Epson TM-L500A RFID Technical Reference Guide
Describes interfaces, connectors, and character code tables.
Describes how to control the printer and necessary information
when you develop applications.
Describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals.
Describes how to handle the product.
Describes features and general specifications for the product.
Technical Reference Guide
Product Overview
Setup
Application Development Information
Handling
Appendix
M00053500
Rev. A
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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.
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Warnings
WARNING
To avoid risk of electric shock, do not set up this product or handle cables during a
thunderstorm
Never insert or disconnect the power plug with wet hands.
Doing so may result in severe shock.
Handle the power cable with care.
Improper handling may lead to fire or electric shock.
Do not modify or attempt to repair the cable.
Do not place any heavy object on top of the cable.
Avoid excessive bending, twisting, and pulling.
Do not place the cable near heating equipment.
Check that the plug is clean before plugging it in.
Be sure to push the plug all the way in.
Be sure to use the specified power source.
Connection to an improper power source may cause fire or shock.
Do not place multiple loads on the power outlet.
Overloading the outlet may lead to fire.
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.
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.
If you open the DIP switch cover, be sure to close the cover and tighten the screw
after adjusting the DIP switch.
Using this product with the cover open may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use aerosol sprayers containing flammable gas inside or around this
product.
Doing so may cause fire.
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Cautions
Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual.
Different connections may cause equipment damage or fire.
CAUTION
Be sure to set this equipment on a firm, stable, horizontal surface.
The product may break or cause injury if it falls.
Do not use this product 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.
Take care not to injure your fingers on the manual cutter:
When you remove printed paper.
When you perform other operations, such as loading/replacing roll paper.
Do not open the roll paper cover without taking the necessary precautions, as this
can result in injury from the autocutter fixed blade.
To ensure safety, unplug this product before leaving it unused for an extended
period.
Restriction of Use
When this product is used for applications requiring high reliability/safety, s uch as
transportation devices related to aviation, rail, marine, automotive, etc.; disaster prevention
devices; various safety devices; or functional/precision devi
ces, 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. B ec ause this product was not intended for use in
applications requiring extremely high reliability/safety, s uch as aerospace equipment, main
communication equipment, nuclear power control equipment, or medical equipment related to
direct medical care, etc., please make your own judgement on this product's suitability after a
full evalu
ation.
Use of the TM-L500A RFID in other countries/areas than specified is strictly prohibited. For the
information on the countries/areas where you can use the TM-L500A RFID, see the information
sheet included with your model.
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About this Manual
Aim of the Manual
This manual was created to provide information on development, design, and installation of
systems and development and design of printer applications for developers.
Manual Content
The manual is made up of the following sections:
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Appendix
Product Overview
Setup
Application Development Information
Handling
Specifications of Interfaces and Connectors
Character Code Tables
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Contents
■ For Safety...............................................................................................................................3
Key to Symbols ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Warnings ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Cautions.................................................................................................................................................. 5
■ Restriction of Use ..................................................................................................................5
■ About this Manual ................................................................................................................6
Aim of the Manual................................................................................................................................. 6
Manual Content .................................................................................................................................... 6
Product Overview ........................................................................11
■ Features...............................................................................................................................11
■ Product Configurations ......................................................................................................12
Interfaces.............................................................................................................................................. 12
Colors .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Accessories........................................................................................................................................... 12
■ Part Names and Functions.................................................................................................13
Power Switch ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Control Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Connectors........................................................................................................................................... 16
Offline .................................................................................................................................................... 16
■ Error Status...........................................................................................................................17
Printer Errors .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Unrecoverable Errors ........................................................................................................................... 18
Data Receive Error (Only with the Serial Interface Models) ........................................................... 19
■ Power-Saving Mode ...........................................................................................................20
Sleep 1 & Sleep 2 ................................................................................................................................. 20
Sleep 3 .................................................................................................................................................. 21
■ NV Memory (Non-Volatile Memory) ................................................................................22
Memory Switches................................................................................................................................. 22
Maintenance Counter ........................................................................................................................ 22
■ Product Specifications .......................................................................................................23
Printing Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 24
Paper Specifications............................................................................................................................ 25
Specified Original Paper Types .......................................................................................................... 26
Printable Area ...................................................................................................................................... 27
Printing and Cutting Positions............................................................................................................. 27
Electrical Characteristics .................................................................................................................... 28
Reliability............................................................................................................................................... 30
Environmental Conditions................................................................................................................... 31
External Dimensions and Mass ........................................................................................................... 32
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Power Supply Unit (PS-180) ..................................................................................................................33
Setup .............................................................................................35
■ Flow of Setup....................................................................................................................... 35
■ Installing the Printer............................................................................................................ 35
Important Notes ................................................................................................................................... 35
■ Setting the DIP Switches..................................................................................................... 36
