TM-U300A/U300B/U300PA/U300PB
Operator’s Manual
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TM-U300A/U300B TM-U300PA/U300PB
Operator’s Manual
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EMC and Safety Standards Applied
Printer
Product Name: TM-U300A/B,
TM-U300PA/PB
Model Name: M51JA/B, M51PA/PB
The following standards are applied only to the printers that are so labeled. (EMC is tested using the packaged AC adapter.)
Europe: |
CE marking |
North America: EMI: FCC/ICES-003 |
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Class A |
Japan: |
EMI: VCCI Class A |
Oceania: |
EMC: AS/NZS 3548 |
Taiwan: |
EMI: Class B |
AC Adapter
Product Name:PA-6511/6513,
PB-6509/6510
Model Name: M34PA, M34PB
The following standards are applied only to the AC adapters that are so labeled. (The printer and the AC adapter together are applied to the EMC standards.)
Europe: |
CE marking |
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Safety: EN60950 |
North America: Safety:UL 1950/CSA |
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C22.2 No. 950 |
Japan: |
Safety: Electrical |
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Appliance and Material |
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Control Law of Japan |
Oceania: |
Safety: AS 3260 |
WARNING
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 could void your authority to operate the equipment.
CE Marking
The printer conforms to the following Directives and Norms:
Directive 89/336/EEC
EN 55022 Class B
EN 50082-1
IEC 801-2
IEC 801-3
IEC 801-4
FCC Compliance Statement
For American Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FOR CANADIAN USERS
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Chapter 1 Unpacking the Printer ........................................................................... |
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1-1 Checking the Contents of the Box .................................................................. |
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1-2 |
Choosing a Place for the Printer.. ................................................................... |
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1-3 |
Removing the Transportation Damper.. ......................................................... |
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1-4 |
Names and Functions of Parts ...................................................................... |
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Chapter 2 Before Setting Up .................................................................................. |
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2-1 |
Connecting |
the AC adapter to the Printer.. .................................................... |
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2-2 |
Connecting |
the Host Computer to the Printer.. .............................................. |
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Chapter 3 Installing the Parts.. ............................................................................... |
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3-1 |
Installing the Ribbon Cassette.. ...................................................................... |
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3-2 |
Installing the Roll Paper.. ............................................................................. |
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3-3 |
Adjusting the Paper Near-End Detector ...................................................... |
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3-4 DIP Switches ................................................................................................ |
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Chapter 4 The Self Test ........................................................................................ |
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4-1 |
The Self Test ................................................................................................ |
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Chapter 5 Removing Jammed Paper ................................................................... |
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5-1 |
Removing |
Jammed |
Paper............................................................................ |
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APPENDIX ............................................................................................................... |
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APPENDIX A |
General |
Specifications................................................................ |
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nChecking the parts
The illustration below shows the items included for the standard specification printer.
TM-U300A/U300PA |
TM-U300B/U300PB |
• Printer
• Ribbon cassette |
• Roll paper |
• AC adapter (*1) |
• Hexagonal lock |
• Operator’s Manual |
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screws (2 pcs) (*2) |
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(*1) One of eight types of AC adapters may be included with your printer. Refer to Appendix A, General Specifications for information on your AC adapter’s input voltage, dimensions, and weight.
(*2) Hexagonal lock screws are provided only if the printer has a serial interface. See note on page 7 for more information about these screws.
Make sure no parts are missing or damaged. If you find any damaged or missing parts, please contact your dealer for assistance.
n Maintenance
Keep the packing case in case you ever need to transport or store your printer.
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nAvoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight or excessive heat (near heaters).
nAvoid using or storing the printer in places subject to excessive temperatures or moisture.
nDo not use or store the printer in a dusty or dirty location.
nWhen setting up the printer, choose a stable, horizontal location. Intense vibration or shock may damage the printer.
nEnsure the printer has enough space to be used easily.
The transportation damper must be removed before turning on the printer. Open the printer cover, and remove this material as follows:
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n Part names |
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TM-U300A/U300PA: |
Take-up cover |
Interface connector |
TM-U300B/U300PB: |
Roll-paper cover |
Drawer kick-out connector |
Printer cover |
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Power connector |
Operation panel |
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DIP switches |
Power switch |
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TM-U300A/U300PA |
TM-U300B/U300PB |