Page 2 - English; Standards and Approvals; WARNING; CE Marking
2 TM-T20 User’s Manual English 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....
Page 3 - Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products
TM-T20 User’s Manual 3 English Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products This product will enter low power (sleep) mode after a period of nonuse. The time interval has been set at the factory to ensure that the product meets Energy Star standards of energy efficiency and cannot be ...
Page 4 - Important Safety Information; Key to Symbols
4 TM-T20 User’s Manual English Important Safety Information This section presents important information intended to ensure safe and effective use of this product. Read this section carefully and store it in an accessible location. Key to Symbols The symbols in this manual are identified by their lev...
Page 5 - Caution Labels
TM-T20 User’s Manual 5 English Regularly remove the power plug from the outlet and clean the base of the prongs and between the prongs. If you leave the power plug in the outlet for a long time, dust may collect on the base of the prongs, causing a short and fire.Regularly confirm that the plug and ...
Page 6 - Downloading Drivers, Utilities, and Manuals
6 TM-T20 User’s Manual English Downloading Drivers, Utilities, and Manuals The latest versions of drivers, utilities, and manuals can be downloaded from one of the following URLs. For customers in North America, go to the following web site:http://www.epsonexpert.com/ and follow the on-screen instru...
Page 7 - Part Names; Control Panel; This LED is on when the printer is on.
TM-T20 User’s Manual 7 English Part Names Control Panel (Power) LED This LED is on when the printer is on. Error LED This indicates an error. Paper LED On indicates a paper out. Flashing indicates standby. Feed button This button feeds paper. Roll paper cover Cutter cover Cover open lever Power swit...
Page 8 - Connecting the Cables; Make sure the printer is turned off.
8 TM-T20 User’s Manual English Connecting the Cables CAUTION: For a serial interface, use a null modem cable.For a USB interface, do not turn on the printer before installing the printer driver.Always supply power directly from a standard power outlet.Do not connect to electrical outlets close to de...
Page 9 - Insert the AC plug into a socket.; Installing the Printer; Installing the Printer Vertically
TM-T20 User’s Manual 9 English 5. Insert the AC plug into a socket. Installing the Printer You can install the printer horizontally on a flat surface (with the paper exit on top) or vertically (with the paper exit at the front). Also, you can hang it on a wall using the included accessories. CAUTION...
Page 11 - Hanging the Printer on a Wall; To hang the printer on the wall, follow the steps below.
TM-T20 User’s Manual 11 English Hanging the Printer on a Wall To hang the printer on the wall, follow the steps below. CAUTION: To fix the printer securely, install the wall hanging bracket on a wall made of wood, concrete, or metal. The thickness of the wall should be 10 mm {0.4”} or more.Be sure t...
Page 12 - Installing Roll Paper; Use the cover open lever to open the roll paper cover.
12 TM-T20 User’s Manual English 4. Align the holes in the wall hanging bracket with the screws on the wall, and hook it securely. Installing Roll Paper Follow the steps below to install the roll paper.1. Use the cover open lever to open the roll paper cover. Cover open lever
Page 14 - Changing the Paper Width; Open the roll paper cover.
14 TM-T20 User’s Manual English Changing the Paper Width You can change the paper width from 80 to 58 mm by installing the included 58-mm width paper guide plate. Follow the steps below to change the paper width. CAUTION: Once you change the paper width from 80 to 58 mm, you cannot change it back to...
Page 15 - Attaching Cover on the Power Switch; No lights on the control panel; Check whether the roll paper cover is closed. If it is open, close it.; on; , check whether the roll paper is correctly installed and; Error
TM-T20 User’s Manual 15 English Attaching Cover on the Power Switch The enclosed power switch cover ensures that the power switch is not pressed accidentally.You can turn the power switch on and off by inserting a sharp-pointed object in the holes in the power switch cover. To detach the cover, also...
Page 16 - When a paper jam occurs; Turn off the printer.
16 TM-T20 User’s Manual English When a paper jam occurs When a paper jam occurs, never pull out the paper forcibly. Open the roll paper cover and remove the jammed paper. CAUTION: Do not touch the thermal head, because it can be very hot after printing. If the roll paper cover does not open, follow ...
Page 17 - Cleaning; Cleaning the Printer Case
TM-T20 User’s Manual 17 English Cleaning Cleaning the Printer Case Be sure to turn off the printer, and wipe the dirt off the printer case with a dry cloth or a damp cloth. CAUTION: Never clean the product with alcohol, benzine, thinner, or other such solvents. Doing so may damage or break the parts...
Page 18 - Specifications
18 TM-T20 User’s Manual English Specifications 80 mm paper width 58 mm paper width *1 Printing method Thermal line printing Dot density 203 dpi × 203 dpi [dots per 25.4 mm {1"}] Printing direction Unidirectional with friction feed Printing width Default 72.1 mm {2.84"}, 576 dot positions 52....