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TM-U295/TM-U295P
User’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung
Gebruikershandleiding / Manuel d’utilisation
Manual do utilizador / Manual del usuario
Manuale dell’utente/ 使用说明书 / 使用說明書
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Printer Parts
DIP Switch Tables
3 upper case
5 control panel
4 printer cover
1 document table
2 POWER switch
Serial interface
SW Function ON OFF
1 Data receive error Ignored Prints “?”
2 Receive buffer 35 bytes 512 bytes
3 Handshaking XON/XOFF DTR/DSR
4 Data word length 7 bits 8 bits
5 Parity check Yes No
6 Parity selection Even Odd
7, 8 Transmission speed
(See Serial transmision speed table.)
9 Pin 6 reset Used Not used
10 Pin 25 reset Used Not used
Serial transmission speed
8 7 Transmission speed
ON ON 1200 bps
ON OFF 2400 bps
OFF ON 4800 bps
OFF OFF 9600 bps
Parallel interface
SW Function ON OFF
1 Auto line feed Enabled Disabled
2 Receive buffer 35 bytes 512 bytes
3~9 Undefined — —
10 Internal use Fixed to ON
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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.
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 and ESC/POS are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
NOTICE: The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2004 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan.
EMC and Safety Standards Applied
Product Name: TM-U295/U295P
Model Name: M66SA/M117A
The following standards are applied only to the printers
that are so labeled. (EMC is tested using the EPSON
power supplies.)
Europe: CE marking
Safety: EN 60950
North America: EMI: FCC/ICES-003 Class A
Safety: UL 1950/CSA C22.2 No. 950
Japan: EMC: VCCI Class A
Oceania: EMC: AS/NZS 3548, CISPR Class B
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
IEC 61000-4-2
IEC 61000-4-3
IEC 61000-4-4
IEC 61000-4-5
IEC 61000-4-6
IEC 61000-4-11
Directive 90/384/EEC EN 45501
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.
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.
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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.
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.
To ensure safety, unplug this product before leaving it unused for an
extended period.
Do not use aerosol sprayers containing flammable gas inside or around
this product. Doing so may cause fire.
Safety Label
WARNING:
Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick-out connector;
otherwise, the printer and the telephone line may be damaged.
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Unpacking
The following items are included with the standard specification
printer. If any item is damaged, contact your dealer.
❏ Printer
❏ Damper
❏ Ribbon cassette
Control Panel
RELEASE button
Press this button to insert or remove paper.
REVERSE button
Feeds paper backward.
FORWARD button
Feeds paper forward.
POWER LED
ON when the printer is on.
RELEASE LED
ON when the printer is in release mode (to insert or remove paper).
OFF when the printer is in clamp mode (to hold paper).
FLASHES to indicate an error.
PAPER OUT LED
ON when paper is not inserted or is not inserted correctly.
Removing the Transportation Damper
The printer is protected during
shipping by a transportation damper
that you must remove before you
turn on the printer.
Pull the damper out and remove the
strip of tape from the top of the
printer, as shown in illustration
1.
Note:
Prepare the printer to ship or store with these steps: turn on the printer,
press the RELEASE button, press the FORWARD button, turn off the
printer, and reinstall the transportation damper.
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Installing a Ribbon
Use the EPSON ERC-27 ribbon cassette. The use of any ribbon
cassettes other than those approved by EPSON may damage the
printer and will void the warranty.
1. Turn the printer on using the power switch on the left side.
2. Press the RELEASE button (the RELEASE LED lights). This puts
the printer in the paper release mode.
3. Turn the printer off.
CAUTION:
Perform the steps above to make sure the printer is in the paper
release mode before you install or remove a ribbon cassette.
4. Open the printer cover by
first pressing the ridges on
the top to the left slightly
and then pulling the cover
forward, as shown in
illustration
2.
5. If there is a used ribbon,
remove it by grasping the
handle and pull it straight
out, as shown by the arrow
in illustration
3.
6. Before installing the new
ribbon, check that it is not creased or twisted. Then turn the
feed knob in the direction of the arrow on the ribbon cassette to
take up any slack in the ribbon.
