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EMC and Safety Standards Applied

Printer

Product Name: TM-U300C/D,

TM-U300PC/PD

Model Name: M51JC/D, M51PC/PD

The following standards are applied only
to the printers that are so labeled. (EMC is
tested using the packaged AC adapter.)

Europe: CE marking
North America: EMI: FCC/ICES-003

Class A
Japan: EMI: VCCI Class A
Oceania: EMC: AS/NZS 3548
Taiwan: EMI: 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 could void your authority
to operate the equipment.

AC Adapter

Product Name:PA-6511/6513,

PB-6509/6510

Model Name: M34PA, M34PB

The following standards are applied only
to the AC adapters that are so labeled.
(The printer and the AC adapter together
are applied to the EMC standards.)

Europe: CE marking

Safety: EN60950

North America: Safety:UL 1950/CSA

C22.2 No. 950

Japan: Safety: Electrical

Appliance and Material
Control Law of Japan

Oceania: Safety: AS 3260

CE Marking

The printer conforms to the following
Directives and Norms:

Directive 89/336/EEC

EN 55022 Class B
EN 50082-1

IEC 801-2
IEC 801-3
IEC 801-4

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.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est
conforme
Canada.

la norme NMB-003 du

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INTRODUCTION

The TM-U300C-U300D and TM-U300PC/U300PD are compact, light-weight printers,
designed to provide the highest possible performance to cost ratio.

The main features of the printers are as follows:

l Compact size and light weight
l High-speed printing using logic seeking
l High reliability and long life through the use of stepping motors for both carriage

return and paper feeding

l Two print colors (black or red)
l Selectable paper feeding increments for various print formats
l Command protocol based on the ESC/POS

®

standard

l Internal drawer interface that can control two drawers
l Two character fonts (7 X 9 or 9 X 9)
l Semi-automatic paper loading
l Compact AC adapter
l 1 line validation printing
l Roll paper take-up device (for the TM-U300C and the TM-U300PC)

The table below describes the differences between the TM-U300C/U300D and

TM-U300PC/U300PD printers.

Please be sure to read the instructions in this manual carefully before using your
new Epson printer.

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CONTENTS

Chapter

1

UnpackingthePrinter

...........................................................................

1

1-1

Checking the Contentsof the

PrinterBox ...................................................

1

1-2

Choosing aPlacefor thePrinter..

.................................................................

2

1-3 RemovingtheTransportation

Damper.........................................................

2

1-4

PartNamesandFunctions

............................................................................

3

Chapter2ConnectingtheCables

..........................................................................

5

2-1

Connecting the AC Adapter to the

Printer ................................................

5

2-2 Connecting the Host Computer to the

Printer ..........................................

6

Chapter3InstallingthePrinterParts

....................................................................

8

3-1

Installing theRibbonCassette......................................................................

8

3-2 Installing thePaperRoll..

.............................................................................

11

3-3 Adjusting the Paper Near-End Detector

Location ........................................

19

3-4

Inserting a Cut Sheet (Validation

Paper)

.

.

..................................................

21

Chapter4Settingthe

DIP

Switches

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23

Chapter5TheSelfTest

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Chapter6RemovingJammedPaper

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27

6-1

Removing Jammed Paper. .........................................................................

27

Appendix

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28

AppendixA.S

pecifications

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Chapter 1 Unpacking the Printer

1-1

Checking the Contents of the Printer Box

The illustration below shows the items included for the standard specification printer.

TM-U300C/U300PC

TM-U300D/U300PD

l AC adapter (*1)

l Hexagonal lock

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screws (2 pcs) (*2)

l Roll paper l Ribbon cassette l Operator’s Manual

(*1) One of eight types of AC adapters may be included with your printer. Refer to

Appendix A, Specifications for information on your AC adapter’s input voltage,
dimensions, and weight.

(*2) Hexagonal lock screws are provided only if the printer has a serial interface.

See note on page 7 for more information about these screws.

Make sure you have all the items shown above. If any items are damaged or miss-

ing, please contact your dealer for assistance.

Keep the original box and packing materials in case you need to transport or store
the printer later.

