thermal
line printer
TM-L60
Operator’s
Manual
400179501
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Copyright © 1992 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan
CC CLASS A
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.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will
invalidate the FCC Verification of this device and may cause interference
levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the
equipment.
FOR CANADIAN USERS
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regula-
tions of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le present appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques de-
passant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class A prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Min-
stère des Communications du Canada.
INTRODUCTION
The TM-L60 is a available as a simplificative bar code printer for the following
uses:
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One-station printer for ECR and POS use
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Output device for scaling or measuring
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Ticket issuing device
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Small scale instore-marking
The TM-L60 has the following features:
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Either label paper or thermal paper is selectable.
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A light, ultra-compact printer.
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High speed printing:
12 lines/second (12 X 24 font).
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Low noise thermal printing.
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High reliability due to a stable mechanism.
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Easy maintenance, such as head cleaning.
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The command protocol is based on ESC/POW™, a widely used standard.
l
The interface cable, drawer control cable, and power cable can be routed in any
of four directions: both sides, underneath, and out the back of the case.
l
The power switch is on a panel in front of the printer body, providing easy
operation, so both side and the back are still available.
l
Barcode (UPC-A, UPC-E, JAN13(EAN), JAN8(EAN), CODE39, ITF, CODABAR)
printing is possible using a bar code command.
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Characters can be rotated 90°.
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Repeated operation and copy printing are possible by macro definition.
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2 drawer controls are possible using the drawer kick-out interface.
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Since label paper can be ejected by label eject command, it is not necessary to
feed more paper than required.
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Easy label insertion.
l
Serial number is possible on label papers.
Please be sure to read the instructions in this manual carefully before using
your new Epson printer.
About this
manual
* Chapter 1
contains information on unpacking the printer, choosing the place for
the printer, and names and functions of parts.
* Chapter 2
and
Chapter
3 contain information on connecting and setting up the
printer.
* Chapter 4
contains information on testing the printer.
* Chapter 5
contains information on using the printer.
* Chapter 6
contains information on software control including printer command
descriptions.
APPENDIX
Appendixes
contain information on general specifications, character code
tables and a list of commands.
CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Unpacking the Printer
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2
1-1
Checking the Contents of the Box
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2
1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer
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3
1-3 Removing the Protective Material
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3
1-4 Names and Functions of Parts
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4
Chapter 2 Before Setting Up
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2-l
Connecting the Power Supply to the Printer
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6
2-2 Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer
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7
Chapter 3 Installing the Parts
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6
8
3-1
Installing the Roll Paper
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8
3-2
Adjusting the Paper-end Detector
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10
3-3
Setting the DIP Switches
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12
III
Chapter 4 The Self Test
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14
4-l
Checking Operation with the Self Test
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Chapter 5 Cautions while Using the Printer
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5-1 Panel Switches and Commands
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16
5-2 Printable Area and
Label
Paper Conditions.............................................
17
5-3 Miscellaneous Notes
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18
5-4 Error Correction
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20
5-5 Cleaning the Head
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5-6 The Cover-open Detector
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24
5-7 Removing Jammed Paper
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Chapter 6 Software Control
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6-l Printer Control
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6-2 Command Descriptions
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6-3 Commands
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6-4 Program Description
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APPENDIX ..........................................................................................................
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APPENDIX A General Specifications
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APPENDIX B
Connectors
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APPENDIX C Interfaces
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67
APPENDIX D
Character Code Tables..
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APPENDIX E Command Summary
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1. SETTING UP
Chapter
1 Unpacking the Printer
1-1
Checking the Contents of the Box
g
Checking the parts
Remove the printer and other parts from the box.
• Roll paper
• Printer
• Operator’s Manual
Make sure no parts are missing or damaged.
If you find any damaged or missing parts, please contact your dealer for assis-
tance.
n n
Maintenance
Keep the packing case and packing materials in case you ever need to transport
or store your printer.
n
Optional parts
Power supply (PS-130), Power supply DC cable (1.5 m)
2
1-2
Choosing a Place for the Printer
n Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight or excessive heat (near
heaters).
n
Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to excessive temperatures
or moisture.
n
Do not use or store the printer in a dusty or dirty location.
n
When setting up the printer, choose a stable, horizontal location.
