Epson TM-L90-i User's Manual

User’s Manual / Manuel de l’utilisateur

Standards and Approvals

The following standards are applied only to the products that are so labeled. (EMC is tested using the Epson power supplies.)

North America: FCC Class A, CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3 (A)

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded interface cable to this device will invalidate the EMC standards of this device. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Seiko Epson Corporation could void your authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Compliance Statement for American Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

For California Customers Only

The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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Important Safety Information

This manual presents important information intended to ensure safe and effective use of this product. Read this manual carefully and store it in an accessible location.

Key to Symbols

The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below. Read the following carefully before handling the product.

!WARNING:

Warnings must be observed carefully to avoid serious bodily injury.

!CAUTION:

Cautions must be observed to avoid minor injury to yourself, damage to your equipment, or loss of data.

QNote:

Notes have important information and useful tips on the operation of your product.

Safety Precautions

!WARNING:

If this product produces smoke, a strange odor, or unusual noise, immediately unplug the AC cable, and then contact your dealer or an Epson service center for advice. Continued use may lead to fire or electric shock.

Do not use this product with any voltage other than the specified one. Doing so may lead to fire or electric shock.

Do not connect the cables in ways other than those specified in the manuals. Different connections may cause equipment damage or fire.

Do not use this product where inflammable fumes of gasoline, benzine, thinner, or other inflammable liquids may be in the air. Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.

Do not use aerosol sprayers containing flammable gas inside or around this product. Doing so may cause fire.

If water or other liquid spills into this product, immediately unplug the AC cable, and then contact your dealer or an Epson service center for advice. Continued use may lead to fire or shock.

Do not allow foreign objects to fall into this product. Penetration by foreign objects may lead to fire or electric shock.

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, fire, or electric shock.

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!CAUTION:

Do not use this product in locations subject to high humidity or dust levels. Excessive humidity and dust may cause paper jams and other problems, such as fire, or electric shock.

Be sure to set this product on a firm, stable, horizontal surface. The product may break or cause injury if it falls.

Do not stand on or place heavy objects on top of this product. Equipment may fall or collapse, causing breakage and possible injury.

The print head can be very hot during and immediately after printing. If you need to touch it, such as for cleaning, wait until it cools down. Touching it before that may cause burns.

Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick connector. There is a risk of the telephone line or product being damaged.

To ensure safety, unplug this product before leaving it for an extended period.

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

Caution Labels

The caution labels on the product indicate the following precautions.

!KCAUTION:

The thermal head can be very hot during printing and immediately after printing. Touching it may cause burns.

!CAUTION:

When connecting external devices to the USB ports, follow the precautions below.

Confirm the rated current of the external devices by checking the descriptions on the devices or manuals. Connect the external devices only when those total rated current is less than 600 mA. Do not use a device whose rated current is unclear.

Use UL-approved external devices (only for North American users).

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Unpacking

The following items are included with the standard specification printer. If any item is damaged, contact your dealer.

Printer

AC adapter

Control panel label for vertical installation

Roll paper spacer

Power switch softcover

User’s Manual (this manual)

Printer Parts

Manual cutter

Roll paper cover

Control panel

Cutter cover

Power switch

Cover open lever

Interface

All the ports and connectors are located on the back of the printer.

Drawer kick connector

Ethernet port

microSD card slot

DC-in connector	USB host portsr	USB device port
	USB host portsr

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Control Panel

(Power) LED

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

Error LED

Off when the printer is online, lights when the printer is offline, and flashes when an error occurs.

Paper LED

Lights when roll paper is out.

Feed button

Feeds the roll paper.

Setup

Installing the Printer Horizontally or Vertically

You can install the printer horizontally (with the paper exit on top) or vertically (with the paper exit at the front).

When installing the printer vertically, attach the included control panel label to the printer case, and install it on a flat surface.

Removing or Installing the Paper Guide

Install or remove the paper guide to match the width of the roll paper in use. A 58 mm paper guide is installed.

