Epson TM-U950 Technical Manual

Rev. A Mechanism Configuration and Operating Principles 2-11
TM-U950/U950P Technical Manual
The auxiliary paper feed roller is set to a slightly smaller value than the paper advance amount.
The difference becomes the slip in the friction clutch between the auxiliary paper feed roller and
the transmission gear.
Paper release operation
Paper release is perform by separate release levers on the journal and release sides. The release
levers are in constant contact with the paper holder roller shaft. When the levers are moved in
the direction shown in Figure 2-19, the paper holder roller moves, the link with the paper
feed roller is released, and the paper can be removed.
As indicated by the solid line in Figure 2-19, the release lever is linked to the paper holder roller
shaft at both sides, in order not to disturb the paper feed roller and paper holder roller. When
section (A) of the release lever is pushed in the direction, the lever rotates in the direction,
pivoting around section (B). The paper holder roller shaft and release lever therefore are
Figure 2-18. Paper Feed Operation (Journal Side)
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Epson TM-U950 Specifications

General

Print speed	18.6 ips
Character size	1.3 x 3.1 mm
Print technology	Dot matrix
Paper dimensions	210 x 297 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)	251 x 298 x 194.5 mm
Electromagnetic compatibility	VCCI, FCC, CE
Safety	UL, CSA
Country of origin	China
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	180000 h
Serial interface	Yes
Standard interfaces	RS-232C
Weight (imperial)	12.3 lbs
Pallet width	1200 mm
Pallet height	1000 mm
Pallet length (UK)	2250 mm
Quantity per pallet	24 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet (UK)	36 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer	4 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code	84433210
Quantity per pallet layer (UK)	6 pc(s)
Package depth	425 mm
Package width	360 mm
Package height	330 mm
Package weight	7196 g
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	298 mm
Width	186 mm
Height	195 mm