1

1-2

Choosing a Place for the Printer

n Avoid locations in direct sunlight or subject to excessive heat (such as near

heaters).

■

Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to excessive moisture.

n

Do not use or store the printer in a dusty or dirty area.

n

Choose a stable, horizontal surface for the printer. Avoid places subject to
intense vibration or shock.

W

Make sure there is enough space around the printer so that it can be used easily.

1-3

Removing the Transportation Damper

The transportation damper must be removed before turning on the printer.
Open the printer cover and remove the damper as shown below.

2

1-4 Part Names and Functions

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Part names

➀ Take-up device cover (TM-U300C/U300PC)

➄ Interface connector

Roll paper cover (TM-U300D/U300PD)

➅ Drawer kick-out connector
➁ Printer cover ➆ Power connector
➂ Control panel ➇ DIP switches
➃ Power switch

TM-U300C/U300PC TM-U300D/U300PD

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n

Functions

I

0

b

Switches and Buttons

➀

POWER Switch

The POWER switch is used to turn the printer on and off.

➁

FEED Button

The FEED button is used to feed roll paper. The line feed amount is set by the
printer commands ESC 2 and ESC 3.

Control Panel Lights (LEDs)

➂

POWER LED (green)

The POWER LED is on when the printer is turned on and off when the printer is
turned off.

➃

PAPER LED (red)

Normally the PAPER LED is off.

The PAPER LED is on when the paper roll is nearly finished or completely
finished or the paper roll is not installed.

The PAPER LED blinks when an error occurs, when validation paper must be

inserted or removed, when the self test enters the printing standby state, or when
printing has stopped due to exceeding the allowable print duty cycle.

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Chapter 2 Connecting the Cables

2-1

Connecting the AC Adapter to the Printer

Follow these steps to connect the AC adapter to the printer:

➀ Make sure the printer is turned off. It is off when the O side of the switch is

pressed down.

➁ Check the label on the AC adapter to make sure the voltage required by the AC

adapter matches that of your electrical outlet.

CAUTIONS:

l To avoid damage to the AC adapter and the printer,

or to avoid an incor-

rect operation of the printer, do not plug in the power cord, if the rated
voltage of the AC adapter and your outlet voltage do not match.

➂ Plug the DC cord connector into the printer’s power connector with the arrow

mark facing upward.(You can remove the DC cord by grasping the connector

firmly at the arrow mark and pulling it straight out.)

Power Connector

Frame Ground Screw -----

Frame ground cable

AC Adapter

➃ Ground the printer by connecting a frame ground cable (*1) to the printer with

the frame ground screw located on the bottom of the printer.

(*1) This cable is not enclosed. Please obtain the appropriate cable for your

system.

➄ Plug the AC adapter power cord into the wall outlet.

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2-2

Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer

Connect the host ECR (host computer) to the printer using an interface cable that
matches the specifications of the printer and the host ECR (host computer).

Be sure to use a drawer that matches the printer’s specifications.

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Connecting the host computer to the TM-U300C/U300D

Connect the interface cable as follows:

➀ Turn off the printer and the host ECR (host computer).
➁ Plug the serial interface cable connector into the printer’s interface connector:

then tighten the screws on both sides of the connector.

➂ Plug the drawer kick-out cable connector into the printer’s drawer kick-out con-

nector. (You can remove the drawer kick-out cable by pressing in the
connector’s clip and pulling out the connector.)

rawer Kick-out Connector

Drawer Kick-out Cable

Interface Connector

Serial Interface Cable

NOTE:

l Your printer comes with inch-type hexagonal lock screws installed. If you

plan to use an interface cable that requires millimeter-type lock screws, re­place the inch-type screws with the enclosed millimeter-type screws using
a hex screwdriver (5 mm). To distinguish the two types of screws, see the

I

figure below.

Notch (one or more line)

Inch-type

Millimeter-type

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n

Connecting the host computer to the TM-U300PC/U300PD

Connect the interface cable as follows:

➀ Turn off the printer and the host ECR (host computer).
➁ Plug the parallel interface cable connector into the printer’s interface connector.
➂ Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides of the

connector.

