26 ± 0.02"}

1.8Printing and Cutting Positions

(1)Autocut

Approx. 9.5 mm {0.37"} from the print position

(2)Emergency cutting

Approx. 19.5 mm {0.77"} from the print position

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<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>9.5Approx.mm
Autocut position
Print position

Figure 1.8.1 Printing and Cutting Positions

These values are the design center values for the position of the structures, and vary from the top margin values.

When setting the cut position, take into account that values may vary as a result of paper slack or variations in the paper.

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1.9Internal Memory

(1)Receive buffer

4 KB or 45 bytes (Select using software settings)

(2)Downloaded character area

12 KB (Shared with the downloaded bit image area)

(3)Macro area

2KB

(4)NV graphics area

384KB

(5)Downloaded graphics area

208KB

(6)NV user memory area

1KB

1.10Electrical Characteristics

(1)Supply voltage

+24 VDC ± 7% *Safety Information

Be sure to use a safety-standards-applied power source that meets the following specifications. Rated output: 24V/2.1A - 10.0A, Maximum output: 240VA or less

(2)DC current consumption (at 24 VDC, 25°C {77°F}, normal print density)

Operating: See Table 1.10.1 to 1.10.2.

Standby: Average current 0.1 A

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(a) When paper width is set to 80mm {3.15"}

Table 1.10.1 Current Consumption (Operating) (when paper width is set to 80 mm {3.15"})

Print ratio Approximately 18% (with

50%

100%

the print pattern below)

(Printing length: 20 mm

(Printing length: 20 mm

Font A, ANK rolling

{0.79"})

{0.79"})

pattern for 30 lines + paper

feeing of 5 lines +

autocutting

(Repeats 20h to 7Fh)

Print

example

ABCDE

BCDE

6789

67890

72 mm {2.84"}

72 mm {2.84"}

EU-m30: 48 columns

EU-m30

Mean: Approximately 1.5 A Mean: Approximately 3.5 A Mean: Approximately 4.6 A

(b) When paper width is set to 58 mm {2.28"}

Table 1.10.2 Current Consumption (Operating)

Print ratio Approximately 18% (with

50%

100%

the print pattern below)

(Printing length: 20 mm

(Printing length: 20 mm

Font A, ANK rolling pattern

{0.79"})

{0.79"})

for 30 lines + paper feeing of

5 lines + autocutting

(Repeats 20h to 7Fh)

Print

example

ABCDE

BCDE

6789

67890

52.5 mm {2.07"}

52.5 mm {2.07"}

EU-m30: 35 columns

EU-m30

Mean: Approximately 1.5 A Mean: Approximately 3.1 A Mean: Approximately 4.0 A

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Note:

Printing with this product is assumed to be receipts or the equivalent. If printing is continuously performed with a high print ratio, the overcurrent limitation may be operated. Therefore, the printing length must not exceed 20mm {0.79"} when printing with 100% print ratio.

(3)AC power consumption (AC100 to 230 V / 50 to 60 Hz)

 EU-m30

Operating:	Approx. 24.2 W
Standby:	Approx. 0.8 W

*Average power under operating conditions. Depends on use conditions and model.

1.11EMI and Safety Standards Applied

(1)Safety standards

Certified as part (component) installed and used in product: Recognized component product *Not certified as final product: Not final product

CB (IEC60950-1/IEC62368-1)

TUV Bauart (EN62368-1)

UL cULus UL62368-1/CAN/CSA No62368-1

(2)EMC

	Europe	EMC Directive (EN55032/24) EMC Class A
	Oceania	RCM AS/NZS CISPR32 Class A
	North America	FCC Class A, ICES-003 Class A

Scope of static electricity evaluation is shown below.

Front	Rear

Figure 1.11.1 Scope of Static Electricity Evaluation

(3)Model for specified customer

In addition to aforementioned (1) safety standards and (2) EMC, acquire the following:

CQC GB4943/GB9254 Class A *Product has no CQC mark displayed.

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1.12Reliability

(1)Life

	Printer mechanism:	17 million lines (Repeating 10 line-printing + 5 line-paper feeding)
	Print head	150 km
	Autocutter	1,500,000 cuts

(At room temperature and normal humidity with specified original paper type no. being TF50KS-EY, PD160R, KT55FA)

Note: End of life is defined as the point at which the component reaches the beginning of the wearout period.

