TM-U590/TM-U590P
User’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung
Gebruikershandleiding / Manuel d’utilisation
Manual do utilizador / Manual del usuario
Manuale dell’utente
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3 on/off switch
2 paper guide
1 document table
DIP Switch Tables
Serial
SW Function ON OFF
1-1 Data receive error Ignored Prints “?”
1-2 Receive buffer 69 bytes 4 KB
1-3 Handshaking XON/XOFF DTR/DSR
1-4 Data word length 7 bits 8 bits
1-5 Parity check Enabled Disabled
1-6 Parity selection Even Odd
1-7 See “Transmission speed” table.
1-8
SW Function ON OFF
2-1 Handshaking
Buffer full Offline or buffer full
(BUSY
condition)
2-2 Customer
Connected Not connected
display
2-3, 2-4 Undefined — —
2-5, 2-6 Internal use. Do not change. Fixed to OFF.
2-7 I/F Pin 6 reset Enabled Disabled
2-8 I/F Pin 25
Enabled Disabled
reset
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1-1 Auto line feed Enabled Disabled
1-2 Receive buffer 69 bytes 4 KB
1-3 ~ 1-8 Undefined — —
SW Function ON OFF
2-1 Handshaking
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2-2 Reserved. Fixed to OFF. Do not change.
2-3, 2-4 Undefined — —
2-5 ~ 2-7 Reserved. Fixed to OFF. Do not change.
2-8 I/F Pin 31
reset
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❑ Reading
data
Fixed to ON. Do not change.
❑ Offline
❑ Buffer full
❑ Reading
data
Transmission speed [bps: bits per second]
1-7 1-8 Speed
ON ON 2400 bps
OFF ON 4800 bps
ON OFF 9600 bps
OFF OFF 19200 bps
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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 © 1997, 1998, 2001 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan.
EMC and Safety Standards Applied
Product Name: TM-U590/TM-U590P
Model Name: M128B
The following standards are applied only to the printers
that are so labeled. (EMC is tested using the EPSON
power supply.)
Europe: CE marking
Safety: EN 60950
North America: EMI: FCC/ICES-003 Class A
Safety: UL 1950/CSA C22.2 No. 950
Oceania: EMC: AS/NZS 3548
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 61000-4-8
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.
Caution 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.
CAUTION:
The print head is hot.
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Unpacking
The following items are included with the standard specification
printer. If any item is damaged, contact your dealer.
❏ Printer
❏ Power switch cover
❏ Ribbon cassette
❏ Hexagonal lock screws (2 pcs) (only for the serial interface)
Note:
When you lift the printer, be sure to hold the bottom of the printer to
prevent damage.
Control Panel
FORWARD button
Press to feed slip paper forward one line; hold down to feed slip
paper forward continuously.
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REVERSE button
Press to feed slip paper in reverse one line; hold down to feed slip
paper in reverse continuously.
RELEASE button
Press to release slip paper.
POWER LED
Lights when the printer is on.
ERROR LED
Lights to indicate that the printer is offline, except when feeding
paper using the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons, and during a self
test. Flashes to indicate an error.
RELEASE LED
Lights to indicate that you can insert slip paper.
SLIP LED
Lights after power on. Flashes while waiting for slip insertion and
removal. Off while the printer is ejecting a slip.
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FORWARD
REVERSE
RELEASE
Removing the Damper
The printer is protected for shipping by
a transportation damper that you must
remove before you turn on the printer.
Open the printer by pulling the tab on
the front cover, and remove the damper
shown in illustration
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Note:
Reinstall the damper before shipping.
Using the Power Switch Cover
WARNING:
If an accident occurs with the power switch
cover attached, unplug the power cord
immediately. Continued use may cause
fire.
The enclosed power switch cover keeps
the power switch from being pressed
accidentally. To use the cover, install it
as shown in illustration
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Installing the Ribbon Cassette
Use the EPSON ERC-31 ribbon cassette. The use of any ribbon
cassettes other than those approved by EPSON may damage the
printer and will void the warranty.
CAUTION:
Never turn the ribbon cassette’s feed knob in the opposite direction of
the arrow marked on the cassette; otherwise the ribbon cassette may
be damaged.
1. Turn the printer on, and open the front cover by pulling up the
tab on the left side.
2. Be sure the print head is on the right side.
3. If a ribbon is already installed, remove it by grasping the end of
the tab and removing it from the printer.
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4. Turn the cassette knob on the
cartridge in the direction of the
arrow 2 or 3 times to remove
any slack.
5. Insert the ribbon, and rotate the
cassette knob 2 or 3 more times,
as shown in illustration
6. Make sure the ribbon has no
wrinkles or creases and is installed below the print head as
shown on the label inside the printer.
Inserting Slip Paper
Note:
Use only slip paper that matches the specification.
