Epson TM-C3400Z Technical Reference Guide

Technical Reference Guide

Describes the features and basic operations of the product.

Describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals.

Describes the product's utilities.

Describes how to handle the product.

Overview and Basic Operations

Setup

Utility

Maintenance

Appendix

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Trademarks

• EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

• Exceed Your Vision is registered trademarks or trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.

•Windows in the United States and other countries.

•ZPL

• Mozilla

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and used for identification purpose only.

and Internet Explorer® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

and Firefox® are registered trademark of the Mozilla Foundation.

Ancillary Damage Caused by the Product

In the event that the desired results cannot be obtained from the product (including built-in software, etc.), any resulting ancillary damage (including fees required for using the product and loss of profits that would have been obtained from using the product) will not be compensated.

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 fail-safes 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.

For Safety

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.

You must follow warnings carefully to avoid serious bodily injury.

WARNING

Provides information that must be observed to prevent damage to the equipment or loss of data.

CAUTION

 Possibility of sustaining physical injuries.  Possibility of causing physical damage.  Possibility of causing information loss.

Provides information that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment or a malfunction.

Provides important information and useful tips.

Cautions for Regarding Installation

Do not block the air vents on this product.

Blocking the air vents may result in internal heat build-up and fire.

WARNING

CAUTION

Do not install in the following types of places.

 Tight spaces where ventilation is poor, such as in a closet or on a bookshelf  On a rug or bed

 Do not install or store in an unstable place (such as on a wobbly or tilted surface),

in reach of children, or in a place subject to vibration from other machines. 

There is a risk that it could drop or fall over, resulting in injury.

 Do not install in places where there is excessive moisture or dust, risk of getting

wet, direct sunlight, severe changes in temperature and humidity, or close to heating and cooling devices.

There is a risk of electric shock, fire, and malfunction or failure of this product.

 When lifting the product, maintain a comfortable posture. 

Lifting the product in the improper posture may result in injury.

 When lifting the product, be sure to hold the parts specified in the manual. 

If you hold other parts of the product and lift the product, the product may fall or your fingers may get caught when lowering the product, resulting in injury.

Cautions for the Power Source

 Use only the type of power source indicated on the product's label.

Use of the wrong type of power source may result in electric shock or fire.

WARNING

 Be careful when handling the power plug.

Mishandling may result in fire.

 Do not leave plugged into a power source with foreign matter such as dust on it  Firmly insert the prongs of the power plug all the way

 For safety reasons, be sure to ground the AC cable.

The AC cable supplied with the product has a 3-pin cable with a power system grounding (PE) terminal, so connect it to an outlet that is grounded securely.

 Do not use a damaged AC cable.

This may result in electric shock or fire. If the AC cable is damaged, consult your dealer for repairs. Observe the following when handling the AC cable.

 Do not modify the AC cable  Do not place heavy objects on the AC cable  Do not bend, twist or pull the AC cable by force  Do not wire the cord near heating appliances

 Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands.

This may result in electric shock.

 Do not plug the AC cable into an outlet with many other cords connected to it.

This may result in heat build-up and fire.

 Do not affix the AC cable to a connector or power outlet using an adhesive, etc.

There may be a risk of fire.

 Regularly disconnect the power plug from the outlet and clean the base of the

prongs and between the prongs.

If you leave the power plug connected to an outlet for a long time, the base of the power plug prongs may become dusty, which may result in short circuit and fire.

 When you disconnect the power plug from the outlet, be sure to turn off the power

and hold the plug as you pull.

If you stretch the AC cable, it may become damaged, which could result in electric shock or fire.

CAUTION

 Be sure to plug the AC cable directly into a power outlet.  Be sure to place the product near a power outlet so that the power plug can be

disconnected immediately in the case of a malfunction.

 For safety, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the outlet when you will not

be using the product for a long time.

Cautions for Using

 Do not install in a place where volatile substances, such as alcohol or paint

thinner, are present or in a place where there is fire.

