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TM-U300C/U300D/U300PC/U300PD
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1 station printer Operator’s Manual 40020450 4 TM-U300PC/U300PD TM-U300C/U300D
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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, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neit
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EMC and Safety Standards Applied Printer AC Adapter Product Name: TM-U300C/D, Product Name:PA-6511/6513, TM-U300PC/PD PB-6509/6510 Model Name: M51JC/D, M51PC/PD Model Name: M34PA, M34PB The following standards are applied only The following standards are applied only to the printers that are so labeled. (EMC is to the AC adapters that are so labeled. tested using the packaged AC adapter.) (The printer and the AC adapter together are applied to the EMC standards.) Europe: CE marking North A
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INTRODUCTION The TM-U300C-U300D and TM-U300PC/U300PD are compact, light-weight printers, designed to provide the highest possible performance to cost ratio. The main features of the printers are as follows: l Compact size and light weight l High-speed printing using logic seeking l High reliability and long life through the use of stepping motors for both carriage return and paper feeding l Two print colors (black or red) l Selectable paper feeding increments for various print formats ® l Comman
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1 Chapte r 1 Unpackin g th e Printe r 1-1 Checking th e Content s of th e r Box . . 1 2 Choosing a Plac e for th e Printer. . 2 Removin g th e Transportatio n Damper. . 3 t s d s Chapte r 2 Connectin g th e s 5 Connecting the AC Adapter to the . . 5 2-2 Connecting the Host Computer to the . . 6 8 Chapte r 3 g th e Printe r Part s g th e n Cassett e 8 g th e Pape r Roll. . 1 1 19 . . . 21 nserting a Cut Sheet I . ) . Chapte r 4 Settin g th e DI P Switche . .s . . 23
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Chapter 1 Unpacking the Printer 1-1 Checking the Contents of the Printer Box e s e s ed r e p dn t n a . r TM-U300C/U300PC TM-U300D/U300PD l Hexagonal lock l AC adapter (*1) screws (2 pcs) (*2) n 7 l Roll paper l Ribbon cassette l Operator’s Manual (*1) One of eight types of AC adapters may be included with your printer. Refer to Appendix A, Specifications for information on your AC adapter’s input voltage, dimensions, and weight. 2) Hexagonal lock screws are provided only if the printer has
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Choosing a Place for the Printer n void locations in direct sunlight or subject to excessive heat (such as near A 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 for the printer. Avoid places subject to intense vibration or shock. W Make sure there is enough space around the printer so that it can be used easily. Removing the Transportation Damper The transp
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1-4 Part Names and Functions n Part names ➀ Take-up device cover (TM-U300C/U300PC) ➄ nterface connector I ➅ Drawer kick-out connector Roll paper cover (TM-U300D/U300PD) ➁ Printer cover ➆ Power connector ➂ Control panel ➇ DIP switches ➃ Power switch TM-U300C/U300PC 0 3 TM-U30 D/U300PD
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n Functions I 0 b 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 on when the printer is turned on and off when the printer is turned off. ➃ PAPER LED (red) Normally the PAPER LED is off. The PAPER LED is on when the paper roll is nearly finished or completely f
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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 required by the AC adapter matches that of your electrical outlet. CAUTIONS: or to avoid an incor- l To avoid damage to the AC adapter and the printer , rect operation of the printer, do not plug in the po
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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 computer to the TM-U300C/U3 D Connect the interface cable as follows: ➀ Turn off the printer and the host ECR (host computer). ➁ Plug the serial interface cable connector into the printer’s interface conne
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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 both sides of the connector. ➃ Secure the frame ground cable and the shield wire of the parallel interface cable with the frame ground screw on the bottom of the printer. ➄ Plug the drawer kick-out ca
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Chapter 3 Installing the Printer Parts 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-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack in the ribbon. 8 3-1
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➂ Fit the ribbon between the print head unit and the ribbon mask. Then push the cassette firmly into position. ➃ Turn the ribbon-tightening knob five or six times in the direction of the arrow to feed the ribbon smoothly into place between the print head unit and the ribbon mask. l Check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. CAUTION: l Do not turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the reverse direction. ➄ Close th e printer Ribbon mask
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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 ➁ through ➄ in the previous section , Installin g the ribbon cassette. 1 O
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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. Correct Incorrect Incorrect ➁ Open the take-up device cover and remove the take-up spool from the printer. ➂ Load the paper roll while lightly pressing the left paper roll holder outward. Re- lease the ho
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➃ Turn on the printer. The POWER LED goes on. ➄ While leaving some slack in the paper roll, insert the end of the roll paper straight into the paper inlet. The printer automatically feeds the roll paper into the printer (semi-automatic loading). ➅ Press the FEED button to continue feeding the paper until it extends about 20 cm (8 inches) beyond tear-off edge. ➆ (or journal paper when using 2- or 3-ply paper) into the groove on the take-up spool. Wrap the paper around the spool two or three time
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➇ Install the take-up spool in the printer. Make sure that the gear on the take-up spool aligns with the gear on the printer. ➈ Close the take-up device cover. ➉ Tear off any extra paper at the tear-off edge by pulling the paper toward you. • The extra paper must be off after closing the take-up device cover so n that roll paper comes out correctly from the paper exit. 13 tor CAUTION:
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n Installing 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 Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper so that it is perpendicular to the paper feed direction. L Incorrect ➁ Open the roll paper cover. 14
