TM-T88VII Technical Reference Guide

Technical Reference Guide

Describes features of the product.

Describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals.

Describes advanced usage methods for the product.

Describes how to control the printer and necessary information

when you develop applications.

Describes how to handle the product.

Describes precautions for replacement.

Describes general specications and character code tables.

M00138500

Rev. A

Product Overview

Setup

Handling

Advanced Usage

Replacement of the TM-T88VI/TM-T88V

Appendix

Application Development Information

Cautions

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information.

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assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.

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parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of:

accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this

product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and

maintenance instructions.

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options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson

Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Trademarks

EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Exceed Your Vision and ESC/POS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and/or other countries.

Wi-Fi

, WPA

, and WPA2

are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance

The Bluetooth

word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of

such marks by Seiko Epson Corporation is under license.

IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.

Apple, Apple TV, Apple Watch, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPhone, and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other countries. tvOS is a trademark of Apple Inc.

iBeacon is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Android

is a trademark of Google LLC.

Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and used for identification purpose only.

ESC/POS

Command System

Epson ESC/POS is a proprietary POS printer command system that includes patented or patent-pending

commands. ESC/POS is compatible with most Epson POS printers and displays.

ESC/POS is designed to reduce the processing load on the host computer in POS environments. It comprises a

set of highly functional and efficient commands and also offers the flexibility to easily make future upgrades.

©Seiko Epson Corporation 2021.

For Safety

Key to Symbols

The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below. Read the following

carefully before handling the product.

Warnings

WARNING

You must follow warnings carefully to avoid serious bodily injury.

CAUTION

Provides information that must be observed to prevent damage to the equipment or loss of data.

• Possibility of sustaining physical injuries.

• Possibility of causing physical damage.

• Possibility of causing information loss.

Provides information that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment or a malfunction.

Provides important information and useful tips.

WARNING

In the following cases, immediately unplug the AC cable and contact qualified service personnel.

Continued use may lead to fire or electric shock.

• If the product emits smoke, a strange odor, or unusual noises.

• If water or other liquid spills into the product.

• If the product is too hot to touch or the case is deformed.

Note the following points to avoid accidents such as fire, electric shock, or burn.

• Do not use this product where flammable fumes from gasoline, benzine, thinner, or other

flammable liquids may be in the air.

• Do not use aerosol sprayers containing flammable gas inside or around the product.

• Do not cover the product with cloth, or place the product in locations subject to high levels of

humidity or dust.

• Do not allow foreign objects or flammable objects to fall into the equipment.

• Do not touch the inside of the product except where mentioned in the manual.

• Do not use the product with any power supply or voltage other than the ones specified.

• Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in the manual.

• Never disassemble or modify the product.

• Do not use the power plug if there is dust or foreign matter attached.

• Do not bend, twist, pull with excessive force, or place heavy object on the AC cable.

• Do not use the cables if they are damaged.

• Do not place multiple loads on the power outlet (wall outlet).

• Never insert or disconnect the power plug with wet hands.

Cautions

CAUTION

Note the following points to avoid injury or malfunction.

• Setup the product on a firm, stable, horizontal surface.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the product. Never stand or lean on the product.

• Do not press your hands or fingers against the cutter when removing printed paper or loading/

replacing roll paper.

• Do not put your hands between the cover and the body of the product when opening/closing

the cover.

• Never attempt to repair the product yourself.

• Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick connector.

To ensure safety, unplug this product before leaving it unused for an extended period.

Caution Labels

The caution labels on the product indicate the following precautions.

CAUTION:

Do not touch the thermal head and the frame on its side because it can be very hot after printing.

CAUTION:

Touching the manual cutter may cause injury.

Restriction of Use

When this product is used for applications requiring high reliability/safety, such as transportation devices

related to aviation, rail, marine, automotive, etc.; disaster prevention devices; various safety devices, etc.; or

functional/precision devices, etc., you should use this product only after giving consideration to including fail-

safes and redundancies into your design to maintain safety and total system reliability. Because this product was

not intended for use in applications requiring extremely high reliability/safety, such as aerospace equipment,

main communication equipment, nuclear power control equipment, or medical equipment related to direct

medical care, etc., please make your own judgment on this product's suitability after a full evaluation.

Note about interference

•

This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

•

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna for the radio/TV.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and the radio/TV.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

•

Never disassemble or modify this product.

•

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for interference to radio/TV resulting from changes or

modifications to this product not expressly approved by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Open Source Software License

This product uses open source software in addition to Epson proprietary software.

For information of the open source software used in this product, see the following URL.

http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/PRESENTATION/ADVANCED/LICENSE/TOP

For “xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” in the above URL, input your printer’s IP address.

About this Manual

Aim of the Manual

This manual provides developers/engineers with all the necessary information for design, development and

installation of a POS system, and also design and development of a printer application.

Manual Content

The manual is made up of the following sections:

Chapter 1

Product Overview

Chapter 2

Setup

Chapter 3

Advanced Usage

Chapter 4

Application Development Information

Chapter 5

Handling

Chapter 6

Replacement of the TM-T88VI/TM-T88V

Appendix

Product Specifications

Specifications of Interfaces and Connectors

Bluetooth Low Energy Technology Advertising

Character Code Tables

Contents

■ For Safety..................................................................................................................................3

Key to Symbols.................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Warnings ............................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Cautions................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

■ Caution Labels .........................................................................................................................5

■ Restriction of Use ....................................................................................................................5

■ Note about interference ........................................................................................................5

■ Open Source Software License.............................................................................................5

■ About this Manual ..................................................................................................................6

Aim of the Manual ............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Manual Content.................................................................................................................................................................. 6

■ Contents....................................................................................................................................7

Product Overview ..........................................................................................12

■ Features ................................................................................................................................. 12

■ Product Configurations ...................................................................................................... 14

Models..................................................................................................................................................................................14

Accessories .........................................................................................................................................................................14

■ Part Names and Functions ................................................................................................. 15

Control Panel .....................................................................................................................................................................16

Connectors .........................................................................................................................................................................17

Online and Offline............................................................................................................................................................19

■ Status and Errors .................................................................................................................. 20

Status Display ....................................................................................................................................................................20

Network Connection Status .........................................................................................................................................21

Error Status .........................................................................................................................................................................21

■ NV Memory ........................................................................................................................... 24

NV Graphics Memory......................................................................................................................................................24

User NV Memory ..............................................................................................................................................................24

Memory Switches.............................................................................................................................................................24

R/E (Receipt Enhancement)..........................................................................................................................................24

Maintenance Counter.....................................................................................................................................................25

■ Simple Setup for Wireless LAN .......................................................................................... 26

■ Useful Functions for Smart Devices.................................................................................. 27

NFC Tag ................................................................................................................................................................................27

QR Code...............................................................................................................................................................................27

■ Printing Using Multiple Interfaces.................................................................................... 28

Setup ...............................................................................................................29

■ Flow of Setup ........................................................................................................................ 29

■ Installing the Printer............................................................................................................ 30

Important Notes on Horizontal Installation ...........................................................................................................30

Important Notes on Wall Hanging.............................................................................................................................30

■ Adjusting the Paper Roll Near-End Sensor...................................................................... 31

■ Connecting the AC adapter................................................................................................ 33

Connecting the AC adapter..........................................................................................................................................33

■ Connecting the Printer to the Host................................................................................... 34

USB Interface .....................................................................................................................................................................34

Ethernet Interface ............................................................................................................................................................34

Wireless LAN Interface (With OT-WL06) ...................................................................................................................35

Serial Interface ..................................................................................................................................................................39

Parallel Interface...............................................................................................................................................................39

USB Plus Power Interface ..............................................................................................................................................39

■ Connecting the Cash Drawer ............................................................................................. 40

Cash Drawer Requirements..........................................................................................................................................40

Connecting the drawer kick cable .............................................................................................................................41

■ Connecting the Optional External Buzzer....................................................................... 42

Attachment Position .......................................................................................................................................................42

■ Connecting the Optional Wireless LAN Unit................................................................... 43

■ Connecting the Optional Customer Display................................................................... 43

■ Attaching the Connector Cover......................................................................................... 44

■ Arranging the Cables........................................................................................................... 46

■ Attaching the Power Switch Cover ................................................................................... 48

■ Changing the Paper Width ................................................................................................. 49

■ RTC Settings .......................................................................................................................... 50

Advanced Usage ............................................................................................51

■ Setting the DIP Switches..................................................................................................... 51

Setting Procedure ............................................................................................................................................................51

Serial Model .......................................................................................................................................................................53

Parallel Model/Powered USB Model..........................................................................................................................55

Fixed Interface Model.....................................................................................................................................................57

Selecting the BUSY Status.............................................................................................................................................58

■ Software Settings................................................................................................................. 59

Functions.............................................................................................................................................................................61

■ Setting/Checking Modes .................................................................................................... 69

Self-test Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................71

NV Graphics Information Print Mode........................................................................................................................71

Receipt Enhancement Information Print Mode ....................................................................................................72

Software Setting Mode ..................................................................................................................................................73

Restore Default Values Mode.......................................................................................................................................75

Interface Setup Mode.....................................................................................................................................................76

TM-Intelligent Settings Information Print Mode ..................................................................................................77

Peripheral Device Information Print Mode.............................................................................................................77

Hexadecimal Dumping Mode .....................................................................................................................................78

■ Printing a Status Sheet........................................................................................................ 79

■ Network Connection Check ............................................................................................... 82

Printing a Network Connection Check Report ......................................................................................................82

List of Errors........................................................................................................................................................................82

■ Resetting the Interface Settings ....................................................................................... 83

■ TM-Intelligent Function ...................................................................................................... 84

Server direct print ............................................................................................................................................................84

Application Development Information.......................................................85

■ Controlling the Printer ........................................................................................................ 85

ePOS-Print XML.................................................................................................................................................................85

ePOS-Device XML.............................................................................................................................................................85

ESC/POS...............................................................................................................................................................................85

■ Controlling the Cash Drawer.............................................................................................. 87

■ Controlling the Built-in Buzzer .......................................................................................... 88

■ Controlling the Optional External Buzzer ....................................................................... 89

■ Software................................................................................................................................. 90

Development Kits ............................................................................................................................................................90

Drivers ..................................................................................................................................................................................91

Utilities .................................................................................................................................................................................91

Others...................................................................................................................................................................................92

Download ...........................................................................................................................................................................92

■ Notes on Printing Barcodes and Two-dimensional Symbols....................................... 93

Handling .........................................................................................................94

■ Installing and Replacing Roll Paper.................................................................................. 94

■ Removing Jammed Paper .................................................................................................. 97

■ If Roll Paper Cover does not Open .................................................................................... 99

■ Cleaning the Printer........................................................................................................... 100

Cleaning the Printer Case........................................................................................................................................... 100

Cleaning the Thermal Head/Platen Roller............................................................................................................ 100

■ Preparing for Transport..................................................................................................... 101

Replacement of the TM-T88VI/TM-T88V................................................... 102

■ Compatibility ...................................................................................................................... 102

Printing ............................................................................................................................................................................. 102

Print Density.................................................................................................................................................................... 102

Number of Head Energizing Parts........................................................................................................................... 102

Printable Area (for 80 mm Width Paper) ............................................................................................................... 102

Cutting Method ............................................................................................................................................................. 102

Manual Paper Feed....................................................................................................................................................... 103

Receive Buffer................................................................................................................................................................. 103

Memory Capacity.......................................................................................................................................................... 103

Electrical Characteristics............................................................................................................................................. 103

DIP Switches.................................................................................................................................................................... 103

Printer Status .................................................................................................................................................................. 103

Logo Registration.......................................................................................................................................................... 103

Driver Compatibility..................................................................................................................................................... 103

USB Low Power Consumption Mode..................................................................................................................... 103

Maintenance Counter.................................................................................................................................................. 104

Buzzer................................................................................................................................................................................ 104

NFC ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 104

Epson TM Utility for iOS/Android ............................................................................................................................ 104

Power Supply Box ......................................................................................................................................................... 104

Overall Dimensions ......................................................................................................................................................105

■ Additional Functions and Functional Improvements ................................................. 106

Print Speed ...................................................................................................................................................................... 106

Interface............................................................................................................................................................................ 106

SimpleAP Function ....................................................................................................................................................... 106

Noise .................................................................................................................................................................................. 106

LED Indicator .................................................................................................................................................................. 106

Appendix...................................................................................................... 107

■ Product Specifications ...................................................................................................... 107

Printing Specifications................................................................................................................................................. 108

Character Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 109

Printable Area................................................................................................................................................................. 110

Printing and Cutting Positions ................................................................................................................................. 112

Paper Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................... 113

Electrical Characteristics............................................................................................................................................. 114

Environmental Conditions ......................................................................................................................................... 115

External Dimensions and Mass ................................................................................................................................ 116

■ Specifications of Interfaces and Connectors ................................................................ 118

USB Interface .................................................................................................................................................................. 118

Network Interface ......................................................................................................................................................... 119

RS-232 Serial Interface................................................................................................................................................. 123

IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface........................................................................................................................................ 126

NFC Tag ............................................................................................................................................................................. 128

■ Bluetooth Low Energy Technology Advertising........................................................... 129

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 129

Dongle specifications .................................................................................................................................................. 129

Procedure......................................................................................................................................................................... 129

Changing the Bluetooth Low Energy Technology Advertising Packet...................................................... 130

■ Character Code Tables....................................................................................................... 141

■ Compatibility with USB Type-A ....................................................................................... 142

Chapter 1 Product Overview

Product Overview

This chapter describes features of the product.

Features

Printing

• High speed printing (500 mm/s maximum).

• Shifting from 80 mm width paper printing to 58 mm width paper printing is available.

• Multi-tone graphic printing.

• Multiple languages are supported (ANK (includes Thai), Japanese (JIS Level 1, 2, 3, and 4), Simplified

Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean)

Handling

• Easy drop-in paper loading

Software

•

TM-Intelligent function is equipped.

Supports Server Direct Print that sends a request for print data from the product to the Web server at regular

intervals.

• Command protocol is based on the ESC/POS Proprietary Command System.

• OPOS ADK, OPOS ADK for .NET, JavaPOS ADK, and Windows printer drivers are available.

• In addition to supporting several kinds of bar code printing, DS1 DataBar printing and two-dimensional

symbol (PDF417, QR code, MaxiCode, Composite Symbology) printing are possible.

• A maintenance counter function is supported.

• Various uti lity s of tware are avai lable.

•

A utility for iOS/Android

(Epson TM Utility for iOS/Android) for making printer settings is also provided.

•

Indicates Ethernet and Wi-Fi network status separately with the two LED indicators.

Environment

• Paper saving function is available.

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Functions

• NFC tag built into the printer unit for printing to a touched printer.

• Printing triggered by bar code scan by smart device camera.

• Supports printing using multiple interfaces.

• Enables HTTPS communication.

• Offers network connection check function.

Others

• Various interface models are available.

• Optional Wireless LAN cable set, customer display, external buzzer, and interface boards are available.

• Optional wall hanging bracket is available to attach the printer to a wall.

