Epson TM-L500A User Manual

TM-L500A User’s Manual 11
English
1. Remove the paper guide installed in grooves b by following the same steps as
“Setting the Paper Width to 82.5 mm”
2. Install the removed paper guide in groove a in illustration D so that the
projection of the paper guide is aligned with the hole along the groove.
3. Fix the paper guide with the screw.
Connecting the Cables
CAUTION:
For a serial interface, use a null modem cable.
Before using the USB interface, be sure to install the printer driver for the TM-
L500A or Epson USB device driver. Do not turn on the printer before installing the
driver.
For an Ethernet interface, when LAN cables are installed outdoors, make sure
devices without proper surge protection are cushioned by being connected
through devices that do have surge protection. Otherwise, the devices can be
damaged by lightning.
Note:
Available interfaces vary by the printer model. For the positions and shapes of the
connectors on the back of the printer, see illustration F.
1. Make sure the power switch is off.
2. Connect the power cord to the power supply connector.
3. Connect each interface cable to the printer. When using the USB interface,
install the cable hook and fix the USB cable to prevent it from coming off. (See
illustration G)
4. Connect the interface cable to the computer.
5. Insert the power cord plug into a socket.
Loading Paper
When the Paper LED is on, follow the steps below to load paper.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use the specified paper.
Set the paper width properly for the paper you want to use. For how to set the
paper width, see “Setting the Paper Width” on page 10.
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Open the paper loading cover by pulling up the cover open lever. (See
illustration C)
3. Insert the end of the paper under the rollers. (See illustration H)
The paper is fed automatically.
4. Close the paper loading cover.
The paper is fed to the position of a punch hole or a black mark, and cut
automatically.
Note:
For the BP tray-equipped model, up to 20 sheets of fanfold paper can be stored in the BP
tray.

Epson TM-L500A Specifications

General

Type	POS printer
Print technology	Thermal
Maximum resolution	203 x 203 DPI
Maximum roll diameter	184.10 mm
Supported paper width	82 mm
Product color	Gray
USB port	Yes
Standard interfaces	RS-232
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Connectivity technology	Wired
AC input voltage	24 V
Power consumption	2000 mA
Installation	Horizontally
Safety	TÜV, GOST-R
Certification	CE
Built-in barcodes	AZTECCODE, Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Data Matrix, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, Interleaved 2/5, PDF417, QR Code
Country of origin	China
Autocutter durability	1 million cuts
Built-in sensors details	Black Mark Sensor, Cover Open Sensor
Sound pressure level (printing)	57 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	360000 h
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 50 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 45 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %
Print head life	100 km
Ethernet LAN	No
Pallet width	800 mm
Pallet height	2062 mm
Pallet length	1200 mm
Pallet width (UK)	1000 mm
Pallet height (UK)	2676 mm
Quantity per pallet	72 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet (UK)	96 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer	9 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code	84433210
Quantity per pallet layer (UK)	12 pc(s)
Package depth	387 mm
Package width	246 mm
Package height	239 mm
Package weight	3840 g
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	230 mm
Width	156 mm
Height	122 mm