WARNING

This may result in electric shock or fire.

 Do not continue to use under abnormal conditions such as smoke, unusual odors

or sounds.

This may result in electric shock or fire. Immediately turn off the power, disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and contact your dealer or the Epson Repair Center about repairs. Servicing the product yourself is dangerous, so never attempt it.

 If a foreign object, water or other liquid enters the product, do not continue to use

it.

This may result in electric shock or fire. Immediately turn off the power, disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and contact your dealer or the Epson Repair Center about repairs.

 Do not perform any disassembly other than those mentioned in this manual.  Do not attempt to service the product yourself

This may result in injury, electric shock, fire or malfunction.

 Do not use flammable gas sprays inside or around this product.

There is a risk that gas will build up and a spark may cause a fire.

 Do not insert or drop metal or flammable objects into the air vents or other

openings.

This may result in electric shock or fire.

CAUTION

 Do not step or place heavy objects on top of the product.

Be especially careful in households with small children. There is a risk that it could fall over or break, resulting in injury.

 When attaching various cables and options, be sure to attach them in the correct

direction and using the correct procedure.

There may be a risk of fire or injury. Follow the instructions in the manual to correctly attach them.

 For safety reasons, if you move this product, first check that the power is off, the

power plug is disconnected from the outlet, and all of the wires are disconnected.

 When storing or transporting this product, do not tilt it, stand it on end, or turn it

upside down.

There may be a risk of ink leakage.

CAUTION

 When the battery inside the product needs to be replaced, contact your dealer or

Epson's repair services.

There may be a risk of explosion if it is replaced with an incorrect battery type.

 Do not touch the fixed blade of the autocutter with bare hands. 

Doing so may cause injury.

 When replacing the ink cartridges, be careful that the ink does not contact your

eyes or skin.

If ink gets into your eyes, immediately flush them with water, and if it gets onto your skin, immediately wash the area with soap and water. Otherwise you may have bloodshot eyes or a mild inflammation. In the rare event that there is a problem, immediately consult a physician.

 Do not disassemble the ink cartridges to replenish or refill the ink.  Do not shake the ink cartridge too hard.

The ink cartridge may leak if you shake it too much.

 Store ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Also, do not ingest the ink.  Do not brush your hands against the edges of printing paper.

Since the edges of paper are thin and sharp, there may be a risk of injury.

About this Manual

Aim of the Manual

This manual was created to provide information on development, design, and installation of print systems and development and design of printer applications for developers.

Manual Content

The manual is made up of the following sections:

Chapter 1 Overview and Basic Operations

Chapter 2 Setup

Chapter 3 Utility

Chapter 4 Maintenance

Appendix Problems and Solutions

Product Specifications Supplies

■ For Safety .............................................................................................................................. 3

Key to Symbols........................................................................................................................................3

Cautions for Regarding Installation ......................................................................................................4

Cautions for the Power Source..............................................................................................................5

Cautions for Using...................................................................................................................................6

■ About this Manual................................................................................................................ 8

Aim of the Manual .................................................................................................................................8

Manual Content.....................................................................................................................................8

■ Contents................................................................................................................................ 9

Overview and Basic Operations ................................................13

■ Features............................................................................................................................... 13

Accessories ...........................................................................................................................................14

■ Parts Name and Function.................................................................................................. 15

Front .......................................................................................................................................................15

Back .......................................................................................................................................................16

Power Button .........................................................................................................................................18

■ Status/Error Indications...................................................................................................... 19

■ Utility Operating Environment ........................................................................................... 21

Setting Internet Explorer 8....................................................................................................................21

Setup.............................................................................................23

■ When You Use This Product for the First Time ................................................................... 23

■ Flow of Setup....................................................................................................................... 24

■ Installing the Printer............................................................................................................ 25

Installation .............................................................................................................................................25

■ Connecting the Cable....................................................................................................... 26

Connecting LAN cable........................................................................................................................27

