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Technical Reference GuideProduct OverviewDescribes features and general specifications for the product.SetupDescribes setup and installation of the product and peripherals.Application Development InformationDescribes how to control the printer and necessary informationwhen you develop applications.HandlingDescribes how to handle the product.Replacement of the TM-T88IVDescribes precautions for replacement.AppendixDescribes interfaces, connectors, and character code tables.M00024304Rev. E

Cautions No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any formor by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the priorwritten permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The contents of this document are subject to change without notice. Please contact us for the latestinformation. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information containedherein. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or thirdparties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of:accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to thisproduct, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operatingand maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use ofany options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products orEPSON Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.TrademarksEPSON and ESC/POS are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation in Japan and othercountries/regions.Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.ESC/POS Command SystemEPSON ESC/POS is a proprietary POS printer command system that includes patented or patentpending commands. ESC/POS is compatible with most EPSON POS printers and displays.ESC/POS is designed to reduce the processing load on the host computer in POS environments. Itcomprises a set of highly functional and efficient commands and also offers the flexibility to easily makefuture upgrades.Copyright 2010 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.2

For SafetyKey to SymbolsThe symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below. Readthe following carefully before handling the product.You must follow warnings carefully to avoid serious bodily injury.WARNINGCAUTIONProvides information that must be observed to prevent damage to the equipment or loss ofdata. Possibility of sustaining physical injuries. Possibility of causing physical damage. Possibility of causing information loss.Provides information that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment or amalfunction.Provides important information and useful tips.3

WarningsWARNING4 To avoid risk of electric shock, do not set up this product or handle cables during athunderstorm Never insert or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may result in severe shock. Handle the power cable with care. Improper handling may lead to fire or electric shock. Do not modify or attempt to repair the cable. Do not place any heavy object on top of the cable. Avoid excessive bending, twisting, and pulling. Do not place the cable near heating equipment. Check that the plug is clean before plugging it in. Be sure to push the plug all the way in. Be sure to use the specified power source. Connection to an improper power source may cause fire or shock. Do not place multiple loads on the power outlet. Overloading the outlet may lead to fire. Shut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange odor, orunusual noise. Continued use may lead to fire. Immediately unplug the equipment and contact yourdealer 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. 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, do not continue to use it. Continued use may lead to fire. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact yourdealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice. Using in the presence of silicon gas (silicon adhesive, silicon oil, silicon powder,etc.) including siloxane and of malignant gas (nitric acid, hydrosulfuric, ammonia,chlorine, etc.) may cause contact failure at contact points in a mechanical switchand a DC motor, etc., in a short time because of adhesion or oxidization of theinsulation film. If you open the DIP switch cover, be sure to close the cover and tighten the screwafter adjusting the DIP switch. Using this product with the cover open may cause fire or electric shock.

CautionsCAUTION Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual. Different connections may cause equipment damage or fire. 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 this product 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 thisproduct. Equipment may fall or collapse, causing breakage and possible injury. Take care not to injure your fingers on the manual cutter When you remove printed paper When you perform other operations such as loading/replacing roll paper Do not open the roll paper cover without taking the necessary precautions, as thiscan result in injury from the autocutter fixed blade. Do not use aerosol sprayers containing flammable gas inside or around thisproduct. Doing so may cause fire. To ensure safety, unplug this product before leaving it unused for an extendedperiod.Restriction of UseWhen this product is used for applications requiring high reliability/safety, such astransportation devices related to aviation, rail, marine, automotive, etc.; disaster preventiondevices; various safety devices, etc.; or functional/precision devices, etc., you should use thisproduct only after giving consideration to including fail-safes and redundancies into yourdesign to maintain safety and total system reliability. Because this product was not intended foruse in applications requiring extremely high reliability/safety, such as aerospace equipment,main communication equipment, nuclear power control equipment, or medical equipmentrelated to direct medical care, etc., please make your own judgment on this product's suitabilityafter a full evaluation.5

About this ManualAim of the ManualThis manual provides developers/engineers with all the necessary information for design,development and installation of a POS system, and also design and development of a printerapplication.Manual ContentThe manual is made up of the following sections:Chapter 1Product OverviewChapter 2SetupChapter 3Application Development InformationChapter 4HandlingChapter 5Replacement of the TM-T88IVAppendixSpecifications of Interfaces and ConnectorsCharacter Code Tables6

Contents For Safety.3Key to Symbols . 3Warnings . 4Cautions. 5 Restriction of Use .5 About this Manual .6Aim of the Manual. 6Manual Content . 6Product Overview .13 Features .13 Product Configurations .15Interfaces . 15Buzzer . 15Colors . 15Accessories. 16 Part Names and Functions.17Power Switch . 17Power Switch Cover. 18Control Panel . 18Connectors. 19Offline . 20 Error Status .21Automatically Recoverable Errors . 21Recoverable Errors. 21Unrecoverable Errors . 22 NV Memory (Non-Volatile Memory) .23NV Graphics Memory. 23User NV Memory . 23Memory Switches (Customized Value) . 24Receipt Enhancement. 24User-defined Page . 24Maintenance Counter . 24 Product Specifications .25Printing Specifications . 26Character Specifications . 27Printable Area . 28Printing and Cutting Positions . 30Paper Specifications. 31Electrical Characteristics . 32Environmental Conditions. 33External Dimensions and Mass . 347

Option Specifications . 35Power Supply Unit (PS-180) .35Setup .37 Flow of Setup. 37 Installing the Printer. 38Important Notes on Horizontal Installation .38Important Notes on Wall Hanging.38 Changing the Paper Width. 39 Setting the DIP Switches. 41Setting Procedure.41For Serial Interface.42For Parallel Interface .44For Built-in USB Interface .45For Ethernet/Wireless LAN/USB Interface .46Selecting the Print Density (DIP Switches 2-3/2-4). 47Selecting the BUSY Status .48 Connecting the Power Supply Unit (PS-180) . 49Connecting the Power Supply Unit .49 Setting the Memory Switches (Customized Value). 50Functions .51 Adjusting the Paper Roll Near-End Sensor . 55 Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer . 56For Serial Interface.56For Parallel Interface .58For USB Interface.59For Ethernet Interface .62For Wireless LAN Interface .64 Connecting the Cash Drawer . 65Connecting the Drawer Kick-out Cable.65 Setting the Internal Buzzer (for Model with an Internal Buzzer). 67 Connecting the Optional External Buzzer. 68Unpacking.68Installation Position .69Installation Procedures.70Adjusting the Buzzer Volume .71Setting the Optional External Buzzer .71 Attaching the Connector Cover . 72 Arranging the Cables . 748

Application Development Information.75 How to Control the Printer .75Selecting a Driver. 75ESC/POS Commands . 76 Software and Manuals .82Printer Drivers. 82Utilities. 84How to Get Drivers, Manuals, and the Utility . 85 Setting/Checking Modes.86Self-test Mode . 86Hexadecimal Dumping Mode .

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 Product