Setting Procedure.................................................................................................................................36
For Serial Interface................................................................................................................................38
For USB Interface...................................................................................................................................39
For Ethernet Interface .......................................................................................................................... 39
■ Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer................................................................. 40
For Serial Interface................................................................................................................................40
For USB Interface...................................................................................................................................41
For Ethernet Interface .......................................................................................................................... 42
■ Connecting the Power Supply Unit (PS-180) .................................................................... 43
Connecting the Power Supply Unit .................................................................................................... 43
■ Setting the Memory Switches............................................................................................ 45
Functions ............................................................................................................................................... 46
■ Setting Menu on the LCD................................................................................................... 50
Application Development Information......................................51
■ How to Control the Printer.................................................................................................. 51
AEA Commands...................................................................................................................................51
■ Software and Manuals....................................................................................................... 51
■ Self-Test Mode .................................................................................................................... 52
Starting the Self-Test .............................................................................................................................52
Handling .......................................................................................53
■ Usage Precautions ............................................................................................................. 53
■ Installing and Replacing Paper ........................................................................................ 54
Installing Paper .....................................................................................................................................54
Replacing Paper ..................................................................................................................................55
■ Removing Jammed Paper ................................................................................................ 57
■ Cleaning the Printer ........................................................................................................... 59
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Cleaning the Printer Case .................................................................................................................. 59
Cleaning the Thermal Head ............................................................................................................... 59
■ Preparing for Transport .......................................................................................................61
Appendix......................................................................................63
■ Specifications of Interfaces and Connectors ..................................................................63
RS-232 Serial Interface......................................................................................................................... 63
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet Interface........................................................................................... 66
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface .................................................................................................... 68
■ Character Code Tables......................................................................................................69
Common to All Pages ......................................................................................................................... 69
Page 0 [PC437: USA, Standard Europe]............................................................................................70
Page 1 (Katakana) .............................................................................................................................. 71
Page 2 (PC850: Multilingual) .............................................................................................................. 72
Page 3 (PC860: Portuguese)............................................................................................................... 73
Page 4 (PC863: Canadian-French)................................................................................................... 74
Page 5 (PC865: Nordic) ...................................................................................................................... 75
Page 11 (PC851: Greek) ..................................................................................................................... 76
Page 12 (PC853: Turkish) ..................................................................................................................... 77
Page 13 (PC857: Turkish) ..................................................................................................................... 78
Page 14 (PC737: Greek) .........................................................................................................
Page 15 (ISO8859-7: Greek) ............................................................................................................... 80
Page 16 (WPC1252)............................................................................................................................. 81
Page 17 (PC866: Cyrillic #2)................................................................................................................ 82
Page 18 (PC852: Latin2)...................................................................................................................... 83
Page 19 (PC858: Euro)......................................................................................................................... 84
Page 20 (KU42: Thai)............................................................................................................................ 85
Page 21 (TIS11: Thai) ............................................................................................................................ 86
Page 26 (TIS18: Thai) ............................................................................................................................ 87
Page 30 (TCVN-3: Vietnamese) ......................................................................................................... 88
Page 31 (TCVN-3: Vietnamese) ......................................................................................................... 89
Page 32 (PC720: Arabic) .................................................................................................................... 90
Page 33 (WPC775: Baltic Rim)............................................................................................................ 91
Page 34 (PC855: Cyrillic)..................................................................................................................... 92
Page 35 (PC861: Icelandic)................................................................................................................ 93
Page 36 (PC862: Hebrew) ........................................................................................................
Page 37 (PC864: Arabic) .................................................................................................................... 95
Page 38 (PC869: Greek) ..................................................................................................................... 96
Page 39 (ISO8859-2: Latin2)................................................................................................................ 97
Page 40 (ISO8859-15: Latin9).............................................................................................................. 98
Page 41 (PC1098: Farsi)....................................................................................................................... 99
Page 42 (PC1118: Lithuanian).......................................................................................................... 100
Page 43 (PC1119: Lithuanian).......................................................................................................... 101
Page 44 (PC1125: Ukrainian)............................................................................................................ 102
Page 45 (WPC1250: Latin 2) ............................................................................................................. 103
Page 46 (WPC1251: Cyrillic) ....................................................................................................
