Seiko TM-L60 User Manual

thermal

line printer

TM-L60

Operator’s

Manual

400179501

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NOTICE:

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

CC CLASS A

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.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will

invalidate the FCC Verification of this device and may cause interference

levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the

equipment.

FOR CANADIAN USERS

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise

emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regula-

tions of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le present appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques de-

passant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class A prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Min-

stère des Communications du Canada.

INTRODUCTION

The TM-L60 is a available as a simplificative bar code printer for the following

uses:

One-station printer for ECR and POS use

Output device for scaling or measuring

Ticket issuing device

Small scale instore-marking

The TM-L60 has the following features:

Either label paper or thermal paper is selectable.

A light, ultra-compact printer.

High speed printing:

Low noise thermal printing.

High reliability due to a stable mechanism.

Easy maintenance, such as head cleaning.

The command protocol is based on ESC/POW™, a widely used standard.

The interface cable, drawer control cable, and power cable can be routed in any

12 lines/second (12 X 24 font).

of four directions: both sides, underneath, and out the back of the case.

The power switch is on a panel in front of the printer body, providing easy operation, so both side and the back are still available.

Barcode (UPC-A, UPC-E, JAN13(EAN), JAN8(EAN), CODE39, ITF, CODABAR) printing is possible using a bar code command.

Characters can be rotated 90°.

Repeated operation and copy printing are possible by macro definition.

2 drawer controls are possible using the drawer kick-out interface.

Since label paper can be ejected by label eject command, it is not necessary to

feed more paper than required.

Easy label insertion.

Serial number is possible on label papers.

Please be sure to read the instructions in this manual carefully before using

your new Epson printer.

About this

manual

* Chapter 1

contains information on unpacking the printer, choosing the place for

the printer, and names and functions of parts.

* Chapter 2

and

Chapter

3 contain information on connecting and setting up the

printer.

* Chapter 4

* Chapter 5 * Chapter 6

contains information on testing the printer.

contains information on using the printer.

contains information on software control including printer command

descriptions.

APPENDIX

Appendixes

contain information on general specifications, character code

tables and a list of commands.

Chapter 1 Unpacking the Printer

1-1

Checking the Contents of the Box 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Removing the Protective Material 1-4 Names and Functions of Parts

Chapter 2 Before Setting Up

2-l

Connecting the Power Supply to the Printer

2-2 Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer

Chapter 3 Installing the Parts

3-1

Installing the Roll Paper

3-2

Adjusting the Paper-end Detector

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Setting the DIP Switches

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Chapter 4 The Self Test

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Checking Operation with the Self Test

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Chapter 5 Cautions while Using the Printer

5-1 Panel Switches and Commands 5-2 Printable Area and

Label 5-3 Miscellaneous Notes 5-4 Error Correction 5-5 Cleaning the Head

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5-6 The Cover-open Detector 5-7 Removing Jammed Paper

Chapter 6 Software Control

6-l Printer Control

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6-2 Command Descriptions 6-3 Commands

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6-4 Program Description

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APPENDIX A General Specifications APPENDIX B

Connectors

APPENDIX C Interfaces APPENDIX D

Character Code Tables..

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APPENDIX E Command Summary

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1. SETTING UP

Chapter

1 Unpacking the Printer

1-1

Remove the printer and other parts from the box.

Checking the Contents of the Box

Checking the parts

• Roll paper

• Printer

• Operator’s Manual

Make sure no parts are missing or damaged. If you find any damaged or missing parts, please contact your dealer for assis-

tance.

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Maintenance

Keep the packing case and packing materials in case you ever need to transport

or store your printer.

Optional parts

Power supply (PS-130), Power supply DC cable (1.5 m)

1-2

n Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight or excessive heat (near

heaters).

or moisture.

n n

Intense vibration or shock may damage the printer.