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Product Configurations

Models

• Serial model: equipped with serial, Ethernet, and built-in USB interfaces

• Parallel model: equipped with parallel, Ethernet, and built-in USB interfaces

• Powered USB model: equipped with USB Plus Power, Ethernet, and built-in USB interfaces

• Fixed Interface model: equipped with Ethernet and built-in USB interfaces

Accessories

Included

• Roll paper (for operation check)

• Power switch cover

• Connector cover

• Screw for attaching the Connector cover (x1)

• Bottom cover for the Connector cover

• Screw for attaching the Bottom cover for the Connector cover (x2)

• Roll paper guide

• Screw for attaching the roll paper guide (x1)

• Cable lock band

• AC adapter*

• AC cable*

• TM-T88VII User's Guide

* May not be included depending on the model.

Options

• Power supply box (Model: OT-BX88VII)

• Wall hanging bracket (Model: WH-10)

• Interface boards (UB series)

• Optional external buzzer (Model: OT-BZ20)

• Wireless LAN cable set (Model: OT-WL06)

• Customer display (Model: DM-D30/DM-D70/DM-D110/DM-D210)

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Part Names and Functions

1 NFC Tag A mark is printed here to indicate the position of the NFC tag. To establish communication with an

NFC device, bring the device close to this mark. For details on functions that use the NFC tag, refer

to "Useful Functions for Smart Devices" on page 27.

• Ther

e is no data rewriting function.

• Use Epson ePOS SDK to build this function into your application.

2 Roll paper cover Open this cover to install/replace the roll paper.

3 Manual cutter Use this cutter when you cut the roll paper manually.

4 Cutter cover Open this cover to unlock the autocutter blade when the roll paper cover does not open due to a

paper jam.

5 Power switch Turns the printer on or off.

6 Power switch cover Install the power switch cover onto the printer to prevent inadvertent changing of the power

switch, to prevent tampering, and to improve the appearance of the printer.

To operate the power switch, insert an object with a pointed tip such as a ballpoint pen into the

hole on the power switch cover.

For attaching the power switch cover, refer "Attaching the Power Switch Cover" on page 48.

Connector cover Use the printer with this cover attached to protect cables.

8 Cover open button Use this button to open the roll paper cover.

9 Feed button Pressing this button once feeds roll paper for one line. Hold down this button to continue feeding

roll paper.

10 Control Panel For details on LED, see "Control Panel" on page 16.

Dip switch cover Open the cover to view the dip switches for communication settings.

12 Status sheet button Use this button to print a status sheet on interfaces or initialize the settings on interfaces.

Fixed Interface models have the status sheet button on a different location. See "Fixed Interface

del" on page 18.

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Control Panel

Power LED

• Lights when the power supply is on.

• Off when the power supply is off.

• Flashes during the network to start up, when waiting for power off, or updating firmware.

Error LED

• Lights or flashes when an error occurs. (For information about the flashing patterns, see "Status and Errors"

on page 20.)

• L

ights after the power is turned on or after a reset (offline). Automatically goes out after a while to indicate

that the printer is ready.

• Off when the printer is in standard mode (online).

Paper LED

• Lights when the roll paper is out.

• Flashes to urge user to operate the Feed button.

Wi-Fi LED

• Lights while the printer is connected to Wi-Fi.

• Off while the printer is not connected to Wi-Fi or while the printer is connected to a wired LAN.

• Flashes while communication is temporarily disabled because an IP address has not been acquired or for

other reason.

Ethernet LED

• Lights while the printer is connected to Ethernet.

• Off while the printer is not connected to Ethernet or while the printer is connected to Wi-Fi.

• Flashes while communication is temporarily disabled because an IP address has not been acquired or for

other reason.

When turning off the printer without using the power switch, it is recommended to send a power-off

command to the printer. If you use the power-off sequence, the latest maintenance counter values are

saved. (Maintenance counter values are usually saved every two minutes.)

For information about ESC/POS commands, see the ESC/POS Command Reference.

Do not turn on by using the power switch while waiting for the power to turn off (when the Power

LED is flashing). Otherwise, it may not startup correctly.

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Connectors

All connectors are located on the lower rear of the printer.

Serial/Parallel/Powered USB Models

• The installed interface varies depending on the model.

• Do not insert a Type-B USB connector into the LAN connector or the drawer kick connector. If it

is inserted, the connector, printer, and the system may malfunction.

• If using the drawer kick connector and a serial/parallel connector simultaneously, we recommend

using either of the cables below to prevent the cables from interfering with one another.

* Flat-type drawer kick cable

* Serial/parallel cable with a connector (from the tip to the screw) that is within 34 mm {1.34"}.

1 Drawer kick connector Connects the cash drawer or the optional external buzzer.

See "Connecting the Cash Drawer" on page 40, and "Connecting the Optional External

Buzz

er" on page 42.

Ethernet connector Connects the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet cable.

3 Serial interface Serial model only. Connects the serial cable for connecting to a computer.

4 Parallel interface Parallel model only. Connects the parallel cable for connecting to a computer.

5 USB Plus Power Interface Powered USB model only. Connects the USB Plus Power cable for connecting to a

computer.

6 Power supply connector Connect the AC adapter.

See "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 33.

Within 34 mm {1.34"}

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Fixed Interface Model

7 USB connector Use only for connecting optional Wireless LAN unit and customer display.

CAUTION:

It may be hard to disconnect some types of USB cable. Do not forcibly pull the cable, or

the USB connector and USB cable may be damaged. Contact qualified service personnel

if you encounter the trouble.

8 USB connector (Type B) Connects the USB cable for connecting to a computer.

See "Connecting the Printer to the Host" on page 34.

Do not

insert a Type-B USB connector into the LAN connector or the drawer kick connector. If it is

inserted, the connector, printer, and the system may malfunction.

USB connector (Type-A)

Connects a USB cable of a peripheral device such as an optional Wireless LAN cable set,

customer display, or handheld scanner.

3 Status sheet button Use this button to print a status sheet on interfaces or initialize the settings on

interfaces.

4 Ethernet connector Connects the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet cable.

5 Drawer kick connector Connects the cash drawer or the optional external buzzer.

See "Connecting the Cash Drawer" on page 40, and "Connecting the Optional External

Buzz

er" on page 42.

Power supply connector Connect the AC adapter.

See "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 33.

USB connector (Type B) Connects the USB cable for connecting to a computer.

See "Connecting the Printer to the Host" on page 34.

3 4 5 6

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Online and Offline

Online

The printer is online and ready for normal printing unless there is a reason to go offline.

Offline

The printer automatically goes offline under the following conditions:

• While the printer power is turning on/off

• While a self-test is running

• While roll paper is fed using the Feed button

• When the printer stops printing due to a paper end (when the paper out detector detected the paper out)

• During an operation standby state

• When an error has occurred (See "Status and Errors" on page 20)

• W

hile the roll paper cover is open

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Status and Errors

The LEDs turn on or flash to indicate status of the printer.

Status Display

O: OFF N: ON F: Flashing - : Ignore the LED light

∗ -: Changes depending on whether or not paper is detected.

∗ The LED flashing pattern is: lighting for 0.32 s followed by a pause for 0.32 s.

Printing is impossible while an error is occurring.

POWER LED

ERROR LED PAPER LED Ethernet LED Wi-Fi LED

Normal state NOO --

Initializing after power-on NN ---

Running a self-test NO ---

Waiting to continue self-test NOF --

Feeding paper using the Feed

button

NO ---

Waiting to execute a macro NOF --

Roll paper cover open while

not printing

NN ---

No paper NNN --

Remaining amount of roll

paper is low

NON --

Updating firmware FOO --

During power-off process NNO --

Waiting for the roll paper

cover to be closed to print a

status sheet

NNF --

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Network Connection Status

O: OFF N: ON F: Flashing - : Ignore the LED light

∗ -: Changes depending on whether or not paper is detected.

∗ The LED flashing pattern is: lighting for 0.32 s followed by a pause for 0.32 s.

Error Status

There are three possible error types: automatically recoverable errors, recoverable errors, and unrecoverable

errors.

Automatically Recoverable Errors

Printing is impossible while an automatically recoverable error is occurring. The printer recovers from the error

as described below.

POWER LED ERROR LED PAPER LED Ethernet LED Wi-Fi LED

Connected to Ethernet NOO N -

In the process of connecting

to Ethernet (An IP address has

not been acquired)

NOO F -

Not connected to Ethernet NOO O -

Connected to Wi-Fi NOO - N

In the process of connecting

to Wi-Fi (An IP address has not

been acquired)

NOO - F

Not connected to Wi-Fi NOO - O

Error Explanation Error LED Flashing Pattern Recovery measure

Print head high

temperature error

A high temperature

beyond the standard

range for driving the

head is detected.

The printer recovers from

the error when the head

temperature drops.

Cover open error The roll paper cover

is opened during

printing.

The printer recovers from

the error when the cover

is closed.

Motor driver IC

high temperature

error

A high temperature

beyond the standard

range for driving the

motor is detected.

The printer recovers from

the error after the elapse

of a certain period of

time.

TM-i connection

error

The printer cannot

connect to the

server.

To recover from the error,

correct the printer

settings. (

"TM-Intelligent

unction" on page 84)

0.32 s

LED OFF

LED ON

0.32 s

LED OFF

LED ON

0.32 s

LED OFF

LED ON

0.32 s

LED OFF

LED ON

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Recoverable Errors

Printing is impossible while a recoverable error is occurring. After the error cause is eliminated, the printer

recovers from the error when it is turned off and back on or receives an error recovery command.

Unrecoverable Errors

Printing is impossible while an unrecoverable errors is occurring. If the error still occurs after turning the

printer off and then back on, the printer may be defective. Contact qualified service personnel.

DC motor heating

error

A high temperature

beyond the standard

range for driving the

motor is detected.

The printer recovers from

the error after the elapse

of a certain period of

time.

Error Explanation Error LED Flashing Pattern Recovery measure

Auto cutter error The autocutter does

not work properly.

To recover from the error,

remove jammed paper or

foreign matter in the

printer, close the roll

paper cover, and then

send an error recovery

command, or turn the

printer back on.

DC paper jam

error

The roll paper is

jammed.

To recover from the error,

remove jammed paper or

foreign matter in the

printer, close the roll

paper cover, and then

send an error recovery

command, or turn the

printer back on.

The error recovery command is valid only if a recoverable error (excluding automatically recoverable

errors) occurs.

CAUTION

Turn off the power immediately when unrecoverable errors occur.

Error Explanation Error LED Flashing Pattern

Internal circuit

connection error

Internal circuits are not connected

correctly.

Error Explanation Error LED Flashing Pattern Recovery measure

0.32 s

LED OFF

LED ON

0.32 s

5.12 s

LED OFF

LED ON

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Memory reading/writing

error

After a reading/writing check of the

memory, the printer does not work

correctly.

High voltage error The power supply voltage is extremely

high.

Low voltage error The power supply voltage is extremely

low.

CPU execution error The CPU is executing an incorrect

address.

Communication unit

error

An error has occurred in the

communication unit.

DC reversing error The DC motor is reversing.

DC driving time error DC motor driving time has exceeded the

limit.

DC oscillation error The DC motor is oscillating.

Error Explanation Error LED Flashing Pattern

0.32 s

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NV Memory

The printer's NV memory (Non-Volatile Memory) stores data even after the printer power is turned off. NV

memory contains the following memory areas for the user:

• NV graphics memory

• User NV memory

• Memory switches

• R/E (Receipt Enhancement)

• Maintenance counter

NV Graphics Memory

Graphics, such as shop logos to be printed on receipts, can be stored. Even with a serial interface model whose

communication speed is low, high speed graphics printing is possible.

To register your graphics data, use TM-T88VII Utility or ESC/POS commands.

You can check registered graphics data using TM-T88VII Utility or by printing the data in the NV graphics

information print mode.

User NV Memory

You can store and read text data for multiple purposes, such as for storing a note including customizing or

maintenance information of the printer.

Memory Switches

With the memory switches, which are software switches for the printer, you can configure various settings of the

printer. For information about the memory switch, see "Software Settings" on page 59.

R/E (Receipt Enhancement)

You can set the graphics data, such as a shop logo, registered in the NV graphics memory to be printed on the

top of each receipt or to be printed on the bottom of each receipt just before the paper is cut.

To make the settings, use TM-T88VII Utility or ESC/POS commands.

You can check the settings using TM-T88VII Utility or by printing the settings information in the Receipt

enhancement information print mode.

CAUTION

NV memory can be rewritten about 100,000 times. As a guide, NV memory rewriting should be 10

times or less a day when you program applications.

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Maintenance Counter

With this function, printer information, such as the number of lines printed, the number of autocuts, and

printer operation time after the printer starts working, is automatically stored in NV memory.

• You can also check the head running length and number of times of autocutting with the self-test

(see "Self-test Mode" on page 71).

• T

he maintenance counter values are automatically saved in the NV memory usually every two

minutes (up to four minutes). However, the values are not saved when the printer is in power-

saving mode or when it is turned off without the use of the power switch.

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Simple Setup for Wireless LAN

The printer has "SimpleAP" mode that allows a device to directly connect to the printer without using an access

point. You can configure wireless LAN settings using the printer setting tool and print on the printer using the

direct connection.

SimpleAP is enabled by default. The printer automatically prints the information shown below when it is turned

on with the following conditions; SimpleAP enabled, not connected to a wireless LAN/wired LAN/USB device,

and wireless LAN settings have not been configured.

The printer activates SimpleAP when it is turned on for the first time, however, if you change the printer

settings using TM-T88VII Utility for Windows or EpsonNet Config, SimpleAP is disabled.

To activate SimpleAP again, start it by selecting the SimpleAP menu that is available after printing a status sheet,

or reset the network settings.

"Setting up from a Windows Computer using SimpleAP" on page 36

"Resetting the Interface Settings" on page 83

• The printer acts as an access point in the SimpleAP mode and allows up to eight devices to connect

to the printer.

• Connection to a wireless LAN or wired LAN and connection using the SimpleAP mode can be made

at the same time.

• Communication between devices connected to the printer in the SimpleAP mode is impossible.

• If the printer is already connected to a wireless LAN and setting using the SimpleAP mode is

started, the wireless LAN connection is temporarily disconnected.

• If you change the passphrase, connection using SimpleAP from an Android 10 device is disabled. It

may also occur with a device running other OS. If that happens, delete the printer's SimpleAP SSID

profile in the Wi-Fi settings of the Windows, iOS, or Android device, and then connect to the printer

again.

SimpleAP Start

SSID : DIREC T-TM-T88VII- XXXXXXXXXX

Serial number of the printer

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Useful Functions for Smart Devices

You can easily connect this product to the network by using the NFC tag built-in to the printer or the QR code

printed on the status sheet.

NFC Tag

Bring a smart device that supports NFC close to the NFC tag to acquire the printer information (information

for specifying the device).

Specify the target printer using the acquired information to connect to the network.

QR Code

Capture the QR code printed on the status sheet with the camera on your smart device to acquire the printer

information (information for specifying the device).

Specify the target printer using the acquired information to connect to the network.

• Programming using Epson ePOS SDK is required to use these functions. These functions are

created by combining NFC touch and QR code capturing operations and the target printer

specifications using Printer Easy Select API.

See the "Epson ePOS SDK for Android/iOS User's Manual" and the Epson ePOS SDK sample

program for more details. The sample program also contains a sample implementation method for

reading an NFC tag and capturing a QR code.

• You can try a demo of these functions by using Epson TM Utility for iOS/Android.

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Printing Using Multiple Interfaces

In printers with multiple interfaces, you can use all interfaces without any limitations on which interface is to be

used. You can use this function to temporarily connect a smart device to a nearby printer and print.