Page 47 (WPC1253: Greek).............................................................................................................. 105
............ 79
.......... 94
......... 104
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Page 48 (WPC1254: Turkish) ..............................................................................................................106
Page 49 (WPC1255: Hebrew)............................................................................................................107
Page 50 (WPC1256: Arabic)..............................................................................................................108
Page 51 (WPC1257: Baltic Rim) ........................................................................................................109
Page 52 (WPC1258: Vietnamese) ....................................................................................................110
Page 53 (KZ1048: Kazakhstan).......................................................................................................... 111
Page 255 (User-Defined Page)..........................................................................................................112
International Character Sets .............................................................................................................113
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Product Overview
This chapter describes features and specifications of the product.
Features
The TM-L500A RFID is a high-speed compact printer suited for issuing RFID baggage tags.
The features are as follows:
RFID
UHF GEN2, Complies with IATA Resolution 1740C
Use of the TM-L500A RFID in other countries/areas than specified is strictly prohibited. For
the information on the countries/areas where you can use the TM-L500A RFID, see the
information sheet included with your model.
Printing
•High speed printing: Max. 200 mm/s {7.87"/s}
•Auto printing position adjustment
Handling
•Compact body for flexible installation locations
•High-speed autocutter
•An optional paper supply device
Software
•Command protocol based on the AEA2009
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•Bar code and two-dimensional symbol printing is possible.
•Maintenance counter
Environment
ENERGY STAR qualified.
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Product Configurations
Interfaces
•Serial (9 Pin D-Sub) UB + USB interface model
•Serial (25 Pin D-Sub) interface model
•Ethernet interface model
Colors
EDG (Epson Dark Gray)
Accessories
Included
•AC adapter (Model: PS-180)
•Cable hook
• User’s manual
Options
•Paper supply device (Model: SU-RPL500/RPL500B)
• USB/RS-232C D-sub9 interface board (Model: UB-U500)
• RS-232C D-sub25 interface board (Model: UB-S500)
•Ethernet interface board (Model: UB-E500)
These optional interface boards are only for the TM-L500A. Never use them with other
Epson printers. Also, never use other interface boards with the TM-L500A.
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Part Names and Functions
Control panel
Manual cutter
Platen cover
Powe r sw itc h
Cover open lever
Paper loading cover
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Turns the printer on or off. The marks on the switch: ( : OFF/ : ON)
Power Switch
Before turning on the printer soon after turning it off, make sure the LEDs on the control
panel are off.
Control Panel
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Power LED (Green)
•Lights when the power supply is on.
•Goes out when the power supply is turned off, or the printer is in the power-saving mode
(sleep 3).
On Line LED (Green)
•Lights when the printer is online.
•Goes out when the printer is offline (For details about offline, see "Offline" on page 16.) or in
the power-saving mode (sleep 3).
Error LED (Orange)
•Lights when the paper loading cover or the platen frame is open.
•Flashes when an error occurs. (For details about the flash codes, see "Error Status" on page 17.)
•Goes out during regular operation or the power-saving mode (sleep 3).
Paper LED (Orange)
•Lights when paper is out.
•Goes out when paper is loaded, or the printer is in the power-saving mode (sleep 3).
•Flashes in self-test printing standby state or autoloading standby state.
Unload () button
Holding down this button for 1 second or more feeds paper backward until the paper can be
removed from the back of the printer.
In the menu mode, this button switches the menu items and options.
Feed () button
If you use the label paper or paper with black marks,
•This button feeds paper to the print start position except during a printer error or the power-
saving mode.
•This button ejects the paper when the status of the paper out sensor is paper not present and a
paper out error has not occurred.
If you use the continuous paper, thi
error or the power-saving mode.
In the menu mode, this button switches the menu items and options.
s button feeds paper continuously except during a printer
On/Off Line (Back) button
This button switches between online and offline.
In the menu mode, this button returns to an upper menu item, or exits the menu mode.
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Menu (OK) button
This button enters the menu mode when the printer is offline.
In the menu mode, this button sets the displayed setting option.
For the setting items in the menu mode and setting procedures, see "Setting Menu on
the LCD" on page 50.
For information about the power-saving mode, see "Power-Saving Mode" on page 20.
