Epson M159E - Manuals

5 English ❏ Do not allow foreign objects to fall into the cartridge installation section. Doing so may cause printing malfunction. Remove any object that might have fallen into the installation section, taking care not to damage the section. ❏ When ink is charged for the first time (right after purc...

6 English Part Names and Functions Front Side 1 Roll paper cover Open this cover to install/replace the roll paper. ( U "Installing/Replacing the Roll Paper" on page 21 ") 2 Front cover Open this cover to install/replace the ink cartridge. ( U "Installing/Replacing the Ink Cartridge&...

7 English Control panel 1 (Power) LED Lights up when the printer is turned on.Flashes during head cleaning and other operations such as when turning the printer on/off. 2 (Error) LED Lights up when the printer is offline due to the following conditions.  The ink cartridge is not installed or requir...

9 English Input/Output Ports 1 DM-D connector For connecting the customer display. 2 Drawer kick connector For connecting a modular cable for the cash drawer. 3 Power supply connector For connecting the power cable. 4 USB Type B port For connecting a USB cable for connecting to a computer. 5 Etherne...

10 English Setup Removing the Protective Materials and Tape Protective materials and tape are applied for protection against impacts during transportation. Remove them before installation. Q Notes: The Protective materials and packaging box will be required for future transportation. Keep them in a ...

11 English Installing the Printer Install this product in a location as follows: ❏ On an area larger than the bottom surface of the product. ❏ In a location free of vibration and impacts. ❏ In a location that is firm, stable, and horizontal. ❏ In a location where a dedicated power outlet is availabl...

12 English Connecting the AC Adapter ! WARNING: Be sure to use the specified AC adapter [PS-180 (model: M159E)]. Connection to an improper power source may lead to equipment damage, fire, or electric shock. Connect the AC Adapter by following the procedure below. For the TM-J7700, you can connect an...

16 English Connecting the Interface Cable Connect the interface cable to be used to the connector on the rear side of the printer.( U "Input/Output Ports" on page 9 ) Connect the cable to be used to either the USB type-B connector or Ethernet connector. ! CAUTION: When using a USB cable, pas...

17 English Attaching the Power Switch Cover Attach the power switch cover to prevent accidental operation of the power switch. Insert a sharp-pointed object into one of the holes on the power switch cover to turn the power on or off accordingly. Use a sharp-pointed object to detach the cover. ! WARN...

18 English Changing the Roll Paper Width You can move the roll paper guide installed in the printer to adjust for use with any of the following four paper widths: 57.5/69.5/76/82.5 mm {2.26/2.74/2.99/3.25"}. The default setting is 76 mm {2.99"}.Follow the procedure below to change the paper ...

20 English Turning On/Off Turning On Press the power switch on the side with the ( ) mark. The (Power) LED lights up and the power turns on. Turning Off ! CAUTION: Do not turn off the printer when the (Power) LED is flashing. Press the power switch on the side with the ( ) mark. (Power) LED turns of...

21 English Installing/Replacing the Roll Paper ! CAUTION: ❏ Be sure to use roll paper that meets the specifications. ❏ Do not use thermal paper. ❏ Be careful not to insert your fingers into the paper exit. The cutter blade is installed inside the paper exit and you might be injured. Q Notes: Do not ...

23 English Inserting Slip Paper Q Notes: • Be sure the paper is flat, without curls, folds, or wrinkles. • Use only single sheet paper. Do not insert any multiple sheet paper, as this may cause a paper jam. • Pressure sensitive copy paper cannot be used because the printer is an inkjet printer. • Ro...

24 English Installing/Replacing the Ink Cartridge ! CAUTION: Read the handling instructions carefully before installing the ink cartridge.( U "Cautions on the Ink Cartridge" on page 4 , "Ink cartridge SJIC33P (K)" on page 34 ) Install/Replace the ink cartridge by following the proced...

27 English Test Printing You can perform printer status printing using the self-test to check if any print errors, such as dot drop-outs, are occurring. You can use the nozzle check pattern which is printed to check whether the nozzle is clogged. Follow the procedure below to perform the self-test. ...

28 English Maintenance 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 made of plastic...

29 English Transporting Follow the procedure below to transport this printer. 1. Remove the roll paper. Q Notes: Leave the ink cartridge in the printer. Transporting the printer with the ink cartridge removed can result in dot dropout or ink adhering to the inside of the case. 2. Turn off the printe...

31 English Troubleshooting (Error) LED is flashing or lit ❏ Check whether a paper jam has occurred. Remove any jammed paper. ( U "Removing Jammed Paper" on page 31 ) ❏ Check whether the front cover/roll paper cover is closed. Close the cover if open. ( U "Front Side" on page 6 ) ❏ Tu...

33 English Specification *: According to Epson's operating conditions Item Specification Model number TM-J7200 TM-J7700 Printing method Serial inkjet Dot Matrix MethodSingle color printing (Black) Paper feed Unidirectional friction feed Paper Roll paper: Normal quality paper (only single-ply rolls c...

34 English Consumable Products Ink cartridge SJIC33P (K) Ink cartridge specialized for this printer. Genuine Ink Cartridge Recommended ❏ For the best performance of the printer, it is recommended to use genuine Epson ink cartridges. Use of non-genuine Epson ink cartridges can adversely affect the pr...

35 English Appendix Downloading Drivers, Utilities, and Manuals Printer 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.epson.com/support/ For customers in other countries, go to the following w...