The printer provides each interface with an independent receive buffer and switches the active interface

depending on the priority, while handling data in each receive buffer.

You can set one interface for the main connection. Data received from the main connection interface is handled

with the highest priority.

By default, the interface that receives the first data transfer is set as the main connection interface; however, you

can select the main connection interface in advance.

In the status where all receive buffers are empty for more than the set time (1 second by default), interface

switching is enabled. The interface that receives the data in this status becomes active.

You cannot use wired and wireless LANs at the same time. When a LAN cable is connected, wireless

LAN is disabled.

You can select the main connection interface and set the time to enable interface switching from the

software settings. For details on software settings, see "Software Settings" on page 59.

Chapter 2 Setup

Setup

This chapter describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals.

Flow of Setup

This chapter consists of the following sections along with the setup flow of the product and peripherals.

2. Adjusting the Paper Roll Near-End Sensor (page 31)

5. Connecting the Cash Drawer (page 40)

4. Connecting the Printer to the Host (page 34)

6. Connecting the Optional External Buzzer (page 42)

1. Installing the Printer (page 30)

7. Attaching the Connector Cover (page 44)

8. Arranging the Cables (page 46)

9. Attaching the Power Switch Cover (page 48)

10. Changing the Paper Width (page 49)

3. Connecting the AC adapter (page 33)

11. RTC Settings (page 50)

Chapter 2 Setup

Installing the Printer

You can install this printer horizontally. With an optional hanging bracket (WH-10), you can also attach the

printer to a wall.

Important Notes on Horizontal Installation

• The printer must be installed horizontally on a flat surface (not tilted).

• Do not place the printer in dusty locations.

• Do not catch cables or place foreign matter under the printer.

Important Notes on Wall Hanging

You need to perform the following tasks to install the printer on a wall. For more details, see the installation

manual for the optional wall hanging bracket (WH-10).

• Installing the roll-paper stoppers

• Changing the location of the roll paper near-end sensor

• Attaching the connector cover

• Attaching the wall hanging bracket (WH-10)

For the other notes, see the installation manual for the optional wall hanging bracket (WH-10).

• Be sure to attach the connector cover when you install the printer on a wall using the wall hanging

bracket.

• When installing on a wall using a wall mounting bracket, the status of the wireless signal for the

wireless LAN unit may decline. In this situation, use an extension cable.

Chapter 2 Setup

Adjusting the Paper Roll Near-End Sensor

Below are two situations where a roll paper NE sensor adjustment is required.

• To adjust the detection position to suit the diameter of the roll paper core used.

• To adjust the detection position of remaining amount of paper.

Follow the steps below to adjust the roll paper near-end sensor.

Open the roll paper cover, and remove the roll paper.

Loosen the adjustment screw fastening the sensor, and then operate the knob to

align the top edge of the positioning plate with the upper or lower level.

• Since roll paper cores vary slightly in shape, depending on paper roll design and manufacturing

tolerances, it is impossible to detect the remaining paper exactly.

• To let the NE sensor detect remaining amount of paper accurately, it is recommended to use a roll

paper with a core inner diameter of 12 mm {0.47"} and outer diameter of 18 mm {0.71"}.

• An outer diameter of a paper roll that is detected as near-end varies by usage environment, and/or

paper specifications. Please check operation of the NE sensor by yourself.

Adjustment position Upper Lower

Outer diameter of a roll to

be detected as near-end

Approx. 27 {1.06"} Approx. 23 {0.97"}

Position of the positioning

plate

Detection lever

Positioning plate

Adjustment screw

Positioning plate

Detection lever

For wall-hanging

For horizontal installation

Knob

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Tighten the adjustment screw.

After adjustment, make sure that the detection lever operates smoothly.

Chapter 2 Setup

Connecting the AC adapter

Use the Epson PS-180 or an equivalent product as the AC adapter.

Connecting the AC adapter

Make sure the printer is turned off.

Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter.

Connect the DC cable of the AC adapter to the power supply connector (stamped

24V).

WARNING

• Never insert the AC cable plug into a socket that does not meet the input voltage of the AC

adapter.

Doing so may result in damage to the printer.

• Should a fault ever occur, immediately turn off the power to the printer and unplug the AC

cable from the socket.

The optional power supply box (OT-BX88VII) is available. You can store the power supply unit in

the box attached to the printer.

AC adapter

AC cable

Chapter 2 Setup

Connecting the Printer to the Host

USB Interface

When using USB cable to connect with host device, connect the USB cable to the printer, and after starting the

host device, turn the printer on.

Ethernet Interface

Use ethernet cable to connect the printer to network via a hub.

Use Epson TM-T88VII Utility for Windows to set network.

For details on Epson TM-T88VII Utility for Windows, refer to TM-T88VII Utility User's Manual.

• Be sure to install the driver before connecting the printer to the host computer.

• The printer uses modular connectors specifically designed for the cash drawer. Do not connect

these connectors to an ordinary telephone line.

• Do not place any weight or stress on the cable when using. Doing so could damage the cable and

connectors.

• Make sure to use a USB 2.0 compliant cable.

• When the printer is connected to an Android device via USB, the connection may be disabled after

changing the printer settings using TM Utility. In that case, restart TM Utility.

• When LAN cables are installed outdoors, make sure they are connected through devices that have

surge protection.

Otherwise, the devices can be damaged by lightning.

• Never attempt to connect the drawer kick cable or a standard telephone line cable to the LAN

connector.

As same with Conventional models, you can use WebConfig in the same way.

Start up a web browser and then input the printer's IP address in the address bar.

On the authentication screen, input password as described below.

The default password is the serial number of the printer. You can check the serial number by running a

self-test ("Self-test Mode" on page 71) or on the product ID plate attached to the product.

Chapter 2 Setup

Wireless LAN Interface (With OT-WL06)

You can connect using a wired cable (LAN/USB), or connect using SimpleAP mode, and setup a wireless LAN

using a network configuration tool. When setting up multiple printers, you can connect using a wired cable

(LAN/USB) and setup a wireless LAN using the Epson Deployment Tool.

Using Epson TM Utility for iOS/Android, you can easily connect the printer to the network from an iOS or

Android devices.

• When using wireless LAN, make sure you disconnect the LAN cable. If a LAN cable is connected,

wireless LAN is disabled.

• When you set up the access point at the same time, set the access point in advance and check that

it operates correctly.

• Examine the radio wave situation in the surrounding area before use.

• Avoid using the same channel that is used in the neighboring shops where Wireless LAN is used.

• Wireless LANs with a frequency band of 2.4 GHz interfere with Bluetooth communication. When

using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi at the same time, we recommend using 5 GHz.

• When using the printer in environments where kitchen microwaves and other devices that may

interfere radio waves are installed, observe the following points.

∗ Keep the printer away from the devices, such as kitchen microwaves, that may cause radio wave

interference.

∗ Use channels that are away from the frequency bands that may cause radio wave interference.

∗ Place shields between the printer and the devices that may cause radio wave interference.

∗ Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, whichever is free from radio wave interference.

∗ In auto channel setting for the access point, do not select a channel in which the devices may

cause radio wave interference.

For SimpleAP mode, see

"Simple Setup for Wireless LAN" on page 26.

Chapter 2 Setup

Setting up from a Windows Computer using SimpleAP

Necessary Items

Prepare the following items.

• Computer for setting: Windows 10/8/7/Vista

Computer equipped with a wireless LAN function

• Utility for setting: Epson TM-T88VII Utility for Windows

Follow the steps below to connect the printer.

Check that the Wireless LAN unit is connected to the printer.

Activate SimpleAP on the printer.

Check that SSID and QR code is printed. How to activate SimpleAP differs depending on whether net-

work settings have been done or not.

When network settings have Not been done:

The printer activates SimpleAP when it is turned on.

When network settings have been done:

Activate SimpleAP from the setting menu available after printing the status sheet.

1) Print the status sheet. "Printing a Status Sheet" on page 79

2) Press the Feed button briefly (less than one sec

ond) three times.

"SimpleAP mode" is selected in the setting menu.

3) Hold down the Feed button for at least one second.

SimpleAP is activated.

Start TM-T88VII Utility for Windows.

The Feed button is disabled when the utility is started.

Connect the printer using SimpleAP.

Click [Add port] - [Network] - [Wi-Fi Direct (SimpleAP)], and then add the printer.

When the printer is connected, make the wireless LAN settings.

For information about the settings, see TM-T88VII Utility User's Manual.

When the setting is completed, turn off and back on the printer.

After starting the printer, check that the "SimpleAP Start" is printed. If nothing is printed after

70 seconds, you need to enable SimpleAP in interface settings mode.

Chapter 2 Setup

Setting up Using a USB Connection from a Windows Computer

Necessary Items

Prepare the following items.

• Computer for setting: Windows 10/8/7/Vista

• Utility for setting: TM-T88VII Utility for Windows

• USB cable

Follow the steps below to connect the printer.

Connect the printer to a PC via the USB cable.

Turn on the host computer.

Turn on the printer.

Start up the TM-T88VII Utility for Windows.

Select the printer, and then press the [OK] button.

If the printer is not displayed, press the "Add Port" button, and then add the printer connected by

USB.

Perform network I/F as well as TCP/IP settings.

For details on the settings, see the TM-T88VII Utility User's Manual.

When you have finished making settings, disconnect the USB cable, turn off the

printer, and then turn it back on.

When TM-T88VII Utility for Windows starts, the Feed button is disabled.

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Setting up from a Smart Device using Epson TM Utility for iOS/Android

Necessary Items

Prepare the following items.

• Device for setting: iOS or Android device

• Utility for setting: Epson TM Utility for iOS/Android

Run the Epson TM Utility for iOS/Android.

Set from “Wi-Fi Setup Wizard” in the menu.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the settings.

Chapter 2 Setup

Serial Interface

When connecting to the host computer through a serial interface (RS-232), connect a serial cable to the printer,

start the host computer, and then turn on the printer.

Parallel Interface

When connecting to the host computer using a parallel interface, connect the parallel cable to the printer, start

the host computer, and then turn on the printer.

USB Plus Power Interface

When using a USB Plus Power cable to connect with the host device, connect the flat connector of the USB Plus

Power cable to the printer, and the square connector to the device. After starting the host device, turn the

printer on.

• When using connectors equipped with screws, tighten the screws on both sides to secure the

connectors firmly.

• When using interface cables equipped with a ground line, attach the ground line to the screw hole

marked "FG" on the printer.

When using interface cables equipped with a ground line, attach the ground line to the screw hole

marked "FG" on the printer.

When using USB Plus Power Interface, be careful of the following points.

• Do not connect an AC adapter and USB (Type-B) simultaneously.

• Do not remove or insert the USB Plus Power cable while the printer is still on.

Chapter 2 Setup

Connecting the Cash Drawer

Cash Drawer Requirements

Specifications of drawers differ depending on makers or models. When you use a drawer other than specified,

make sure its specification meets the following conditions.

Otherwise, devices may be damaged.

• The load, such as a drawer kick solenoid, must be connected between pins 4 and 2 or pins 4 and 5 of the

drawer kick connector.

• When the drawer open/close signal is used, a switch must be provided between drawer kick connector pins 3

and 6.

• The resistance of the load, such as a drawer kick solenoid, must be 24

Ω or more or the input current must be

1A or less.

• Be sure to use the 24V power output on drawer kick connector pin 4 for driving the equipment.

Drawer Connection Diagram

Adaptable Connector

RJ12 modular connector

• Do not connect both the optional external buzzer and the cash drawer to the printer at the same

time by using a branched connector.

• When the optional external buzzer is enabled with the memory switch (customized values) (see

"Software Settings" on page 59), a cash drawer cannot be used. Be sure to disable it when you use a

cas

h drawer.

• Two driver transistors cannot be energized simultaneously.

• Leave intervals longer than 4 times the drawer driving pulse when sending it continuously.

F. G

+24V

With shielded

Drawer kick connector

Printer side

User side

[Drawer kick side]

Drawer open/

close switch

Drawer kick

solenoid

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Pin assignments

Connecting the drawer kick cable

Connect the drawer kick cable to the drawer kick connector by pressing firmly until the connector clicks into

place.

Pin number Signal name Direction

1Frame GND -

2 Drawer kick drive signal 1 Output

3 Drawer kick open/close signal Input

4 +24 V -

5 Drawer kick drive signal 2 Output

6Signal GND -

WARNING

• Use a shield cable for the drawer kick cable.

• When using cash drawer, make sure to use the power supply for printer (connector pins 4).

• Do not insert a telephone line into the drawer kick connector.

Doing so may damage the telephone line or printer.

6 5 4 3 2 1

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Connecting the Optional External Buzzer

When the optional external buzzer (model: OT-BZ20) is connected to the drawer kick connector of the printer,

you can set the printer so that it beeps when you send commands, when an error occurs, when executed

autocutting, and when detected paper end. Settings for sound patterns and frequency depending on the

occasions the buzzer beeps are also available.

You need to set with the memory switch (customized values) for buzzer enable/disable setting, sound pattern

setting, and frequency setting. For information about the memory switch (customized values), see "Software

Settings" on page 59.

Attachment Position

The optional external buzzer is recommended to be installed in the following positions.

• Be sure to turn off the printer before you connect/disconnect the optional external buzzer.

• Do not connect both the optional external buzzer and the cash drawer to the printer at the

same time by using a branched connector.

• Do not install the optional external buzzer at the roll paper exit.

• To prevent liquid from entering inside, it is recommended to install the optional external buzzer

so that the volume adjustment knob is positioned sideways or downward.

Volume adjustment knob

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Connecting the Optional Wireless LAN Unit

The optional Wireless LAN cable set (OT-WL06) enables you to use the product with a Wi-Fi connection.

For more information, refer to Technical Reference Guide of the Wireless LAN cable set.

Connecting the Optional Customer Display

You can connect the customer display (DM-D30/DM-D70/DM-D110/DM-D210) to this product, using USB

connection.

For more information, refer to the Technical Reference Guide of the customer display.

• Be sure to turn off the printer when connecting the Wireless LAN unit.

• Depending on the installation conditions of the printer and the routing for cables connected to it,

the status of the radio waves for the Wireless LAN unit may decline. If this does happen, use an

extension cable.

• Do not disconnect the Wireless LAN unit from the printer while the printer is powered.

• Be sure to turn off the printer when connecting the customer display.

• When using DM-D70 with the serial model and the parallel model, DM-D70 can be used only in the

fixed column and row mode.

• When connecting DM-D70 to the printer, make sure to attach the ferrite core came with DM-D70 to

the USB cable of DM-D70. For more information, refer to DM-D70 Technical Reference Guide.

Chapter 2 Setup

Attaching the Connector Cover

When using the connector cover, attach the connector cover.

Follow the steps below to attach the connector cover to protect cables.

Turn over the printer.

Position the two hooks on both sides of the connector cover so that they hook the

printer case.

Push the connector cover down to click onto the printer case.

Hooks

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• You can use the enclosed screw to fix the connector cover.

• To remove the connector cover, turn the printer over, remove the screw, and push the

connector cover down while pushing both sides of the connector cover inward to detach the

hooks from the printer case.

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Arranging the Cables

Route the cables when using the connector cover.

Pass the cables through cable exits in the connector cover. The connector cover has cable exits on the back and

both sides.

You can also route the cables out the front by passing them through the notch in the printer bottom.

