Epson U220B - TM Two-color Dot-matrix Printer Technical Reference Guide

Rev. D General Information 1-1
TM-U220 Technical Reference Guide
Chapter 1
General Information
1.1 Features
The TM-U220 is a POS printer that can print receipt paper (paper roll).
The TM-U220 is designed to be compatible with existing systems built around a TM-U210.
1.1.1 General
❏ Compact and lightweight.
❏ 3 model types are provided. (See “Printer types” (page 1-2))
❏ Excellent reliability and long life due to adoption of a stepping motor both for moving the
carriage and for paper feeding.
❏ Can be installed hanging on the wall with an optional hanging bracket (only for type B, D).
1.1.2 Printer handling
❏ Easy drop-in paper loading and easy maintenance
❏ Cable connectors are housed in the bottom of the printer.
❏ Built-in two drawer kickout interface connectors
❏ Built-in autocutter (for type A or B)
❏ Built-in take-up device (for type A)
1.1.3 Printing
❏ High-speed printing through logic-seeking control
❏ Two-color printing (black and red)
❏ Can print on various paper wide range (for type B or D: 76 / 69.5 / 57.5 mm)
1.1.4 Software
❏ Command protocol is based on the ESC/POS proprietary command system.
❏ OPOS ADK and Windows printer driver are available.
❏ Automatic status back (ASB) function that automatically transmits changes in printer status.

Epson U220B - TM Two-color Dot-matrix Printer Specifications

General

Print Method	9-pin, serial impact dot matrix
MTBF	180, 000 hours
Weight	Approx. 2.5 kg
Data Buffer	4 KB or 40 bytes
Paper Handling	Friction feed
Character Set	95 Alphanumeric, 128 x 12 Graphic
Paper Dimensions	58, 70, 76 mm
Interface	USB, Serial (RS-232C), Parallel (IEEE-1284)
Reliability	18 million lines
Dimensions	160 (W) x 248 (D) x 139 (H) mm
Inked Ribbon	ERC-38
Color Support	Two-color printing (Black and Red)
Print Speed	4.7 LPS (lines per second) at 40 columns, 6.0 LPS at 30 columns
Character Size	1.2 × 3.1 mm (W × H) / 1.6 × 3.1 mm (W × H)