(2)MTBF

360,000 hours

Note: Failure is defined as a random failure occurring at the time of the random failure period.

(3)MCBF

65,000,000 lines printed

Note: This is an average failure interval based on failures relating to wear-out and random failures up to the service life.

1.13Environmental Conditions

(1)Guaranteed operating environment (Temperature and humidity)

	[%RH]	5°C {41°F} 90%
	90					34°C {93°F} 90%
	80
Relative	60						40°C {104°F} 65%
humidity
			Guaranteed operating
							45°C {113°F} 50%
				environment
	40
	20
	10	5°C {41°F} 10%					45°C {113°F} 10%
	0
		0	10	20	30	40	50	[°C]
						Ambient temperature

Figure 1.13.1 Guaranteed Operating Environment (Temperature and Humidity)

(2)Storage environment

-20 to 60°C {-4 to 140°F}, 10 to 90% RH

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(3)Vibration resistance

(a)When packed

Vibration conditions

	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
	Test method
	After applying vibration under the above conditions, visually inspect the interior and exterior and check
	operation.
	Test result
	No visible exterior or interior damage, and no abnormal operation.

(4)Impact resistance

(a)When packed

Drop conditions

	Packing method:	Epson standard package
	Height:	60 cm {23.62"}
	Directions:	1 corner, 3 edges, and 6 surfaces
	Test method
	After dropping under the above conditions, visually inspect the interior and exterior and check
	operation.
	Test result
	No visible exterior or interior damage, and no abnormal operation.

(b)When unpacked

Drop conditions

	Height:	5 cm {1.97"}
	Directions:	Lift one edge and release it (for all 4 edges)
	Test method
	After dropping under the above conditions, visually inspect the interior and exterior and check
	operation.
	Test result
	No visible exterior or interior damage, and no abnormal operation.

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(c) When using included mounting brackets (impact resistance test specifications)

	Impact acceleration:	Approximately 147 m/s² {15 G}
	Operation time:	11 ms
	Direction, count:	1 time each in Y, Z directions
	Point of impact:	Unit installation point

Note: See Appendix M if impact may possibly be applied in X direction.

Z direction

Y direction

X direction

Figure 1.13.2 Direction of Impact

(5)Acoustic noise

(a) Operation noise
	Test conditions:	Epson standard
	Test method:	Epson standard
	Measuring result:	Approx. 60 dB (Bystander position)

Note: Measured value fluctuates depending on the paper used and the print conditions (print pattern, print speed, print density, etc.).

(6)Altitude

3000m or less

1.14Installation

Install in a level place. See Appendix M for details.

1.15Interface

1.15.1Interfaces equipped

Note: For details about printing on models equipped with multiple interfaces, see 3.13 Printing Using Multiple Interfaces.

Standard, for specified customer

USB interface

RS-232 serial interface

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1.15.2USB interface

(1)USB connector

 Type

USB upstream port connector (USB type-B connector)

 Pin assignments

Pin number	Signal name
1	VBUS
2	D-
3	D+
4	GND
Shell	Shield

(2)USB communication specifications

4 3

1 2

(a) USB functions
	Overall specifications:		Complies with USB 2.0
	Communication speed:		Full-Speed (12 Mbps)
	Communication method:		USB bulk transmission method
	Power supply specifications:		USB self power supply function
	Current consumed by USB bus:		2 mA (provided entirely from the main unit)
	USB packet size
	With full-speed connection
	USB bulk OUT:	64 bytes
	USB bulk IN:	64 bytes
	USB device class
	USB vendor-defined class and USB printer class
	Switching of the class can be set by the software settings on startup.
	(For the setting method, see 3.5.2.)

(b)Receiving the status from the printer

The status of the printer is sent to the host computer via the USB bulk transmission method.

The USB bulk transmission method is a host-controlled transmission method. Unlike RS-232 transmission, it cannot spontaneously interrupt data transmission to the host computer.

The printer has a 128-byte status data buffer. Statuses that exceed the buffer capacity are canceled. In order to avoid lack of status data, it is necessary to periodically retrieve status data at the host computer.

(c)USB Device Requests of USB printer class

GET PORT STATUS

If this USB device request is requested, the printer returns the following statuses.

