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thermal line printer TM-T85/T85P Operator’s Manual 400471502
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Printer parts (1) Printer cover (2) Power connector (3) Interface connector (4) Drawer kick-out connector (5) DIP switches (6) POWER light (7) ERROR light (8) PAPER light (9) POWER button (10) PAPER FEED button (1) (2) (3) (4) TM-T85 (5) DIP Switch 1 DIP Switch 2 (2) (3) (4) TM-T85P (5) DIP Switch 1 Control Panel (6) (7) (9) (8) (10)
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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
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EMC and Safety Standards Applied Product Name: TM-T85/TM-T85P Model Name: M65TA / M116A The following standards are applied only to the printers that are so labeled.(EMC is tested using the EPSON power supply.) Europe: CE marking Safety: EN60950 North America: EMI: FCC/ICES-003 Class A Safety standards: UL 1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 Japan: EMI: VCCI Class A Oceania: EMC: AS/NZS 3548 WARNING The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will invali
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FCC Compliance Statement For American Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful inter
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Introduction The TM-T85 and TM-T85P are one-station printers for issuing coupons, ECR and POS use which can be used for printing the results of weighing or measuring. The main features of the TM-T85 and TM-T85P printers are the following: ❏ Light weight and ultra-compact size ❏ High-speed printing: 12 lines per second ❏ Low noise thermal printing ❏ High reliability due to few moving parts ❏ Easy maintenance ❏ Easy paper insertion due to semi-auto loading ❏ Command protocol based on ESC/POS, a
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❏ Bidirectional parallel interface in accordance with the IEEE 1284 Nibble/Byte Modes Please be sure to read the instructions in this manual carefully before using your new EPSON printer. vi
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About This Manual Setting Up and Using ❏ Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking the printer, setting it up, setting the DIP switches, and adjusting the paper near end detector. ❏ Chapter 2 contains information on using the printer. ❏ Chapter 3 contains troubleshooting information. Reference ❏ Chapter 4 contains specifications and character code tables. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Note: Notes have important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. CAUTION: Cautions m
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Contents Chapter 1 Installation Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Removing the Transportation Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Connecting the Printer to the Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 Installation Unpacking The illustration below shows the items included for the standard specification printer. Paper roll (1 pc) Printer Hexagonal lock screws (2 pcs) (only for the serial interface) If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer for assistance. Note: See the Note on page 1-4 for information about the screws. Installation 1-1
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Removing the Transportation Spacer The printer is protected during shipping by a spacer that must be removed before you turn on the printer. 1. First, open the printer cover; next, push the auto cutter holder back and open the auto cutter; then open the head open lever, as shown by the arrows below. Printer cover Head open lever Auto cutter Auto cutter holder Transportation spacer 1-2 Installation
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2. Next, remove the orange transportation spacer as shown by the black arrow in the illustration below. Then place the transportation spacer in the storage space provided on the printer as shown by the white arrow. Note: Put the transportation spacer back in its original position if you ever ship or store your printer. 3. Close the head open lever and the auto cutter. When you close the auto cutter, press firmly until it clicks. Note: To prevent paper jams, make sure that the auto cutter t
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Connecting the Printer to the Computer You need an appropriate serial interface cable to connect your computer to the printer. TM-T85 1. Make sure that the printer and the computer are turned off. Then plug the cable into the connector on the printer, as shown. Note: Your printer comes with inch-type hexagonal lock screws installed. If you plan to use an interface cable that requires millimeter-type lock screws, replace the inch-type screws with the enclosed millimeter-type screws by using
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TM-T85P You need an appropriate parallel interface cable to connect your computer to the printer. 1. Make sure that the printer and the computer are turned off. Then plug the cable into the connector on the printer, as shown. Note: Squeeze the wire clips on the printer together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the connector on your computer. Installation 1-5
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Connecting the Printer to the Drawer Plug the drawer cable into the drawer kick-out connector on the bottom of the printer next to the computer interface connector. TM-T85 TM-T85P CAUTION: Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick out connector. 1-6 Installation
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Den Drucker an die Lade anschließen Das Kabel der Lade an die Schnappsteckerbuchse (neben der Schnittstellenbuchse) an der Uinterseite des Druckers anschließen. TM-T85 TM-T85P ACHTUNG: Kein Telefonkabel an die Schnappsteckerbuchse anschließen. Installation 1-7
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Grounding the Printer You need a ground wire to ground your printer. Recommended wire is described below. Thickness of wire: AWG 18 or equivalent Diameter of terminal to be attached: 3.2 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. 2. Connect the ground wire to the printer using the FG screw on the bottom of the printer, as shown. TM-T85 TM-T85P 1-8 Installation
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Connecting the Power Supply This printer requires an external power supply. The Epson Power Supply PS-150 is recommended. CAUTION: Using an incorrect power supply can cause serious damage to the printer. 1. Make sure that the power supply is turned off. 2. Plug the power supply’s cable into the printer’s connector as shown below. Note that the flat side of the connector faces down. TM-T85 TM-T85P 3. Plug the power supply’s cord into an outlet. Installation 1-9
