Page 3 - Safety Precautions; Key to Symbols
TM-L90 User’s Manual 3 English 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. Key to Symbols The symbols in this manual are identified by their level ...
Page 4 - Caution Labels
4 TM-L90 User’s Manual English 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 ...
Page 5 - Unpacking; May not be included depending on the printer model.; Cover Operation Label
TM-L90 User’s Manual 5 English Unpacking The following items are included for the standard specification printer. If any items are damaged, contact your dealer. ❏ Printer ❏ Label roll paper ❏ Power switch cover ❏ Roll paper spacer ❏ Screw for installation of roll paper spacer ❏ Cover operation label...
Page 6 - Downloading Drivers, Utilities, and Manuals; Control Panel; POWER LED; Lights when the power is on, and is off when the power is off.; ERROR LED; PAPER FEED; FEED button; Feeds the roll paper.; Peeler open lever
6 TM-L90 User’s Manual English Downloading Drivers, Utilities, and Manuals 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/For customers in other countries, go to the following we...
Page 7 - Power Switch; Power Switch Cover; Do not remove the power switch soft cover.; Power switch cover
TM-L90 User’s Manual 7 English Power Switch Use the power switch on the top left of the printer to turn the printer on and off. Power Switch Cover You can use the enclosed power switch cover to make sure that the power switch is not accidentally pressed. Peel off the backing tape and press the cover...
Page 8 - Installing the Printer
8 TM-L90 User’s Manual English Installing the Printer You must install this printer vertically (with the paper exit at the front).If the paper exit is blocked by label backing paper accumulating on a table or other surface, a paper jam or other problem may occur. Install the printer in a location, s...
Page 9 - Changing the Paper Width; Pull the peeler open lever forward and open the peeler cover.
TM-L90 User’s Manual 9 English Changing the Paper Width This printer accommodates 80 mm wide roll paper with no adjustments. For rolls from 38 mm to 70 mm wide, use the roll paper spacer included with the printer.If the rolls are from 61 to 70 mm wide, break two tabs off the back of the roll paper s...
Page 10 - Shaft
10 TM-L90 User’s Manual English 4. Push the roll paper spacer until you feel it clicks onto the shaft.Check that the roll paper spacer slides smoothly to the left and right. 5. Slide the roll paper spacer to the appropriate width. You can use the measurement printed inside the printer, aligning the ...
Page 11 - Connecting the Cables; Connect the cables to the printer.
TM-L90 User’s Manual 11 English Connecting the Cables 1. Place the printer and pull the cover in the direction of the arrow in the illustration to remove the cover. 2. Break off by hand any of the three portions indicated by circles in illustration to pass the cables through. 3. Connect the cables t...
Page 12 - Installing the Roll Paper; Make sure that the power is on.
12 TM-L90 User’s Manual English Installing the Roll Paper 1. Make sure that the power is on. 2. Pull the peeler open lever forward and open the peeler cover. CAUTION: If you open the roll paper cover with roll paper installed, make sure to open the peeler cover first, and then the roll paper cover.I...
Page 13 - Insert the roll paper.
TM-L90 User’s Manual 13 English 4. Insert the roll paper. 5. You can switch the issuing mode between the label continuous issuing mode (issue the label continuously) and the label peeler issuing mode (after the issued label is removed, the printer issues the next label).Make sure that the mode switc...
Page 14 - Pull out the paper until the end exactly reaches the guideline.
14 TM-L90 User’s Manual English 6. Pull out the paper until the end exactly reaches the guideline. Note: Making sure the paper end is at the guideline reduces the number of labels required for detecting the minimum paper length. The number of labels issued depends on the length of the label, but 2 l...
Page 15 - Refer to step of the same mode that you set in step 5.; Label continuous issuing mode; Close the peeler cover.; Label peeler issuing mode; Pass the paper through the peeler, and close the peeler cover.; While a label is being issued, do not touch it until the
TM-L90 User’s Manual 15 English 9. Refer to step of the same mode that you set in step 5. Label continuous issuing mode Close the peeler cover. Label peeler issuing mode Pass the paper through the peeler, and close the peeler cover. 10. Press the PAPER FEED button. 11. The paper is automatically fed...
Page 16 - Cleaning the Thermal Head; Close the roll paper cover after the alcohol solvent has dried.
16 TM-L90 User’s Manual English Cleaning the Thermal Head CAUTION: After printing, the thermal head can be very hot. Be careful not to touch it and to let it cool before you clean it. Do not damage the thermal head by touching it with your fingers or any hard object. Epson recommends cleaning the th...
Page 17 - Cleaning the Platen Roller/Roll Paper End Sensor; Close the roll paper cover after the water or alcohol has dried.
TM-L90 User’s Manual 17 English Cleaning the Platen Roller/Roll Paper End Sensor When paper dust accumulates on the platen roller or the roll paper end sensor, follow the steps below to clean them. To maintain good functional capabilities, clean them regularly (every 6 months).1. Turn off the printe...
Page 18 - Cleaning the Peeler Unit
18 TM-L90 User’s Manual English Cleaning the Peeler Unit After the peeler is used for a prolonged period of time, the glue from the labels accumulates on the rollers of the peeler unit. If you leave the rollers in such a condition, the glue may stick to issued labels, or a paper jam may occur. To pr...
Page 19 - Troubleshooting; ERROR; Make sure that the roll paper cover is closed and the; PAPER OUT; If the; Paper jam
TM-L90 User’s Manual 19 English Troubleshooting ERROR LED is on or flashing ❏ Make sure that the roll paper cover is closed and the PAPER OUT LED is not on. Close the cover or replace the paper if necessary. ❏ If the printer has been printing a lot and the print head gets too hot, the ERROR LED star...
Page 20 - TM-L90 Specifications; 2 mm, 576 dot positions (receipt roll paper with 80 mm width)
20 TM-L90 User’s Manual English TM-L90 Specifications . lps: lines per second, dpi: dots per 25.4 mm (dots per inch) *: Be sure to use a safety-standards-applied power source that meets the following specifications.Rated output: 24 V/2.0 - 10.0 A or more, Maximum output: 240 VA or less Print method ...