If you want to pass the USB cable through the cable exit on the back, fit the cable under the hook on the printer

to prevent the cable from coming off and to prevent too much force being applied to the connector section.

Hooks

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After the cable arrangement, turn over the printer, and make sure the cables are not pinched.

• When using cables without lock, use of the bundled cable lock band is recommended.

• You can also attach bottom cover to hide connectors.

Make sure the cable does not get caught when installing.

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Attaching the Power Switch Cover

By attaching the power switch cover supplied, you can prevent accidental operations of the power switch. You

can press the power switch by inserting a sharp-pointed object in the holes on the power switch cover. To detach

the cover, use a sharp-pointed object.

WARNING

If an accident occurs with the power switch cover attached, unplug the power cord immediately.

Continued use may cause fire or shock.

Chapter 2 Setup

Changing the Paper Width

You can change the paper width from 80 to 58 mm by installing the included 58-mm width roll paper guides.

Follow the steps below to change the paper width.

Make sure the printer is turned off.

Open the roll paper cover.

Install the roll paper guide so that the protrusion on the roll paper holder is aligned

with the hole on the printer.

Set the paper width in software setting mode.

For information about the software setting mode, see "Software Settings" on page 59.

Once you change the paper width to 58 mm and print on 58-mm width roll paper, you cannot go back

to 80 mm width. Because parts of the print head that do not normally touch the paper may be

damaged by the platen roller, and the autocutter may wear out.

You can use the enclosed screw to fix the roll paper guide.

Hole

Protrusion

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RTC Settings

The time for the RTC (Real Time Clock) may be initialized when starting up for the first time. If the time is

initialized, make settings using the Setup Utilities.

For details on making settings using the Setup Utilities, see the TM-T88VII Utility User's Manual.

Chapter 3 Advanced Usage

Advanced Usage

Setting the DIP Switches

On this printer, you can make various settings with DIP switches.

The DIP switches are already set for the current interfaces. Change the setting if necessary.

Functions of the DIP switches differ depending on the interface.

Setting Procedure

Follow the steps below to change the DIP switch settings.

Make sure the printer is turned off.

Unscrew the screw to remove the DIP switch cover from the base of the printer.

CAUTION

• Before you remove the DIP switch cover, turn off the printer and disconnect all cables.

Otherwise, a short-circuit may cause the printer to malfunction.

• If you open the DIP switch cover, be sure to close the cover and tighten the screw after

adjusting the DIP switch.

Using this product with the cover open may cause fire or electric shock.

• DIP switch settings are enabled only when the power is turned on or the printer is reset via the

interface. If the settings are changed after that, the functions will not change.

• Do not change switches that are fixed to ON or OFF. Otherwise, the printer may not operate

normally.

DSW2 (DIP switch 2)

DSW1 (DIP switch 1)

Fixed Interface model has DSW1 only.

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Set the DIP switches, using the tip of a tool, such as a small screwdriver.

Replace the DIP switch cover, and screw it in place.

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Serial Model

DIP Switch Bank 1

Transmission Speed (DIP Switches 1-7/1-8)

bps: bits per second

* The default value of transmission speed set with software settings is 38400 bps. (See "Software Settings" on

ge 59.)

SW Function ON OFF

Default

setting

1-1 Data reception error Ignored Prints “?” OFF

1-2 Reserved (Do not change the setting) Fixed to OFF OFF

1-3 Handshaking XON/XOFF DTR/DSR OFF

1-4 Word length 7 bits 8 bits OFF

1-5 Parity check Yes No OFF

1-6 Parity selection Even Odd OFF

1-7

Baud rate selections

See the " Transmission Speed (DIP

Switches 1-7/1-8)"

table below.

1-8 OFF

Transmission speed (bps: bits per second) SW 1-7 SW 1-8

Depends on the software setting mode settings.* ON ON

4800 OFF ON

9600 (default) ON OFF

19200 OFF OFF

Depending on print conditions, such as print duty, print head temperature, and data transmission

speed, print speed is automatically adjusted, which can cause white lines due to intermittent

print (the motor sometimes stops). To avoid this, set the transmission speed higher or keep the

print speed constant by setting it lower.

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DIP Switch Bank 2

Selecting the Print Density (DIP Switches 2-3/2-4)

SW Function ON OFF

Default

setting

2-1 Handshaking (BUSY condition) Receive buffer full

Offline

OFF

Receive buffer full

2-2 Reserved (Do not change setting) Fixed to OFF OFF

2-3

Selects print density

See the " Selecting the Print Density (DIP Switches 2-3/2-

4)" table below.

OFF

2-4

2-5

Reserved (Do not change setting) Fixed to OFF OFF

2-6 Reserved (Do not change setting) Fixed to OFF OFF

2-7 I/F pin 6 reset signal Enabled Disabled OFF

2-8 IF pin 25 reset signal Enabled Disabled OFF

• For DIP Switch 2-1 (BUSY condition), see also "Selecting the BUSY Status" on page 58.

• When y

ou use the APD, change the setting of DIP switch 2-1 (BUSY condition) to ON.

Function SW 2-3 SW 2-4

Do not set ON ON

Print density (standard) OFF OFF

Print density (medium) ON OFF

Print density (dark) OFF ON

• If the print density is set to “Medium” or “Dark” level, print speed may be reduced.

• The print density can be set with DIP switches (2-3/2-4) or the software settings. (See "Software

ttings" on page 59.)

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Parallel Model/Powered USB Model

DIP Switch Bank 1

∗1: For Parallel model only.

DIP Switch Bank 2

∗1: For Parallel model only.

∗2: For Powered USB model only.

SW Function ON OFF

Default

setting

1-1 Auto line feed Always enabled Always disabled OFF

1-2 Reserved (Do not change the setting) Fixed to OFF OFF

1-3

Selects paper sensors to output

paper-end signals (default value of a

command)*

Disabled

Roll paper end sensor

enabled, roll paper near-

end sensor enabled

OFF

1-4 Error signal output*

Disabled Enabled OFF

1-5

Undefined — OFF

1-6

1-7

1-8

SW Function ON OFF

Default

setting

2-1 Handshaking (BUSY condition) Receive buffer full

Offline

OFF

Receive buffer full

2-2 Reserved (Do not change setting) Fixed to OFF OFF

2-3

Selects print density

See the " Selecting the Print Density (DIP Switches 2-3/2-

4)" table below.

OFF

2-4

2-5

Reserved (Do not change setting) Fixed to OFF OFF

2-6 Reserved (Do not change settings) Fixed to OFF OFF

2-7 Reserved (Do not change settings) Fixed to OFF OFF

2-8

If pin 31 reset signal

Fixed to ON ON

Reserved (Do not change settings) Fixed to OFF

OFF

For DIP Switch 2-1 (BUSY condition), see also "Selecting the BUSY Status" on page 58.

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Selecting the Print Density (DIP Switches 2-3/2-4)

Function SW 2-3 SW 2-4

Do not set ON ON

Print density (standard) OFF OFF

Print density (medium) ON OFF

Print density (dark) OFF ON

• If the print density is set to “Medium” or “Dark” level, print speed may be reduced.

• The print density can be set with DIP switches (2-3/2-4) or the software settings. (See "Software

Settings" on page 59.)

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Fixed Interface Model

DIP Switch Bank

Selecting the Print Density (DIP Switches 3/4)

SW Function ON OFF

Default

setting

1 Handshaking (BUSY condition) Receive buffer full

Offline

OFF

Receive buffer full

2 Reserved (Do not change setting) Fixed to OFF OFF

Selects print density

See the " Selecting the Print Density (DIP Switches 3/4)"

tabl

e below.

OFF

5 Reserved (Do not change setting) Fixed to OFF OFF

6 Reserved (Do not change settings) Fixed to OFF OFF

7 Reserved (Do not change settings) Fixed to OFF OFF

8 Reserved (Do not change settings) Fixed to OFF OFF

For DIP Switch 1 (BUSY condition), see also "Selecting the BUSY Status" on page 58.

Function SW 3 SW 4

Do not set ON ON

Print density (standard) OFF OFF

Print density (medium) ON OFF

Print density (dark) OFF ON

• If the print density is set to “Medium” or “Dark” level, print speed may be reduced.

• The print density can be set with DIP switches (3/4) or the software settings. (See "Software

ttings" on page 59.)

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Selecting the BUSY Status

With DIP switch 2-1, you can select conditions for invoking a BUSY state as either of the following:

• When the receive buffer is full

• When the receive buffer is full or the printer is offline

Printer BUSY Condition and Status of DIP Switch 2-1

In either case above, the printer enters the BUSY state after power is turned on (including resetting

with the interface) and when a self-test is being run.

Printer status

DIP SW 2-1

ON OFF

Offline During the period after power is turned on (including resetting

with the interface) to when the printer is ready to receive data.

BUSY BUSY

During the self-test. BUSY BUSY

When the cover is open. — BUSY

During paper feed with the Feed button. — BUSY

When the printer stops printing due to a paper-end (when

printer has run out of roll paper).

—BUSY

When a macro is executed and waiting for the power is turned

on.

—BUSY

When an error has occurred. — BUSY

When the receive buffer becomes full. BUSY BUSY

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Software Settings

With the memory switches and customized values, which are software settings for this printer, you can set the

various functions.

For an outline of the functions, see the following section. Use the methods shown in the table below, or ESC/

POS commands for the settings.

Item/Method

Software

Setting

Mode

Epson TM-

T88VII Utility

for Windows

Epson TM

Utility for iOS/

Android

Print Density



Print Speed



Automatic Paper Reduction



Auto Paper Feed&Cut at cover close



Paper Width



Top Margin



Character/Font Settings





Interface Selection



Interface Settings



Intelligent Settings



Command Execution (Offline)



Power Supply Output



Other Settings





Batch rotate print (Upside Down)



Restore & Delete Defined Data



Print Data Parsing setting



Cut Error Release Method



Logo



ePOS-Print



ProxyInfo



Server Direct Print



Status Notification



Customer Display



Network CS Authentication



Network Dev Info



Ethernet Config



Wi-Fi Config



SSL/TLS Config



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∗1: Except for "Thai Character Composition" and "Embedded Font Replacement".

∗2: Only "Buzzer Control" can be set.

∗3: The setting item may not be available depending on the area.

∗4: Can be set on WebConfig that can be accessed from the TM-Utility.

Certificate Config



TCP/IP Config



SNMP Config



Time Config



LPR Config



Port9100 Config



IP/Port Filter Config



• The software setting mode is the mode set using the printer's panel. For details on panel

operations, see "Software Setting Mode" on page 73.

• For details about the items that can be set with ESC/POS commands and the setting method,

see the ESC/POS command reference.

• If the same setting is set using the DIP switch, the DIP switch setting is applied.

Item/Method

Software

Setting

Mode

Epson TM-

T88VII Utility

for Windows

Epson TM

Utility for iOS/

Android

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Functions

Print Density

Monochrome

Selectable from 70 to 130% (5% increment)

Default setting: 100%

Depending on the paper type, it is recommended to set the print density as shown in the table below for the best

print quality.

Multi-Tone

Selectable from 70 to 130% (5% increment)

Default setting: 100%

Print Speed

• High Speed (500 mm/s)

• Standard Speed (450 mm/s) (default setting)

• Middle Speed (350 mm/s)

*Default setting: Varies by country/region where the printer is purchased

Original Paper type Density Print speed

AP50KS-ND 100% 17 (500 mm/sec)

KT55FA, AP45KS-ND 100% 16 (450 mm/sec)

KT48FA, KT55PF 100% 15 (400 mm/sec)

KT48PF, P5047(55), P5047(46) 105% 15 (400 mm/sec)

• When the print density level is increased, print speed may be reduced. When printing at a

density of 115% or more and below a room temperature of 15°C, the speed drops to less than

200 mm/sec.

• When setting the print speed to level 17, use customized values to set the print density.

• The print speed is restricted according to the Number of head energizing parts setting.

The maximum 500 mm/s is possible with the One-part energizing (default) option.

The Number of head energizing parts setting can be changed using ESC/POS commands. ("ESC/

POS" on

page 85)

• The maximum

printing speed when using 58 mm is 450 mm/s.

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Automatic Paper Reduction

Upper Margin

• Enable

• Disable (default setting)

Lower Margin

• Enable

• Disable (default setting)

Blank Line Spacing

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• Not Reduce (default setting)

Blank Space

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• Not Reduce (default setting)

Barcode Height

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• Not Reduce (default setting)

Character Height

• Inner Spacing

• Inner Spacing & Height

• Not Reduce (default setting)

• When setting the print speed to [High Speed], set the print density using Customized Value

Setting.

• Depending on print conditions, such as print duty, print head temperature, and data

transmission speed, print speed is automatically adjusted, which may cause white lines due to

intermittent print (the motor sometimes stops). To avoid this, keep the print speed constant by

setting it lower.

• By using a setting tool such as TM-T88VII Utility, the print speed can be selected from 17 levels

(from the slowest level 1 to the fastest level 17). (Default setting: level 16)

• No reduction is applied to blank dot lines that exist in a graphic data.

• Reduced barcodes are not guaranteed to be correctly scanned. Make sure to check whether

they are properly read by a barcode reader that is actually used.

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Auto Paper Feed&Cut at cover close

• Enable

• Disable (default setting)

Paper Width

• 80 mm (default setting)

• 58 mm

Top Margin

Selectable from levels 15 ~ 2 mm (0.5 mm interval)

Default setting: level 15 mm

Character/Font Settings

Default Character Code Page

Selectable from 43 pages including user defined page

Initial setting: PC437: USA, Standard Europe

Default International Character Set

Selectable from 18 sets

Initial setting: USA

Thai Character Composition

• 3 pass

• 1 pass (default setting)

• Remove all ejected paper before printing with backfeed.

• Disable the automatic top logo setting when enabling backfeed.

• You cannot use backfeed in the following cases even if you have enabled backfeed.

∗ Immediately after auto cutting while the cover is closed.

∗ While the self-test is in progress.

• If setting a top margin of 5 mm {0.2"} or less, confirm that no errors occur in your environment of

usage. Usage in a hot and humid environment or usage of paper that curls easily may increase

the risk of paper jams.

• When implementing a backfeed, rubbing smears may occur due to slack in the paper. We

recommend using thermal paper with high rub resistance.

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Embedded Font Replacement

Font A Replacement

• Does not replace (default setting)

• Font B

• Special Font A

• Special Font B

Font B Replacement

• Does not replace (default setting)

• Font A

• Special Font A

• Special Font B

Multi-Language Font

• Thai, Vietnam (default setting)

• Simplified Chinese

Font Priority

• ANK

• Japanese (default setting)

• Simplified Chinese

• Traditional Chinese

• Korean

Interface Selection

• UIB (Serial, Parallel, and Power Plus USB models only)

• Built-in USB

• Ethernet/Wi-Fi

• Auto

• Multiple (default setting)

Interface Settings

Serial Interface Baud Rate

• 2400 bps

• 4800 bps

• 9600 bps

• 19200 bps

• 38400 bps (default setting)

• 57600 bps

• 115200 bps

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USB Interface Settings

Class

• Vendor Class (default setting)

• Printer Class

IEEE1284 Device ID

• Do not output IEEE1284 Device ID

• Output IEEE1284 Device ID (default setting)

USB power-saving function

• Enable

• Disable (default setting)

Interface switch waiting time

Select the number of seconds from 1 to 10 in increments of 1 second, or 60 seconds.

