Describes the setup and installation of
the product and peripherals.
Describes the advanced usage of
the product.
Describes how to control the printer and gives
information useful for printer application development.
Describes the product specications,
interface specications, and character code.
Describes the basic handling of the printer.
Liner-Free Label Paper Model
Product Overview
Setup
Advanced Usage
Application Development
Information
Handling
Appendix
M00123002
Rev. C
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Trademarks
EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Exceed Your Vision and ESC/POS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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ESC/POS® Command System
EPSON ESC/POS is a proprietary POS printer command system that includes patented or patent-pending commands. ESC/
POS is compatible with most EPSON POS printers and displays.
ESC/POS is designed to reduce the processing load on the host computer in POS environments. It comprises a set of highly
functional and efficient commands and also offers the flexibility to easily make future upgrades.
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.
!WARN ING
Provides information that must be observed to prevent damage to the equipment or
!CAUTION
loss of data.
• 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.
Warnings
!WARN ING
• Do not cover the printer with cloth or place it in a poorly ventilated location.
• The internal temperature may increase, leading to fire.
• Keep the printer away from volatile substances, such as alcohol and thinner, and
fire. Failure to do so may result in electrical shock or fire.
• Shut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange odor, or
unusual noise. Failure to do so may result in electrical shock or fire.
• If an accident occurs, turn off the power immediately and unplug the AC cable.
Then contact qualified service personnel.
• If foreign matter or liquid such as water spills into this equipment, do not continue
to use it. Continued use may result in electrical shock or fire.
• Immediately unplug the equipment and contact qualified service personnel.
• Do not disassemble the printer except for the locations indicated in the manual.
• Never attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work can be
dangerous.
• Do not use the printer in a location where flammable gas, explosive gas, or similar
gas might exist in the air. Do not use aerosol sprayers containing flammable gas
inside or around this product. Doing so may cause fire.
• Do not connect cables in ways other than those indicated in this manual.
• Doing so may lead to fire. Doing so may also damage the connected equipment.
• Do not insert or drop metal or flammable objects into the printer from the
openings. Doing so may result in electrical shock or fire.
• Make sure to use this product at the specified voltage. Failure to do so may result in
fire or electrical shock.
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!WARN ING
• Check that the plug is clean before plugging it in. Failure to do so may result in
electrical shock or fire.
• Be sure to push the plug all the way in. Failure to do so may result in electrical
shock or fire.
• Do not use a damaged power cable. Doing so may result in electrical shock or fire.
• If the power cable is damaged, contact qualified service personnel.
• Do not place multiple loads on the power outlet. Overloading the outlet may lead
to fire.
• Be sure to disconnect the plug from the power outlet and clean the base of the
blades and the area between the blades. Leaving the plug inserted in the power
outlet for a long time may cause dust to stick to the base of blades, leading to fire.
• When you disconnect the plug from the power outlet, hold the plug and do not
pull the cable. Failure to do so may damage the cable or deform the plug, resulting
in electrical shock or fire.
• When handling the AC adapter, observe the instructions described below. Failure
to do so may result in electrical shock or fire.
* Avoid exposure to rain or water.
* Do not hang the adapter on the power cable.
* Avoid contact between a metal object such as a paper clip and the connector.
* Do not cover the adapter with a blanket or similar item.
• Do not insert a telephone line into the drawer kick connector. Doing so may
damage the telephone line or printer.
• Do not place the printer in a dusty or humid location. Doing so may result in
electrical shock or fire.
• Before relocating this product, turn off the power, disconnect the plug from the
power outlet, and make sure that all the cables are disconnected. Failure to do so
may result in electrical shock or fire.
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Cautions
!CAUTION
• Do not place/store the printer on an unsteady location or a location subject to the
vibration of other equipment. Otherwise, the product may break or cause injury if it
falls.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of this product. Never stand or lean on this
product. Otherwise, the product may fall or break and cause injury.
• When connecting cables or installing optional products, follow the procedures and
make sure that the cables and products are installed in the proper direction. Failure
to do so may cause injury.
• Follow the instructions in the manual for proper installation.
• While opening/closing the printer cover, keep your hands away from the joint
between the cover and the main body. Otherwise, your hand or finger may be
pinched and get injured.
• To ensure safety, unplug this product when leaving it unused for an extended
period.
• Do not touch the inside of the printer except for the locations indicated in the
manual. Doing so may result in electrical shock or burns.
• Observe the instructions below to prevent the power cable from being damaged.
• 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
• Never insert or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may result in
severe shock.
• Take care not to push your hand or finger against the manual cutter. Doing so may
injure your hand or finger.
* When you remove printed paper
* When you perform other operations such as loading/replacing roll paper
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Caution Labels
Thermal head
The caution labels on the product indicate the following precautions.