Choosing a Place for the Printer

Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to excessive temperatures

Do not use or store the printer in a dusty or dirty location. When setting up the printer, choose a stable, horizontal location.

Ensure the printer has enough space to be used easily.

1-3

An orange plastic spacer is put into the printing mechanism section to protect the printer from damage during transportation. Before you turn on the printer, be sure to remove the spacer according to the following steps.

1. Open the printer cover.

2. Raise the head-open lever to remove the spacer.

3. Store it in the hollow space. Reinsert the spacer when transporting.

4. Lower the head-open lever.

Removing the Protective Material

Protective Material

Head-open Lever

1-4

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Names and Functions of Parts

Part names

Roll-paper cover

Operation panel Power connector Interface connector Drawer kick-out connector

DIP switches (* 1)

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* 1: The DIP switches are located behind the small cover on the bottom of the

printer.

Operation panel

Panel switches

POWER

Press the POWER button to turn the printer ON and OFF. When the button is pushed down, the power is on. When pressed again, the button returns to its original position, turning the power off.

Do not turn the power off during printing.

PAPER FEED

Press the PAPER FEED button to feed roll paper.

l Pressing the PAPER FEED button recovers from waiting state of label

ejection command (GS

You cannot feed paper when the printer

FF)

execution or from self-test printing standby state.

cover

is open.

Panel Lights (LED)

POWER (green)

The POWER light is on when power is turned on.

ERROR (red)

The ERROR light is on when the roll-paper cover is not closed completely, or when the paper roll is near the end. The light blinks during an error condition, or in the print-waiting state (for macro execution or for self-test printing standby

state).

PAPER (red)

The PAPER light is on when roll paper is not loaded, on when the paper roll is

near the end.

Chapter 2 Before Setting Up

2-1

The printer must be connected to an external power supply.

Be sure to use a power supply unit that matches the specifications.

CAUTIONS:

l Before connecting the printer to the power supply, make sure that the

Connect the power unit according to the following procedure. Make sure the printer and the power unit are turned off. Plug the power cable’s connector into the printer’s power connector with the

Connecting the Power Supply to the Printer

Plugging in AC adapter

voltage (24 VDC) and power specifications match the printer’s requirements.

Using an incorrect power supply can cause serious damage to the printer.

arrow mark facing downward.

Remove the power cable by grasping the connector firmly at the arrow mark

and pulling straight out.

Plug the power cord into an outlet, and turn on the power unit.

Power Cable Connector

2-2

Connect the printer to a host ECR (host computer) using an interface cable

matching the specifications of the printer and the host ECR (host computer).

Connect the interface cable according to the following procedure.

Turn off the printer, power unit, and host computer. Plug the interface cable connector into the interface connector on the printer;

Plug the drawer kick-out cable connector into the drawer kick-out connector on

Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer

Connecting the interface cable

then insert a screwdriver between the rear rubber feet and fasten the screws on both sides of the connector.

the printer (if this connector is covered, you cannot attach a drawer kick-out

cable to your printer).

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Remove the drawer kick-out cable by pressing in on the connector’s clip and pulling out.

Serial Interface Cable

Drawer Kick-out Connector

Chapter 3 Installing the Parts

3-1

Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specifications.

Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper perpendicular to the paper

Open the roll-paper cover and raise the release lever toward you.

Installing the Roll Paper

Installing the roll paper

feed direction.

Make sure to pull the release lever out until the paper slot of the printer

mechanism will be faced up.

Paper Slot

Load the roll paper while lightly pressing the right roll paper holder outward.

Release the holder after fitting the paper core onto the holder. roll paper turns freely.

When loading roll paper, make sure to insert so that it rotates in the correct

direction.

Make sure the

Correct

Incorrect

Insert the edge of the roll paper into the paper slot and feed the paper 5 cm

beyond the tear-off edge.

Tear-off -Edge

Paper Slot

Unroll the paper a little and pull lightly from the roll paper side to eliminate twist or misalignment.