Intense vibration or shock may damage the printer.
n
Ensure the printer has enough space to be used easily.
1-3
Removing the Protective Material
An orange plastic spacer is put into the printing mechanism section to protect the
printer from damage during transportation. Before you turn on the printer, be sure
to remove the spacer according to the following steps.
1. Open the printer cover.
2. Raise the head-open lever to remove the spacer.
3. Store it in the hollow space. Reinsert the spacer when transporting.
4. Lower the head-open lever.
Protective Material
Head-open Lever
3
1-4
Names and Functions of Parts
n
Part names
À
Roll-paper cover
Á
Operation panel
Â
Power connector
Ã
Interface connector
Ä
Drawer kick-out connector
Å
DIP switches (* 1)
À
Á
Å
 Ã
Ä
* 1: The DIP switches are located behind the small cover on the bottom of the
printer.
n
Operation panel
Panel switches
POWER
Press the POWER button to turn the printer ON and OFF. When the button is
pushed down, the power is on. When pressed again, the button returns to its
original position, turning the power off.
l
Do not turn the power off during printing.
PAPER FEED
Press the PAPER FEED button to feed roll paper.
l Pressing the PAPER FEED button recovers from waiting state of label
ejection command (GS
FF)
execution or from self-test printing standby state.
l
You cannot feed paper when the printer
cover
is open.
Panel Lights (LED)
POWER (green)
The POWER light is on when power is turned on.
ERROR (red)
The ERROR light is on when the roll-paper cover is not closed completely, or
when the paper roll is near the end. The light blinks during an error condition,
or in the print-waiting state (for macro execution or for self-test printing standby
state).
PAPER (red)
The PAPER light is on when roll paper is not loaded, on when the paper roll is
near the end.
5
Chapter 2 Before Setting Up
2-1
Connecting the Power Supply to the Printer
n
Plugging in AC adapter
The printer must be connected to an external power supply.
Be sure to use a power supply unit that matches the specifications.
CAUTIONS:
l Before connecting the printer to the power supply, make sure that the
voltage (24 VDC) and power specifications match the printer’s require-
ments.
l
Using an incorrect power supply can cause serious damage to the printer.
Connect the power unit according to the following procedure.
Make sure the printer and the power unit are turned off.
Plug the power cable’s connector into the printer’s power connector with the
arrow mark facing downward.
l
Remove the power cable by grasping the connector firmly at the arrow mark
and pulling straight out.
Plug the power cord into an outlet, and turn on the power unit.
Power Cable Connector
2-2
Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer
n
Connecting the interface cable
Connect the printer to a host ECR (host computer) using an interface cable
matching the specifications of the printer and the host ECR (host computer).
Connect the interface cable according to the following procedure.
Turn off the printer, power unit, and host computer.
Plug the interface cable connector into the interface connector on the printer;
then insert a screwdriver between the rear rubber feet and fasten the screws on
both sides of the connector.
Plug the drawer kick-out cable connector into the drawer kick-out connector on
the printer (if this connector is covered, you cannot attach a drawer kick-out
cable to your printer).
•
Remove the drawer kick-out cable by pressing in on the connector’s clip and
pulling out.
Serial Interface Cable
Drawer Kick-out Connector
7
Chapter 3 Installing the Parts
3-1
Installing the Roll Paper
n
Installing the roll paper
Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specifications.
Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper perpendicular to the paper
feed direction.
Open the roll-paper cover and raise the release lever toward you.
Make sure to pull the release lever out until the paper slot of the printer
mechanism will be faced up.
Paper Slot
Load the roll paper while lightly pressing the right roll paper holder outward.
Release the holder after fitting the paper core onto the holder.
Make sure the
roll paper turns freely.
l
When loading roll paper, make sure to insert so that it rotates in the correct
direction.
