How to connect an Epson POS printer with Ethernet Interface
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How to connect an Epson POS Printer with an Ethernet Adapter
Printers
TM-
U220
TM-
U200
TM-
U295
TM-
U375
TM-
T88III
TM-
U88IV
TM-
T88V
TM-
U675
TM-
U590
TM-
H6000
Overview
Installing Adapter
Checking Adapter Settings
Configuring Adapter
Installing Driver
Troubleshooting
Overview
An Ethernet connection uses the existing network to connect the computer to the POS printer. The printer plugs into
the LAN and, once configured, the computer can use the printer like it was attached directly.
Required Components
Epson POS Printer with Connect-It Ethernet adapter
Local Area Network (LAN) running TCP/IP
Windows computer with LAN connection
Epson Printers Covered
TM-T88III
TM-T88IV
TM-T88V
TM-U220
Power
Supplies
Interface
Cards
Cables
Ribbons
Paper
TM-U230
TM-U590
TM-U675
TM-H6000III
Step by Step Installation
The installation step vary slighting depending on the type of Ethernet card you have.
Over the past few years Epson has offered 3 types of Ethernet cards, Type II, II and IV.
Each has a different set of features and a different way of setting them up.
Type II
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Type III
Type IV
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Type IV
Installation Steps for Installing Ethernet Adapter
The Type IV module (UB-E02 or similar) is the latest type of Connect-It Ethernet adapter. The module can be set by
accessing it directly using a web browser or by a configuration utility. This type of module can also act as a device type
Print server to be used by more than 1 computer.
(Type IV)
Installing and Setting the Connect-It Ethernet Adapter (Type IV)
Install the Connect-It Ethernet adapter into the Epson TM series printer
The Type IV adapter can replace the existing adapter and is held in place by 2 screws.
If changing a printer to Ethernet you must change the specific dip switch on the Epson printer to allow for the Ethernet
card.
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(Key: DIP SW2-8 On: refers to slide switch number 8, on switch bank 2, is turned On)
Cabling
Use a regular LAN patch cord to connect the printer to the LAN.
RJ-45 Female (connector on computer and adapter end)
Ethernet cards use CAT5/6 patch cords
Getting initial printer and Ethernet adapter settings (Type IV)
Get the initial settings of the Ethernet adapter. Run the printer self test (hold down the feed button while turning on the
printer). The printer will print a list of initial settings including interface type and buffer capacity. verify that the interface is
"Ethernet"
A similar test can then be done on the UB-EO2 adapter by inserting a paperclip through the small hole in the adapter for 3
seconds.
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A strip will print showing the MAC address, Gateway (GW), IP address and IP assignment method (manual/auto).
Changing the IP Address of the Adapter
Now comes the tricky part. To be able to change the IP address on the adapter you need to be able to connect with it. To
do this you most likely need to change the IP address of your computer to a value that makes the adapter accessible.
You can then connect to the adapter, make the change to the adapter, then return the computer back to it's original
settings.
Resetting the Adapter
You can reset the UB-E02 Ethernet Interface card to factory defaults by holding down the push button on the card (see
arrow above) while turning on the printer power and continuing to hold it down for 5 seconds. This causes all internal
settings to return to their factory defaults.
Setting the IP Address on your Computer
In Windows you can access the wired Ethernet adapter in the "Network Connections" applet in the Windows Control
Panels (Internet Protocol/TCP/IP properties, allow you to enter an IP address.) Make a note of the existing settings, you'll
be returning to those settings when your done. Set the IP address to an address in the same domain as the adapter. For
example of the adapter shows an IP address of 172.16.10.63 you could change the computer to 172.16.10.2. Do not set
the computer to the same address as the Ethernet adapter on the printer. You might have to reset the computer's adapter
for the new settings to take place.
Logging onto the Adapter using TMNet WebConfig (Type II or Type IV)
TMNet web configuration allows you to access the adapter via your network using a web browser. Generally speaking the
adapter must be in the same sub domain as the computer to be able to log on (see previous section for how to configure
the PC to the same subdomain)
Using a web browser such as Internet Explorer you should now
be able to connect to the adapter by entering the IP address of
the adapter directly into the address bar of the browser. The
TMNet General Information page show open.
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To change the IP address, select 'TCP/IP' under 'Configuration.'
You can enter a new IP address and gateway address.
Press the 'Submit' button when done
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