7. Carefully insert the ribbon
cassette in the printer as
shown in illustration
4.
Notice exactly where the
ribbon must go.
8. Push firmly on the right
side and then the left side of
the ribbon cartridge until
each side clicks into place.
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9. To put the cover back on the printer, first align the left side of
the cover; then insert the tab on the top; then press the bottom
until it clicks into place (see illustration
2).
Inserting Paper
Note:
Do not use wrinkled or curled paper. Be sure to use roll paper that meets
the specifications.
1. Make sure a ribbon cassette is installed in the printer.
2. Turn on the printer. The POWER light comes on.
3. Press the RELEASE button. The RELEASE light comes on to show
that the printer is in release mode. In this mode, paper can be
inserted and removed.
4. Insert the paper from either
the front or the side, as
shown in illustration
5, until
the form stopper stops it.
Use the markings on the
side of the printer to judge
how far to insert paper.
5. Check the PAPER OUT light.
When you insert the paper correctly, the PAPER OUT light goes
out. If the PAPER OUT light is still on, remove the paper and
reinsert it.
Troubleshooting
No lights on the control panel
Check that power supply cables are plugged into the printer
correctly, the power unit, and power outlet.
Make sure power is supplied to the power outlet. If the outlet is
controlled by a switch or timer, use another outlet.
The PAPER OUT light is on, and nothing is printing
Paper is not inserted or is not inserted correctly.
The RELEASE light is flashing, and nothing is printed
Indicates an error. Turn off the printer, be sure no paper is jammed,
and turn it back on. If the RELEASE light still flashes, contact a
qualified service person.
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TM-U295/TM-U295P Specifications
Printing method Impact dot matrix, 7-pin shuttle type
Printing direction Unidirectional
Characters per line
(default)
5 × 7 font: 35; 7 × 7 font: 42
Character matrix 5 × 7 with 1-dot spacing (normal dots)
7 × 7 with 3-dot spacing (half dots)
Character size 5 × 7 font: 1.6 × 2.9 mm {0.063 × 0.114"}
7 × 7 font: 1.3 × 2.9 mm {0.051 × 0.114"}
Number of characters Alphanumeric characters: 95; International characters: 32
Extended graphics: 128 × 4
Print speed 1.9 to 2.3/lines/sec. (both 5 × 7 and 7 × 7 fonts)
Paper feed speed Approx. 12.5 lines/second (52.9 mm/second {2.1"/second})
Line spacing (default) 4.23 mm {1/6"}
Paper types Normal, pressure-sensitive, and carbon-copy
Paper size 80 × 69 mm {3.15 × 2.72"} (W × L) to 182 × 257 mm {7.17 × 10.12"} (W × L)
Total thickness Single-ply: 0.09 to 0.25 mm {0.0035 to 0.0098"}
Copy paper: 0.09 to 0.35 mm {0.0035 to 0.0138"}
Number of copies Original + 1 or 2 copies at 5 to 40°C {41 to 104°F}
Ribbon cassette ERC-27
Interface (compatible) RS-232 serial or IEEE 1284 parallel
Receive buffer 512 bytes or 35 bytes
DKD Function 2 drives
Power supply + 24 VDC ± 10%
Current consumption
(at 24V)
Operating: Mean: Approx. 600 mA Peak: Approx. 5.5 A
Standby: Approx 100 mA
Life Mechanism: 3,000,000 lines
Print head: 150 million characters (at 2 dots/wire per character)
Ribbon: 1.5 million characters (using a 5 × 7 font)
MTBF 180,000 hours
MCBF 7,000,000 lines
Temperature Operating: 5 to 40°C {41 to 104°F}
Storage: –10 to 50°C {14 to 122°F}, except ribbon and paper
Humidity Operating: 30 to 85% RH
Storage: 30 to 90% RH, except ribbon and paper
Overall dimensions 101.5 × 180 × 190.5 mm {4.0 × 7.09 × 7.5"} (H × W × D)
Weight (mass) Approximately 1.6 kg {3.52 lb}
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