Retighten the roll paper to remove any slack. Both edges of the paper should be aligned parallel to the paper roll.

Push down the release lever. Tear off any extra paper at the tear-off edge by pulling the paper toward you.

Close the roll-paper cover.

3-2 Adjusting the Paper-end Detector

The paper-end detector

The paper-end detector senses when the paper is nearing

PAPER lamp.

The paper-end detector can be adjusted according the thickness of the paper.

How to adjust the paper-end detector

Roll paper may differ in spool size, so it may be necessary to adjust the paper-end

detector. Use the specified thermal paper roll with a core inside diameter (d1) of 12 mm

and an outside diameter (d2) of 18 mm, or the specified thermal label paper with a core inside diameter (d1) of 12 mm and an outside diameter (d2) of 22 mm.

The thickness of the spool can vary; use the table to determine the paper-end

detector adjustment.

Table 3-l. Adjustment Values of the Paper-end Detector Adjustment Value

Specified thermal paper Specified thermal label paper

Approx. 0 Do not use

Dimension of T (mm)

its

end

and

turns on the

#2 #3 Approx. 4 #4

d2 018 (specified thermal paper)

Approx. 2

Approx. 6 Approx. 8 Approx. 10 Approx. 8

022

(specified thermal label paper)

Approx. 0 Approx. 2 Approx. 4 Approx. 6

Loosen the adjusting screw that holds the paper-end detector. Then set the top

of the positioning plate to the appropriate adjustment position, and tighten the adjusting screw.

NOTES:

The T dimensions corresponding to the adjustment values in the table are

calculated from standard measurements; some variations in the actual

mechanism.

After adjusting, ensure that the detector operates smoothly.

3-3 Setting the DIP Switches

Locating the DIP switches

On the underside of your printer are a number of DIP switches that can be set to perform a number of different functions.

You can change the function of your printer by turning DIP switches on or off.

Current DIP-switch settings are printed out during the self test.

The switches numbered from left to right are SW1 -1 through SW1 -10 (See figure

below).

Each switch functions as described in the lists on the following page.

Setting the DIP switches

Follow these steps when changing DIP-switch settings.

Turn the printer power supply off. Always make DIP-switch setting changes

when the power supply is turned off. Remove the screw to secure the small cover on the printer’s bottom. Flip the DIP switches using tweezers or other narrow-ended tool.

Switches in the up position are ON; those in the down position are OFF.

NOTE:

Changes made with the power on have no effect until the power supply

is turned off and then on again.

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DIP-Switch Functions

Table 3-2. DIP-switch Functions

DIP SW

SW-1 SW-2

SW-3

SW-4

SW-5

SW-6

SW-7

SW-8

SW-9

SW-10

Ignores data reception errors

Data buffer 45 bytes

XON/XOFF control

Thermal label paper

With parity

Even parity

Change baud rate (Refer to Table 3-3)

Change print density (Refer to Table 34)

Table 3-3. Baud Rate Selection

Baud Rate SW 1-6 SW 1-7

1200 bps ON ON

4800

9600

19200

OFF ON

OFF

OFF OFF

OFF

Prints “?” for data reception errors

Data buffer 4 Kbytes

DSR/DTR control

without parity

Odd parity

Thermal paper

Table 3-4. Print Density Selection

Print Density SW 1-8 SW 1-9 Level

LIGHT

I I I

DARK

ON ON

OFF OFF 2

OFF ON

OFF 3

Chapter 4 The Self Test

4-1

Checking Operation with the Self Test

The purpose of the self test

The self test checks whether the printer has any problems. When the printer does not function properly, please contact the dealer.

The self test checks the following

Control circuit functions

Printer mechanism

Print quality

Running the self test

Control ROM version

DIP-switch settings

Run the self test only when thermal roll paper or label paper is loaded the printer. Make sure the roll-paper cover is closed and the roll paper is installed correctly. Turn on the power while holding down the FEED switch. The self test begins. The following contents are printed for printer current

Control ROM version

DIP-switch settings

status

printing first.