Items displayed on the LCD
Printer status Printer sub status Line 1 of LCD Line 2 of LCD
Normal condition Online (Device mode) (User ID): On Line
Offline (Device mode) (User ID): Off Line
Online Prt Ready (User ID): On Line
During printer error Online (Device mode) (User ID): On Line
Error (Displays causes of printer
errors.)
During
unrecoverable error
In menu mode First layer [Setting menu] (Menu name)
Offline Unrecoverable error (Displays causes of
unrecoverable errors.)
Second layer [(Menu name)] (Options)
During a printer error, the causes of the error are displayed in turn every other 2 seconds.
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Connectors
Power supply connector
Serial (9-Pin D-Sub)
USB
Ethernet
Interface connectors
Serial
(25-Pin D-Sub)
All cables are connected to the connector panel on the lower rear of the printer.
•Interface connector: Connects the printer with the host computer interface.
The interface type differs depending on the model. (See
"Interfaces" on page 12.)
•Power supply connector: Connects the power supply unit.
For details on how to connect the interface connector and the power supply connector, see
"Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer" on page 40 and "Connecting the Power
Supply Unit (PS-180)" on page 43.
Offline
The printer automatically goes offline under the following conditions:
•Between the power is turned on (including the printer reset through the interface) and when
the printer is ready to receive data.
•During a self-test.
•During offline with the On/Off Line button
•When in menu mode.
•When an unrecoverable error has occurred.
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Approx.
320 ms
Approx. 3200 ms
Approx. 5120 ms
Error Status
When an error occurs, the printer stops operating, the Error LED or Paper LED lights or flashes,
and the buzzer beeps (only when the buzzer function is enabled). If the error is a fatal one, the
printer goes offline.
Printer Errors
Printing is no longer possible when printer errors occur. They can be recovered easily, as
described below.
LCD
indication
High
temperature
Autocutter Autocutting failed. Open the platen frame,
Check paper No black mark/hole
Check paper Paper out sensor is in
Error description
The temperature of the
print head is extremely
high.
was found.
the status of paper not
present.
Error LED flash code
The Error LED goes out.
The Paper LED lights.
Recovery measure
Recovers automatically
when the print head
cools.
remove the foreign
object, and then load the
appropriate paper. Or
send an error recovery
command.
Remove the paper in the
paper path, and then
load the appropriate
paper.
Remove the paper in the
paper path, and then
load the appropriate
paper.
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Cover opened Platen frame is open.
(including while
printing)
Cover opened Paper loading cover is
open.
The Error LED lights.
Remove the paper in the
paper path, close the
platen frame, and then
load the appropriate
paper.
Close the paper loading
cover.
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LCD
Approx.
320 ms
Approx. 4800 ms
Approx.
320 ms
indication
Error description
Error LED flash code
Recovery measure
Paper JAM Paper jam sensor has
detected a paper jam.
When an Autocutter error occurs, do not turn the printer power off. If the printer power is
turned off, in case of autocutter error, the print starting position of the first sheet immediately
after the printer power is turned on is placed on the wrong position.
Remove the paper
wrapped around the
platen, and then load the
appropriate paper.
Unrecoverable Errors
Printing is no longer possible when fatal errors occur. The p r inter must be repaired.
Turn off the power immediately when a fatal error occurs.
CAUTION
Error LED flash code
LCD indication Error description
R/W error in memory After R/W checking, the printer does not
work correctly.
High voltage error The power supply voltage is extremely
high.
Low voltage error The power supply voltage is extremely low.
CPU execution error The CPU executes an incorrect address.
Internal circuit
connection error
The connection of internal circuit is not
correct.
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Data Receive Error (Only with the Serial Interface Models)
If any of the following errors occurs during serial interface communication, the printer prints “?”
or ignores the data.
•Parity error
•Framing error
•Overrun error
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Power-Saving Mode
The TM-L500A RFID has the power-saving mode function to reduce the power consumption.
There are 3 statuses, sleeps 1, 2, and 3 in the power-saving mode.
For the power consumption during standby in each sleep mode, see "Electrical
Characteristics" on page 28.
Sleep 1 & Sleep 2
Yo u can set the statuses, Sleeps 1 & 2 to any of the 3 patterns in the table below with the memory
switch.
• Sleep 1: The printer enters this mode 10 seconds after entering standby status.
• Sleep 2: The printer enters this mode 5 minutes after entering standby status.
