TMU220 Printers
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EMC and Safety Standards Applied
Product Name: TM-U220A/TM-U220B/
TM-U220D
Model Name: M188A/M188B/M188D
The following standards are applied only to the
printers that are so labeled. (EMC is tested using
the EPSON power supplies.)
Europe: CE marking
Safety: TÜV (EN 60950)
North America: EMI: FCC/ICES-003 Class A
Safety: UL 60950/CSA C22.2
No. 60950
Japan: EMI: VCCI Class A
Oceania: EMC: AS/NZS 3548 Class B
WARNING
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.
This class III equipment should be used with an
approved power supply with SELV outputs.
CE Marking
The printer conforms to the following Directives
and Norms:
Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B
EN 55024
IEC 61000-4-2
IEC 61000-4-3
IEC 61000-4-4
IEC 61000-4-5
IEC 61000-4-6
IEC 61000-4-11
FCC Compliance Statement For
American Users
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment.
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.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference, in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
For Canadian Users
This Class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
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.
CAUTION:
Cautions must be observed to avoid minor injury to yourself or damage to
your equipment.
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Safety Precautions
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 power cord 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 sure to set this equipment on a firm, stable, horizontal surface. Product
may break or cause injury if it falls.
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 Label
WARNING:
Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick out connector;
otherwise, the printer and the telephone line may be damaged.
CAUTION:
During printing or after printing, the print head can be very hot.
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Notes on Usage
❏ Do not open the cover during printing or when the autocutter is
being operated.
❏ Do not install the printer in a dusty place.
❏ Protect the printer from impact.
❏ Cords or other foreign objects must not be caught on the printer.
❏ 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
❏ When using the printer, be sure that the printer is installed
horizontally.
❏ If you are using a Type B or D printer, you can hang it on a wall,
using the optional hanging bracket set, WH-10.
Note:
To hang the printer on a wall, see the WH-10 Installation Manual for
detailed instructions.
Notes on Connecting the Power Supply Unit
Be sure to use the correct power supply unit as listed below:
Note:
The “AC adapter, C,” which is packed with the alphanumeric model, cannot
be used with the multilingual* model. Be sure to use the “PS-180” with the
multilingual* model. If the “AC adapter, C,” packed with the alphanumeric
model, is connected to the multilingual* model by mistake, the printer might
not operate correctly. For example, printing might stop before all the lines are
printed or the printer might print the same line repeatedly.
*Multilingual means the printer model that can print any one of the following: Japanese Kanji,
Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai characters, or Korean characters.
Purpose of This Manual
This manual provides information to operators of the TM-U220 to
describe basic operations to enable safe and correct use of the printer.
TM-U220 alphanumeric model (types A, B, and D) TM-U220 multilingual* model (types A, B, and D)
“AC adapter, C” (packed with the alphanumeric
model) or “PS-180” (option)
“PS-180” (packed with the multilingual* model)
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Features of Printer Types
See illustration A.
Illustrations
Because this manual covers three types of the TM-U220, some of the
illustrations may be slightly different from your printer; however, the
instructions cover all types, except as noted.
Unpacking
The following items are included for the standard specification
printer. If any item is damaged, contact your dealer.
❏ Printer
❏ Roll paper
❏ Exclusive ribbon cassette [ERC-38(B/R)]
❏ AC adapter (May not be included with the printer.)
Control Panel (LEDs and Buttons)
See illustration B.
LEDs
POWER
Lights when the power is on and is off when the power is off.
ERROR
Lights when the printer is offline (when the roll paper is at the end, or
the roll paper cover is open). Off when the printer operates correctly.
Flashes when an error occurs. (See the Troubleshooting section.)
PAPER OUT
Lights when roll paper is out or nearly out.
Type A Type B Type D
Two color printing Yes Yes Yes
Autocutter Yes Yes No
Take up device Yes No No
Paper width (mm) 76 76/69.5/57.5 76/69.5/57.5
Interface Serial or parallel Serial or parallel Serial or parallel
Characters supported Alphanumeric Alphanumeric Alphanumeric
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Buttons
FEED
FEED feeds the roll paper.
Note:
Paper cannot be fed by using this button when a paper out is detected.
Power Supply Switch and Power Supply Switch Cover
The power supply switch is on the front of the printer. Press the power
supply switch to turn on the printer.
Power Supply Switch Cover
You can use the enclosed power supply switch cover to make sure that
the power supply switch is not accidentally pressed. Just press the
cover into place to install it. If you need to turn the power supply
switch on or off with the cover attached, you can insert a thin tool into
one of the holes in the cover to operate the switch. See illustration C.
WARNING:
If an accident occurs when the power supply switch cover is attached,
immediately unplug the power supply cable to avoid fire.
If you are going to store the printer or leave it unused for a long time,
turn it off using the power supply switch on the printer.
Inserting and Replacing the Ribbon Cassette
CAUTION:
The print head becomes very hot during printing. Allow it to cool before
you replace the ribbon cassette.
CAUTION:
Never turn the ribbon cassette’s feed knob in the opposite direction of the
arrow marked on the cassette; otherwise the ribbon cassette may be
damaged.
Note:
Use the EPSON ERC-38 ribbon cassette for your printer.
1. Open the ribbon cassette cover by using the tabs on the sides of the
cover, as shown in illustration D.
2. Turn the knob two or three times in the direction of the arrow, as
shown in illustration E.
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