Bit	Field	Description
	Reserved	Reserved
5	Paper Empty	0: Paper Not Empty
		1: Paper Empty
4	Select	1: Select (Fixed)
3	Not Error	0: Error
		1: Not Error
2, 1, 0	Reserved	Reserved

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GET DEVICE ID

If this USB Device Request is requested, the printer returns the following character string.

[00H][XXH] *1 MFG:EPSON; CMD:ESC/POS; MDL:EU-m30; *2 CLS:PRINTER; DES:EPSON[SP]EU-m30; *2 CID:EpsonTM00001021; *2

*1: DeviceID character string size

*2: The character string depends on the language model and mode.

SOFT RESET

The host computer uses this USB Device Request when initializing the printer input buffer.

(3)Notes

Use a cable that complies with the USB 2.0 standard.

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1.15.3RS-232 serial interface

(1)Connectors

	Type		D-SUB9 (Male)
	Pin assignments
		Pin number	Function
		1	–
		2	RXD
		3	TXD
		4	DTR
		5	SG
		6	DSR
		7	RTS
		8	–
		9	–
		Shell	Shield

(2)Specifications (Complies with RS-232)

Data transmission method:	Serial
Synchronization:	Asynchronous
Handshaking:	DTR/DSR or XON/XOFF control
Signal levels:	MARK = -3 to -15 V: Logic "1"/ OFF
	SPACE = +3 to +15 V: Logic "0"/ ON
Transmission speeds:	2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps
	[bps: bits per second]
Bit length:	7 and 8-bit
Parity settings:	None, even, odd
Stop bits:	1 or more
Connector:	D-SUB9 (Male)
Notes:

Handshaking, bit length, transmission speed and parity settings are the same as the setting of the communication conditions of the serial interface (3.5.2).

The stop bit for data transfer from the printer is fixed at 1 bit.

(3)Online/Offline switching

This printer does not have an online/offline switch. This printer goes offline under the following conditions:

During the period from when the power is turned on until the printer is ready to receive data after mechanism initialization

During a self-test

When the cover is open

Feeding paper via Feed switch

When the printer stops printing due to a paper-end (when a paper-end is detected by the roll paper-end sensor)

When waiting for a switch to be pressed during macro execution

When an error has occurred

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(4)Interface connector terminal assignments and signal functions

			Table 1.15.1 Signal Layout and Functions
Pin	Signal	Signal				Function
number	name	direction
2	RXD	Input	Data reception
3	TXD	Output	Data transmission
4	DTR	Output	 When DTR/DSR control is selected:
			This signal indicates whether the printer is busy.
			SPACE indicates that the printer is ready to receive data, and MARK
			indicates that the printer is busy.
			The printer becomes busy (MARK) under the following conditions:
						Printer status	Memory switch
							1-3 status
							ON	OFF
				Offline	(1) During the period from when the		BUSY	BUSY
						power is turned on until the printer
						is ready to receive data after
						mechanism initialization
					(2)	During a self-test	BUSY	BUSY
					(3)	When the cover is open	----	BUSY
					(4)	Feeding paper via Feed switch	----	BUSY
					(5)	When the printer stops printing	----	BUSY
						due to a paper-end
					(6)	When waiting for a switch to be	----	BUSY
						pressed during macro execution
					(7)	When an error has occurred	----	BUSY
				(8) When the receive buffer is full (*1)			BUSY	BUSY

When XON/XOFF control is selected:

The signal indicates whether the printer is correctly connected and is ready to receive data from the host computer.

SPACE indicates that the printer is correctly connected and is ready to receive data from the host computer. The signal is always SPACE except in the following cases:

•During the period from when the power is turned on until the printer is ready to receive data after mechanism initialization

•During a self-test

5	SG	–	Signal ground
6	DSR	Input	This signal indicates whether the host computer can receive data.
			SPACE indicates that the host computer can receive data, and MARK
			indicates that the host computer cannot receive data. When DTR/DSR
			control is selected, the printer transmits data after confirming this signal
			(except when transmitting data by DLE EOT or GS a).
			When XON/XOFF control is selected, the printer does not check this
			signal.
7	RTS	Output	Same as DTR

*1: Definition of “receive buffer full”

1)When the receive buffer capacity is specified as 4 KB (Memory switch 1-2 is off):

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