Epson TM-U950 Technical Manual

Rev. A Mechanism Configuration and Operating Principles 2-23
TM-U950/U950P Technical Manual
Partial cut operation
When the cutter motor is activated while the mechanism is in the home position, the reset signal
changes from high to low, but the F/P position signal is maintained at high. When the motor
continues to be powered and cutting starts, the F/P position signal changes from high to low. If
the cutter motor is only turned off at this point, the cutter slider assembly movement stops after
a partial cut.
Paper Roll Take-up Assembly
This assembly consists of the take-up frame, journal transmission gear, take-up belt, take-up
pulley, and take-up gear. It assures stable take-up of the paper roll.
Take-up operation
When the journal paper feed motor turns, the journal paper feed motor gear rotates in the
direction, and the rotational force is transmitted to the J/S switching gear and paper feed
reduction gear. This causes the journal transmission gear to rotate in the direction. Since this
Figure 2-37. Partial Cut Operation Timing Chart
Figure 2-38. Paper Roll Take-up Assembly
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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