Interface settings

Print density

After printing the printer

current status, the printer

blinks the ERROR LED and enters the test printing

standby state.

Press the FEED switch to restart test printing.

After the printer completes

a certain number of lines, it

prints” *** completed ** * ", and stops printing au-

tomatically.

* The printer goes off-tine

during and after self-test

printing. Turn the power off

and on again to put the

printer on-line before

transmitting data from the

host computer.

Label paper (44%)

Self test Printing Samples

Thermal paper (44%)

II. REFERENCE

Chapter 5 Cautions while Using

the Printer

5-1

Panel Switches and Commands

Switches

(1) Power switch

[Function] Turns the power supply on/off.

[Note]

The RAM is initialized after turning off the circuit power supply.

Do not touch the power supply switch during printing.

When label paper is used, the printer automatically sets the la-

bel at the starting position for printing just after turning the power switch on. When label paper is selected, the printer automatically detects label paper position and performs paper feeding.

(Paper feed amount varies by the type of label paper.)

(2) Paper-feed switch

[Function]

If this switch is pressed, paper is fed one line based on the currently specified line spacing. more, paper is fed as long as the switch is pressed, and stops

when the switch is released. If line spacing is set to 0, paper is fed while the switch is pressed.

The defined macro is executed when the switch is pressed in the macro executing command standby state.

Paper is fed by operating this switch, except during printing, in an error state, and in the macro executing command standby state.

When label is selected, paper feeding is performed in label units regardless of the predetermined paper feed amount.

Paper feeding is performed at the paper near-end state.

Pressing the PAPER FEED button recovers from waiting state of label ejection command (GS printing standby state.

[Note]

Paper is not be fed when the printer cover is open.

If this switch is held for 200 ms or

FF)

execution or from self-test

The paper-feed switch can be enabled or disabled with

ESC

command. When this switch is disabled, you cannot feed paper with the switch.

5-2

The print area must be within the range indicated below.

Printable Area and Label Paper Conditions

Printable area

Roll paper

Label paper

[Units: mm] (All the numeric values are typical.)

Label paper conditions

Label paper

NOTE:

Do not use anything other than label rolls with the dimensions shown above. Do not mix labels with different length in one label.

Hole dimensions

5-3 Miscellaneous Notes

Notes on printing and paper feeding

(1)

Because the TM-L60 is a line printer, it automatically feeds paper after printing

the data.

When the line spacing is set to a small value, the paper may be fed more than

the set amount to print the data.

For example, when the line spacing is set to 10 dots

(10/180

inch), the printer feeds just 10 dots for a carriage return; but 24 dots is fed when printing normal characters using Font A. (Refer to Table 5-l.)

When all the characters on one line are rotated, refer to Table 5-2 for paper feeding.

Table 5-1. Required Paper

Feed

Amount Dots

(When the line spacing is set to 10 dots)

Required Paper Feed Amount (dots)

Underline

Font A

Font B

without

Normal characters

Double-height

Double-width

Quadruple 48

Normal characters Double-height

with

53 32

53 24

Double-width Quadruple

Bit image 24

17 34

Table 5-2. Required Paper Feed Amount Dots

(When all the characters on one line are rotated)

Required Paper Feed Amount (dots)

Font A

Font B

Normal characters

Double-height

Double-width

Quadruple

Normal characters

Double-height

Double-width

Quadruple

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Seiko TM-L60 User Manual

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

Checking the Contents of the Box

Choosing a Place for the Printer

Removing the Protective Material

Names and Functions of Parts

Connecting the Power Supply to the Printer

Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer

Installing the Roll Paper

Setting the DIP switches

Checking Operation with the Self Test

Panel Switches and Commands

Printable Area and Label Paper Conditions