➃ Secure the frame ground cable and the shield wire of the parallel interface

cable with the frame ground screw on the bottom of the printer.

➄ Plug the drawer kick-out cable connector into the printer's drawer kick-out con-

nector. (You can remove the drawer kick-out cable by pressing in the

connector’s clip and pulling out the connector.)

rawer Kick-out Connector

Kick-out Cable

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Chapter 3 Installing the Printer Parts

3-1

Installing the Ribbon Cassette

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lnstalling the ribbon cassette

Use Epson ribbon cassette ERC-34 (B/R).
Follow these steps to install the ribbon cassette:

➀ Open the printer cover while lightly pressing the printer cover as shown below.

➁ Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack

in the ribbon.

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➂ Fit the ribbon between the print head unit and the ribbon mask. Then push the

cassette firmly into position.

Ribbon mask

➃ Turn the ribbon-tightening knob five or six times in the direction of the arrow to

feed the ribbon smoothly into place between the print head unit and the ribbon

mask.

l Check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased.

CAUTION:

l Do not turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the reverse direction.

➄ Close theprinter

n

Replacing the ribbon cassette

Use Epson ribbon cassette ERC-34 (B/R).

➀ Open the printer cover while lightly pressing the printer cover as shown below.

➁ To remove the ribbon cassette, grasp the tab on the left side and lift the left side

out first.

➂ To install a new ribbon cassette, follow steps ➁ through ➄ in the previous

section, Installing

the ribbon cassette.

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3-2 Installing the Paper Roll

n

Installing the paper roll in the TM-U300C/U300PC

Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specifications. See Appendix

A, Specifications.
➀ Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper so that it is perpendicular

to the paper feed direction.

Correct

Incorrect

Incorrect

➁ Open the take-up device cover and remove the take-up spool from the printer.

➂ Load the paper roll while lightly pressing the left paper roll holder outward. Re-

lease the holder after fitting the roll paper core onto the holder. Make sure the
paper roll turns freely and be sure to load the paper roll so that it rotates in the
correct direction.

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Correct

➃

Turn on the printer. The POWER LED goes on.

➄ While leaving some slack in the paper roll, insert the end of the roll paper

straight into the paper inlet. The printer automatically feeds the roll paper into
the printer (semi-automatic loading).

➅

Press the FEED button to continue feeding the paper until it extends about 20

cm (8 inches) beyond tear-off edge.

➆

Remove the side board of the take-up spool and insert the end of the roll paper

(or journal paper when using 2- or 3-ply paper) into the groove on the take-up
spool. Wrap the paper around the spool two or three times and then replace the
side board of the take-up spool.

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➇

Install the take-up spool in the printer. Make sure that the gear

spool aligns with the gear on the printer.

on the take-up

➈

Close the take-up device cover.

➉

Tear off any extra paper at the tear-off edge by pulling the paper toward you.

CAUTION:

•

The extra paper must be torn off after closing the take-up device cover so

that roll paper comes out correctly from the paper exit.

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n

Installing the paper roll in the TM-U300D/U300PD

Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specifications. See Appendix
A, Specifications.

➀

Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper so that it is perpendicular

to the paper feed direction.

L

Incorrect

➁

Open the roll paper cover.

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➂

Load the roll paper while lightly pressing the paper roll holder outward. Release
the holder after fitting the paper core onto the holder.

Make sure the paper roll

turns freely and be sure to load the paper roll so it rotates in the correct direc-

tion.

Correct

Incorrect

➃

Turn on the printer. The POWER LED goes on.

➄ While leaving some slack in the paper roll, Insert the end of the roll paper

straight into the paper inlet. The printer automatically feeds the roll paper into
the printer (semi-automatic loading).

Press the FEED button to continue feeding the paper if insufficient paper is fed
by the semi-automatic loading.

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➅ Close the roll paper cover.

➆ Tear off any extra paper at the tear-off edge by pulling the paper toward you.

CAUTION:

l

The extra paper must be torn off after closing the roll paper cover so that

roll paper comes out correctly from the paper exit.

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■

Replacing the roll paper for TM-U300C/U300PC

Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specifications. See Appendix
A, Specifications.