In the default setting (Pattern 1),
if the printer does not operate for 10 seconds, the LEDs and the
backlight of the LCD become dim, and for 5 minutes, the backlight of the LCD is turned off. They
come back on when the printer operates.
Patterns for
sleep 1 and sleep2
No power saving — Bright Bright (initial setting*1)
Pattern 1 (initial setting) Normal Bright Bright (initial setting*
Pattern 2 Normal Bright Bright (initial setting*
Pattern 3 Normal Bright Bright (initial setting*1)
*1: Selectable from Bright, Dim, and Off with the control panel or the memory switch.
*2: If the LCD brightness during the normal status is set to Off, the LCD does not become dim.
Status LEDs brightness LCD backlight brightness
1
)
Sleep 1 Dim Dim*
Sleep 2 Dim Off
Sleep 1 Dim Dim*
Sleep 1 Bright Dim*
Sleep 2 Bright Dim*
2
1
)
2
2
2
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Standby status is a status when no processing is being performed for printing or
communication, and the cover is closed.
When printing data is received, it is printed immediately.
For details on how to set the memory switch, see "Setting the Memory Switches" on
page 45.
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Sleep 3
When Sleep 3 is enabled with the memory switch, the printer enters this mode 4 hours after
entering standby status.
During Sleep 3, the LEDs and the backlight of the LCD are off, and no operation is available.
The printer recovers to the normal status when you perform any of the following;
•Push one of the panel b
•Open the paper loading cover.
•Turn the printer power off, and turn it back on. (Turn the printer power on after 3 seconds or
more have passed.)
uttons.
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NV Memory (Non-Volatile Memory)
The printer's NV memory stores data even after the printer power is turned off. NV memory
contains the following memory areas for the user:
•Memory switches
•Maintenance counter
As a guide when you program applications, NV memory should be rewritten 10 or fewer
times a day.
Memory Switches
With the memory switches, which are software switches for the printer, you can configure
various settings of the printer.
For information about the memory switches see "Setting the Memory Switches" on page 45.
Maintenance Counter
With this function, printer information, such as the number of lines printed, the number of MICR
readings, the number of autocuts, and printer operation time after the printer starts working, is
automatically stored in NV memory. You can read or reset the information with the TM-L500A
y to use it for periodical checks or part replacement.
Utilit
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Product Specifications
Printing method Thermal line printing
Dot density 203 dpi × 203 dpi
Printing direction Unidirectional with friction feed
Paper width 54.0 mm {2.13"}
Number of characters Alphanumeric characters: 95
Extended graphics: 128 × 30 pages
International characters: 16 character sets
Character structure PECTAB: 5 cpi, 10 cpi, 17 cpi
TEMPLATE: Arbitrary width (cpi)
Cutting type Full cut
Interfaces Serial (RS-232), USB (2.0 Full-speed),
Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
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Receive buffer 4 KB
Bar code/
two-dimensional symbol printing
Power supply Epson PS-180 (Model: M159B)
Overall dimensions (H × W × D) 148 × 156 × 236 mm {5.83 × 6.14 × 9.29"}
Weight (mass) Approx. 2.8 kg {6.17 lb}
dpi: dots per inch cpi: characters per inch
Two-dimensional symbols (PDF417, QR code, Aztec,
Data-matrix)
Bar codes (Interleaved 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Code 39,
Code 128, EAN 13)
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Printing Specifications
Printing method Thermal line printing
Dot density 203 dpi × 203 dpi
Printing direction Unidirectional with friction feed
Paper width 54.0 mm {2.13"}
Printing width 50.8 mm (2.00"), 407 dots
Maximum printing speed
Text printing (Roll paper) 200 mm/s {7.87"/s}
Bar code/2-dimensional symbol printing 126 mm/s {4.96"/s}
Note: The printing speeds listed above are the values when the printer prints with the standard print density
level at 24V and 25°C {77°F}.
Printing speed can be changed with the memory switch. (See "Setting the Memory
Switches" on page 45.)
Printing speed may be slower, depending on such items as the data transmission speed.
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Paper Specifications
Paper must not be pasted to the roll paper spool.
If preprinted thermal paper is used, sticking (a problem of the thermal head sticking to
the surface of the thermal paper during printing) may occur, causing faulty printing and
other problems. Preprinting may also cause drop in the print density.
RFID Baggage tag
Complies with IATA RESOLUTION 1740C.
Type Thermal paper
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Form Roll paper (The chromogenic side must face outside.)
