Epson TM-T88V-i User's Manual

User’s Manual / 使用说明书 / 使用說明書

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Illustrations

Most 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.

1. AC cable 5. Strips

2. Dedicated AC adapter 6. Knob

3. Cable band 7. Thermal head

4. Hook

Standards and Approvals

The following standard is applied only to the printers that are so labeled. (EMC is tested using the Epson power supplies.) Oceania: AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer 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.

Restriction of Use

WARNING

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.

Caution

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.

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Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation in Japan and other countries/regions. NOTICE: The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2012 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan.

Purpose of This Manual

This manual provides information describing basic operations to operators of the TM-T88V-i to enable safe and correct use of the printer.

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 followed 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 equipment.

Safety Precautions

WARNING:

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 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, unplug the power cord immediately, and then contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice. Continued usage may lead to fire.

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

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CAUTION:

Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual. Different connections may cause equipment damage and burning.

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 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.

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

Before moving this product, be sure to unplug it and all the cables connected to it.

Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick-out connector; otherwise the printer and the telephone line may be damaged.

Caution Labels

The caution labels on the product indicate the following precautions.

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Do not touch the thermal head and the frame on its side (indicated in the circle in illustration O on page v) because it can be very hot after printing.

CAUTION:

Touching the manual cutter may cause injury.

CAUTION:

When connecting external devices to the USB (including Micro-USB) connectors, follow the precautions below.

• Confirm the rated current of the external devices by checking the

descriptions on the devices or manuals. Do not use a device whose rated current is unclear.

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

• Connect the external devices only when those total rated current is less

than 2.0 A.

Setting Up the Printer

CAUTION:

The following optional products cannot be used for this printer.

• Wall Hanging Bracket Set (WH-10)

• Power Supply Cover (OT-BX88)

To set up the printer, follow the steps below.

1. Unpacking (See “Unpacking” on page 4.)

2. Connecting to a power source

(See “Connecting to a Power Source” on page 5.)

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Roll paper cover

Control panel

Manual cutter

Cutter cover

Power switch

Cover open button

Connector cover

3. Connecting to an external device (See “Connecting to External Devices” on page 5.)

4. Attaching the connector cover (See “Attaching the Connector Cover” on page 6.)

5. Installing the roll paper (See “Installing Roll Paper” on page 6.)

6. Operation check with test print (See “Test Printing” on page 7.)

Unpacking

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

❏ Printer ❑ Roll paper (for operation check) ❏ Connector cover ❑ Power switch cover ❏ Roll paper guide* ❑ Strips for 58 mm paper width × 2* ❏ Screw* ❑ Dedicated AC adapter ❏ AC cable* (EPSON AC ADAPTER,RA Model: M266A) ❏ User’s Manual (this manual)

* May not be included depending on the printer model.

Part Names

Control Panel

Error LED

Paper LED

Feed button

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(Power) LED

This LED is on when the printer is on.

This indicates an error.

On indicates a paper near end or out. Flashing indicates standby.

This button feeds paper.

Downloading Utilities and Manuals

The latest versions of utilities and manuals can be downloaded from the following URL.

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

Connecting to a Power Source

Note:

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

Use the power switch on the front of the printer to turn the printer on and off. Make sure the power switch is turned off, and connect the dedicated AC adapter

to the printer, as shown in illustration A on page ii.

Connecting to External Devices

CAUTION:

When connecting external devices to the USB (including Micro-USB) connectors, follow the precautions below.

• Confirm the rated current of the external devices by checking the descriptions on the devices or manuals. Do not use a device whose rated current is unclear.

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

• Connect the external devices only when those total rated current is less than 2.0 A.

When using the printer, make sure the protective cover indicated in the illustration below fits firmly into place.

When LAN 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.

Note:

Connecting the optional Wireless LAN Cable Set (OT-WL01) to the USB connector enables the wireless LAN connection. While connecting via wireless LAN, keep the Ethernet cable unconnected to the printer.

1. Connect each cables to the connectors at the back of the printer. See the illustration below for the positions of the connectors.

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