Epson TM-U590 Technical Reference Guide

Chapter 3 Application Development Information
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Software and Manuals
The following software and manuals are provided for application development.
*1: OLE technology developed by Microsoft divides software into part blocks. The OPOS driver
is supposed to be used with a develop environment such as Visual Basic, unlike ordinary
Windows drivers. It is not a driver to be used for printing from commercial applicatio
ns.
*2: Describes not Epson’s specific functions, but general information on how to control printers
using OPOS ADK (in the chapter “POS Printer”).
Other than listed in the previous page, the UB-E02 Technical Reference Guide is provided to
develop applications for the LAN interface.
Download
Drivers, utilities, and manuals can be downloaded from one of the following URLs.
For customers in North America, go to the following web site:
http://www.epsonexpert.com/ and follow the on-screen instructions.
For customers in other countries, go to the following web site:
http://www.epson-pos.com/
Software Description Manual
Drivers
EPSON Advanced
Printer Driver (APD)
In addition to ordinary Windows
driver functions, this driver has
controls specific to POS such as
controls of paper cut, a cash
drawer, or customer display. The
Status API (Epson original DLL) that
monitors printer status and sends
ESC/POS commands is also
attached to this driver.
• APD installation manual
• APD TM driver manual
• APD Printer driver specification
• Status API Reference manual
OPOS ADK (OPOS) This OCX driver can control POS
peripherals using OLE
technology*
1
. Because controlling
POS peripherals with original
commands is not required on the
application side, efficient system
development is possible.
• OPOS installation manual
• User’s guide
• Application development guide
• OPOS Application Programing
Guide*
2
• Sample program guide
• TM Flash Logo Utility user’s manual

Epson TM-U590 Specifications

General

Color	No
Maximum number of copies	4 copies
Maximum print size	A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Media thickness	0.09 - 0.36 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)	252 x 266 x 185 mm
Power requirements	24 DVC± 10%
Connectivity technology	Wired
Safety	UL / C-UL / TUV
Certification	VCC # 1, FCC class A, CE
Country of origin	China
Pallet width	1200 mm
Pallet height	1000 mm
Pallet length (UK)	2600 mm
Quantity per pallet	6 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet (UK)	56 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code	84433210
Quantity per pallet layer (UK)	8 pc(s)
Package depth	333 mm
Package width	322 mm
Package height	253 mm
Package weight	5725 g
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	266 mm
Width	252 mm
Height	185 mm