! K CAUTION:
Do not touch the thermal head during or immediately after use. After printing, the thermal head and its
surroundings can be very hot.
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.
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About this Manual
Aim of the Manual
This manual provides developers/engineers with all the necessary information for design, development
and installation of a POS system, and also design and development of a printer application.
Manual Content
The manual is made up of the following sections:
Chapter 1Product Overview
Chapter 2Setup
Chapter 3Advanced Usage
Chapter 4Application Development Information
Chapter 5Handling
AppendixProduct Specifications
Specifications of Interfaces and Connectors
Character Code Tables
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Contents
■ For Safety ......................................................... 3
Key to Symbols..........................................................................3
RS-232 Serial Interface.......................................................102
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface ..............................105
■ Character Code Tables................................ 106
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Product Overview
This chapter describes features and specifications of the product.
Features
Printing
• Printing on liner-free label paper
Chapter 1 Product Overview
• High speed receipt printing (170 mm/s maximum).
• Supports the maximum paper width of 80 mm, and paper width of 40 mm or 58 mm by using the roll
paper guide*
∗ For 65* model, paper width of 80/40mm only supported
Handling
• Horizontal and vertical installation layouts are selectable.
• Easy drop-in paper loading
• Cable connectors can be stored inside the printer.
68* model only
• Paper taken sensor can detect that issued label is taken before issuing the next paper.
• The back-feed function has enabled top margin scaling.
Software
• Command protocol is based on the ESC/POS Proprietary Command System.
• Various layouts are available by using the page mode.
1
• A maintenance counter function is supported.
Environment
• Paper reduction function is available.
Others
• The interface is selectable.
• A built-in USB interface is also available.
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Product Configurations
The installed functions and the included accessories differ depending on the model.
Models
TM-L90 Liner-Free Label Paper Model has the following specifications with different functions.
• 65* model: Paper width of 40/80 mm supported
• 66* model: Paper of 40/58/80 mm supported
• 67* model (multilingual): Paper width of 40/58/80 mm supported
• 68* model (ANK/multilingual): Paper width of 40/58/80 mm supported, paper taken sensor installed,
back-feed function installed
Identification of LAN interface models
TM-L90 has LAN interface models as shown below. To check the technical reference guide for the interface
board specifications and how to set the network, see the technical reference guide shown below.
Interface BoardInterface
External ViewNameEthernetWireless LAN
*: For details, see the technical reference guide for the interface board.
UB-E03✔-
UB-E04✔✔
*
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Accessories
Included
• Control panel label for vertical installation
• Roll paper spacer*
• AC adapter
•AC cable
• Manuals and documents
*
Not included with some models
*
*
*
Options
• Affixing tape for fixing the printer (Model: DF-10)
• Wall hanging bracket (Model: WH-10)
Chapter 1 Product Overview
1
• Wireless LAN Unit
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Part Names and Functions
1
2
3
4
5
Front
1Manual cutterUse this cutter when you cut the roll paper manually.
2Cutter coverIf the roll paper cover will not open due a paper jam, open this cover and
unlock the autocutter blade.
3Power switchTurn on/off the printer.
4Cover open leverOperate this lever to open the roll paper cover.
5Roll paper coverOpen this cover to install/replace the roll paper.
Before turning the printer off, it is recommended to send a power-off command to the
printer. If you use the power-off sequence, the latest maintenance counter values are
saved. (Maintenance counter values are usually saved every two minutes.)
For information about ESC/POS commands, see the ESC/POS Command Reference.
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Control Panel
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
68* model
Chapter 1 Product Overview
1LED• On when the power supply is on.
• Off when the power supply is off.
• Flashes during the network startup process after power-on and power-off
standby status, and while updating firmware.
2(Error) LED• Lights or flashes when the printer is offline.
• Lights after the power is turned on or after a reset (offline). Automatically
goes out after a while to indicate that the printer is ready.
• Lights or flashes when an error occurs. (For information about the indication patterns, see
• Off when the printer is in standard mode (online).
3(Paper) LED• Lights when there is no more roll paper.
• Flashes to prompt the user to operate the Feed button.
68* model only: Flashes to prompt the user to remove the issued paper
and to operate the Feed button.
4(Feed) buttonPress this button to feed the roll paper by one line. Hold down this button to
feed the roll paper continuously.
When using liner-free label paper, and while waiting for the issued paper to
be removed (for 68* model only), the button operation is disabled.
"Status and Errors" on page 18.)
1
• Attach the control panel label for vertical installation when vertical installation is used. The
control panel label for vertical installation is upside down. (
)
24
• The Feed button is also located inside the roll paper cover. (See
page 52
)
"Installing the Printer" on page
"Software Setting Mode" on
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Connectors
1
23
4
5
6
All connectors are located on the bottom of the printer. Different interfaces are used depending on the
printer model to be used.