Do not use wrinkled or curled paper.
1. When the SLIP LED flashes, insert slip
paper, using the right edge of the slip
paper inlet as a guide (see illustration
2. When you insert the slip into the inlet as
far as it will go, the sensor detects the
slip, the SLIP LED changes from flashing
to on, and the printer draws the paper in
and prints it.
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3. After printing is complete, the SLIP LED goes off, and you can
remove the slip.
Troubleshooting
No lights on the control panel
Check that power supply cables are plugged into the printer, the
power unit, and power outlet correctly.
The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is printing
Check that the ribbon cassette is installed correctly.
Replace the ribbon cassette.
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The ERROR light is flashing, and nothing is printing
Turn the printer off, and check for a paper jam.
If the printer has been printing for awhile, the print head may be
too hot. This corrects itself when the print head cools down.
Turn the printer off, and after 10 seconds, turn it back on. If there is
still a problem, contact a qualified servicer.
A line of dots is missing in the printout
The print head may be damaged. Contact a qualified service person
for repair.
Removing Jammed Paper
CAUTION:
Do not touch the print head because it can be very hot after printing.
Do not move the print head carriage.
1. Turn the printer off and open the front cover.
2. Open the front cover and remove the jammed paper.
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TM-U590/TM-U590P specifications
Printing method Serial impact dot matrix, 9-pin vertical line, wire pitch 0.353 mm {1/72 "}
Printing direction Bidirectional, minimum distance printing
Characters per line
(default)
Character structure Font A: 9 × 9, 3-dot spacing (half dots)
Character size Font A: (9 × 9) 1.6 × 3.1 mm {0.06 × 0.12"}
Number of characters Alphanumeric characters: 95; International characters: 32;
Print speed Font A: (9 × 9) = 233 characters/second
Paper feed speed Approximately 60.3 ms/line, 4.23 mm {1/6" } feed; 86.4 mm/s, {approximately
Line spacing (default) 4.23 mm {1/6"}
Paper specifications Paper types: Normal, carbon-copy, and pressure-sensitive
Paper thickness Single-ply: 0.09 to 0.2 mm {0.0035 to 0.0079"}
Number of copies Original + 4 copies at 20 to 45°C {68 to 113°F}
Ribbon cassettes ERC-31
Interfaces (compatible) RS-232 serial or IEEE 1284 parallel, RS-485 (dealer option)
Receive buffer 69 bytes or 4 KB
DKD function 2 drives
Power supply + 24 VDC ± 10%
Current consumption
(at 24V)
MTBF 180,000 hours
MCBF 29 million lines
Temperature Operating: 5 to 45°C {41 to 113°F}
Humidity Operating: 10 to 90% RH
Overall dimensions 185 × 252 × 266 (including a document table) mm {7.28 × 9.92 × 10.47"}
Weight (mass) Approximately 5 kg {11 lb}
9 × 9 font: 66; 7 × 9 font: 88: 5 × 9 font; 66
Font B: 7 × 9, 2-dot spacing (half dots)
Font C: 5 × 9, 1-dot spacing (normal dots)
Font B: (7 × 9) 1.3 × 3.1 mm {0.05 × 0.12"}
Font C: (5 × 9) 1.6 × 3.1 mm {0.06 × 0.12"}
Extended graphics: 128 × 10 (with one space page)
Font B: (7 × 9) = 311 characters/second
Font C: (5 × 9) = 233 characters/second
3.4"/s }(continuous feeding)
Paper sizes: 70 × 70 mm to 210 × 297 mm {2.76 × 2.76" to 8.27 × 11.69"}
Copy paper: Maximum 5 sheets (original + 4 copies)
Backing paper: 0.06 to 0.15 mm {0.0023 to 0.0059"}
Copy and original: 0.04 to 0.07 mm {0.0015 to 0.0028"}
Carbon paper: Approximately 0.035 mm {0.0014"}
Total thickness: 0.30 mm {0.0118"} or less (for any combination from a single
original to an original + 3 copies); 0.36 mm {0.0141"} or less (for any
combination from a single original to an original + 4 copies)
Pressure-sensitive paper: Maximum 5 sheets (original + 4 copies)
Backing paper: 0.06 to 0.15 mm {0.0023 to 0.0059"}
Copy and original: 0.06 to 0.075 mm {0.0023 to 0.003"}
Total thickness: 0.24 mm {0.0094"} or less (original to original + 3 copies);
0.30 mm {0.0118"} or less (original + 4 copies)
Original + 1 to 3 copies at 5 to 45°C {41 to 113°F}
Operating: Mean: Approximately 1.9 A Peak: Approximately 8 A
Standby: Mean: Approximately 0.3 A
Storage: –10 to 50°C {14 to 122°F}, except paper
Storage: 10 to 90% RH, except paper
(H × W × D)
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