Epson TM-U300PD - Manuals

CONTENTS Chapter 1 Unpacking the Printer ........................................................................... 1 1-1 Checking the Contents of the Printer Box .. ................................................. 1 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer................................................

Chapter 1 Unpacking the Printer 1 - 1 Checking the Contents of the Printer Box The illustration below shows the items included for the standard specification printer. TM-U300C/U300PC TM-U300D/U300PD l AC adapter (*1) l Hexagonal lock screws (2 pcs) (*2) l Roll paper l Ribbon cassette l Operator’s Ma...

1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer n Avoid locations in direct sunlight or subject to excessive heat (such as near heaters). Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to excessive moisture. n Do not use or store the printer in a dusty or dirty area. n Choose a stable, horizontal surface...

1-4 Part Names and Functions n Part names ➀ Take-up device cover (TM-U300C/U300PC) ➄ Interface connector Roll paper cover (TM-U300D/U300PD) ➅ Drawer kick-out connector ➁ Printer cover ➆ Power connector ➂ Control panel ➇ DIP switches ➃ Power switch TM-U300C/U300PC TM-U300D/U300PD 3

n Functions I Switches and Buttons ➀ POWER Switch The POWER switch is used to turn the printer on and off. ➁ FEED Button The FEED button is used to feed roll paper. The line feed amount is set by the printer commands ESC 2 and ESC 3 . Control Panel Lights (LEDs) ➂ POWER LED (green) The POWER LED is ...

Chapter 2 Connecting the Cables 2-1 Connecting the AC Adapter to the Printer Follow these steps to connect the AC adapter to the printer: ➀ Make sure the printer is turned off. It is off when the O side of the switch is pressed down. ➁ Check the label on the AC adapter to make sure the voltage requi...

2-2 Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer Connect the host ECR (host computer) to the printer using an interface cable that matches the specifications of the printer and the host ECR (host computer). Be sure to use a drawer that matches the printer’s specifications. ■ Connecting the host compu...

n Connecting the host computer to the TM-U300PC/U300PD Connect the interface cable as follows: ➀ Turn off the printer and the host ECR (host computer). ➁ Plug the parallel interface cable connector into the printer’s interface connector. ➂ Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on ...

Chapter 3 Installing the Printer Parts 3-1 Installing the Ribbon Cassette ■ lnstalling the ribbon cassette Use Epson ribbon cassette ERC-34 (B/R). Follow these steps to install the ribbon cassette: ➀ Open the printer cover while lightly pressing the printer cover as shown below. ➁ Turn the ribbon-ti...

n Replacing the ribbon cassette Use Epson ribbon cassette ERC-34 (B/R). ➀ Open the printer cover while lightly pressing the printer cover as shown below. ➁ To remove the ribbon cassette, grasp the tab on the left side and lift the left side out first. ➂ To install a new ribbon cassette, follow steps...

3-2 Installing the Paper Roll n Installing the paper roll in the TM-U300C/U300PC Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specifications. See Appendix A, Specifications. ➀ Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper so that it is perpendicular to the paper feed direction. Corr...

n Installing the paper roll in the TM-U300D/U300PD Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specifications. See AppendixA, Specifications. ➀ Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper so that it is perpendicular to the paper feed direction. Incorrect ➁ Open the roll paper cov...

■ Replacing the roll paper for TM-U300C/U300PC Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specifications. See Appendix A, Specifications. ➀ Open the take-up device cover. ➁ Remove the take-up spool from the printer. (If it is necessary, cut the paper go- ing to the take-up spool, using the...

■ Replacing the paper roll in the TM-U300D/U300PD Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer's specifications. See Appendix A, Specifications. ➀ Open the roll paper cover. ➁ Remove the roll paper core. If there is roll paper remaining, cut the paper straight across using scissors at the plac...

3-3 Adjusting the Paper Near-End Detector Location ■ The paper near-end detector When the paper near-end detector senses that the paper is almost out, the printer turns on the PAPER LED. The PAPER LED also turns on when the paper is com- pletely out or paper roll is not installed. ■ Adjusting the pa...

n Notes on printing on validation paper l The printer can print only one line on validation paper. Printing is performed bythe print commands, but the paper is not fed. Therefore, double-height printing cannot be performed on validation paper. l Printing on the validation paper must be performed whe...

Chapter 4 Setting the DIP Switches n Finding the DIP switches As shown in the illustration below, the DIP switches are located on the bottom of the printer. The DIP switches are used to set the printer to perform various func- tions l The TM-U300C/U300D DIP switches are numbered SW-1 to SW-10 and th...

Chapter 5 The Self Test ■ The purpose of the self test The self test checks whether the printer has any problems. If the printer does notfunction properly, contact your dealer. The self test checks the following: l Control circuit functions l Control ROM version l Printer mechanism l DIP switch sett...

Chapter 6 Removing Jammed Paper 6-1 Removing Jammed Paper Turn the paper-feed knob as shown below, and remove any jammed paper. It may be easier if you cut the roll paper or remove the printer cover. CAUTION: Be careful not to touch the tear-off edge. 27

Appendix Appendix A. Specifications 1. Printing Specifications Printing method: Head wire arrangement: Printing directions: Lines per second: Serial impact dot matrix Serial-type, 9-pin Bi-directional (logic seeking) Approx. 3.5 LPS (40 columns, 16 CPI, single color, continuousprinting) Approx. 5.8 ...

Table A-1. Character Size, Characters Per Inch, Characters Per Line ( * 1) The 7 x 9 font is the default. Example 7 x 9 font Units: mm (inch) 3. Ribbon Ribbon cassette type: Color: Ribbon life: (In case of using 2-color type) [Conditions] l Character font: l Printing pattern: l Temperature: Exclusiv...

Ribbon cassette overall dimensions: Refer to Figure A-1 [Units: mm] Figure A-1. ERC-38 Overall Dimensions 4. Roll Paper Supply Device Supply method: Near-end detector: l Roll paper core inside diameter: l Near-end adjustment: Paper roll holding shaft Provided inside the printer case The paper near-e...

10. Environmental Conditions Temperature: Operating: 5° to 40°C (41° to 104°F) For the TM-U300C/U300PC, when the temperatureis 30°C (86°F) or more, the operating humidity is limited. Storage: -10° to 50°C (14 to 122°F) (excluding paper and ribbon) Humidity: Operating: TM-U300C/U300PC: 20% to 80% (no...