➀

Open the take-up device cover.

➁

Remove the take-up spool from the printer. (If it is necessary, cut the paper go-

ing to the take-up spool, using the tear-off edge.) Then remove the roll paper
core.

If there is roll paper remaining, cut the paper straight across using scissors at

the place shown in illustration below.

➂

While pressing the FEED switch, remove the remaining roll paper in the printer

by pulling the paper lightly out in the direction of the arrow.

Cut here if there is paper remaini

➃

To install a new paper roll, see Installing the paper roll in the TM-U300C/U300PC, on

page 11.

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■

Replacing the paper roll in the TM-U300D/U300PD

Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer's specifications. See Appendix
A, Specifications.

➀

Open the roll paper cover.

➁ Remove the roll paper core. If there is roll paper remaining, cut the paper

straight across using scissors at the place shown in illustration below.

➂

While pressing the FEED button, remove the remaining roll paper in the printer

by pulling the paper lightly out in the direction of the arrow.

Cut here if there is paper remainin

➃

To install a new paper roll, see Installing the paper roll in the TM-U300D/U300PD, on

page 14.

3-3

Adjusting the Paper Near-End Detector Location

■

The paper near-end detector

When the paper near-end detector senses that the paper is almost out, the printer
turns on the PAPER LED. The PAPER LED also turns on when the paper is com­pletely out or paper roll is not installed.

■

Adjusting the paper near-end detector

Because the paper roll core size differs depending on the paper roll, you may
need to adjust the paper near-end detector location.

➀ Make sure the paper core inside diameter is 10.5 to 12.5 mm (0.41 to

0.49")

➁

Determine the paper near-end detecting point on your roll paper and measure

diameter A as shown below.

➂

Find the corresponding adjustment position number from the table below.

Table 3-1. Adjustment Position Number

Diameter A

Adjustment position

number

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➃

Referring to the illustration below, set the position detector plate to the appropri-

ate position according to the adjustment position number from the table above.

TM-U300C/U300PC

TM-U300D/U300PD

NOTES:

1. Since the adjustment values in the Table 3-1 are calculated value, there may
be some variations depending on the printer.

2. If roll paper with a red end mark at the paper end is used, this mark may
cause the paper to stick together.If this occurs, the paper near-end detector
may operate incorrectly.

3. Be sure that the detecting lever operates smoothly after you finish the
adjustment.

4. If the roll paper becomes loose due to the paper quality, the paper near-end

detector may operate incorrectly.

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3-4 Inserting a Cut Sheet (Validation Paper)

Be sure to use a validation paper that matches the printer’s specifications. Refer
to Appendix A, Specifications.

➀

Check that the paper is not wrinkled.

Using creased or wrinkled paper may

cause a paper jam.

➁

Check that the paper roll is already installed.

If not, install it first.

CAUTION:

l

Printing with no roll paper installed in the printer may cause damage
to the print head pin.

➂

After checking that no validation paper is inserted, turn on the power switch.
The POWER LED light goes on.

➃ Using printer control command, select validation paper mode. The PAPER

LED begins blinking.

➄

Insert the paper straight into the printer using the guide marked with an A in the

following illustration.

CAUTIONS:

l When printing on copy sheets, make sure the glued (fixed) edge is

may cause the paper to slip.

positioned as shown in the illustration above.

l

After you insert validation paper, do not move the paper. Moving the paper

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Notes on printing on validation paper

l

The printer can print only one line on validation paper. Printing is performed by
the print commands, but the paper is not fed.
Therefore, double-height printing cannot be performed on validation paper.

l

Printing on the validation paper must be performed when roll paper is loaded.
However, printing is affected by the total thickness of the paper.

l

The validation paper should be flat, with no curls, folds (especially no curls or
folds at the edges), wrinkles, or warps. Otherwise, the paper may rub against
the ribbon and become dirty or the paper could catch on the ribbon.

l Select multi-ply paper carefully because the gluing conditions (glue quality,

gluing method, glued length etc.) and the position of the glued area affect paper

insertion; insert the validation paper so that the glued position is on the left or top
edge of the paper as seen from the front.

l

Insert paper from the top as shown in the following figure.

l

When the optional validation detector is installed, do not use validation paper
with holes (e.g., sprocket holes) in the area shown below or the paper detector
does not work correctly.