Connecting AC cable .........................................................................................................................28

■ Loading the Ink Cartridge ................................................................................................. 30

■ Setting the DIP Switches..................................................................................................... 33

Setting Procedure.................................................................................................................................33

Function of the DIP Switches ............................................................................................................... 34

■ Setting the Printer IP Address ............................................................................................ 35

■ Loading/Replacing the Paper .......................................................................................... 37

Preparing the Computer ..................................................................................................................... 37

Loading/Replacing the Roll Paper .....................................................................................................38

Loading/Replacing Fanfold Paper.....................................................................................................49

Ejection Angle of Printed Paper .........................................................................................................58

■ Attaching/Adjusting the Paper Ejection Tray .................................................................. 59

Utility.............................................................................................. 61

■ EpsonNet Config.................................................................................................................61

Starting EpsonNet Config.................................................................................................................... 61

Information-Basic Information (Network) .......................................................................................... 62

Information-TCP/IP (Network) ............................................................................................................. 63

Information-SMNP (Network) .............................................................................................................. 64

Information-Timeout (Network) .......................................................................................................... 65

Configuration-Ethernet (Network)...................................................................................................... 66

Configuration-TCP/IP (Network)......................................................................................................... 67

Configuration-SNMP (Network) .......................................................................................................... 68

Configuration-Timeout (Network) ...................................................................................................... 69

Configuration-Administrator(Optional) ............................................................................................. 70

Configuration-Reset(Optional)........................................................................................................... 71

Configuration-Password(Optional) .................................................................................................... 72

■ Printer Utility ........................................................................................................................ 73

Starting Printer Utility ............................................................................................................................ 73

Settings-Basic Information (General) ................................................................................................. 75

Settings-Print (General) ....................................................................................................................... 77

Settings-After Print (General) .............................................................................................................. 78

Settings-Platen Vacuum (General) .................................................................................................... 79

Settings-Unit Length (General) ........................................................................................................... 80

Settings-Layout (Page Layout) ........................................................................................................... 81

Settings-Resolution (ZPL Emulator)...................................................................................................... 82

Settings-USB Product String (ZPL Emulator)........................................................................................ 83

Settings-Import Settings (Preferences)............................................................................................... 84

Settings-Export Settings (Preferences) ............................................................................................... 85

Utility-Printer Monitor (Printer Status) .................................................................................................. 86

Utility-Media Detection (Printer Setting) ............................................................................................ 88

Utility-Beep (Printer Setting)................................................................................................................. 90

Utility-Panel Button (Printer Setting).................................................................................................... 91

Utility-Paper Set Operation Setting (Printer Setting)......................................................................... 92

Utility-Nozzle Check (Printer Setting) .................................................................................................. 93

Utility-Head Cleaning (Printer Setting) ............................................................................................... 93

Utility-Emulator Update (Update Tool) ............................................................................................... 94

■ Preset Image ...................................................................................................................... 95

■ Template Colorization........................................................................................................ 99

Setting Method .................................................................................................................................... 99

Making print data into a template .................................................................................................. 105

■ Printing with the Zebra Printer Driver .............................................................................. 106

Confirming Zebra Printer Information .............................................................................................. 106

Registering data to the Printer Utility ............................................................................................... 108

Maintenance..............................................................................109

■ Replacing the Paper........................................................................................................ 109

Replacing Roll Paper with Roll Paper .............................................................................................. 110

Replacing Fanfold Paper with Fanfold Paper................................................................................. 114

Changing From Roll Paper to Fanfold Paper.................................................................................. 117

Changing From Fanfold Paper To Roll Paper.................................................................................. 121

■ Cleaning the Autocutter.................................................................................................. 125

■ Exterior Surface Cleaning................................................................................................ 126

■ Preparing for Transport..................................................................................................... 127

■ Restrictions........................................................................................................................ 128

Appendix.................................................................................... 129

■ Problems and Solutions ................................................................................................... 129

Power On / Off Problems ...................................................................................................................129

