This manual is applied to the TM-U675/TM-U675P with an
autocutter (factory option) and without an autocutter. The
illustrations used in this manual might be different from your
printer.
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NOTICE: The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Product Name: TM-U675/U675P
Model Name: M146A (without autocutter)
The following standards are applied only to the
printers that are so labeled. (EMC is tested using the
EPSON power supplies.)
Europe:CE marking
North America: EMI: FCC/ICES-003 Class A
Japan:EMC: VCCI Class A
Oceania: EMC: AS/NZS 3548 Class B
China: EMC: GB9254
Taiwan:BSMI
M146B (with autocutter)
Safety: EN 60950
Safety: UL 1950/CSA C22.2 No. 950
JEIDA-52
GB17625.1
Safety: GB4943
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 Corporation
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 55024
EN 61000-4-2
EN 61000-4-3
EN 61000-4-4
EN 61000-4-5
EN 61000-4-6
Directive 90/384/EEC EN45501
EN 61000-4-11
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.
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Safety Precautions
This section presents important information intended to ensure
safe and effective use of this product. Please read this section
carefully and store it in an accessible location.
WARNING:
Shut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange
odor, or unusual noise. Continued use may lead to fire or electric shock.
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, fire, or electric shock.
Be sure to use the specified power source. Connection to an improper
power source may cause fire or shock.
Never insert or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Doing so
may result in severe shock.
Do not allow foreign matter to fall into the equipment. Penetration of
foreign objects may lead to fire or shock.
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 or shock.
Do not place multiple loads on the power outlet (wall outlet).
Overloading the outlet may lead to fire.
Always supply power directly from a standard domestic power outlet.
Handle the power cord with care. Improper handling may lead to fire or
shock.
Do not modify or attempt to repair the cord.
Do not place any object on top of the cord.
Avoid excessive bending, twisting, and pulling.
Do not place cord near heating equipment.
Check that the plug is clean before plugging it in.
Be sure to push the prongs all the way in.
If the cord becomes damaged, obtain a replacement from your dealer
or a SEIKO EPSON service center.
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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.
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, fire, or shock.
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, please unplug this product prior to leaving it unused for
an extended period.
Do not touch the print head. Wait for the head to cool. The head can
be very hot after printing for a long time. Touching it may cause burns.
Do not use aerosol sprayers containing flammable gas inside or around
this product. Doing so may cause fire.
Labels
WARNING:
Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick-out connector or
the display module connector; otherwise the printer and the telephone
line may be damaged.
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CAUTION:
Do not touch the print head. Wait for the head to cool. The head can
be very hot after printing for a long time. Touching it may cause burns.
Connectors
interface
DM
drawer kick-out
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Opening the Paper Roll Cover
If you open the cover of an autocutter-equipped printer except to
install a paper roll, be sure to follow the steps below to prevent a
paper jam.
1.Feed the roll paper approximately 50 mm {1.97"}.
2.Cut the paper with the manual cutter.
3.Close the cover.
without an autocutter
with an autocutter
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➀
Installing the Paper Roll
Note:
Do not use paper rolls that have the paper glued or taped to the core
because they might cause a paper jam.
You need to install a paper roll even if you are using only the slip or
validation sections of the printer.
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Turn on the printer. Hold both edges of the paper and insert it into
the paper slot. It will be fed automatically into the printer.
For 2-ply paper, insert the journal paper into the take-up spool as
shown below. Be sure that 40mm to 60
mm {1.5" to 2.25"} of paper
extends beyond the spool and that the edge of the paper is against
the flange.
Insert the take-up spool and tear off the receipt paper, as shown
below.
If you need to remove roll paper before it is all gone, follow these
steps:
1.Lift up the take-up spool with the journal paper attached.
2.Cut the paper off behind the paper insert slot.
3.Push the release lever (located on the right side of the paper
roll).
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Then pull out the remaining paper in the paper feed direction.
Always pull paper in the paper feed direction to prevent damage to
the printer mechanism.
➀
➁
Installing the Ribbon
EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ribbon cassettes.
Turn on the printer. Turn the knob on the ribbon cartridge. Open
the front cover of the printer, and insert the new ribbon. Turn the
knob two or three times and check the ribbon position.
.
➂
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position
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Inserting Slip Paper
Inserting Validation Paper
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➁
➀
➀
Troubleshooting
Error light on or flashing.
Make sure that the printer cover is properly closed.
Turn off the printer and check for a paper jam. After removing the
paper jam, turn on the printer.
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Opening the printer mechanism
For difficult paper jams or to remove objects that have fallen in the
printer, follow the steps below:
1.Turn off the printer and open the paper roll cover. Raise the
mechanism by pushing the levers backward in the direction
indicated by the arrows.
2.Press the paper release lever and pull the jammed paper out in
the paper feed direction or remove the object that was dropped
in the printer. Always pull paper in the paper feed direction to
prevent damage to the printer mechanism. Then push the
mechanism back into place until you feel it click.
