Epson TM-T88IV ReStick User Manual

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User’s Manual
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Standards and Approvals
The following standard is applied only to the printers that are so labeled. (EMC is tested using the
Epson power supplies.)
North America: FCC/ICES-003 Class A
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will invalidate the EMC
standards of this device. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Seiko Epson Corporation could void your authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Compliance Statement For American Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
For Canadian Users
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
À l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products
This product will enter low power (sleep) mode after a period of nonuse. The time interval has been set at the
factory to ensure that the product meets Energy Star standards of energy efficiency and cannot be modified by
the consumer.
The power consumption in the sleep mode and power off mode when using the AC adapter PS-180 is
described below.
Serial model Parallel model USB model Ethernet model
AC 115V
60 Hz
Sleep mode
1.2 W 1.4 W 1.1 W 2.9 W
Power off mode
0.3 W 0.3 W 0.3 W 0.3 W
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Epson TM-T88IV ReStick Specifications

General

Print Method	Thermal line printing
Power	24 VDC
Paper Width	58 mm
Interface Options	USB, Ethernet
Cutter	Auto-cutter
Paper Type	ReStick label paper
Resolution	180 dpi

Summary

Standards and Approvals

FCC Compliance Statement for American Users

Statement regarding FCC Rules compliance for Class A digital devices in commercial environments.

Canadian Compliance Statement

Statement regarding Canadian ICES-003 compliance for Class A digital apparatus.

Default Power Management Delay Times

Power Supply Box Installation Precautions

General Safety Precautions

Safety Warnings

Critical warnings covering immediate actions for hazards like smoke, odor, fire, electric shock, and improper repair.

Safety Cautions

Important cautions regarding cable connections, placement, heavy objects, and finger safety with the cutter.

Usage Restrictions

Guidelines for using the product in high-reliability/safety applications and limitations.

Liner-free Label Usage Precautions

Unpacking and Installation Guide

Installation Notes and Cable Requirements

Notes on using specific cables for serial, parallel, and USB interfaces during installation.

Driver and Manual Downloads

Information on accessing software and documentation from the Epson website.

Printer Part Identification

Control Panel and Operation Guide

Control Panel Overview: Buttons and LEDs

Explains the FEED button, Power LED, ERROR LED, and PAPER OUT LED functions.

Power Switch Cover Usage

Instructions and warnings for installing and using the power switch cover to prevent accidental activation.

Connector Cover Attachment and Removal

Step-by-step guide for attaching and removing the connector cover to protect printer cables.

Installing Roll Paper

Removing Jammed Paper

Cleaning the Thermal Head

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Troubleshooting: No Control Panel Lights

Checks for power supply cable connections and outlet when no lights are visible.

Troubleshooting: Error LED Not Flashing

Resolving issues when the ERROR LED is on but not flashing, related to paper or cover status.

Troubleshooting: Error LED Flashing

Addressing printing stops due to overheating or other errors indicated by a flashing ERROR LED.

DIP Switch Configuration

Serial Interface DIP Switch Settings

Settings for DIP switches 1, 2, 2-7, and 2-8 for serial interface configurations.

Parallel/USB Interface DIP Switch Settings

Settings for DIP switches 1, 2, 2-7, and 2-8 for parallel and USB interface configurations.

Printer Specifications

Specifications: Printing Method, Density, and Speed

Details on printing technology, dot density, direction, width, and speeds for both models.

Specifications: Paper Handling and Interface

Specifications for paper feed, roll paper, spool, interface compatibility, and buffer sizes.

Specifications: Power, Environment, and Dimensions

Information on supply voltage, operating temperature, humidity, and overall dimensions/weight.

Font Specifications

Font Settings by Memory Switch

Font structures and column counts for Font A, B, and C based on memory switch 5-2 status.