Default setting: 10 seconds

Main connection interface

• UIB

• Built-in USB

• Ethernet/Wi-Fi

• Auto (default setting)

• No main connection I/F

Auto Line Feed

• Always disabled (default setting)

• Always enabled

• The Class setting is applied only to the USB Type B connector.

• The USB power-saving function is valid only when the USB interface communication condition

is set to the vendor-defined class and the system configuration is set so that the USB driver can

support the USB power-saving function.

• When using this printer with multiple interfaces, make sure the interface that is always

connected to be set as the main connection.

• You cannot use wired LAN and wireless LAN at the same time.

• The displayed items vary depending on the interface configuration.

• For information about the function, see "Printing Using Multiple Interfaces" on page 28.

This is only enabled when using a serial interface. When using another interface, make settings by

using

the DIP switches.

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Output Paper-end Signals

• Enable (default setting)

• Disable

Error Signal Output

• Enable (default setting)

• Disable

Intelligent Settings

Print Data Parsing

• Enable

• Disable (default setting)

Command Execution (Offline)

• Enable

• Disable (default setting)

Power Supply Output

Selectable from levels 1 to 3 low power load

Default setting: level 3

When using a parallel interface, make settings by using the DIP switches.

The setting item may not be available depending on the region.

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Other Settings

Printer Model

• TM-T88VII (default setting)

• TM-T88V

• TM-T88VI

Column Emulation

• 42/30 Column Mode (default setting)

• 48/36 Column mode

NV Capacity

User NV Memory

• 1KB (default setting)

• 64KB

• 128KB

• 192KB

NV Graphics Memory

• 256KB(default setting)

• 320KB

• 384KB

Buzzer Control

Option Buzzer

• Enable

• Disable (default setting)

Buzzer Frequency (Error)

• Continuous (default setting)

• 1 time

• No sound

This function is supported only on the ANK model.

• For information about how to connect the optional external buzzer, see "Connecting the

Optional External Buzzer" on page 42.

• When

the optional external buzzer is enabled, a cash drawer cannot be used. Be sure to disable

it when you use a cash drawer.

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Sound Pattern (Autocut)

Selectable from Patterns A to E

Default setting: Pattern A

Buzzer Frequency (Autocut)

• 1 time (default setting)

• No sound

Sound Pattern (Pulse 1)

Selectable from Patterns A to E

Default setting: Pattern A

Buzzer Frequency (Pulse 1)

• 1 time (default setting)

• No sound

Sound Pattern (Pulse 2)

Selectable from Patterns A to E

Default setting: Pattern B

Buzzer Frequency (Pulse 2)

• 1 time (default setting)

• No sound

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Setting/Checking Modes

As well as print mode, the following modes are also provided for making various printer settings and checking

items.

• Self-test mode

• NV graphics information print mode

• Receipt Enhancement information print mode

• Software settings mode

• Restore default values mode

• Interface setup mode

• TM-Intelligent settings information print mode

• Hexadecimal dumping mode

The self-test mode or hexadecimal dumping mode is selected depending on the operation performed when the

power is turned on.

NV graphic information print mode, Receipt Enhancement information print mode, Software settings mode,

and Restore default settings mode are selected depending on the Feed button operation performed during a

self-test.

Close the roll paper cover, and turn on the printer while pressing the Feed button.

Self-test

Briey press the Feed button. Hold down the Feed button.

Press the Feed

button once briey

and then hold it

down.

Open the roll paper cover, and turn on the printer while pressing the Feed

button, and then close the roll paper cover.

Continuing the self-test

Mode selection guidance

NV Graphics

Information

Hexadecimal dumping

Press the Feed

button twice briey

and then hold it

down.

Receipt

Enhancement

Information

Press the Feed button

three times briey

and then hold it

down.

Software Settings

Press the Feed

button four times

briey and then hold

it down.

Restore Default

Values

Press the Feed button

ve times briey and

then hold it down.

Interface Setup

Press the Feed

button six times

briey and then hold

it down.

TM-Intelligent

settings information

Press the Feed

button seven times

briey and then hold

it down.

Peripheral Device

Information print

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In 1 and 2, the following guidances are printed, the Paper LED flashes, and instructs the user's operations.

1. Continuing self-test guidance

2. Mode selection guidance

Mode Selection

Modes

0: Exit and Reboot Printer

1: NV Graphics Information

2: Receipt Enhancement Information

3: Customize Value Settings

4: Restore Default Values

5: Interface Setup

6: TM-Intelligent Information

7: Peripheral Device Information

8 or more: None

Select Modes by executing following

procedure.

step 1. Press the Feed button less

than 1 second as many times

as the selected mode number.

step 2. Press Feed button for 1

second or more.

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Self-test Mode

You can check the following items using the self-test.

• Product name

• Firmware version

• Product serial number

• Interface type

• Resident fonts

• Maintenance counter information (head running length, number of times of autocutting)

• Setting condition of the DIP switch

Follow the steps below. You can also run the self-test using the ESC/POS commands.

Close the roll paper cover.

While pressing the Feed button, turn on the printer. (Hold down the Feed button

until printing starts.)

After printing the current print status, a Continuing self-test guidance is printed, and the Power LED

flashes.

Briefly press the Feed button (less than one second) to continue the self-test.

The printer prints a rolling pattern on the roll paper, using the built-in character set.

After “*** completed ***” is printed, the printer initializes and switches to standard mode.

NV Graphics Information Print Mode

Prints the following NV graphic information registered to the printer.

• Capacity of the NV graphics

• Used capacity of the NV graphics

• Unused capacity of the NV graphics

• Number of NV graphics that are registered

• Key code, number of dots in X direction, number of dots in Y direction to be defined.

• NV graphics data

For details on NV graphics, see "NV Graphics Memory" on page 24.

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Follow the steps below.

After running a self-test, hold down the Feed button for at least one second, and then

select the Mode selection.

The Mode selection guidance is printed, and the Paper LED flashes.

After briefly (less than one second) pressing the Feed button once, hold it down for at

least one second, to print the NV graphics information.

After information printing, the Mode selection guidance is printed again.

To finish, turn off the power, or select “Exit and Reboot Printer”.

Receipt Enhancement Information Print Mode

You can check the following items using the R/E information mode:

• Automatic top logo setting

• Automatic bottom logo setting

• Extended settings for automatic top/bottom logo

Follow the steps below.

After running a self-test, hold down the Feed button for at least one second, and then

select the Mode selection.

The Mode selection guidance is printed, and the Power LED flashes.

After briefly (less than one second) pressing the Feed button twice, hold it down for

at least one second, to print the R/E information.

After information printing, the Mode selection guidance is printed again.

To finish, turn off the power, or select "Exit and Reboot Printer".

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Software Setting Mode

Set the printer's memory switches and customized values.

• Print density

• Auto reduction of amount of paper to use

• Enabling/disabling paper autocutting at cover close

• Paper width setting

• Auto replacement of font

• Print speed

• Command execution (offline)

• Specification for the top margin by backfeed

• Optional external buzzer control

• Interface setting

• Communication conditions using a serial interface

• Communication conditions using a USB interface

• Interface switch wait time

• Main interface selection

• Power supply capacity

• Automatic line feed

• Select paper sensor(s) to output paper-end signals

• ERROR signal when an error occurs

• Thai Character Composition

• Character code table defaults

• International character defaults

Follow the steps below.

After running a self-test, hold down the Feed button for at least one second to enter

the Mode selection.

The Mode selection guidance is printed, and the Paper LED flashes.

Briefly press the Feed button three times (less than one second), hold it down for at

least one second to enter the Software settings mode (Customized value setting).

The Software setting mode guidance is printed, and the Paper LED flashes.

For details on the memory switches and customized values, see "Software Settings" on page 59.

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After briefly pressing the Feed button (less than one second) for the number of times

shown in the print result, hold down the button for more than one second to select

the setting items.

The setting selected as the setting item, the current settings and default settings are printed.

Depending on the setting item, you may need to continue selecting the setting item before the

settings are printed.

For details on setting items, see "Software Settings" on page 59.

Select a setting by briefly pressing the Feed button (less than one second) for the

number of times applicable to the setting, and then hold down the button for more

than one second to confirm your selection.

After saving the settings, the Software setting mode guidance is printed, and the Paper LED flashes.

To close Software setting mode, turn off the printer, or select “Exit” to return to Mode

selection guidance, and then select “Exit and Reboot Printer”.

When set to a value other than those in the software setting mode, the current settings are not

printed.

• To select 0 as the item number, hold down the Feed button until printing starts.

• If the button is pressed a number of times that is not displayed by the Setup guidance, the

operation is invalid and the same guidance is printed.

Customize Value Settings

Modes

0: Exit

1: Print Current Settings

2: Print Density

3: Print Speed

4: Automatic Paper Reduction

Auto Paper Feed&Cut at cover close

6: Paper Width

7: Top Margin

8: Character/Font Settings

9: Interface Selection

10: Interface Settings

11: Intelligent Settings

12: Command Execution (Oine)

13: Power Supply Output

14: Other Settings

Select Modes by executing following

procedure.

step 1. Press the Feed button less

than 1 second as many times

as the selected mode number.

step 2. Press Feed button for 1

second or more.

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Restore Default Values Mode

In Restore default values mode, following values saved on NV Memory will be set back to default settings.

When any error occurs, you can use to specify the reason.

Follow the steps below.

After running a self-test, hold down the Feed button for at least one second to enter

the Mode selection.

The Mode selection guidance is printed, and the Paper LED flashes.

Briefly press the Feed button four times (less than one second), hold it down for at

least one second to enter the Restore Default Values.

The guidance is printed.

When only restoring the default settings:

Briefly press the Feed button once (less than one second), hold it down for at least

one second. (Hold down the Feed button until the message of restore completion is

printed.)

When restoring default settings and deleting user defined data:

Briefly press the Feed button twice (less than one second), and then hold it down for

at least one second. (Hold down the Feed button until the restoration complete

message is printed.)

To finish, turn off the power.

Setting Contents Setting Items

Restore Default Values

and Delete Defined Data

Customized value 

Memory switch 

R/E (Receipt Enhancement) settings 

Communication condition of USB interface 

Communication condition of network interface 

TM-Intelligent function settings 

NV graphics - 

NV bit image - 

User-defined page - 

User NV Memory - 

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Interface Setup Mode

Use this mode to setup the interface and other settings.

Follow the steps below.

After running a self-test, hold down the Feed button for at least one second to enter

the Mode selection.

The Mode selection guidance is printed, and the Paper LED flashes.

Briefly press the Feed button five times (less than one second), hold it down for at

least one second to enter the Interface Setup mode.

The guidance is printed.

After briefly pressing the Feed button (less than one second) for the number of times

shown in the print result, hold down the button for more than one second to select

the setting items.

Initialize

Select [Wi-Fi & Ethernet Setup] and select [Initialize] to restore the communication settings to the factory

default. The printer is reset and restarted.

SimpleAP mode (With OT-WL06)

In Wi-Fi model, select [Wi-Fi & Ethernet Setup] and select [SimpleAP] to start in SimpleAP mode (the same as

the factory default setting). The printer is reset and restarted, and several lines starting with "SimpleAP Start"

and a QR code are printed.

Select this to use Quick connection for Wi-Fi model.

For information on the Quick connection function, see "Simple Setup for Wireless LAN" on page 26.

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TM-Intelligent Settings Information Print Mode

This function allows you to print TM-Intelligent setting information currently registered in the printer.

Follow the steps below.

After running a self-test, hold down the Feed button for at least one second to enter

the Mode selection.

The Mode selection guidance is printed, and the Paper LED flashes.

Briefly press the Feed button six times (less than one second), hold it down for at

least one second to print the TM-Intelligent setting information.

After information printing, the Mode selection guidance is printed again.

To finish, turn off the power, or select “Exit and Reboot Printer”.

Peripheral Device Information Print Mode

This function allows you to print information for the device currently connected to the printer.

Customer display information

Wi-Fi adapter information

Follow the steps below.

After running a self-test, hold down the Feed button for at least one second to enter

the Mode selection.

The Mode selection guidance is printed, and the Paper LED flashes.

Briefly press the Feed button seven times (less than one second), hold it down for at

least one second to print the Peripheral Device Information.

After information printing, the Mode selection guidance is printed again.

To finish, turn off the power, or select “Exit and Reboot Printer”.

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Hexadecimal Dumping Mode

In hexadecimal dumping mode, data from the host device is printed in hexadecimal numbers and characters.

By comparing the print outs and the program, you can check whether or not data is being sent to the printer

correctly.

Follow the steps below. Entering the hexadecimal dumping mode is also possible using the ESC/POS com-

mands.

Open the roll paper cover.

While pressing the Feed button, turn on the printer. (Hold down the Feed button

until the Error LED turns on.)

Close the roll paper cover.

From this point, all data received by the printer is printed in the corresponding hexadecimal

numbers and ASCII characters.

Example of printing in hexadecimal dumping mode:

To close hexadecimal dumping mode, turn off the printer after printing is complete,

or press the Feed button for three times.

• When there are no characters that correspond to the print data, “ . ” is printed.

• If you press the Feed button when there is less than one line of print data, one line is printed.

• During hexadecimal dumping mode, applications that check the printer status may not operate

correctly. The printer only returns the status for the “Real-time transmission status” command.

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Printing a Status Sheet

Follow the steps below to check the interface settings.

Using the Status Sheet Button

If there is a connector cover, remove the cover.

See "Attaching the Connector Cover" on page 44 for details on removing the connector cover.

Check that the printer is turned on.

Make sure the roll paper cover is closed.

Hold down the status sheet button for at least three seconds.

The status sheet is printed.

To let the printer back to normal mode, hold down the Feed button for at least one second.

Using the Feed button

Check that the printer is on.

Open the roll paper cover.

Hold down the Feed button for at least one second.

Close the roll paper cover.

The status sheet is printed.

To let the printer back to normal mode, hold down the Feed button for at least one second.

When the power LED is flashing, wait until it remains lit to start printing.

• After the status sheet is printed, only the print settings of the mainly connected interface are

retained. For the mainly connected interface, see "Printing Using Multiple Interfaces" on page

28.

• Ether

net and Wi-Fi status sheets are not printed while the printing communication protocol is

being established. They will be printed after the connection is cut off (including being cut due to

a time out).

• "(none)" is printed for the "Connected Peripheral" if no peripherals are connected to the USB

downstream port connector.

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Setting menus are printed following the status sheet, and you can perform any one of the following

by using the Feed button.

• Print TM-i status sheet

The intelligent function connects to the server and the connection status is printed.

• Print network connection check report

Network connection is checked and the check result report is printed. For more details, see

"Network Connection Check" on page 82.

• A

ctivate SimpleAP

Activate SimpleAP to establish direct wireless connection with the printer. For more details, see

"Simple Setup for Wireless LAN" on page 26.

