Epson TM-P80 User's Manual

User’s Manual

M00088801EN

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Depending on the area, the interface cable may be included with the product. If so, use that cable.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic

interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson
approved products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

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Important Safety Information

This section presents important information intended to ensure safe and effective
use of this product. Read this section 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.

DANGER:

Dangers must be observed carefully to avoid serious injury or death.

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.

Note:

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

Safety Precautions

DANGER:

Do not use or charge this product in high temperature places (60°C {140°F} or
higher). Furthermore, do not leave or store this product in places that are 60°C
{140°F} or higher. Doing so could lead to heat, smoke, ruptures, fire, or leaks. Be sure
to use within the limits of the environmental temperature conditions.

WARNINGS:

Do not use this product in a location with volatile substances such as alcohol or paint
thinner, or near fire. Doing so may cause electric shock or 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.
Be sure to use the dedicated AC adapter, Epson PS-11 (M235A/M235B).
Connection to an improper AC adapter may cause 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 equipment immediately and contact your dealer or
a Seiko Epson service center for advice.

Do not use this product in an environment where flammable gas or explosive gas
may exist. 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 mentioned in this manual. Doing so
may cause fire. It may also damage other devices.

Do not touch the areas inside the product other than those mentioned in this
manual. Doing so may cause electric shock or burns.

CAUTIONS:

Be careful not to drop this product. The product may break or cause injury if it is
dropped.

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Do not use 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.
To ensure safety, unplug this product before leaving it unused 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

Safety Precautions for Rechargeable Battery Pack

DANGERS:

If any liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, promptly wash it out with clean
water for more than 10 minutes and consult your doctor at once. If you do not, the
liquid may cause loss of eyesight.
Never disassemble or modify the battery pack. This may cause fire, explosion,
leakage, overheating or damage.
Do not expose the battery to fire or heat it. This may cause fire, explosion, leakage,
overheating or damage.

WARNINGS:

Keep the battery pack away from fire or flame if it produces a strange odor or leakage.
Otherwise fire or explosion may occur.
Should any battery liquid get on skin or clothing, promptly wash it off with clean
water. If you do not, the liquid may damage your skin.
Do not expose the battery to water. Do not allow water to contact the terminals. This
may cause fire, overheating, or electric shock.

Transportation of the Battery

In transportation of the battery, make sure to follow the latest UN recommendations.

Safety Precautions for Wireless connection

This product is not guaranteed to work with all wireless LAN devices, including ad
hoc mode.

WARNINGS:

In airplanes, follow the instructions from the airline. Turn off wireless devices during takeoff
and landing according to the in-flight announcement.
Do not use the product near medical equipment or in medical institutions. Radio waves
may affect artificial cardiac pacemakers or other medical electrical equipment.
Keep the product 22cm {8.66”} or more away from the location of an artificial cardiac
pacemaker. Otherwise, radio waves may affect operation of the pacemaker.
Do not use the product near automatic control equipment such as automatic doors and
fire alarms. Doing so may cause malfunction due to radio waves, resulting in an accident.

CAUTION:

Transmission may not be possible in environments which produce radio interference,
such as near a microwave oven. In that case, taking measures such as changing the
installation location or channel in use, or installing a shielding plate may improve the
transmission.

❏ Even after data transfer from the host computer is already finished, data may

remain in the buffer in the printer. When wireless connection is terminated, data
remaining in the buffer may be discarded. Before printing or terminating a
wireless connection, make sure that the transmitted data has been printed
completely by checking the print job status or by checking another way.

❏ For Bluetooth® interface models, when the wireless connection is ended while

the printer is offline, reconnection may not be possible. In such case, remove
the cause of offline and reconnect it.

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❏ For Bluetooth® interface models, if you establish a radio connection between the

host computer and the printer each time you start printing instead of maintaining
the connection, it may take a while between the time you send a print job and the
time that the printer actually starts printing. This happens because connecting the
host computer and the printer requires some time. The time required for
connection depends on the operating environment.

Safety Label

The caution label on the product indicates the following precaution.

During printing or after printing, the thermal head can be very hot.

CAUTION:

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.

Notes on Use

❏ The printer does not operate with only the AC adapter. Always install the

enclosed battery OT-BY60II in the printer even when using the AC adapter.

❏ Be sure to use the power button to turn the printer on and off.
❏ To communicate with a computer via a USB cable, connect the cable before

turning on the printer.

❏ To use the USB cable, it is recommended to secure it to avoid stress on it.
❏ Be sure not to open the roll paper cover when the printer is operating.
❏ Protect the printer from impact.
❏ Do not apply excessive force to the printer case.
❏ Do not place food or beverages such as coffee on the case of the printer.

Notes on Power Supply

Battery Pack

Before using the printer for the first time, charge the battery OT-BY60II. To install and
charge the battery, see "Installing and Charging Battery" on page 10.
Read also the safety precautions for the rechargeable battery described previously in
this manual.

WARNING:

Be sure to use the battery OT-BY60II. Using a battery other than the one specified
may cause fire, explosion, leakage, overheating or other damage.

CAUTION:

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

External Power Supply

This product uses a listed power unit marked "Class 2" or "LPS," with the output

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voltage of either maximum 1.0 A at DC12 V, or maximum 1.5 A at DC 24 V.

With the optional AC adapter Epson PS-11 [Model: M235A/M235B], the output voltage is
maximum 1.5 A at DC 24 V, and the input voltage is AC 100 V to 240 V.

Recycling the Batteries

Contains a lithium-ion battery. Must be recycled or disposed of properly.

Note:

Do not disassemble the battery pack.

For American Users

The lithium-ion battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under
various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your
municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on
how to recycle this battery.

Downloading Drivers, Utilities, and Manuals

Further product information is written in the TM-P80 Technical Reference Guide.
The latest versions of drivers, utilities, and manuals can be downloaded from one
of the following URLs.
For customers in North America, go to the following web site:

http://www.epson.com/support/
For customers in other countries, go to the following web site:

http://download.epson-biz.com/?service=pos

Open Source Software License

1. This product includes open source software programs listed in Section 4)
according to the license terms of each open source software program.

2. We provide the source code of the GPL Programs and LGPL Programs (each
is defined in Section 4) to you on a CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of
performing such distribution, such as the cost of media, shipping and
handling until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same model of this
product. If you desire to receive the source code above, please contact the
customer support for your region.

3. The open source software programs are WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY;
without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the license agreements of each open
source software program for more details, which are described on "OPEN
SOURCE SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS" in this documentation.

4. The list of open source software programs included with this printer product
and the whole license agreements of each license can be found in the
following URL.
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/licenses.htm
* For the underlined part in the above URL, input each printer’s IP address.

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Features of Printers

Autocutter model

Manualcutter model

TM-P80 has two models: Autocutter model, Manualcutter model. The features are
as following.

Autocutter Yes No
Paper width (mm) 76* or 80 80

* With the included Paper guide equipped.

Autocutter model Manualcutter model

This manual covers two models of the TM-P80.
The illustrations of the printer used in this manual are for the manualcutter

model, unless otherwise specified.

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