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Chapter 1 Product Overview
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Product Overview
This chapter describes features of the product.
Features
TM-T88V-i is a receipt printer which can print directly from a smart device application or Web
application.
This product supports ePOS-Device * and is capable of controlling POS peripherals or network
compatible TM printers.
*: ePOS-Device: Epson original technology to control TM printers or POS peripherals via a smart
device applicati
on or Web application. This technology is realized by ePOS-Device Service running
on the products.
Functions
•Enables connection to peripherals (customer displays, barcode scanners, etc) via a USB or serial *
interface.
•Provides ePOS-Device SDK for developing Web applications, applications for iOS and Android.
• Uses the communication box function to enable communications between applications.
This function allows for comm
unications, etc. between tablet terminals. (ePOS-Device SDK)
•Supports Server Direct Print that sends a request for print data from the product to the Web server
at regular intervals.
•Equipped with Web server that supports the scripting language "PHP" and database "SQLite3".
*: Not available for TM-T88V-i (without a Serial port).
For information on how to use these functions, see "How to Control the Printer" on page 67.