1Serial interfaceConnects the serial cable for connecting to a computer.
2LAN connectorConnects the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet cable.
3USB connectorUsed only for connecting optional Wireless LAN unit and customer display.
4Drawer kick connectorConnects the cash drawer or the optional external buzzer.
"Connecting the Cash Drawer" on page 33
5USB connectorConnects the USB cable for connecting to a computer.
6Power supply connectorConnects the AC adapter.
"Connecting the AC Adapter" on page 29
The USB (Type A) interface is used only for connecting the optional Wireless LAN unit.
For details about the connection procedures, see
page 31
page 33
, "Connecting the AC Adapter" on page 29, and "Connecting the Cash Drawer" on
.
"Connecting the Printer to the Host" on
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Online and Offline
Online
The printer is online and ready for normal printing unless there is a reason to go offline.
Offline
The printer automatically goes offline under the following conditions:
• While the printer power is turning on/off
• While setting/checking mode is being executed (excluding hexadecimal dumping mode)
• While roll paper is fed using the Feed button
• When the printer stops printing due to a paper end (when the paper out detector detects that there is no
paper)
• During an operation standby state
1
• When an error has occurred (
• While the roll paper cover is open
"Status and Errors" on page 18)
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Status and Errors
LED OFF
LED ON
Approx. 320 ms
LED OFF
LED ON
Approx. 320 ms
LED OFF
LED ON
Approx. 320 ms
The LEDs light or flash to indicate the printer status.
The printer cannot print while an error is left unresolved.
Automatically Recoverable Errors
The printer cannot print when automatically recoverable errors occur. It can be recovered as described
below.
ErrorError descriptionError LED flash codeCondition for Recovery
Roll paper cover
open error
*
The roll paper
cover was
opened while
Recovers automatically
when the roll paper
cover is closed.
printing.
Head
temperature
error
A high
temperature
outside the head
Recovers automatically
when the print head
cools.
drive operating
range was
detected.
*
: When the memory switch 8-8 is set to OFF (Roll paper cover open while the printer is printing: automatically recoverable error)
Recoverable Errors
The printer cannot print when a recoverable error occurs. It can be recovered easily by turning the power
on again or sending an error recovery command from the driver after eliminating the cause of the error.
ErrorError descriptionError LED flash codeCondition for Recovery
Roll paper cover
open error
*
The roll paper
cover was
opened while
printing.
Recovers when the roll
paper cover is closed
and the error recovery
command is executed
or the power is turned
on again.
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
LED OFF
LED ON
Approx. 320 ms
Approx. 5120 ms
LED OFF
LED ON
Approx. 320 ms
Approx. 5120 ms
LED OFF
LED ON
Approx. 320 ms
Approx. 5120 ms
LED OFF
LED ON
Approx. 320 ms
Approx. 5120 ms
LED OFF
LED ON
Approx. 5120 ms
ErrorError descriptionError LED flash codeCondition for Recovery
Autocutter errorThe Autocutter
does not work
correctly.
LED ON
LED OFF
Approx. 320 ms
Approx. 5120 ms
Recovers when the
jammed paper or
foreign matter is
removed and the roll
paper cover is closed,
and then the error
recovery command is
executed or the power
is turned on again.
*
: When the memory switch 8-8 is set to ON (Roll paper cover open while the printer is printing: recoverable error)
The error recovery command is valid only if a recoverable error (excluding automatically
recoverable errors) occurs.
Unrecoverable Errors
1
The printer cannot print when an unrecoverable error occurs. If the error persists after turning the printer
off and then on again, the printer may be defective. Contact qualified service personnel.
Turn off the power immediately when an unrecoverable error occurs.
CAUTION
ErrorError descriptionError LED flash code
R/W error in memoryAfter R/W checking, the printer does not
work correctly.
High voltage errorThe power supply voltage is extremely
high.
Low voltage errorThe power supply voltage is extremely
low.
CPU execution errorThe CPU is executing an incorrect
address.
Internal circuit
connection error
Internal circuits are not connected
correctly.
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ErrorError descriptionError LED flash code
LED OFF
LED ON
Approx. 320 ms
Approx. 5120 ms
Interface errorInterface error
Status Display
LEDError LEDPaperLED
OnlineONOFFOFF
Initializing after power-onONON-
Running a self-testONOFF-
Waiting to continue self-testONOFFFlashing
Feeding using the Feed buttonONOFF-
Waiting to execute a macroONOFFFlashing
Roll paper cover open while the
ONON-
printer is not printing
No paperONONON
Near endONOFFON
While updating firmwareFlashingOFFOFF
In power off standby statusFlashingOFFOFF
Waiting to print status sheetONONFlashing
68* model only: Paper removal
ONOFFFlashing
standby
-: Changes depending on whether or not paper is detected.