•When using a roll paper that is 58 mm wide, use the printer as it is.

•When using a roll paper that is 80 mm wide, remove the installed guide.

•When using a roll paper that is 40 mm wide, remove the installed guide, and install the included 40 mm paper guide.

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!CAUTION:

Changing to a roll paper that is wider than the roll paper in use can cause decreased print quality.

Removing the Paper Guide

1.Open the roll paper cover using the cover open lever.

2.Pull the paper guide in the direction of the arrow in illustration while pulling the lever of the paper guide

to remove it.

Installing the Paper Guide

!CAUTION:

Installation position of the paper guide varies depending on the width of the paper guide. Do not install the 58 mm paper guide in the position for the 40 mm paper guide.

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1. Open the roll paper cover using the cover open lever.

2. Align the projection of the paper guide with the hole in the roll paper holder.

58 mm

40 mm

3. Align the corner of the paper guide with the notch in the roll paper holder.

58 mm

40 mm

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4. Align 2 holes in the paper guide with 2 projections of the roll paper holder.

5. Push the lever of the paper guide down until the paper guide clicks into place.

Connecting Cables

Remove the printer cover to connect the cable.

Removing the Cover

1.Place the printer as shown in illustration, and pull the cover in the direction of the arrow in the illustration to remove the cover.

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2.Break off by hand any of the three portions indicated by circles in illustration to pass the cables through.

3.Connect the cables to the printer.

4.Attach the cover while passing the cables through the holes.

Connecting the AC Adapter

Follow the steps below to connect the AC adapter.

1.Firmly insert the DC connector of the AC adapter all the way into the DC-in connector on the printer.

2.Firmly insert the connector of the AC cable all the way into the AC inlet on the AC adapter.

3.Firmly insert the plug all the way into the grounded wall outlet.

4.Set the AC adapter so that its label side is facing down.

Connecting External Devices

If you connect external devices, connect each cable to the port/connector on the back of the printer. (U “Interface” on page 6)

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!CAUTION:

When connecting external devices to the USB ports, follow the precautions below.

•Confirm the rated current of the external devices by checking the descriptions on the devices or manuals. Connect the external devices only when those total rated current is less than 600 mA. Do not use a device whose rated current is unclear.

•Use UL-approved external devices (only for North American users).

When connecting the USB cables, pass the cables through the cable band to prevent them from coming off.

Cable band

When using the printer, make sure the protective cover fits firmly into place.

When Ethernet cables are installed outdoors, make sure devices without proper surge protection are cushioned by being connected through devices that do have surge protection. Otherwise, the devices can be damaged by lightning.

QNote:

Connecting the optional Wireless LAN Cable Set (OT-WL Series) to the USB port enables the wireless LAN connection. While connecting via wireless LAN, keep the Ethernet cable unconnected to the printer.

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Basic Operations

Turning Power On/Off

Press the power switch to turn on or off the power.

QNote:

It takes approximately 30 seconds after the printer is turned on until it is ready for printing.

Opening the roll paper cover

Pull the cover open lever to open the roll paper cover.

!CAUTION:

Do not open the roll paper cover during printing. Doing so may cause an injury or the product to no longer work properly.

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Installing or Replacing the Roll Paper

!CAUTION:

Be sure to use the specified roll paper. (U “TM-L90-i Specifications” on page 20)

If you change the paper type from linerless label paper to thermal roll paper, cleaning around the paper path is recommended. (U “Cleaning Inside the Printer” on page 15.)

1. Open the roll paper cover using the cover open lever.

2.Remove the used roll paper core if there is one.

3.Insert a roll of paper in the correct direction.

4. Pull out a small amount of paper, aligning the paper with the paper guides on both sides.

5.Be sure to close the roll paper cover completely by pushing on the middle of the cover. When the printer is powered on, the paper will feed and cut automatically.

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