Turn on the printer. If you cannot solve the problem, contact
your dealer or a qualified service person.
paper
release lever
MICR Option (factory option)
Reading MICR Characters On Personal Checks
CAUTION:
Do not insert checks with staples in them. This may cause paper jams,
MICR reading errors, and damage to the MICR head.
Be sure the checks are flat, without curls, folds, or wrinkles.
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1.Wait until the SLIP light flashes. Then insert the check face up
with the right side of the check against the right side of the
paper inlet as far as it will go. Be sure that the MICR characters
are on the right.
MICR
characters
on this side
face up
2.The printer will detect the check and start drawing it in. When
the printer starts drawing it in, let go of the check immediately.
When the printer ejects the check and the SLIP light starts
flashing again; remove the check by pulling it straight up; do
not pull it at an angle.
Cleaning the MICR Mechanism
Once a year clean the MICR head with a moistened cleaning sheet.
Use the following or an equivalent commercially available cleaning
sheet:
PRESAT brand (KIC) “CHECK READER CLEANING CARD.”
Note:
Be sure not to use an adhesive cleaning sheet.
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Follow the steps below:
1.Load a paper roll in the printer; turn off the power; then open
the paper roll cover and turn the power back on while holding
down the RELEASE button.
2.Press the RELEASE button seven times; then close the paper roll
cover. The printer prints the following message on receipt
paper and the SLIP light flashes.
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3.Insert the cleaning sheet like a standard check.
CAUTION:
Be sure that the sheet is inserted with the correct side up and that it is
inserted in the correct direction.
Use a cleaning sheet only one time; then discard it.
4.When the sheet is ejected, press the RELEASE button, and
remove the sheet from the printer.
Notes on Using the MICR Reader
Do not install the printer near any magnetic fields. Be especially
careful where you install your display device and be sure to check
the recognition rate of the MICR reader with the display device in
place.
Make sure that the printer is not subjected to any impact or
vibration when it is performing a MICR reading.
Attaching the Paper Guide
When you want to use a paper roll that is 76 mm wide, you need to
attach the paper holder and paper roll guide packed with the
printer. Follow the steps below.
Note:
You do not need this with standard 82-83 mm paper rolls.
1.Open the paper roll cover and remove the paper roll take-up
device.
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2.Insert the paper holder at an angle as shown below.
paper
holder
3.Slide the holder in the direction indicated by the arrow in the
illustration above until you feel it click. It should now be in the
position shown in the illustration below.
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4.Attach the paper roll guide as shown below. Be sure that the
rectangular hole in the guide fits over the tab on the printer.
Push the guide until you feel it click into place.
tabpaper roll
guide
5. Install a paper roll; then close the cover.
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TM-U675/U675P Specifications
Print method:9-pin serial impact dot matrix
Print font:5 × 9 / 7 × 9
Columns:37 / 50 columns (receipt)
Character size:1.56 mm × 3.1 mm / 1.24 mm × 3.1 mm {0.006” × 0.12” / 0.49” ×
Character sets:95 alphanumeric, 37 international characters
Print speed:Approximately 5.14 LPS* (40 columns at 17.8 CPI**)
Paper dimensions:
Receipt:paper width: 76 mm ± 0.5 mm {2.99” ± 0.0197”} or 82.5 mm ± 0.5
Slip:68 mm -230 mm × 100 mm - 297 mm {2.68” - 9.06” × 3.94” - 11.69”}
Validation:68 mm -230 mm × 68 mm - 230 mm {2.68” - 9.06” × 2.68” - 9.06”}
Paper thickness (1-ply): Receipt: 0.06 mm - 0.085 mm {0.0024” - 0.0033”}
Data buffer:Selectable for 45 bytes or 4 Kbytes using DIP switch
D.K.D. function:2 drives
Power supply:+24 VDC ± 10%
Current consumption:1.8 A (mean)
Temperature:Operating: 5°C to 45 °C {41 °F to 113 °F}
Humidity:10 to 90 % without condensation
Reliability: MTBF: 180,000 hours
Overall dimensions:195 mm × 186 mm × 298 mm {7.68” × 7.32” × 11.73”} (H×W×D)
Weight:Approximately 4.8 Kg. {10.6 lb}
45 / 60 columns (slip/validation)
0.12”}
128 × 12 pages extended graphic characters
mm {3.25” ± 0.0197”}
outside diameter: 60 mm {2.36”} or less for single-ply journal
89 mm {3.50”} or less for single-ply receipt
83 mm {3.27”} or less for 2-ply or 3-ply
spool diameter (inside): 10 mm {0.39”} or more
(W × L)
(W × L)
Slip/validation: 0.09 mm - 0.2 mm {0.0035” - 0.0079”}
Slip/validation: 1 original + 2 copies
Storage: −10 °C to 50 °C {14 °F to 122 °F}
MCBF: 37 million lines
With an autocutter: approximately 5.8 Kg. {12.8 lb}
* LPS: Lines Per Second
** CPI: Characters Per Inch, CPI means the number of characters per 25.4 mm