Epson TM-T81 User's Manual
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DIP Switch Tables
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Serial Interface (DIP switch 1)
SW Function ON OFF
1-1 Data reception error Ignored Prints “?”
1-2 Receive buffer
capacity
1-3 Handshaking XON/XOFF DTR/DSR
1-4 Data word length 7 bits 8 bits
1-5 Parity check Enabled Disabled
1-6 Parity selection Even Odd
1-7
Selects transmission speed. (See table below.)
1-8
45 bytes 4K bytes
Transmission speed
Transmission speed (bps)-bits per second 1-7 1-8
Adjustable by control commands
(default: 38400)
4800 OFF ON
9600 ON OFF
19200 OFF OFF
ON ON
Serial Interface (DIP switch 2)
SW Function ON OFF
2-1 Handshaking
(BUSY condition)
2-2 Reserved (Do not
change)
2-3
Selects print
2-4
density
2-5 Release condition
of receive buffer
BUSY (If receive
buffer capacity set
to 4 K bytes.)
2-6 Reserved (Do not
change)
2-7 I/F pin 6 reset Enabled Disabled
2-8 I/F pin 25 reset Enabled Disabled
Receive buffer
full
– Fixed to OFF
See Table A.
Releases BUSY
when remaining
receive buffer
capacity
reaches
138 bytes.
– Fixed to OFF
Offline or
Receive buffer
full
Releases BUSY
when
remaining
receive buffer
capacity
reaches
256 bytes.
USB Interface (DIP switch 1)
SW Function ON OFF
1-1 Auto line feed Always
1-2 Receive buffer
capacity
1-3~
Undefined – –
1-7
1-8 Reserved (Do not
change)
enabled
45 bytes 4K bytes
Always
disabled
––
USB Interface (DIP switch 2)
SW Function ON OFF
2-1 Handshaking
(BUSY condition)
2-2 Reserved (Do not
change)
2-3
Print density See Table A.
2-4
2-5 Release condition
of receive buffer
BUSY (If receive
buffer capacity
set to 4 K bytes.)
2-6
Reserved (Do not
2-7
change)
2-8 Reserved (Do not
change)
Receives buffer
full
Releases BUSY
when remaining
receive buffer
capacity
reaches
138 bytes
Fixed to ON –
Offline or
receives buffer
full
– Fixed to OFF
Releases BUSY
when
remaining
receive buffer
capacity
reaches
256 bytes.
– Fixed to OFF
Table A
Print density/low power SW 3 SW 4
Print density (Standard) OFF OFF
Print density (Darker than standard) ON OFF
Print density (Darkest) OFF ON
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Specifications
Printing method Thermal line printing
Dot density 180 dpi × 180 dpi [dots per 25.4 mm {1"}]
Printing direction Unidirectional with friction feed
Printing width 72.2 mm {2.84"}, 512 dot positions
Characters per line
(default)
Character spacing
(default)
Character size Standard/Double-height/Double-width/Double-width and Double-height
Number of characters Alphanumeric characters: 95; International characters: 48
Printing speed 150 mm/s {5.91"/s} max.
Paper feed speed Approx. 150 mm/s {approx. 5.91"/s} continuous paper feed
Line spacing (default) 4.23 mm {1/6"}
Character structure Font A: 12 × 24 (including 2-dot horizontal spacing)
Roll Paper (single-ply) Size: 79.5 mm ± 0.5 mm {3.13" ± 0.02"},
Thermal paper type Specified: NTP080-80
Interface
(compatible)
Receive buffer 4K bytes/45 bytes
DKD Function 2 drives
Supplied voltage DC 24 V ± 7%
Current consumption
(at 24V)
Life Mechanism: 15,000,000 lines
Temperature Operating: 5 to 45°C {41 to 113°F}
Humidity Operating: 10 to 90% RH
Overall dimensions 145 × 144 × 189 mm {5.71 × 5.67 × 7.44"} (H × W × D)
Weight (mass) Approx. 1.7 kg {3.75 lb} (Roll paper excluded)
dpi: dots per 25.4 mm (dots per inch)
Font A: 42, Font B: 56
Font A: 0.28 mm {.01"} (2 dots); Font B: 0.28 mm {.01"} (2 dots)
Font A: 1.41 × 3.38 mm/1.41 × 6.77 mm/2.82 × 3.38 mm/2.82 × 6.77 mm
Font B: 0.99 × 2.40 mm/0.99 × 4.79 mm/1.97 × 2.40 mm/1.97 × 4.79 mm
Extended graphics: 128 × 11 pages (including user-defined page)
Bar code mode: 100 mm/s {3.9"/s} max.
The values are when the printer prints with density "Normal" at 24 V and
25°C {77°F}
Speed is adjusted automatically depending on the voltage applied and
head temperature.
Font B: 9 × 17 (including 2-dot horizontal spacing)
Font A is the default.
Maximum outside diameter: 83 mm {3.27"}
Roll Paper spool diameter: Inside: 12 mm {0.47"}; Outside: 18 mm {0.71"}
Serial (RS232C)/USB
Mean: Approx. 1.4 A
Thermal head: 100 million pulses, 100 km
Autocutter: 1,500,000 cuts
Storage: –10 to 50°C {14 to 122°F}, except for paper
Storage: 10 to 90% RH, except for paper
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DIP Switch Tables and Specifications
The DIP switch tables and technical specifications are at the beginning of this manual.
Illustrations
All of the illustrations are at the beginning of this manual. They are identified by letters (A, B, C . . .). Some
of the illustrations have numbers in them. See the list below for the meaning of the numbers.
Illustration A Illustration E
1. Thermal head 8. USB cable
2. Autocutter blade Illustration K
Illustration B9. Triangle mark
3. Cutter cover 10. Knob
4. Control panel Illustration L
5. Power switch 11. DIP switch cover
6. Printer cover 12. Bottom of the printer
Illustration D
7. Locking wire saddle
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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.
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.
Safety Precautions
This section describes the warnings and cautions intended to ensure safe and
effective use of the TM-T81. Other warnings and cautions on handling of this
product for its safe and effective use are described in other sections of the manual.
WARNING:
If the TM-T81 produces smoke, a strange odor, or unusual noise, shut down the
TM-T81, unplug the power cable immediately, and then contact your dealer or
an Epson service center for advice. Continued use 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 or fire.
Be sure to use the specified power source. Connection to an improper power
source 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, shut down the TM-T81, unplug
the power cable of the TM-T81 immediately, and then contact your dealer or
an Epson service center for advice. Continued use may lead to fire or shock.
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.
CAUTION:
Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual.
Different connections may cause equipment damage or fire.
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.
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