Width 54.0 mm ± 0.5 mm {2.13" ± 0.02"}
Length 400 to 600 mm {15.75" to 23.62"}
Length detection Optical-sensing (hole detection/backing paper (liner) detection)
RFID chip Should be located 121± 4.5 mm {4.76 ± 0.18"} from the leading edge.
Thickness 220 µm or less (including backing paper)
Roll paper diameter 184.2 mm {7.25"} maximum
Roll paper inside core 76.2 mm {3.00"}
Take careful consideration in the print layout so that no printing is done on the backing
paper or outer edge.
Do not preprint (black marks or the equivalent print) in the joint between two backing
papers.
The transmission rate must be 57% or more for the backing paper, and 18% or less for
the backing paper + label paper.
The joint within a baggage tag must be 1 mm {0.039"} or less.
The hole size must be 1.6 to 6 mm {0.06 to 0.24"}.
The gap between labels must be 3.2 to 6 mm {0.13 to 0.24"}.
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Specified Original Paper Types
For good print quality, s et the media type, print density, and print speed, depending on the
original paper number, as shown in the tables below. They can be changed with the memory
switch. For information about the memory switches see "Setting the Memory Switches" on page
45.
Baggage tag
Recommended
Specified original
paper types
PolyTherm 300-3.0 Appleton Type 3 02 High
PolyTherm 300-4.1 Appleton Type 3 01 High
PolyTherm 500-4.1 Appleton Type 2 02 High
Resiste 190-3.2 Appleton Type 3 05 High
KPT 3370 Kanzaki Specialty Papers Type 2 04 High
Manufacturer Media type
Print
density
Print
speed
KPT 33100 Kanzaki Specialty Papers Type 3 04 High
KLS46 Kanzan Type 3 01 High
AL60KT-S Jujo Thermal Oy Type 1 06 High
140LES RICOH Type 2 05 High
150LCS-B RICOH Type 2 05 High
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Printable Area
54.0 mm {2.13"} ± 0.5 mm
50.8 mm {2.00
"} (407 dots)1.5 mm {0.059"}
1.7 mm {0.067
"}
Dot no.3
Dot no.409
Autocutter blade position
Approx. 31 mm
Approx.
16 mm
Manual-cutter position
Center of the print dotline
Paper feed direction
The numeric values are typical values.
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The values above may vary slightly as a result of paper slack or variations in the paper.
Take this into account when setting the cutting position of the autocutter.
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Electrical Characteristics
Be sure to use the power supply that came with your printer.
WARNING
Supply voltage Epson PS-180
Rated voltage: 100 to 240V
Rated frequency: 50 to 60Hz
Power consumption during operating
(USB interface, at 23C {73.4F},
normal print density)
Mean: Approx.34.4W (at 230V)
Approx. 35.8W (at 115V)
Print sample
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Power
consumption
during standby
(at 23C {73.4F},
normal print
density)
115V/60Hz Serial I/F No power-saving (normal) 1.26W
Sleep 1 1.00W
Sleep 2 0.61W
Sleep 3 0.33W
Power off 0.32W
USB I/F No power-saving (normal) 1.21W
Sleep 1 0.94W
Sleep 2 0.56W
Sleep 3 0.34W
Power off 0.32W
Ethernet I/F No power-saving (normal) 3.20W
Sleep 1 2.94W
Sleep 2 2.59W
Sleep 3 0.35W
Power off 0.32W
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230V/50Hz Serial I/F No power-saving (normal) 1.38W
Sleep 1 1.12W
Sleep 2 0.73W
Sleep 3 0.44W
Power off 0.43W
USB I/F No power-saving (normal) 1.33W
Sleep 1 1.06W
Sleep 2 0.67W
Sleep 3 0.45W
Power off 0.43W
Ethernet I/F No power-saving (normal) 3.36W
Sleep 1 3.09W
Sleep 2 2.73W
Sleep 3 0.46W
Power off 0.43W
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Reliability
Baggage tag
Total print width: 407 dots (50.8 mm {2.00"})
Print example
Print length 20 mm {0.79"}
50.8 mm
If printing is continuously performed with a high ratio, the overcurrent protection may be
activated and result in uneven print density or a low voltage error. Therefore, the printing
length must not exceed the following values when printing with high print ratio.
Print width: Number of dots being energized per one dot line
Life Printer Paper feeding of 100 km or 5 years, which comes first
Print head 100,000 baggage tags = 14 million lines
MTBF 360,000 hours
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