Epson U220B - TM Two-color Dot-matrix Printer User Manual

TM-U220 User’s Manual 9
English
ERROR LED is flashing or lit
❏ The print head temperature may be too high or low. Wait until the
print head cools or warms and the printer resumes printing
automatically.
❏ Make sure that the roll paper cover is properly closed.
❏ Types A and B: The autocutter blade is not in the normal position
and the autocutter is locked up. If it is a simple lock-up, the error is
corrected automatically. If not, see the instructions below to return
the blade to the normal position manually.
❏ A paper jam has occurred. To remove the jammed paper, see the
instructions below.
❏ Turn off the power, wait several seconds, and then turn it on
again. If the error remains, contact your supervisor or a qualified
service person.
Returning the autocutter blade to the normal position
1. Open the roll paper cover by using the tab, as shown in
illustration H.
2. Use a ballpoint pen or tweezers to turn the knob of the autocutter
in the direction indicated by the arrow until you see a round shaft
in the hole, as shown in illustration P.
Removing jammed paper
CAUTION:
The print head becomes very hot during printing. Allow it to cool before
you reach into the printer.
1. Open the roll paper cover by using the tab, as shown in
illustration H.
2. If you have a
Type A printer, remove the take-up spool and open
the unit by using the unit open lever, as shown in illustration I.
3. Remove the jammed paper.
4. Re-insert the roll paper and close the roll paper cover.

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)