Validation paper

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Chapter 4 Setting the DIP Switches

n

Finding the DIP switches

As shown in the illustration below, the DIP switches are located on the bottom of
the printer. The DIP switches are used to set the printer to perform various func­tions

l

The TM-U300C/U300D DIP switches are numbered SW-1 to SW-10 and the

TM-U300PC/U300PD DIP switches are numbered SW-1 to SW-8, from left to right
as shown in figure below.

l

The tables on the following pages describes the DIP switch functions.

■

Setting the DIP switches

Follow these steps when changing DIP switch settings:

➀

Turn the printer power switch off.

➁

Flip the DIP switches using tweezers or another narrow-ended tool.

Switches are on when up and off when down in the figure below.

DIP Switches

TM-U300PC/U300PD

piJ@g]

➂

The new setting takes effect when you turn on the printer.

NOTES:

l

Always change DIP switch settings when the printer is turned off.

l

Changes made with the power on have no effect until you turn the printer
off and then on again.

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TM-U300C/U300D DIP Switch Functions

Table 4-1. TM-U300C/U300D DIP Switch Functions

Baud rate selection

Refer to Table 4-2.

(*) Do not change the settings of DIP switches 9 and 10 on the TM-U300C/U300D

Table 4-2. Baud Rate Selection

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TM-U300PC/U300PD DIP Switch Functions

Table 4-3. TM-U300PC/U300PD DIP Switch Functions

(* )

Do not change the settings of DIP switches 3 through 6 on the

TM-U300PC/U300PD.

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Chapter 5 The Self Test

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The purpose of the self test

The self test checks whether the printer has any problems.

If the printer does not

function properly, contact your dealer. The self test checks the following:

l

Control circuit functions

l

Control ROM version

l

Printer mechanism

l

DIP switch settings

l

Print quality l Presence or absence of a validation

detector

n

Running the self test

➀ Make sure the ribbon cassette and paper roll have been installed properly.

Make sure the printer cover and the take-up device cover or the roll paper cover
are closed properly.

➁

Turn on the power while holding down the FEED button. The self test begins.

➂

First the self test prints the current printer status, which provides the following

information:

l

Control ROM version

➃

After printing the current

printer status, it prints
“Self-test printing. Please
press FEED switch”. The
PAPER LED blinks and

the printer enters the test

printing standby state.
Press the FEED button

to restart test printing.

➄ After the printer com-

pletes a certain number
of lines, it prints “

* * *

completed * * * ”, and
stops printing automati­cally.

*

The printer goes off-line

during and after self-test
printing. Turn the power
off and on again to put
the printer on-line before
transmitting data from

the host computer.

l

DIP switch settings

TM-U300C/U300D

TM-U300PC/U300PD

Self-test Printing Sample

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Chapter 6 Removing Jammed Paper

6-1 Removing Jammed Paper

Turn the paper-feed knob as shown below, and remove any jammed paper.
It may be easier if you cut the roll paper or remove the printer cover.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to touch the tear-off edge.

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Appendix

Appendix A. Specifications

1. Printing Specifications

Printing method:
Head wire arrangement:
Printing directions:

Lines per second:

Serial impact dot matrix
Serial-type, 9-pin
Bi-directional (logic seeking)

Approx. 3.5 LPS
(40 columns, 16 CPI, single color, continuous
printing)

Approx. 5.8 LPS
(20 columns, 16 CPI, single color, continuous
printing)

NOTES:

l

When printing exceeds the allowable duty cycle, the actual printing
speed may be slower than that listed above.

l

Because switching operations are required for red printing or black/
red printing, their printing speeds are slower than the black printing
speed.

(LPS: Lines Per Second) (CPI: Characters Per Inch)

Characters per line:

Refer to Table A-1.

Characters per inch:

Refer to Table A-1.

