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TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide
About this Manual
This manual describes the TM-T88III, a current EPSON thermal printer product.
This manual also describes the TM-T88II, an obsolete product, for the purpose of supporting
legacy systems. The TM-T88II has been replaced by the newer TM-T88III. However, even
though the TM-T88II is no longer being sold, it is still in use by customers.
In addition, the power supply that was originally available for the TM-T88II printer, the PS-170,
is obsolete and no longer available. It is described only for legacy support. The currently
available power supply, the PS-180, works with either printer model.
Aim of the Manual
This manual was created to provide all the information necessary for system planning, design,
installation, and application of the printer for designers and developers of POS system.
Manual Content
The manual is made up of the following sections:
Related Software and Documents
Documents relating to the TM-T88II/TM-T88III are listed below.
Chapter 1 Product Overview
Chapter 2 Setup
Chapter 3 Application Development Information
Chapter 4 ESC/POS Command-related Information
Chapter 5 Product Specifications
Appendix A Interfaces and Connectors
Appendix B Options and Consumables
Appendix C Character Code Tables
Appendix D TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table
Name of document Description
TM-T88II User’s Manual
TM-T88III User’s Manual
Provides information to enable POS operators to use the
TM-T88II/TM-T88III safely and correctly. This manual is packed in
the box with the printer.*
ESC/POS Application Programming Guide Provides detailed ESC/POS command information. Contact us
to obtain this guide.
TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide This guide.*
EPSON OPOS ADK This is an OCX driver.*