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Status Sheet Print Sample

HHHH Network Status Sheet HHHH

MAC Address XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

Wi-Fi Direct MAC XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

Firmware $$.$$.$$$$$$

($$$$$$$$$1$$$$$/

$$$$$$$$)

Printer Model $$$$$$$$$1$$$$$$$$$2$

$$$$$$$$3$$

Device Name $$$$$$$$$1$$$$$

Network Status Auto(100BASE-TX, Full

Duplex)

Port Type Auto

IEEE802.3az Enable

Wireless On

Comm Mode Infrastructure

Operation Mode IEEE802.11b/g/n

Comm Speed Auto(5.5Mbps)

SSID $$$$$$$$$1$$$$$$$$$2.

$$$$$$$$3$$

Channel None

Security Level WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise

AP Auth Method Auto(Open System)

Link Status Disconnected

Link Down(recent) xxxx

Link Down(total) xxxx

AP(MAC Address) XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

Signal Strength Good

Config method WPS-PIN

WPS-PIN Code XXXXXXXX

<Wi-Fi Direct>

SimpleAP On

Operation Mode IEEE802.11b/g/n

SSID DIRECT-$$$$$$$$

Password XXXXXXXX

Channel XX

Security Level WPA-PSK(AES)

AP Auth Method Auto(Open System)

Connected Devices 1(Max 8)

Client MAC List XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

IPv4 Enable

Obtain IP Address Manual

IP Address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

Subnet Mask XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

Default Gateway XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

APIPA Disable

Acq way of DNSADDR Disable

Primary DNS Addr XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

Secondary DNS Addr XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

Obtain IP Address

(Wi-Fi Direct) Auto

IP Address

(Wi-Fi Direct) YYY.YYY.YYY.YYY

Subnet Mask

(Wi-Fi Direct) YYY.YYY.YYY.YYY



IPv6 Enable

DHCPv6 Enable

IP Address fe80::123:4567:89AB:C

DEF /64 (linklocal)

2000:5678:90AB:CDEF::1

234 /64 (manual)

Default Gateway x:x:x:x:x:x:x:x

Primary DNS Addr x:x:x:x:x:x:x:x

Secondary DNS Addr x:x:x:x:x:x:x:x

Privacy Extension Disable

IP(Wi-Fi Direct) fe80::ABC:DEF:1234:567

8 /64 (linklocal)



Dynamic DNS Enable

Host Name EPSONxxxxxx.aaa.bbb.c.

o.jp

Obtain Host Name Auto



Bonjour Disable

Wide-Area Bonjou Enable

Bonjour Name $$$$$$$$$1$$$$$.local.

Service Name $$$$$$$$$1$$$$$



<SLP>

SLP Disable



<LLMNR>

LLMNR Disable

Host Name $$$$$$$$$1$$$$$



LPR XXXX[sec]

Port9100 XXXX[sec]

RAW(Custom Port) XXXX[sec]

Server Cert xxx

Enc Strength 128bit

Redirect to HTTPS Enable



Time Server Enable

Time Server Addr xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Update Interval xxx[min]

Time Server status Completed Synchronizi



IPsec/IP Filter Enable

Access Control Access

Auth Method Pre-Shared Key

Pre-Shared Key ********

Encapsulation Tunnel Mode

Remote Gateway

(Tunnel Mode) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Security Protocol ESP

Encryption(IKE) Any

Authentication

(IKE) Any

Key Exchange(IKE) Any

Authentication

(ESP) Any

Group Policy Enable



<IEEE802.1X>

IEEE802.1X Enable

EAP Type EAP-TLS

User ID xxxx

Password ********

Server ID xxxx

Cert Validation Enable

Anonymous Name xxxx

Enc Strength Medium

Status Disable



<SNMP>

SNMPv1 Enable

SNMPv2c Enable

SNMPv3 Enable



Custom RAW Port Enable

Port Number xxxxx



########1/2##################

1234567890ABCDE A1:02:03:04:05:06

13 WPA2-PSK Excellent(-50)

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQ. A1:02:03:04:05:07

6 WPA2-PSK Fair(-77)

########2/2##################

Chapter 3 Advanced Usage

Network Connection Check

Printing a Network Connection Check Report

Print a network connection check report to check whether the printer is properly connected to a network or

not.

Print the status sheet.

"Printing a Status Sheet" on page 79

Press the Feed button briefly (less than one second) twice.

"Network connection check report" is selected in the setting menu.

Hold down the Feed button for at least one second.

The network connection check report is printed.

List of Errors

Error Number Explanation

Ethernet disconnect error Confirm that the network cable is connected and network devices such as hub, router,

or access point are turned on.

Wi-Fi security error Security mode (e.g. WEP, WPA) does not match the current setting of the printer.

Confirm security mode.

MAC Address filtered MAC address of your printer may be filtered.

Check whether your wireless router has restrictions such as MAC address filtering.

See the documentation of the wireless router or contact your network administrator

for assistance.

Incorrect IP Address Incorrect IP address is assigned to the printer.

Confirm IP address setup of the network device (hub, router, or access point).

9 IP Communication error Confirm the connection and network setup of the PC or other device.

10 NW setting error Confirm IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway setup.

11 Gateway setting error Setup is incomplete. Confirm default gateway setup.

Check Network Connection FAIL

Ethernet Cable Connection NG

IP Address Check Unchecked

Detailed IP Setup Check Unchecked

E-01 ethernet disconnect error

Check Network Connection PASS



SSID Check PASS

Communication Mode Check PASS

Security Mode Check PASS

MAC Address Filtering Check PASS

Security Key/Password Check PASS

IP Address Check PASS

Detailed IP Setup Check PASS

Wired LAN check report sample

Wireless LAN check report sample

Chapter 3 Advanced Usage

Resetting the Interface Settings

Follow the steps below to restore the interface settings to the factory default.

Turn off the printer and close the roll paper cover.

If the connector cover is attached, remove the cover.

See "Attaching the Connector Cover" on page 44 for details on removing the connector cover.

Hold down the status sheet button while turning on the printer.

A message is printed indicating that resetting is being performed, and the printer restarts.

• You can return the interface settings to their defaults from the Interface Setup mode. See

"Interface Setup Mode" on page 76 for details on the Interface Setup mode.

• Only

network settings are returned to their defaults.

Hold down the status sheet button until the initialization execution message is printed.

Chapter 3 Advanced Usage

TM-Intelligent Function

This product supports the TM-Intelligent function and provides the following functions.

• Server direct print

You can set each function in the Setup Utilities. For details on the setting method for Epson TM-T88VII Utility

for Windows, see the TM-T88VII Utility User's Manual.

You can also download a dedicated manual and sample programs from our homepage.

Server direct print

The server direct function allows this product to acquire print data from a Web server and then print.

By including print data in a response to request from this product, the Web server application can print to this

product or a TM printer on the network.

The features are as follows.

• You can acquire print data from three different URLs.

• Print data is available in ePOS-Print XML format.

• You can use this product to print to TM printers on a network.

Regarding details on server direct printing, see the Server Direct Printing User's Manual.

Chapter 4 Application Development Information

Application Development Information

This chapter describes how to control the printer and gives information useful for printer application

development.

Controlling the Printer

The printer supports the following command systems:

• ESC/POS

• ePOS-Print XML

• ePOS-Device XML

Users can control the printer by using the aforementioned command, or the following development kits or

drivers.

• EPSON Advanced Printer Driver (APD)

• OPOS ADK

• OPOS ADK for .NET

• JavaPOS ADK

• Mac Printer Driver

• Epson TM/BA Series Thermal Printer Driver

• Epson ePOS SDK

ePOS-Print XML

ePOS-Print XML is the Epson original control command system for POS printers defined in XML. With ePOS-

Print XML commands, you can print in environments where http communication is available and from OS

applications. For detailed information about ePOS-Print XML, see the ePOS-Print XML User's Manual.

ePOS-Device XML

ePOS-Device XML is a command system that uses XML to define functions to control various POS peripherals

(including this product printer unit) connected to this product. An application creates a request message in

XML format and sends it to this product using socket communications. For detailed information about

ePOSDevice XML, see the ePOS-Device XML User's Manual.

ESC/POS

ESC/POS is the Epson original printer command system for POS printers and customer display. With ESC/POS

commands, you can directly control all the printer functions, but detailed knowledge of printer specifications or

combination of commands is required, compared to using drivers and applications.

Chapter 4 Application Development Information

For detailed information about ESC/POS commands, see the ESC/POS Command Reference that can be

accessed from the following URL.

www.epson-biz.com/pos/reference/

Chapter 4 Application Development Information

Controlling the Cash Drawer

A pulse output is sent to drawer kick connector pin 2 or pin 5, and you can open the drawer.

You can also check the open/close status of the drawer by checking the signal level of the drawer kick connector

pin 3.

These controls are executed by a driver or by commands.

ESC/POS Commands

Prepare the output command for the specified pulse and the status transmission command.

For details, see the ESC/POS Command Reference.

For Windows Printer Drivers (APD)

You can set so that the drawer opens at the start/end of printing or start/end of a page. For details, see the

manual for drivers.

For details on control, see the manual for Status API of the driver.

OPOS (OCX Driver)

function.

For details, see the "EPSON OPOS ADK MANUAL APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT GUIDE Cash Drawer"

and the "UnifiedPOS Specification".

OPOS for .NET

function.

For details, see the "EPSON OPOS ADK for .NET MANUAL Application Development Guide Cash Drawer

(EPSON Standard)" and the "UnifiedPOS Specification".

Epson ePOS SDK

The output command for the drawer kick pulse and the status transmission command are provided in each

SDK library. For details, see the user's manuals provided with each SDK.

• Whether or not pin 2 or pin 5 operates the drawer kick connector depends on the connected cash

drawer.

• You can acquire documents regarding the UnifiedPOS from the following link.

https://www.omg.org/retail/unified-pos.htm

Chapter 4 Application Development Information

Controlling the Built-in Buzzer

The software settings allow you to set the printer to emit a beep using the built-in buzzer.

Sound volume and tone cannot be changed, however, you can change the beep time by specifying pulse width.

It can be controlled using the printer driver or commands.

ESC/POS Commands

The output command for the specified pulse is used.

For details, see the ESC/POS Command Reference.

For Windows Printer Drivers (APD)

You can set so that the buzzer beeps at the start/end of printing or start/end of a page. For details, see the

manual for drivers.

For API, the API for opening the drawer is used. For details, see the manual for Status API of the driver.

OPOS (OCX Driver)

For details, see the "EPSON OPOS ADK MANUAL APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT GUIDE POSPrinter

(TM Series)".

OPOS for .NET

For details, see the "EPSON OPOS ADK for .NET MANUAL Application Development Guide POSPrinter

(TM-T88VII)".

Epson ePOS SDK

Use the output command for the drawer kick pulse provided in each SDK library. For details, see the user's

manuals provided with each SDK.

Chapter 4 Application Development Information

Controlling the Optional External Buzzer

You can set the optional external buzzer to buzz when an error occurs and when an automatic cut off occurs.

The buzzer can be buzzed using a driver or a command.

You can also set the timing and the beep pattern for the buzzer.

ESC/POS Command

Use the buzzer control command or the output command for the specified pulse.

For details, see the ESC/POS Command Reference.

For Windows Printer Drivers (APD)

You can set so that the buzzer beeps at the start/end of printing or start/end of a page. For details, see the

manual for drivers.

For API, use the DirectIO function or the API for opening the drawer. For details, see the manual for Status API

of the drivers.

OPOS (OCX Driver)

For details, see the "EPSON OPOS ADK MANUAL APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT GUIDE POSPrinter

(TM Series)".

OPOS for .NET

For details, see the "EPSON OPOS ADK for .NET MANUAL Application Development Guide POSPrinter

(TM-T88VII)".

Epson ePOS SDK

The command for the buzzer function is provided in each SDK library. For details, see the user's manuals

provided with each SDK.

For details on setting the optional external buzzer, see "Connecting the Optional External Buzzer" on

page 42.

Chapter 4 Application Development Information

Software

The following software is provided for application development.

Development Kits

*1: OLE technology developed by Microsoft divides software into part blocks. The OPOS driver is presupposed

to be used with a development environment, such as Visual Basic, unlike ordinary Windows printer drivers.

It is not a driver to be used for printing from commercial applications.

You can acquire documents regarding the UnifiedPOS from the following link.

https://www.omg.org/retail/unified-pos.htm

Software Description

EPSON OPOS ADK 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.

EPSON OPOS ADK for .NET The OPOS ADK for .NET is a POS industry standard printer driver compatible with

Microsoft POS for .NET. It allows you to develop applications that are compatible

with the UPOS (Unified POS) specification. When developing applications, use a

separate development environment such as Microsoft Visual Studio .NET.

EPSON JavaPOS ADK (Windows/

Linux)

JavaPOS is the standard specification which defines an architecture and device

interface (API) to access various POS devices from a Java based system. Using JavaPOS

standard API allows control with Java based applications of functions inherent to each

device. A flexible design with Java language and JavaPOS enables many different

types of computer systems, such as stand alone or network configuration, to use a

same application. You can use JavaPOS to build applications and drivers

independently of platforms. This allows flexible configurations using thin clients to

meet the system requirements.

Epson ePOS SDK This is a developer kit to control applications, native applications for smart devices,

and printers. This includes libraries, manuals, and sample programs.

for Android

for iOS

for JavaScript

Chapter 4 Application Development Information

Drivers

Utilities

Software Description

Operating

environment

EPSON Advanced

Printer Driver (APD)

In addition to ordinary Windows printer driver functions, this driver has controls

specific to POS. The Status API (Epson original DLL) that monitors printer status

and sends ESC/POS commands is also attached to this driver.

Windows

EPSON TM Virtual

Port Driver

This is a serial/parallel-USB/LAN conversion driver to make an Epson TM/BA/EU

printer connected via USB or LAN accessible from a POS application through a

virtual serial or parallel port. It allows you to directly control devices connected

via USB or LAN with ESC/POS commands without making changes in the POS

application that controls devices connected via a serial or parallel interface.

Windows

Mac Printer Driver Mac printer driver allows you to control the printer using Common UNIX

Printing System (CUPS) on Mac OS X.

This is a full raster printer driver. It is able to print images, text, and vector

graphics etc., that an application displays. With this driver many printer controls

are possible, such as paper cut timing control, cash drawer control, printing

speed control, blank line skip, and upside-down printing. It also provides API

and dialogues for print setting, sample applications, and logo setting utility.

Mac OS X

Epson TM/BA Series

Thermal Printer

Driver

This driver allows you to control the printer using Common UNIX Printing

System (CUPS) on GNU/Linux.

This is a full raster printer driver. It is able to print images, text, and vector

graphics etc., that an application displays. With this driver many printer control

are possible, such as paper cut timing control, cash drawer control, printing

speed control, blank line skip, and upside-down printing.

GNU/Linux

Software Description

Operating

environment

TM-T88VII Utility A utility for checking and changing various printer settings. Use this utility to:

• Check the current settings

• Test operation

• Store logos

• Set paper saving

• Set printing control

• Set communication interfaces

• Set the network

• Set the intelligent function

• Save/restore settings

Windows

Chapter 4 Application Development Information

Others

Download

You can obtain software and manuals from one of the following URLs.

For customers in North America, go to the following web site and follow the on-screen instructions.

www.epson.com/support/

For customers in other countries and regions, go to the following web site:

www.epson-biz.com/

Epson TM Utility A utility that is available on the App Store or Google Play. Use this to perform

wireless connection setup and change settings on the printer from iOS and

Android devices. This utility also comes with the following functions:

• Sample receipt printing

• Customized receipt printing

• Printer status display

• Quick pairing by NFC/QR code

• Easy print by NFC/QR code

• Firmware update

iOS, Android

Epson Deployment

Tool

Use to make network and printer settings simultaneously. Allows you to make

settings efficiently at the time of introducing TM printers for the first time, or

when configuring multiple TM printers at the same time.