Correct
Incorrect
8
Insert the edge of the roll paper into the paper slot and feed the paper 5 cm
beyond the tear-off edge.
Tear-off -Edge
Paper Slot
Unroll the paper a little and pull lightly from the roll paper side to eliminate twist
or misalignment.
Retighten the roll paper to remove any slack. Both edges of the paper should
be aligned parallel to the paper roll.
Push down the release lever. Tear off any extra paper at the tear-off edge by
pulling the paper toward you.
Close the roll-paper cover.
3-2 Adjusting the Paper-end Detector
n
The paper-end detector
The paper-end detector senses when the paper is nearing
its
end
and
turns on the
PAPER lamp.
The paper-end detector can be adjusted according the thickness of the paper.
n
How to adjust the paper-end detector
Roll paper may differ in spool size, so it may be necessary to adjust the paper-end
detector.
Use the specified thermal paper roll with a core inside diameter (d1) of 12 mm
and an outside diameter (d2) of 18 mm, or the specified thermal label paper
with a core inside diameter (d1) of 12 mm and an outside diameter (d2) of 22
mm.
The thickness of the spool can vary; use the table to determine the paper-end
detector adjustment.
Table 3-l. Adjustment Values of the Paper-end Detector
Adjustment
Dimension of T (mm)
Value
Specified thermal paper Specified thermal label paper
#l
Approx. 0 Do not use
#2
Approx. 2
Approx. 0
#3 Approx. 4
Approx. 2
#4
Approx. 6
Approx. 4
#5
Approx. 8
Approx. 6
#6
Approx. 10 Approx. 8
d2 018 (specified thermal paper)
022
(specified thermal label paper)
10
Loosen the adjusting screw that holds the paper-end detector. Then set the top
of the positioning plate to the appropriate adjustment position, and tighten the
adjusting screw.
NOTES:
l
The T dimensions corresponding to the adjustment values in the table are
calculated from standard measurements; some variations in the actual
mechanism.
l
After adjusting, ensure that the detector operates smoothly.
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3-3 Setting the DIP Switches
n
Locating the DIP switches
On the underside of your printer are a number of DIP switches that can be set to
perform a number of different functions.
l
You can change the function of your printer by turning DIP switches on or off.
l
Current DIP-switch settings are printed out during the self test.
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The switches numbered from left to right are SW1 -1 through SW1 -10 (See figure
below).
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Each switch functions as described in the lists on the following page.
n
Setting the DIP switches
Follow these steps when changing DIP-switch settings.
Turn the printer power supply off. Always make DIP-switch setting changes
when the power supply is turned off.
Remove the screw to secure the small cover on the printer’s bottom.
Flip the DIP switches using tweezers or other narrow-ended tool.
Switches in the up position are ON; those in the down position are OFF.
NOTE:
l
Changes made with the power on have no effect until the power supply
is turned off and then on again.
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n n
DIP-Switch Functions
Table 3-2. DIP-switch Functions
DIP SW
ON
OFF
SW-1
SW-2
Ignores data reception errors
Prints “?” for data reception errors
Data buffer 45 bytes
Data buffer 4 Kbytes
SW-3
SW-4
XON/XOFF control
With parity
DSR/DTR control
without parity
Odd parity
SW-5
Even parity
SW-6
SW-7
SW-8
SW-9
Change baud rate (Refer to Table 3-3)
Change print density (Refer to Table 34)
SW-10
Thermal label paper
Thermal paper
Table 3-3. Baud Rate Selection
Baud Rate SW 1-6 SW 1-7
1200 bps ON ON
4800
OFF ON
9600
ON
OFF
19200
OFF
OFF
Table 3-4. Print Density Selection
Print Density SW 1-8 SW 1-9 Level
LIGHT
ON ON
1
I
OFF OFF 2
I
I
ON
OFF 3
DARK
OFF ON
4
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Chapter 4 The Self Test
4-1
Checking Operation with the Self Test
n
The purpose of the self test
The self test checks whether the printer has any problems.
