Epson TM-T88 Information Manual

1-4 Command Descriptions Rev. A
Note that the program examples throughout this chapter use decimal numbers, but binary, decimal,
and hexadecimal numbers all have the same printing results.
Print Commands
The TM-T88/T88P (TM-T85/T85P) supports the following commands for printing characters and
advancing paper. When executing printing with the standard mode selected, the printer executes
paper feed. When the page mode is selected, except for FF and ESC FF, only the data development
position is moved and actual printing and paper feeding are not executed.
Command Name
LF Print and line feed
CR Print and carriage return
ESC J Print and feed paper
ESC d Print and feed n lines
FF Print and return to standard mode (in page mode)
ESC FF Print data in page mode
LF
[Name] Print and line feed
[Format] ASCII LF
Hex 0A
Decimal 10
LF prints the data in the print buffer and feeds one line. The amount of paper fed per line is based on
the value set using the line spacing command. The default setting is 1/6 inch.
CR
[Name] Print and carriage return
[Format] ASCII CR
Hex 0D
Decimal 13
Program Example Print Sample
PRINT #1, "AAAAA"; CHR$(&HA); AAAAA
PRINT #1, "BBBBB"; CHR$(&HA); BBBBB

Epson TM-T88 Specifications

General

Print Method	Thermal Line Printing
Resolution	180 dpi
Auto Cutter	Yes
Printer Type	Receipt printer
Interfaces	USB, Serial, Ethernet
Paper Roll Diameter	83 mm
Power Consumption	1.8W (Standby)
Paper Width	80 mm or 58 mm (with paper width guide)
Power Supply	Internal (depending on the model) or External