Printout is Not Satisfactory .................................................................................................................130

Paper is Not Cut Cleanly ...................................................................................................................130

■ Product Specifications..................................................................................................... 131

Reliability..............................................................................................................................................133

Environmental Conditions..................................................................................................................134

External Dimensions............................................................................................................................135

Paper Specifications ..........................................................................................................................136

Print Area and Cutting Position.........................................................................................................149

Paper Ejection Tray.............................................................................................................................156

Ink Cartridge .......................................................................................................................................156

■ Supplies............................................................................................................................. 157

Media...................................................................................................................................................157

Ink Cartridge .......................................................................................................................................157

■ ZPL Commands................................................................................................................. 158

■ Supported Barcodes........................................................................................................ 168

Limitations............................................................................................................................................169

Chapter 1 Overview and Basic Operations

Overview and Basic Operations

Features

This product is a 3-color inkjet label printer.

High Productivity

❏ High-speed printing up to 92 mm/s (Printing width 56 mm, 360 x 180 dpi)

❏ Support for high-capacity fanfold paper to save time required for paper replacement

❏ Roll paper and ink cartridge can be replaced simply by performing operations at front of printer

❏ Easy drop-in paper loading

❏ High reliability system to prevent missing dots with auto nozzle check system installed.

❏ Reprint function allows printing to the page that was not printed after solving paper jam error or an error

of paper out.

❏ Labels can be cut one by one using autocutter

❏ Multiple printed sheets can be stored in the paper ejection tray. The paper ejection tray cannot store

multiple sheets of roll paper

Printing

❏ High-speed printing

• 92 mm/s (printing width 56 mm, 360 dpi × 180 dpi, bi-directional printing)

• 47 mm/s (printing width 56 mm, 360 dpi × 360 dpi, bi-directional printing)

The print speed is different depending on the resolution and the printing width.

❏ Color printing

• CMY 3-color printing

• Print resolution: Plain Media, Plain Media Label 360 dpi × 180 dpi, 360 dpi × 360 dpi

: Others 360 dpi × 360 dpi, 720 dpi × 360 dpi

(dpi: dots per 25.4 mm (dots per inch))

• Each color has 4 gradations

❏ Supports printing on various types of paper

• Roll paper, Fan-fold paper

• Receipt, Black Mark Receipt, Full-page Label, Die-cut Label, Black Mark Die-cut Label

(Detects positions of black marks and gaps between labels)

• Plain Media, Plain Media Label, Fine Media, Fine Media Label, PET Film, Synthetic Media Label

To configure the paper settings, connect the this product to the computer via a network and access Printer Setting of this product from the Web browser. USB connection is not available for paper setting.

❏ System to prevent ink from smearing out of the printable area such as on the backing paper of Die-cut

Label.

❏ System to prevent missing read or missing color caused by missing dots.

Accessories

Unpacking

• This product (TM-C3400Z)

• Label paper roll (for checking initial movement)

• Ink cartridge (Model number: SJIC15P)

• Paper ejection tray

• Paper feed guide (for fanfold paper: attached on the rear of the fanfold paper cover)

• AC cable (by supplier)

• USB cable (USB interface only)

• TM-C3400Z Documents CD (including User’s Manual and Technical Reference Guide(this manual).)

•Warranty card

• Setup Guide

Parts Name and Function

4321

This section describes the name and function of each part in the product.

Front

4PAPER LED (Red)

Lights when the paper is not installed or is not correctly installed.

Off when the paper is correctly installed.

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5 CUT button

Push this button to cut the roll paper.

6 FEED button

Push this button to feed the roll paper.

7Release lever

Pull to open the roll paper cover.

8 Ink cartridge cover

Open to set/replace the ink cartridge.

9 Roll paper cover

Open to set/replace the paper.

1 Status LED 10 Power button

Lights when there is no error. Flashes when the printer is operating (initializing, head cleaning, or printing) or in an error state.