Windows

Epson Monitoring

Tool

Use to check a list of status for the Epson printers connected to the network.

You can also update certificates for multiple printers used for WPA2-Enterprise

in a batch.

Windows

TM-T88VII Printer

Model Setting Utility

This tool allows you to change the model name for the TM-T88VII to TM-T88VI

or TM-T88V.

Windows

BmpToRaster You can convert BMP image files to multi tone or black and white print

command data.

Windows

EPSON TMUSB

Identifier Utility

This tool allows you to change the USB identification code (USB Serial No.).

Setting an identification code before replacement makes it easy to perform

replacement if a malfunction occurs.

Windows

TM-T88VII Firmware

Updater

This tool allows you to update the firmware for the TM-T88VII. Windows

Manual Description

ePOS-Print XML User's Manual Describes ePOS-Print XML statements. This manual comes with sample programs.

ePOS-Device XML User's Manual Describes ePOS-Device XML statements. This manual comes with sample programs.

TM-T88VII WebConfig API

User's Manual

Describes the API for setting this product's TM-Intelligent function. Refer to this manual

when using the API from your application to acquire or change settings.

Chapter 4 Application Development Information

Notes on Printing Barcodes and Two-dimensional Symbols

• The user must set the quiet zone, depending on the barcode standards.

• When printing PDF417 (two-dimensional symbols), the following are recommended:

Module height: 3 to 5 times the module width

Vertical size of the symbol: approximately 5 mm {0.20"} or more

• The recognition rate of ladder barcodes and two-dimensional symbols may vary depending on widths of the

modules, print density, environmental temperature, type of paper, and characteristics of the reader.

Therefore, the user must check the recognition rate before setting the use conditions so that the restrictions

of the reader are satisfied.

• Reading quality of barcodes and two-dimensional symbols in graphics multiple tone printing is not

guaranteed.

• When printing ladder barcodes or two-dimensional symbols with graphics printing, set the print speed to

speed level 4.

Chapter 5 Handling

Handling

This chapter describes basic handling of the printer.

Installing and Replacing Roll Paper

Open the roll paper cover.

Remove the used roll paper core, if any.

CAUTION

• Do not open the roll paper cover during printing.

The printer may be damaged.

• Do not touch the manual cutter with your hands when installing or replacing the roll

paper.

Otherwise, you may be injured because the manual cutter blade is sharp.

• Use roll paper that meets the printer specification. For details about paper specification, see

"Paper Specifications" on page 113.

• P

aper must not be pasted to the roll paper spool.

When the roll paper cover cannot be opened, see "Removing Jammed Paper" on page 97.

Chapter 5 Handling

Install the roll paper in the correct direction.

Pull out some roll paper, and close the roll paper cover.

When roll paper is loaded, feed the paper for at least 20 mm.

Chapter 5 Handling

Tear off the paper.

Chapter 5 Handling

Removing Jammed Paper

Follow the steps below if the roll paper is jammed.

Turn off the printer.

Open the roll paper cover.

CAUTION

Do not touch the thermal head and its surroundings. After printing, the thermal head and its

surroundings can be very hot.

When a paper jam occurs, never pull out the paper forcibly.

Chapter 5 Handling

Remove the jammed paper.

Close the covers.

Chapter 5 Handling

If Roll Paper Cover does not Open

If a foreign substance has entered the autocutter or the roll paper jams, the autocutter blade cannot return to the

correct position and it locks in place. In this situation, the roll paper cover does not open even if you pull the

cover open lever.

Follow the steps below to return the autocutter blade to its normal position.

Turn off the printer.

Slide the cutter cover toward the front to open it.

Turn the knob until you see a triangle in the opening.

This returns the cutter blade to the normal position. There is a label near the cutter to assist you.

Close the cutter cover.

Open the roll paper cover and remove the jammed paper.

knob

triangle

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Cleaning the Printer

Cleaning the Printer Case

Be sure to turn off the printer, and wipe the dirt off the printer case with a dry cloth or a damp cloth. Be sure to

unplug the AC cable while cleaning.

Cleaning the Thermal Head/Platen Roller

Epson recommends cleaning the thermal head periodically (generally every 3 months) to maintain receipt print

quality.

Depending on the roll paper used, paper dust may stick to the platen roller and cause an irregular paper feed. To

remove the paper dust, clean the platen roller with a cotton swab moistened with water. Turn on the printer

power only after the water has completely dried.

Turn off the printer, open the roll paper cover, and clean the thermal elements of the thermal head with a cotton

swab moistened with an alcohol solvent (ethanol or IPA).

Never clean the product with alcohol, benzine, thinner, or other such solvents.

Doing so may damage or break the parts made of plastic and rubber.

• After printing, the thermal head can be very hot. Do not touch it and let it cool before you

clean it.

• Do not damage the thermal head by touching it with your fingers or any hard object.

Thermal head

Platen roller

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Preparing for Transport

Follow the steps below to transport the printer.

Turn off the printer.

Remove the power supply connector.

Remove the roll paper.

Pack the printer upright.

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Replacement of the TM-T88VI/TM-T88V

The TM-T88VII is designed so that it can smoothly replace the TM-T88VI/TM-T88V. This chapter describes

precautions for the replacement.

Compatibility

Printing

The printing and character specifications are the same as those of the TM-T88VI/TM-T88V. Without special

configurations, the TM-T88VII prints the same results as the TM-T88VI/TM-T88V prints.

Print Density

The print density of TM-T88VII can be set in the same way as TM-T88VI/TM-T88V, either in the software

setting mode or by DIP switches 2-3 and 2-4 (DIP switches 3 and 4 for the Fixed Interface model).

By using the same settings as TM-T88VI/TM-T88V, the same print density can be set.

Number of Head Energizing Parts

For the TM-T88VII, the default setting of the number of head energizing parts is “One-part energizing.” It does

not usually need to be changed.

Printable Area (for 80 mm Width Paper)

The printable area (left/right margins, print start position from the autocutting position, print start position

from the manual cutting position) of the TM-T88VII is the same as that of the TM-T88VI/TM-T88V.

Cutting Method

The TM-T88VII uses the partial cutting method (cutting with one point in left edge left uncut) as does the

TM-T88VI/TM-T88V

TM-T88VII TM-T88VI/TM-T88V

Number of head energizing part

• One-part energizing

• Two-part energizing

• Four-part energizing

• One-part energizing

• Two-part energizing

• Four-part energizing

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Manual Paper Feed

As same with the TM-T88VI/TM-T88V, manual paper feed is not possible with the TM-T88VII.

Receive Buffer

The receive buffer of the TM-T88VII is fixed to 4 KB.

Memory Capacity

The sizes of the download buffer and NV graphics data of the TM-T88VII are the same as those of the

TM-T88VI/TM-T88V.

Electrical Characteristics

The operating voltage of the TM-T88VII is DC24 ± 7%, the same as the TM-T88VI/TM-T88V. The current

consumption differs, depending on the print duty. When you set the print speed to 500 mm/s, the amount of

electricity consumed increases.

DIP Switches

The functional assignments of DIP switches for the TM-T88VII differ from the TM-T88VI/TM-T88V.

See "Setting the DIP Switches" on page 51 for more details.

Printer Status

The TM-T88VII goes to the same status under the same conditions as the TM-T88VI/TM-T88V. You can

replace the TM-T88VI/TM-T88V with the TM-T88VII without modifying applications.

Logo Registration

The TM-T88VII can register logos in the NV memory (NVRAM) with the Setup Utilities.

Driver Compatibility

You can operate the TM-T88VII with a driver for the TM-T88VI/TM-T88V.

USB Low Power Consumption Mode

With the TM-T88VII, you can enable the USB low power consumption mode in the software setting mode.

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Maintenance Counter

The TM-T88VII has a maintenance counter just as the TM-T88VI/TM-T88V has.

Buzzer

If you have set your application to sound the built-in buzzer of TM-T88VI/TM-T88V, it is possible to sound the

TM-T88VII's built-in buzzer or the optional external buzzer without changing the application.

NFC

TM-T88VII/TM-T88VI has a built-in NFC tag.

Epson TM Utility for iOS/Android

TM-T88VII/TM-T88VI allow you to make various settings using Epson TM Utility for iOS/Android which

runs on an iOS or Android device.

Power Supply Box

The optional power supply box (OT-BX88VII) is available to be attached under the TM-T88VII to hold the

power unit.

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Overall Dimensions

TM-T88VII

W:145 × D:195 × H:148 mm Approximately 1.7 kg

{W:5.71" × D:7.68" × H:5.83" Approximately 3.75 lb}

TM-T88VI/TM-T88V (The illustrations are of TM-T88VI)

W:145 × D:195 × H:148 mm Approximately 1.6 kg

{W:5.71" × D:7.68" × H:5.83" Approximately 3.53 lb}

145

141

145

141

148

195

211

195

148

195

211

195

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Additional Functions and Functional Improvements

Print Speed

The default printing speed for the TM-T88VII may vary depending on the specification.

* The values are those when the paper width is set to 80 mm. When it is set to 58 mm, the maximum is

450 mm/s {17.7"/s}.

Interface

In addition to UIB, the printer is equipped with a standard USB interface and a wired LAN interface. You can

perform printing using numerous interfaces.

SimpleAP Function

The TM-T88VII comes with a mode (SimpleAP) that allows the printer to connect directly when using an

optional wireless LAN unit without having to use a wireless LAN access point.

Noise

LED Indicator

The TM-T88VII is equipped with a Wi-Fi LED and an Ethernet LED. Each LED turns on or flashes to indicate

Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection status respectively.

TM-T88VII TM-T88VI TM-T88V

Default

400 ~ 450 mm/s 200 ~ 350 mm/s 300 mm/s

Maximum print speed

500 mm/s 350 mm/s 300 mm/s

Print speed setting

(Customized value)

Level 1 to 17 Level 1 to 14 Level 1 to 13

Depending on print conditions such as print duty, print head temperature, and data transmission

speed, print speed is automatically adjusted.

TM-T88VII TM-T88VI TM-T88V

52 dB 55 dB 55 dB

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Appendix

Product Specifications

*1: The built-in interfaces vary depending on the model.

*2: According to our operation conditions

*3: Indicates the point at which the wear-out failure period starts.

*4: Indicates the mean time between failures during the random failure period.

*5: Indicates the overall mean time between failures, including wear-out and random failures, before the life is reached.

Printing method Thermal line printing

Cutting method Partial cut (cutting with one point in left edge left uncut)

Roll paper (single-ply) width 80 mm width paper printing: 79.5 ± 0.5 mm (3.13 ± 0.02")

58 mm width paper printing: 57.5 ± 0.5 mm (2.26 ± 0.02")

Interfaces

USB USB 2.0 Full-speed (12 Mbps)

Wired LAN 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

Serial RS-232

Wireless LAN Connects an optional Wireless LAN unit to the USB connector.

Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0 (EDR supported)

Parallel IEEE1284

USB Plus Power Full-speed (12 Mbps)

Buffers Receive buffer 4 KB

Downloaded buffer 12 KB (both for user-defined characters and downloaded images)

NV graphics data 384 KB

Barcode/two-dimensional symbol/

composite symbol printing

UPC-A, UPC-E, JAN8 / EAN 8, JAN13 / EAN13, Code39, Code93, Code128,

ITF, CODABAR(NW-7), GS1-128, GS1 DataBar, PDF417, QR code, Maxi Code,

Data Matrix, Aztec Code, Two-dimensional GS1 DataBar, Composite

Symbology

Cash drawer function 2 drives

Supplied voltage DC 24 V ± 7%

AC power

consumption

Operating

27.9 W (Serial/Parallel/Powered USB model)

26.4 W (Fixed Interface model)

Standby Approx. 1.4 W

Life

Mechanism 20 million lines

Thermal head 200 km

(when using the specified original paper types (PD160R, TF50KS-EY, or

KT55FA))

Autocutter 3 million cuts (when using the specified original paper types (PD160R,

TF50KS-EY, or KT55FA), at normal temperature and normal humidity)

MTBF

360,000 hours

MCBF

70 million lines

Temperature/humidity Operating: 5 to 45°C {41 to 113°F}, 10 to 90% RH

Storage: -10 to 50°C {14 to 122°F}, 10 to 90% RH

Overall dimensions 145 × 195 × 148 mm {5.71 × 7.68 × 5.83"} (W × D × H)

Mass Approx. 1.7 kg {3.75 lb} (roll paper excluded)

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Printing Specifications

dpi: dots per inch

*1: When the printer prints text (built-in fonts) with the default print density level at 24 V and 25°C {77°F}.

*2: The values are those when the paper width is set to 80 mm. When it is set to 58 mm, 450 mm/s {17.7"/s}

maximum. The following conditions specify the maximum print speed regardless of the print density and

paper width settings. The maximum is 100 mm/s {3.94"/s} when printing ladder barcodes or two-dimensional

symbols. The maximum is 150 mm/s {5.91"/s} when printing multi-tone graphics (NV download graphics).

The maximum is 70 mm/s {2.76"/s} when printing multi-tone graphics (raster graphics).

Printing method Thermal line printing

Dot density 180 × 180 dpi

Printing direction Unidirectional with friction feed (Reverse feed is not

supported.)

Printing width Standard column mode 80 mm width paper printing: 72.2 mm (2.84"), 512 dots

58 mm width paper printing: 50.8 mm (2.0"), 360 dots

48 column mode 80 mm width paper printing: 67.7 mm (2.67"), 480 dots

58 mm width paper printing: 50.8 mm (2.0"), 360 dots

Characters per

line

Standard

column mode

ANK font A 80 mm width paper printing: 42

58 mm width paper printing: 30

ANK font B 80 mm width paper printing: 56

58 mm width paper printing: 40

Kanji font A 80 mm width paper printing: 21

58 mm width paper printing: 15

Kanji font B 80 mm width paper printing: 32

58 mm width paper printing: 22

Special font A 80 mm width paper printing: 42

58 mm width paper printing: 30

Special font B 80 mm width paper printing: 56

58 mm width paper printing: 40

48 column

mode

ANK font A 80 mm width paper printing: 48

58 mm width paper printing: 36

ANK font B 80 mm width paper printing: 53

58 mm width paper printing: 40

Maximum print speed*

500 mm/s*

Line spacing 4.23 mm {1/6"} (Default value, programmable by command)

Print speed may be slower, depending on such items as the data transmission speed.

