Epson TM-T88 Information Manual

Rev. A Application 2-1
TM-T88/T88P (TM–T85/T85P) Information Manual
Chapter 2
Application
This chapter presents an example illustrating ESC/POS command functions and printing results. The
example shows how to issue a coupon containing bar codes with the TM-T88.
Coupon Issuing
Print Sample
Procedure Commands Used Description
1. Print message A
ESC a, LF, GS !, ESC !, GS b,
ESC J
Sets the print position to the center with
ESC a
.
Changes the font size with
GS !
and
ESC !
and prints
message A.
Selects smoothing with
GS b
for the enlarged characters.
2. Print bar code A
GS h, GS H, GS k
Prints bar code A after selecting the height of the bar
code with
GS h
and the printing position of the HRI
characters with
GS H
.
3. Execute partial cut
GS V
Executes a partial cut of the paper.
4. Print bar code B
GS h, GS k
Changes the height of bar code B and prints it.
5. Print message B
GS !, GS b, LF
Prints message B after changing the font size with
GS !
and
selecting smoothing with
GS b
.
6. Execute partial cut
GS V
Feeds the paper to the cutting position and executes a
partial cut.
LUCKY NOW OFFERS CHECKOUT COUPONS!
GOOD FRI SEPT. 20 1996
GLADE
PLUG-INS
GOOD ON ONE WARMER UNIT ONLY
SAVE 65¢
GOOD FRI SEPT. 20 1996
PLUG INTO 30 DAY FRESHNESS
GOOD ON ONE WARMER UNIT ONLY
LUCKY
REDEEMABLE ONLY AT
Message A
←
Bar code A
←
Bar code B
←
Partial cut
Message B
←
Partial cut
*00002*
*00002*

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