Print color switching: Selectable black or red printing

2. Character Specifications

Number of characters:

Alphanumeric:

95

Graphics:

128 X 7 tables

International characters: 32

Character structure:

7 x 9 (total number of dots in the horizontal

direction: 400 half dots)

9 x 9 (total number of dots in the horizontal

direction: 400 half dots)

Character size:

Refer to Table A-1.

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Table A-1. Character Size, Characters Per Inch, Characters Per Line

(*1) The 7 x 9 font is the default.

Example
7 x 9 font

Units: mm (inch)

3. Ribbon

Ribbon cassette type:

Color:

Ribbon life:

(In case of using 2-color type)

[Conditions]

l

Character font:

l

Printing pattern:

l

Temperature:

Exclusive ribbon cassette ERC-38
Black and Red, Black, Red
Single-color ribbons [Part No.: ERC-34 (P)

(purple) or ERC-34 (B) (black)] and P-color
ribbon [Part No.: ERC-34(B/R) (black and red)]

are also available. When using these ribbons,
the print color selection command (ESC r) must
not be used.

Black: Approx. 1,500,000 characters
Red:

Approx. 750,000 characters

7 X 9 font (with descenders)
96 ASCII character rolling pattern, continuous

printing
25°C (77°F)

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Ribbon cassette overall dimensions:

Refer to Figure A-1

[Units: mm]

Figure A-1. ERC-38 Overall Dimensions

4. Roll Paper Supply Device

Supply method:
Near-end detector:

l

Roll paper core
inside diameter:

l

Near-end adjustment:

Paper roll holding shaft
Provided inside the printer case

The paper near-end detector location should be

adjusted by the user. Refer to section 3-3, Adjust-

ing the Paper Near-End Detector Location.

ø 10.5

to 12.5 mm (0.41" to 0.49")

Adjustable slider

5. Roll Paper Take-up Device

The TM-U300C and TM-U300PC are equipped with a take-up device. The paper
is automatically taken up by the paper feed motor.

6. Paper

Paper feed method:
Paper feed pitch:

Paper feed speed:

Friction feed
Default 1/6 inch

Can be set in 1/144 inch units by software com­mand.

Approx. 4.17 IPS (25 LPS) (continuous feeding)

(IPS: Inches Per Second)
(LPS: Lines Per Second)

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Paper size:

l

Roll paper
Paper width:
Maximum diameter:

76 mm ± 0.5 mm (2.99" ± 0.02")

ø 83 mm (3.27") (when 2-ply or 3-ply

paper is used)

ø 60 mm (2.36")

(when 1 -ply paper is

used)

Paper core inside diameter:

ø 10.5 to 12.5 mm

(0.41" to 0.49")

➀

Normal paper

Paper thickness:

0.06 to 0.085 mm

(0.002"

to 0.003’)

(single-ply sheet)

Weight:

52.3

g/m2 to 64 g/m

2

(45 to 55 kg/1000 sheets/1091 mm x 788 mm)

➁

Pressure sensitive paper

Maximum 1 original + 2 copies

Copy capability is greatly influenced by the ambi­ent temperature. Refer to the table below.

1

Number of copies

1

Ambient temperature

1

Original + 2 copies

Approx. 25°C (77°F)

Original + I copy

5° to 40 °C (41° to 104°F)

l

Validation paper
Paper type:

Normal paper, pressure-sensitive paper, carbon
copy paper

Paper width and paper length:

Paper thickness:

0.07

mm to 0.14 mm

(0.003" to

0.006")

(Weight: 56.2 g/m

2

to 128 g/m2)

Total thickness including roll paper:

0.2 mm (0.008") or less

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10. Environmental Conditions

Temperature:

Operating: 5° to 40°C (41° to 104°F)

For the TM-U300C/U300PC, when the temperature
is 30°C (86°F) or more, the operating humidity is
limited.

Storage:

-10° to 50°C (14 to 122°F) (excluding paper and ribbon)

Humidity:

Operating:

TM-U300C/U300PC: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
TM-U300D/U300PD: 30% to 85% (non-condensing)

Storage:

TM-U300C/U300PC: 20% to 90%

(non-condensing, excluding paper and ribbon)

TM-U300D/U300PD: 30% to 90%

(non-condensing, excluding paper and ribbon)

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