Epson TM-T88V Thermal Printer User Manual

Epson TM-T88V Thermal Printer User Manual

Important Safety Information

This section presents important information intended to ensure the safe and effective use of this product. Read this section carefully and store it in an accessible location.

Safety Precautions

WARNING:
Shut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange odor, or unusual noise. Continued use may lead to a fire. Immediately unplug the equipment and contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice. Never attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work can be dangerous. Never disassemble or modify this product. Tampering with this product may result in injury or fire.

Be sure to use the specified power source. Connection to an improper power source may cause a fire. Do not allow foreign matter to fall into the equipment. Penetration by foreign objects may lead to a fire. If water or other liquid spills into this equipment, unplug the power cord immediately and then contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice. Continued usage may lead to a fire.
If you open the DIP switch cover, be sure to close the cover and tighten the screw after adjusting the DIP switch. Using this product with the cover open may cause fire or electric shock.

Do not use aerosol sprayers containing flammable gas inside or around this product. Doing so may cause a fire. Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick-out connector; otherwise, the printer and the telephone line may be damaged.

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 use in locations subject to high humidity or dust levels. Excessive humidity and dust may cause equipment damage or fire.

Restriction of Use

When this product is used for applications requiring high reliability/safety, such as transportation devices related to aviation, rail, marine, automotive, etc.; disaster prevention devices; various safety devices, etc.; or functional/precision devices, etc.; you should use this product only after giving consideration to including fail-safes and redundancies into your design to maintain safety and total system reliability. Because this product was not intended for use in applications requiring extremely high reliability/safety, such as aerospace equipment, main communication equipment, nuclear power control equipment, or medical equipment related to direct medical care, etc., please make your own judgment on this product’s suitability after a full evaluation.

Downloading Drivers, Utilities, and Manuals
The latest versions of drivers, utilities, and manuals can be downloaded from one of the following URLs. For customers in North America, go to the following website: http://www.epsonexpert.com/ and follow the on-screen instructions.
For customers in other countries, go to the following website: http://www.epson-pos.com/

Precautions When Installing the Power Supply Cover

A description of EMI standards is on the bottom of the printer. When the optional power supply cover (OT-BX88V) is installed, it is hard to check it. In such a case, uninstall the power supply cover if necessary.

Part Names

Installing the Printer Horizontally or Vertically

You can install the printer horizontally on a flat surface (with the paper exit on top) or vertically (with the paper exit at the front) by hanging it on a wall, using the optional WH-10 hanging bracket set.

WARNING:
When hanging the printer on the wall with the hanging bracket set, be sure to attach a connector cover to the printer.

Setting Up the Printer

To set up the printer, follow the steps below.

1.  Connect the cables.
2. Attach the connector cover.
3. Arrange the cables.
4.  Install the roll paper.

Connecting the Cables

1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
2. Connect the power cord and each interface cable to the connectors on the printer’s back. For the shape of each connector, see the illustration below. (Mounted interfaces vary by the printer model.)
   
3. Connect the interface cable to the computer.
4.  Insert the power cord plug into a socket.

Attaching the Connector Cover

Follow the steps below to attach the connector cover to protect the cables.

1.  Turn over the printer.
2. Position the two hooks on both sides of the connector cover so that they hook the printer case.
3.  Push the connector cover down to click on the printer case.
   

To remove the connector cover, turn the printer over, and push the connector cover down while pushing both sides of the connector cover inward to detach the hooks from the printer case.

Arranging the Cables

Pass the cables through cable exits in the connector cover. The connector cover has cable exits on the back and both sides. You can also route the serial, USB, or power cables out the front by passing them through the notch in the printer’s bottom.

If you want to pass the USB cable through the cable exit on the back, fit the cable under the hook on the printer to prevent the cable from coming off.

After the cable arrangement, turn over the printer, and make sure the cables are not pinched.

Installing Roll Paper

Follow the steps below to install the roll paper. If you want to change the paper width by using the roll paper guide.

1. Press the cover open button to open the roll paper cover.
   
2. . Remove the used roll paper core if any, and insert the roll paper. The correct direction of the paper is shown in the illustration below.
   
3. Pull out some paper, and close the roll paper cover.
   
4. Tear off the paper.
   

Attaching the Power Switch Cover

The enclosed power switch cover ensures that the power switch is not pressed accidentally. You can turn on and off the power switch by inserting a sharp-pointed object in the holes in the power switch cover. To detach the cover, use a sharp-pointed object.
To use this cover, install it as shown in the illustration below.

WARNING:
If an accident occurs with the power switch cover attached, unplug the power cord immediately. Continued use may cause fire or shock.

Changing the Paper Width
If a roll paper guide is included with your printer, you can change the paper width from 80 mm to 58 mm by installing the roll paper guide. Follow the steps below to change the paper width.

CAUTION:
If you once change the paper width from 80 mm to 58 mm, you cannot change it back to 80 mm. When changing the paper width, be sure to make the setting for the paper width with utility software for the TM-T88V.

1. Open the roll paper cover.
2. Install the roll paper guide so that the projection on its bottom is aligned with the hole at the right of the roll paper holder.
   
3.  Tighten the enclosed screw to fix the roll paper guide.
4. Paste the enclosed 2 strips along the roll paper guide on the bottom of the roll paper holder. Make sure the space between the top edge of the strip and the line of the groove in the roll paper guide (indicated as in the illustration) is 0.5 mm or less.
   
5. . Install the roll paper correctly.
6. Close the roll paper cover.

Cleaning

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 and rubber.

Cleaning the Thermal Head
After printing, the thermal head and the frame on its side (indicated in the circle in the illustration below) 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. Turn off the printer, open the roll paper cover, and clean the thermal elements of the thermal head with a cotton swab moistened with an alcohol solvent (ethanol or IPA). Epson recommends cleaning the thermal head periodically (generally every 3 months) to maintain receipt print quality.

Setting the DIP Switches 
Be sure to turn off the printer before removing the cover of the DIP switches. Removing it while the printer is turned on may cause problems such as an electrical short, which leads to a malfunction of the printer.

1. Turn off the printer.
2. Turn over the printer.
3. Remove the DIP switch cover by removing the screw.
4. Set the DIP switches using a fine-tipped tool.
5. Replace the DIP switch cover, and fix it by installing the screw. The new setting becomes effective after the printer is turned on.
   

REFERENCE LINK

https://epson.com/For-Work/Point-of-Sale/POS-Printers/TM-T88V-POS-Receipt-Printer/p/C31CA85084

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