It takes 40 seconds until the status LED flashes after the power button is pressed.

Push this button to turn on/off the power of the product.

It takes 1 or 2 minutes after the power button is pressed for the printer to be on. Wait until the status LED quits flashing.

2 ERROR LED (Red) 11 Power LED (Green)

Lights or flashes when the printer is offline, and is off when the printer is online.

3 Ink LED (Red) 12 Paper ejection tray

Flashes when ink is low or waste ink in the ink cartridge is nearly full.

Lights when it is time to replace the ink cartridge, when the ink cartridge is not installed or is not correctly installed, and when waste ink in the ink cartridge is full.

Off when ink in the ink cartridge is adequate.

Lights when the power is on, and is off when the power is off.

Installing the paper ejection tray enables you to accumulate printed paper temporarily in it.

Back

1 Rear cover

Remove when connecting connectors.

2 Fanfold paper cover

Open to insert fanfold paper.

3Paper feed guide

Install the guide when you use fanfold paper.

4 Connector part

Connect each cable. For details, see "<Rear Connector Part>" on page 17.

5 AC cable hook

Prevents the AC cable from being tangled with other cables. Be sure to pass it through the hook.

6Cable holders

Prevents the cables from being tangled with each other. When connecting the LAN cable, or USB cable be sure to pass them through the holder.

1 Power connector

*Not available

*Never disconnect.

*Not available

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Never disconnect the 3 USB connectors on the right side that are initially connected on the product.

Connect the AC cable.

2 LAN connector

Connect a LAN cable when using a wired LAN connection.

3 USB B connector

Connect the computer.

To connect the rear connectors, you need to remove the rear cover. For details on how to remove the cover, see

"Connecting the Cable" on page 26.

Power Button

Before turning on the printer, be sure to check that the AC cable is connected to the power supply.

CAUTION

• When DIP switch 1 is OFF, the power is turned on after the POWER button has been pressed for 3 seconds.

• When DIP switch 1 is ON, the printer settings are reset after POWER button has been pressed for 3 seconds.

See "Setting the DIP Switches" on page 33 for DIP switch setting.

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/ : Lights / : Flashes : Off —: No change

Status/Error Indications

The printer status is displayed with combination of lighting and flashing of LEDs.

When an error occurs, you can find out the cause and the remedy from the LED indication for the error.

LED

Power Error Ink Paper

———

Status Remedy

Power on

Power ing off

Charging ink

Closing roll paper cover

Saving or printing data

The ambient temperature may be too low or too high.

Turn OFF the printer power, and

Temperature error

Maintenance requirement The printer needs repair.

Unrecoverable nozzle clogging error (Missing Dot Acceptable Print Mode)

Fatal error

Cutter error

turn the printer ON in a location with an ambient temperature of 10 to 35 C.

"Environmental Conditions"

(See

on page 134.

This condition occurs when turning on the printer after a fatal error resulting from unrecoverable nozzle clogging. In this mode, printing is performed even with a missing dot. The printer needs repair.

1. Turn the power off.

2. Open the roll paper cover and remove the jammed paper if any.

3. Turn the power on.

If the same error persists, the printer needs repair.

—

)

LED

/ : Lights / : Flashes : Off —: No change

Power Error Ink Paper

—

——

Status Remedy

Set specified papers. (See

"Loading/Replacing the Paper" on page 37

Paper size error

Paper path error

Paper jam error Remove the jammed paper.

Paper type error

Ink end

Waste ink cartridge is full

Ink cartridge is not loaded

Ink cartridge is not loaded correctly

Ink cartridge cover is open Close the ink cartridge cover.

Ink cartridge is low

Waste ink cartridge is nearly full

Paper empty

Paper out error

Roll paper cover is open Close the roll paper cover.

Paper removal error

When the specified paper is not available, cancel the print job from the spooler. If no print job is in the spooler, turn off and on the printer to recover from the error.

