Epson tm-m30 Technical Reference Guide

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Chapter 4 Application Development Information
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Drivers
Utilities
Software Description
Operating
environment
EPSON Advanced
Printer Driver (APD)
In addition to ordinary Windows printer driver functions, this driver has controls
specific to POS. The Status API (Epson original DLL) that monitors printer status
and sends ESC/POS commands is also attached to this driver.
Windows
EPSON TM Virtual
Port Driver
This is a serial/parallel-USB/LAN conversion driver to make an Epson TM/BA/EU
printer connected via USB or LAN accessible from a POS application through a
virtual serial or parallel port. It allows you to directly control devices connected
via USB or LAN with ESC/POS commands without making changes in the POS
application that controls devices connected via a serial or parallel interface.
Windows
Mac Printer Driver Mac printer driver allows you to control the printer using Common UNIX
Printing System (CUPS) on Mac OS X.
This is a full raster printer driver. It is able to print images, text, and vector
graphics etc., that an application displays. With this driver many printer controls
are possible, such as paper cut timing control, cash drawer control, printing
speed control, blank line skip, and upside-down printing. It also provides API
and dialogues for print setting, sample applications, and logo setting utility.
Mac OS X
Epson TM/BA Series
Thermal Printer
Driver
This driver allows you to control the printer using Common UNIX Printing
System (CUPS) on GNU/Linux.
This is a full raster printer driver. It is able to print images, text, and vector
graphics etc., that an application displays. With this driver many printer control
are possible, such as paper cut timing control, cash drawer control, printing
speed control, blank line skip, and upside-down printing.
GNU/Linux
Software Description
Operating
environment
Epson TM Utility A utility that is available on the App Store or Google Play. Use this to perform
wireless connection setup and change settings on the printer from iOS and
Android devices. This utility also comes with the following functions:
• Sample receipt printing
• Customized receipt printing
• Printer status display
• Quick pairing by NFC/QR code
• Easy print by NFC/QR code
• Firmware update*
iOS, Android
TM-m30 Utility A utility for checking and changing various printer settings. Use this utility to:
• Check the current settings
• Test operation
• Store logos
• Set paper saving
• Set printing control
• Set communication interfaces
• Save/restore settings
Windows

Epson tm-m30 Specifications

General

Type	POS printer
Print technology	Thermal
Maximum resolution	203 x 203 DPI
Bluetooth	Yes
USB connector	USB Type-A / USB Type-B
Standard interfaces	Bluetooth, Ethernet, NFC, USB
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Country of origin	China
Autocutter durability	1.5 million cuts
Sound pressure level (printing)	55 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	360000 h
Product color	White
Power supply type	AC
Wi-Fi	No
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Supported paper width	58 - 80 mm
Storage temperature (T-T)	5 - 45 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 90 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	-20 - 60 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Package depth	235 mm
Package width	190 mm
Package height	230 mm
Package weight	2040 g
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)
Pallet width	800 mm
Pallet height	2070 mm
Pallet length	1200 mm
Pallet width (UK)	1000 mm
Quantity per pallet	128 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet (UK)	192 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer	16 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer (UK)	24 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Width	127 mm