When the printer does not function properly, please contact the dealer.
n
The self test checks the following
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Control circuit functions
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Control ROM version
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Printer mechanism
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DIP-switch settings
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Print quality
n
Running the self test
Run the self test only when thermal roll paper or label paper is loaded the printer.
Make sure the roll-paper cover is closed and the roll paper is installed correctly.
Turn on the power while holding down the FEED switch. The self test begins.
The following contents are printed for printer current
status
printing first.
l
Control ROM version
l
DIP-switch settings
l
Interface settings
l
Print density
After printing the printer
current status, the printer
blinks the ERROR LED and
enters the test printing
standby state.
Press the FEED switch to
restart test printing.
After the printer completes
a certain number of lines, it
prints” *** completed **
* ", and stops printing au-
tomatically.
* The printer goes off-tine
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.
Label paper (44%)
Thermal paper (44%)
Self test Printing Samples
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II. REFERENCE
Chapter 5 Cautions while Using
the Printer
5-1
Panel Switches and Commands
n
Switches
(1) Power switch
[Function] Turns the power supply on/off.
[Note]
l
The RAM is initialized after turning off the circuit power supply.
l
Do not touch the power supply switch during printing.
l
When label paper is used, the printer automatically sets the la-
bel at the starting position for printing just after turning the power
switch on. When label paper is selected, the printer automatically detects label paper position and performs paper feeding.
(Paper feed amount varies by the type of label paper.)
(2) Paper-feed switch
[Function]
If this switch is pressed, paper is fed one line based on the cur-
rently specified line spacing.
If this switch is held for 200 ms or
more, paper is fed as long as the switch is pressed, and stops
when the switch is released. If line spacing is set to 0, paper is
fed while the switch is pressed.
l
The defined macro is executed when the switch is pressed in
the macro executing command standby state.
l
Paper is fed by operating this switch, except during printing, in
an error state, and in the macro executing command standby
state.
[Note]
l
When label is selected, paper feeding is performed in label units
regardless of the predetermined paper feed amount.
l
Paper feeding is performed at the paper near-end state.
l
Pressing the PAPER FEED button recovers from waiting state
of label ejection command (GS
FF)
execution or from self-test
printing standby state.
l
Paper is not be fed when the printer cover is open.
l
The paper-feed switch can be enabled or disabled with
ESC
c5
command. When this switch is disabled, you cannot feed paper
with the switch.
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5-2
Printable Area and Label Paper Conditions
n
Printable area
The print area must be within the range indicated below.
Roll paper
[Units: mm]
Label paper
(All the numeric values are typical.)
n
Label paper conditions
Label paper
Hole dimensions
NOTE:
Do not use anything other than label rolls with the dimensions shown
above. Do not mix labels with different length in one label.
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5-3 Miscellaneous Notes
n
Notes on printing and paper feeding
(1)
Because the TM-L60 is a line printer, it automatically feeds paper after printing
the data.
When the line spacing is set to a small value, the paper may be fed more than
the set amount to print the data.
For example, when the line spacing is set to 10 dots
(10/180
inch), the printer
feeds just 10 dots for a carriage return; but 24 dots is fed when printing normal
characters using Font A. (Refer to Table 5-l.)
When all the characters on one line are rotated, refer to Table 5-2 for paper
feeding.
Table 5-1. Required Paper
Feed
Amount Dots
(When the line spacing is set to 10 dots)
Required Paper Feed Amount (dots)
Underline
without
with
Font A
Normal characters
24
32
Double-height
48
53
Double-width
24
32
Quadruple 48
53
Font B
Normal characters
17
24
Double-height
34
37
Double-width
17
24
Quadruple
34
37
Bit image 24
Table 5-2. Required Paper Feed Amount Dots
(When all the characters on one line are rotated)
Font A
Font B
Normal characters
Double-height
Double-width
Quadruple
Normal characters
Double-height
Double-width
Quadruple
Required Paper Feed Amount (dots)
12
24
12
24
9
18
9
18
18
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