Set DIP switch 3 setting to paper feeding method in the printer utility. (See

Switches" on page 33

Set specified papers. (See

"Loading/Replacing the Paper" on page 37

Replace the ink cartridge with a new one. (See

Cartridge" on page 30.

Load the ink cartridge correctly. (See

on page 30

The time to replace the ink cartridge is close. Prepare a new ink cartridge.

Set the papers. (See

Replacing the Paper" on page

Remove the fanfold paper remaining. (See "Loading/

Replacing the Paper" on page 37

"Setting the DIP

)

"Loading the Ink

)

"Loading the Ink Cartridge"

"Loading/

)

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Utility Operating Environment

For setting, access this product from the Web browser of the terminal or computer.

• Interface of this product: Ethernet

• Web browser of the terminal: Not specified

To use Template Colorization of Printer Utility, use a Web browser supporting HTML5.

Setting Internet Explorer 8

If Template Colorization of Printer Utility does not work on Internet Explorer 8, set Internet Explorer 8 as follows:

On the Web browser, select [Tool]-[Internet Option] and then the [Security]

tab.

Click the [Trusted site] icon and click [Site].

The "Trusted site" window appears. Set as shown below and click [Close].

 Deselect the [Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone] checkbox.  he following in [Add this website to the zone] and click [Add].

http://[IP address of the this product]/

The screen returns to the Internet Option window. Click [OK].

If the function does not still work with the abovementioned settings, set as follows:

 Disable the popup function of Internet Explorer 8.  Disable the popup block function of the installed Tool bar.

Chapter 2 Setup

Setup

When You Use This Product for the First Time

Ink charging and media position detection setting are necessary before you use this product for the first time. Follow the steps below.

Load the label paper roll supplied with this product.

For details, see "Loading/Replacing the Roll Paper" on page 38.

Turn on the printer.

Load a new ink cartridge.

For details, see "Loading the Ink Cartridge" on page 30.

 Ink charging starts after the ink cartridge cover is closed.  When the ink cartridge is installed for the first time, the printer takes

approximately 8 minutes for ink charging. The POWER LED flashes during ink charging. Do not turn off the printer or open the roll paper cover or the ink cartridge cover. If the power is turned off, the roll paper cover is opened, or the ink cartridge cover is opened during ink charging, ink charging will restart from the beginning and an extremely large amount of ink will be consumed.

 When ink charging finishes, the POWER LED stops flashing and stays on.

Set the media source and media detection of the printer for the paper type

you will be using.

Connect the printer to the computer via a network. Then access Printer Setting of this product from the Web browser and configure the settings. This setting is not required when the Label Roll Paper supplied with this product is loaded. For details, see

"2. Setting for media detection" on page 41.

 The colors of printouts may become abnormal if you tilt this product or subject the printer to

any shocks. When you move this product after ink charging, check the colors by performing a test print.

 If the colors of printouts are not normal, perform head cleaning. See

(Printer Setting)" on page 93

 If you turn the printer off without using the power button, the print head may not return to its

home position. In this case, the next time the printer is turned on, the auto head cleaning is performed, which wastes ink.

for how to perform head cleaning.

"Utility-Head Cleaning

Flow of Setup

5. Setting the Printer IP Address (page 35)

7. Attaching/Adjusting the Paper Ejection Tray (page 59)

3. Loading the Ink Cartridge (page 30)

6. Loading/Replacing the Paper (page 37)

2. Connecting the Cable (page 26)

1. Installing the Printer (page 25)

4. Setting the DIP Switches (page 33)

This chapter consists of the following sections along with the setup flow of the product and peripherals.

Chapter 2 Setup

Air vents

Located on the left,  right, and back.

Installing the Printer

Install the product at an appropriate place, leaving enough space around the product.

If you install the product against a wall, keep the rear and sides of the product more than 10 cm from the wall.

Do not block the air vents on this product. 

Blocking the air vents may result in internal heat build-up and fire.

WARNING

 Install the product horizontally on a flat, stable, and vibration-free surface. 

