Epson TM-T88 Information Manual

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TM–T88/T88P (TM–T85/T85P) Information Manual
Chapter 3
Command Reference
Command Classification
ESC/POS printer commands in this chapter are classified by function and by sheet and grade. The
sheet and grade classification is called matrix classification.
The sheet classification is divided into single sheet commands and multiple sheet commands. The grade
classification is separated into basic commands and extension commands.
Basic commands are defined as fundamental printer controls, including print commands and character
type selection commands. Extension commands are defined as control codes for functions specific to
individual printers. These commands are further divided into mechanical extension commands that
relate to additional mechanical functions such as stamp and auto-cutter units, hardware extension
commands that relate to additional hardware functions such as panel button control, and software
extension commands that relate to additional software functions such as user-defined and Bar code
control.
The commands can also be classified by function, which is how they are presented in Chapter 1 and
the Function Type table in this chapter. The function types, such as Print Commands and Line
Spacing Commands, are briefly explained in the corresponding sections of Chapter 1.
The illustration below shows the ESC/POS command overview diagram for printers.
Multiple sheet
Single sheet commands
Multiple sheet
Single sheet
Sheet
Basic commands
commands
Extension commands
Grade
Hardware extension commands
Mechanical extension commands
Software extension commands

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