Epson TM T88IV Technical Reference Guide

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ESC/POS Command
ESC/POS is the Epson original printer command system. With ESC/POS commands, you can
directly control all the TM printer functions, but detailed knowledge of printer specifications or
combination of commands is required compared to u sing a driver.
To use ESC/POS commands, you need to make a nondisclosure cont
ract first and get the
ESC/POS Application Programing Guide. Ask your dealer for details.
The ESC/POS command functions are listed as follows. See the ESC/POS Application
Programing Guide for more details.
ESC/POS command functions
Commands for printing
Print and line feed
Print and feed n lines
Print data in page mode
Print and return to standard mode (in page mode)
Commands for line spacing
Set line spacing
Select default line spacing
Commands for print character
Select character code table
Select an international character set
Set right-side character spacing
Set all print decoration
Turn underline mode on/off
Turn emphasized mode on/off
Select character font
Select character size
Turn smoothing mode on/off
Turn upside-down print mode on/off
Turn white/black reverse print mode on/off
Set character decoration

Epson TM T88IV Specifications

General

Dimensions (WxDxH)	145 x 195 x 148 mm
Standard interfaces	Ethernet
Connectivity technology	Wired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Type	POS printer
Character size	1.1 x 2.1 mm
Print technology	Thermal
Maximum resolution	180 x 180 DPI
Safety	UL/CSA, TUV
Certification	CE, EN55022, EN55024, RoHS, WEEE
Built-in barcodes	CODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Code 93, EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Country of origin	China
Autocutter durability	1.5 million cuts
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	360000 h
Product color	White
Maximum roll diameter	83 mm
Supported paper width	72 mm
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 45 °C
Wi-Fi	No
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Power supply type	DC
Pallet width	800 mm
Pallet height	1837 mm
Pallet length	1200 mm
Pallet width (UK)	1000 mm
Pallet height (UK)	2250 mm
Quantity per pallet	128 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet (UK)	192 pc(s)
Master (outer) case width	400 mm
Quantity per pallet layer	16 pc(s)
Master (outer) case height	255 mm
Master (outer) case length	490 mm
Quantity per pallet layer (UK)	24 pc(s)
Quantity per master (outer) case	4 pc(s)
Package depth	257 mm
Package width	193 mm
Package height	241 mm
Package weight	2780 g
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)