Otherwise, the roll paper cover may not operate correctly, and your fingers may be caught.

CAUTION

 Do not tilt the product with the roll paper cover open. 

The roll paper cover may close unexpectedly, and your fingers may be caught.

When carrying the product, be sure to hold the parts as shown in the picture below.

Installation

• Leave enough space for the roll paper cover, ink cartridge cover, and fanfold paper cover to be fully

opened.

• Protect the product from heavy impacts. They may cause defective print.

• Do not allow cables to catch or foreign matter to accumulate under the product.

Connecting the Cable

Cable holder

Groove

To access to the rear connectors, you need to remove the rear cover.

Open the fanfold paper cover (1), loosen the two screws (2), and then remove the rear cover (3). After connecting the cable, be sure to re-install the rear cover.

 Never disconnect the cables initially connected to the USB connectors on the right.

 When connecting USB devices to the USB connector, be sure to pass the cable through the

groove (1), hook the cable holder (2), pull it out from the bottom of the rear cover (3), and then reattach the rear cover.  The cable holder prevents the cables from piling on each other. If the AC cable or other cables are piled on each other, the rear cover cannot be attached.

Chapter 2 Setup

Cable holder

Groove

Connecting LAN cable

To connect this product to a network, connect the LAN cable to the LAN connector.

When you use the product as a standalone device, connecting the LAN cable is not required.

Be sure to pass the LAN cable through the groove (1), hook the cable holder (2), pull it out from the bottom of the rear cover (3), and then reattach the rear cover.  The cable holder prevents the cables from piling on each other. If the AC cable or other cables are piled on each other, the rear cover cannot be attached.

Connecting AC cable

AC cable hook

Groove

Follow the steps below to connect the product to the power supply.

Be sure to use the AC cable that is included with the product, and ground it.

WARNING

Connect the AC cable to the power supply connector.

Be sure to pass the AC cable through the groove (1), hook the AC cable hook (2), pull it out from the bottom of the rear cover (3), and then reattach the rear cover.  The AC cable hook prevents the cables from piling on each other. If the AC cable or other cables are piled on each other, the rear cover cannot be attached.

Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.

Do not turn on the power before loading the roll paper. For details on how to load the roll paper,

"Loading/Replacing the Paper" on page 37.

see

Chapter 2 Setup

Loading the Ink Cartridge

This section describes the procedure for loading the ink cartridge for the first time and performing ink charging.

 When loading the ink cartridge for the first time, be sure to load the label roll paper shipped

with the product before loading the ink cartridge. (See "Loading/Replacing the Paper" on

page 37

 Store the ink cartridge in a cool and dark space and use it before the expiration date printed

on the individual package. Use up the ink within 6 months after opening the package.

 Do not open the ink cartridge package until you are ready to load it in the product. The ink

cartridge is vacuum packed to preserve its quality.

 After storing the ink cartridge in a cold place for a long period of time, leave the ink cartridge

at room temperature for 3 hours or more before using it.

 Do not touch the green board on the ink cartridge. You may not be able to print correctly.  Do not disassemble or alter the ink cartridge. You may not be able to print correctly.  To enable maximum printer performance, we recommend that you use a genuine Epson ink

cartridge (model: SJIC15P). If you use an ink cartridge other than a genuine Epson cartridge, it may adversely affect the printer hardware and print quality, and you may not be able to obtain maximum printer performance. We do not insure the quality and reliability of ink cartridges other than genuine Epson cartridges. A fee will be charged for repairing a damaged or failed product caused by using a non-genuine ink cartridge even if it is during the warranty period.

 Do not remove the ink cartridge from the product when you ship it.

Verify that the power is on (the power lamp is lit) and that the label roll

paper shipped with the product is loaded.

Pull down the ink cartridge cover to the front to open it.

Shake new ink cartridge package 4 or 5 times before opening it and take

out the ink cartridge from the package.

Push the ink cartridge gently into the cartridge holder as shown below.

Close the ink cartridge cover.

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