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
NV Memory
The printer is equipped with NV memory (Nonvolatile Memory) to store data even after the printer power is
turned off. NV memory contains the following memory areas for the user:
•NV graphics memory
• User NV memory
• Memory switches
• User-defined page
• Maintenance counter
As a guide, NV memory rewriting should be 10 times or less a day when you program
applications.
NV Graphics Memory
Graphics, such as shop logos to be printed on receipts, can be stored. Even with a serial interface model
whose transmission speed is low, high speed graphic printing is possible.
Use the TMFlogo logo registration utility to register graphics.
User NV Memory
You can store and read text data for multiple purposes, such as for storing a note including customizing or
maintenance information of the printer.
Memory Switches (Customized Value)
You can configure the serial interface communication conditions and other various settings of the printer.
For more information, see
"Software Setting Mode" on page 52.
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User-defined page
You can store character data in the user-defined page (character code table: page 255) so that you can also
print characters not resident in the printer.
Maintenance Counter
With this function, printer information, such as the number of lines printed, the number of autocuts, and
printer operation time after the printer starts working, is automatically stored in NV memory. You can read
the counter information with the Status API of the APD, OPOS ADK, or ESC/POS commands. You can use the
counter information for periodical checks or part replacement.
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Chapter 2 Setup
3. Connecting the AC Adapter (29 page)
6. Connecting the Optional Wireless LAN Unit (36 page)
5. Connecting the Cash Drawer (33 page)
4. Connecting the Printer to the Host (31 page)
2. Changing the Paper Width (25 page)
1. Installing the Printer (24 page)
Setup
This chapter describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals.
Flow of Setup
This chapter consists of the following sections along with the setup flow of the product and peripherals.
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Installing the Printer
<Vertical installation>
<Horizontal installation>
Control panel for vertical installation
You can install the printer horizontally on a flat surface (with the paper exit on top) or vertically (with the
paper exit at the front). Also, you can hang it on a wall using the optional wall hanging bracket (WH-10).
Attach the control panel label for vertical installation when vertical installation (with the paper exit at the
front) is used.
• Do not place the printer in a dusty location.
• Do not knock or strike the printer. Doing so may cause defective printing.
• Be careful not to catch cables or place foreign matter under the printer during
installation.
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Changing the Paper Width
Install/remove the roll paper guide according to the roll paper width to be used.
The width of the installed roll paper guide differs according to the model by factory default.
❏ 65* model
Equipped with the 40 mm roll paper guide.
• When using 40 mm width roll paper, use this guide.
• When using 80 mm width roll paper, remove the installed guide.
❏ 66*/67*/68* models
Equipped with the 58 mm roll paper guide.
• When using 58 mm width roll paper, use this guide.
• When using 80 mm width roll paper, remove the installed guide.
• When using 40 mm width roll paper, remove the installed guide and install the guide for 40 mm paper supplied with the
product.
Chapter 2 Setup
• Because some parts of the print head and the autocutter blade may contact the platen and
become worn out, you cannot change a smaller paper width to a larger one once you start
using the product.
• The printable area is automatically defined by detecting the installed roll paper guide.
However, to change the paper width from 58 mm to 40 mm, using the memory switch is
required. (
"Memory Switch 6" on page 40)
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Removing the Roll Paper Guide
Press the cover open lever to open the roll paper cover.
1
While pushing down the roll paper guide lever in the arrow direction, lift the whole roll paper
2
guide to remove it.
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Chapter 2 Setup
40 mm
58 mm
58 mm
40 mm
Printer Front Side
Hole
Notch
Projection
Installing the Roll Paper Guide
Press the cover open lever to open the roll paper cover.
1
Install the roll paper guide inside the printer.
2
Align the guide with the holes, cutouts, and protrusions in the printer as shown below. The installation position
of the roll paper guide is different depending on the width of the roll paper guide.
2
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Push the lever of the roll paper guide down until the paper guide clicks into place.
3
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Connecting the AC Adapter
For the AC adapter, use PS-180 or the equivalent.
Use the AC cable supplied with the product.
• Use of an unspecified AC adapter may cause fire or electrical shock.
WARNING
AC Adapter Connection Procedure
Make sure the printer is turned off.
1
Remove the cover on the rear side of the printer.
2
• Should a fault ever occur, immediately turn off the power to the printer and unplug
the AC cable from the wall socket.
Chapter 2 Setup
2
Connect the DC cable of the AC adapter to the power supply connector (stamped DC 24V).
3
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Remove any of the knockouts (at 3 locations) on the rear cover and pass the cable through.
Arrow part of connector
4
Close the rear cover.
5
Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter.
6
Connect the AC cable to the power outlet.
7
Before disconnecting the DC cable of the AC adapter from the printer, make sure that the
AC cable is disconnected. Then, hold the arrow part of the connector and pull out the
cable while keeping it straight.
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