Epson TM-U220 Series Service Manual

Rev. B Product Overview 1-1
TM-U220 Type A Service Manual
Confidential
Chapter 1
Product Overview
The TM-U220 is a serial impact dot-matrix printer for POS systems that can print on roll paper of
various widths. This manual describes the TM-U220 Type A, which has a take-up shaft for
journal paper. The following model types are available for the TM-U220.
TM-U220 Model Comparison
Note: * Other compatible interfaces, such as USB and Ethernet, are available from the dealer.
** Multilingual support means that the printer can print any one of the following: Japanese Kanji, Simplified
Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai characters, or Korean characters.
Notes on Connecting the Power Supply Unit
Be sure to use the correct power supply unit, as listed in the table below.
Note:
The AC adapter C, which is packed with the alphanumeric model, cannot be used with the multilingual
model. Be sure to use the PS-180 with the multilingual model. If the AC adapter C power supply is
connected to the multilingual model by mistake, the printer may not operate correctly. For example,
printing may stop before all lines are printed, or the printer might print the same line repeatedly.
Type A Type B Type D
Two-color printing Yes Yes Yes
Autocutter Yes Yes No
Take-up device Yes No No
Paper width
76 / 69.5 / 57.5 mm
{3" / 2.74" / 2.26"}
76 / 69.5 / 57.5 mm
{3" / 2.74" / 2.26"}
76 / 69.5 / 57.5 mm
{3" / 2.74" / 2.26"}
Interface (supplied with printer)* Serial or parallel Serial or parallel Serial or parallel
Characters supported
Alphanumeric (ANK) or
multilingual**
Alphanumeric (ANK) or
multilingual**
Alphanumeric (ANK) or
multilingual**
TM-U220 alphanumeric model TM-U220 multilingual model
1. AC adapter C (packed with the alphanumeric model)
2. PS-180 (option)
PS-180 (packed with the multilingual model)
TM-U220 external views
Type B
Type D
Type A

Epson TM-U220 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Epson
Model	TM-U220 Series
Category	Printer
Language	English