Epson TM L90 Technical Reference Guide

Application Development Information 85
TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Model Technical Reference Guide
Chapter 5
Application Development Information
This chapter introduces how to control this printer and the information useful for development
of applications using this printer.
5.1 Introduction of Control Methods
The TM printer can print and be controlled by any of the following three methods.
1. Windows printer driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver)
2. EPSON OPOS ADK
3. ESC/POS commands
Depending on the driver and interface used, the IP setup tool for Ethernet specifications, USB
device driver, printing logo registration utility (TMFlash logo utility), etc. are available. Get the
latest information from the following URL.
For customers in North America, go to the following web site:
http://www.epsonexpert.com/ and follow the on-screen instructions.
For customers in other countries, go to the following web site:
http://download.epson-biz.com/?service=pos
For detailed information about the ESC/POS commands, see the ESC/POS Command
Reference. You can view this guide by accessing the URL described in the Introduction of
Control Methods section with a user ID that has been registered as an account.
5.1.1 Windows Driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver)
EPSON Advanced Printer Driver is a Windows driver for TM printers.
5.1.1.1 EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Overview
EPSON Advanced Printer Driver has the following features.
❏ Supplies the Windows printer driver for TM printers to enable printing from a general
Windows application.
❏ Can execute POS printer-specific functions such as paper cutting and drawer opening.
❏ Can print the printer resident font by selecting the font type.
❏ Can get the printer status using programming languages such as VB via Status API. This
uses the bidirectional communication of the TM printer in the Windows standard printer
driver operation environment.
Note:
Status API is the printer control API supplied originally by Epson. This can be used to get the printer
status and send ESC/POS commands.

Epson TM L90 Specifications

General

Maximum resolution	203 x 203 DPI
Maximum roll diameter	90 mm
Supported paper width	37.5, 79 mm
RS-232 ports	1
Standard interfaces	RS-232
Connectivity technology	Wired
Country of origin	China
Dimensions (WxDxH)	140 x 203 x 148 mm
Flash memory	0.384 MB
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 45 °C
Pallet width	800 mm
Pallet height	2600 mm
Pallet length	1200 mm
Pallet width (UK)	1000 mm
Quantity per pallet	112 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet (UK)	168 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer	16 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer (UK)	24 pc(s)
Package depth	257 mm
Package width	193 mm
Package height	241 mm
Package weight	2560 g
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)