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Character Specifications

Note:

1. Space between characters is not included.

2. Characters can be scaled up to 64 times as large as the standard size.

Number of characters ANK 95 alphanumeric characters

128 extended graphics characters x 43 pages

(includes user-defined pages)

18 international character sets

Japanese 6,879 characters of JIS X0208-1990, 845 special characters

JIS code: 2D21 to 2D7E, 7921 to 7C7E

Shift JIS code: 8740 to 879D, ED40 to EEFC, FA40 to FC4E

11,233 characters of JIS X0213

Simplified

Chinese

28,553 characters of GB18030-2000

Traditional

Chinese

13,502 characters of Big5

Korean 8,224 characters of KSC5601

Character structure

(W x H dots)

Standard

column mode

ANK font A 12 × 24 dots (Right-side dot space: 2)

ANK font B 9 × 17 dots (Right-side dot space: 2)

Kanji font A 24 × 24 dots (Right-side dot space: 0)

Kanji font B 16 × 16 dots (Right-side dot space: 0)

Special font A 12 × 24 dots (Right-side dot space: 2)

Special font B 9 × 24 dots (Right-side dot space: 2)

48 column

mode

ANK font A 10 × 24 dots (Right-side dot space: 1)

ANK font B 9 × 17 dots (Right-side dot space: 2)

Character size

(W x H)

Standard

column mode

ANK font A 1.41 × 3.39 mm {0.06 × 0.13"}

ANK font B 0.99 × 2.40 mm {0.04 × 0.09"}

Kanji font A 3.39 × 3.39 mm {0.13 × 0.13"}

Kanji font B 2.26 × 2.26 mm {0.09 × 0.09"}

Special font A 1.41 × 3.39 mm {0.06 × 0.13"}

Special font B 0.99 × 3.39 mm {0.04 × 0.13"}

48 column

mode

ANK font A 1.27 × 3.39 mm {0.05 × 0.13"}

ANK font B 0.99 × 2.40 mm {0.04 × 0.09"}

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Printable Area

80 mm paper width printing

The printable area of paper with a width of 79.5 ± 0.5 mm {3.13 ± 0.02"} is 72.2 ± 0.2 mm {2.84 ± 0.008"} (512

dots), and the space on the right and left sides is approximately 3.7 mm {0.15"}.

• In 2-divided energizing, the print position within the printable area of the thermal elements

for dots 1 to 256 and 257 to 512 is shifted approximately 0.07 mm {0.0028"} in the paper feed

direction as shown in the figure below.

• In 4-divided energizing, the print position within the printable area of the thermal elements

for dots 1 to 128, 129 to 256, 257 to 384, and 385 to 512 is shifted approximately 0.04 mm

{0.0016"} in the paper feed direction as shown in the figure below.

0.141±0.05 mm {0.0056±0.002”}

79.5±0.5 mm {3.13±0.02”}

72.2±0.2 mm {2.84±0.008}

3.7 mm {0.15} 3.7 mm {0.15}

All the numeric values are typical.

2561

257

512

About 0.07 mm

129

512385257

About 0.04 mm

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58 mm paper width printing

The printable area of paper with a width of 57.5 ± 0.5 mm {2.26 ± 0.02"} is 50.8 ± 0.2 mm {2.00 ± 0.008"} (360

dots), and the space on the left side is approximately 3.7 mm {0.15"} and the space on the right side is

approximately 3.0 mm {0.12"}.

• In 2-divided energizing, the print position within the printable area of the thermal elements

for dots 1 to 256 and 257 to 360 is shifted approximately 0.07 mm {0.0028"} in the paper feed

direction as shown in the figure below.

• In 4-divided energizing, the print position within the printable area of the thermal elements

for dots 1 to 128, 129 to 256, and 257 to 360 is shifted approximately 0.04 mm {0.0016"} in the

paper feed direction as shown in the figure below.

0.141±0.05 mm {0.0056±0.002”}

57.5±0.5 mm {2.26±0.02”}

50.8±0.2 mm {2.00±0.008}

3.7 mm {0.15} 3.0 mm {0.12}

All the numeric values are typical.

2561

257

360

About 0.07 mm

129

360257

About 0.04 mm

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Printing and Cutting Positions

• The values above may vary slightly as a result of paper slack or variations in the paper. Take

this into account when setting the cutting position of the autocutter.

• When removing cut paper, the remaining roll paper is pulled at the uncut section and the

pitch of the next print may be reduced. When printing after cutting paper for prints with no

pitch reduction, feed the paper about 1 mm {16/406 inches} before printing.

• When leaving paper loaded for an extended period of time, make sure you feed about 30 mm

of paper. This can prevent paper from wrinkling and causing prints to be too light.

Autocutter blade position

Approx. 29

Approx. 15

Manual-cutter position

Center of the print dotline

[units: mm (All the numeric values are typical.)]

Paper feed direction

Printable area

Last line of

a previous receipt

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Paper Specifications

Paper types Specified thermal paper

Form Roll paper

Size Roll paper diameter 83 mm {3.27"} maximum

Roll paper spool Inside: 12 mm {0.47"}, Outside: 18 mm {0.71"}

Roll width when taken up 80 mm width paper printing: 80 + 0.5/-1.0 mm

58 mm width paper printing: 58 + 0.5/-1.0 mm

Paper width 80 mm width paper printing: 79.5 ± 0.5 mm

58 mm width paper printing: 57.5 ± 0.5 mm

Paper thickness Maximum of 80 μm, minimum of 48 μm

Specified original paper type AP45KS-ND, AP50KS-ND (Jujo Thermal Oy)

P5047(46), P5047(55) (Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe GmbH)

KT55FA, KT48FA, KT55PF, KT48PF (Papierfabrik August Koehler SE)

Epson Certified Media List for Thermal Receipt Printers

U w

ww.epson-biz.com/?content=sht_tm_media

• Paper must not be pasted to the roll paper spool.

• The remaining amount of the roll paper when a roll paper near-end is detected differs

depending on the spool type.

• Use of thermal paper with a pre-printed recording surface should be avoided. Using it can

cause the thermal head to stick to the thermal paper surface during printing, and cause

printing failure and other problems. The pre-printing also can result in reduced print density.

Using thermal paper with a pre-printed recording surface, pre-printing should be done in

accordance with the conditions (ink type, printing and other conditions) recommended by the

paper manufacturer, and the thermal paper should be checked to ensure that there is no

faulty printing, loss of print density, or other problems.

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Electrical Characteristics

Supply voltage DC 24V ± 7%

Current consumption

(at 24V, 25°C, normal

print density)

Standby Approx. 0.1 A on average

Up to 1 A for drawer kick driving

Operating Mean: Approximately 1.8A

Note: When print ratio is approximately 18%

• Continuous printing for 30 lines (repeating 20H-7FH)

∗ Font A

∗ 42 columns

∗ ASCII character

• 5 line feeding

• Autocutting

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Environmental Conditions

∗ The value measurements are equivalent to JISC0920 (IEC60529:2001) standard. Therefore, safety standard

application, and failure and breakage of the printer are not guaranteed.

Temperature/

Humidity

Operating 5 to 45°C {41 to 113°F}, 10 to 90% RH (See the operating temperature and

humidity range below.)

Storage

(Factory packing)

-10 to 50°C {14 to 122°F}, 10 to 90% RH (except for paper)

Vibration

resistance

When packed Frequency: 5 to 55 Hz

Acceleration: Approximately 19.6 m/s

{2G}

Sweep: 10 minutes (half cycle)

Time: 1 hour

Orientation: x, y, and z

There is no external or internal visible damage and the unit operates

normally after being subjected to vibration.

Shock resistance When packed Packing: Epson standard package specifications

Height: 60 cm {23.62"}

Orientation: 1 corner, 3 edges, and 6 surfaces

There is no external or internal visible damage and the unit operates

normally after being dropped.

When unpacked Height: 5 cm {1.97"}

Orientation: Lift one edge and release it (for all 4 edges)

There is no external or internal visible damage and the unit operates

normally after being dropped while not operating.

Acoustic noise (operating) Approximately 52 dB (bystander position)

Note: The values above are measured in the Epson evaluation condition.

Acoustic noise differs depending on the paper used, printing

contents, and the setting values, such as print speed or print

density.

Dust and drip proofness function

IPX2 equivalent

Note: Roll paper side is excluded.

When the rubber feet sections are installed horizontally.

Altitude Up to 3,000 m

Relative humidity

Operating environment

range

5344045

Ambient temperature

[%RH]

34°C, 90%

40°C, 65%

45°C, 50%

[°C]

31°C, 90%

34°C, 75%

45°C, 43%

Specified original paper other

than below

Specified original paper:

P5047(46)

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External Dimensions and Mass

• Width: Approximately 145 mm {5.71"}

• Depth: Approximately 195 mm {7.68"}

• Height: Approximately 148 mm {5.83"}

• Mass: Approximately 1.7 kg {3.75 lb} (except for roll paper)

[Units: mm]

145

195

211

148

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[Units: mm]

251

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Specifications of Interfaces and Connectors

USB Interface

USB interface connector

USB type-B connector

USB transmission specifications

USB function

USB descriptor

For detailed information about parallel, see the Technical Reference Guide for the interface board.

Overall specifications According to USB 2.0 specifications

Transmission speed USB Full-Speed (12 Mbps)

Transmission method USB bulk transmission method

Power supply specifications USB self power supply function

Current consumed by USB bus 2 mA

USB packet size

(with full-speed connection)

USB bulk OUT (TM) 64 bytes

USB bulk IN (TM) 64 bytes

USB device class Both USB vendor-defined class and USB printer class are

supported.

To set the USB device class, see "Software Settings" on page 59.

USB vendor-defined class USB printer class

Vendor ID

04B8h 04B8h

Product ID

0202h 0E2Dh

String Descriptor

Manufacturer EPSON EPSON

Product TM-T88VII TM-T88VII

Serial number Character string based on the

product serial number

Character string based on the

product serial number

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Network Interface

For both Ethernet interface and Wi-Fi interface

Support protocols

Network parameters

* Initial value when "Acquiring the IP Address" is set to "Manual."

Protocols Usage

IP, ARP, ICMP, UDP, TCP Basic communication protocols

LP, LPR, TCP Socket Port Printing protocols

HTTP/HTTPS Used in WebConfig

SNMP, ENPC Used in setting and monitoring

DHCP, APIPA Used in automatic setting for the IP address and so on

Item Default settings

IP address 192.168.192.168

Subnet mask 255.255.255.0

Default gateway 0.0.0.0

IP address acquisition Automatic

APIPA Disabled

IP Address Printing Enabled

Socket Timeout 90 seconds

Community name (Read Only) public

Community name (Read/Write) no value

SNMP IP Trap 1 Disabled

SNMP IP Trap 2 Disabled

Communication mode Auto negotiation

IP Filter Disabled

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Printing communication protocol

• LP, LPR: Transfers printing data

• TCP Socket Port: Transfers printing data and printer status via bidirectional direct socket

communication.

LP, LPR

Socket communication

For Ethernet interface

Communication specifications

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

• Max. simultaneous connections: 6

• Number of connections for which printing is

available:

1 (Other users need to wait until the

connection is released.)

• Time out: 90 sec. (changeable)

• Job cancel: Not available

• Banner printing: Not available

• Port type: TCP communication port for direct printing

• Port number: 9100

• Port communication direction: bidirectional

• Max. simultaneous connections: 6

• Number of connections for which printing is

available:

1 (Other users need to wait until the

connection is released.)

• Time out: 90 sec. (changeable)

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For Wi-Fi interface (With OT-WL06)

Specification

• IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz band) or IEEE802.11a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band) compliant

Wi-Fi communication compatible.

• Infrastructure mode is supported.

Communication Standard

• IEEE802.11b (2.4 GHz)

• IEEE802.11g (2.4 GHz)

• IEEE802.11n (2.4 GHz)

• IEEE802.11a (5 GHz)

• IEEE802.11n (5 GHz)

• IEEE802.11ac (5 GHz)

Security

Security can be selected from among the following:

• WPA/WPA2-PSK

• WPA3-SAE

• WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise

Settings in SimpleAP mode (Factory default settings)

* In SimpleAP mode, DHCP Server is working and assigns IP address to host automatically.

Settings in Standard Mode

• Countries where Wi-Fi can be used are limited. Since notes are provided for each country, check the

sheet supplied with the product.

• When using wireless LAN, make sure you disconnect the LAN cable. If a LAN cable is connected,

wireless LAN is disabled.

Parameter Setting value

SSID DIRECT-TM-T88VII-"serial number"

Passphrase Serial number

Parameter Default setting

Communication standard Auto

Network mode Infrastructure mode

SSID EpsonNet

Encryption type None

Passphrase None

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Notes on Using the Wi-Fi Model

• Keep the printer away from the devices, such as kitchen microwaves, that may cause radio wave interference.

• Use channels that are away from the frequency bands that may cause radio wave interference.

• Place shields between the printer and the devices that may cause radio wave interference.

• Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, whichever is free from radio wave interference.

• In auto channel setting for the access point, do not select a channel in which the printer may cause radio

wave interference.

Notes on Wi-Fi connection

Because not all the combinations of the printer and Wireless LAN units have been checked for operation, the

operation of the printer in combination with all the Wireless LAN units is not guaranteed. Be sure to carry out

evaluation of the operation before use.

Notes on use

• When you initialize or change the printer settings, the printer is reset to reflect the settings. It may take about

1 minute depending on the network settings or environment. Also, your application may indicate power off

during the time waiting for reset. In that case, wait for about 1 minute, and then reconnect to the printer.

• Where Wi-Fi communication is in heavy traffic, your application may falsely recognize that the

communication is disconnected and indicate power off due to response delay. In that case, disable Power

Save to improve the trouble.

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RS-232 Serial Interface

Interface board specifications (RS-232-compliant)

Functions of each connector pin

Item Specifications

Data transfer method Serial

Synchronization Asynchronous

Handshake Select one of the following with DIP switch 1-3:

• DTR/DSR • XON/XOFF

Signal level MARK -3V to -15V logic “1”/OFF

SPACE +3V to +15V logic “0”/ON

Bit length Select one of the following with DIP switch 1-4:

• 7 bit • 8 bit

Transmission speed

[bps: bits per second]

• Select one of the following with DIP switch 1-7/1-8:

4800/9600/19200/38400 bps

• Select one of the following with commands:

2400/4800/9600/19200/38400/57600/115200 bps

Parity check Select one of the following with DIP switch 1-5:

• Yes • No

Parity selection Select one of the following with DIP switch 1-6:

• Even • Odd

Stop bit 1 or more bits

However, the stop bit for data transfer from the printer is fixed to 1 bit.

Connector Printer side DSUB 25-pin (female) connector

Pin no. Signal name Signal direction Function

1FG — Frame ground

2 TXD Output Transmission data

3 RXD Input Reception data

4 RTS Output Equivalent to DTR signal (pin 20)

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6 DSR Input This signal indicates whether the host computer can receive

data.

SPACE indicates that the host computer can receive data.

MARK indicates that the host computer cannot receive data.

When DTR/DSR control is selected, the printer transmits data

after confirming this signal (except if transmitted using some

ESC/POS commands).

When XON/XOFF control is selected, the printer does not

check this signal.

Changing DIP switch 2-7 lets this signal be used as a printer

reset signal.

When you use this signal as the printer’s reset signal, the

printer is reset when the signal remains MARK for a pulse

width of 1 ms or more.

7 SG — Signal ground

20 DTR Output 1) When DTR/DSR control is selected, this signal indicates

whether the printer is BUSY.

• SPACE status

Indicates that the printer is ready to receive data.

• MARK status

Indicates that the printer is BUSY. Set BUSY conditions with

DIP switch 2-1.

2) When XON/XOFF control is selected, the signal indicates

that the printer is properly connected and ready to receive

data from the host. The signal is always SPACE, except in the

following cases:

• During the period from when power is turned on to when

the printer is ready to receive data.

• During the self-test.

25 INT Input Changing DIP switch 2-8 enables this signal to be used as a

reset signal for the printer. The printer is reset if the signal

remains at SPACE for a pulse width of 1 ms or more.

Pin no. Signal name Signal direction Function

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XON/XOFF

When XON/XOFF control is selected, the printer transmits the XON or XOFF signals as follows. The

transmission timing of XON/XOFF differs, depending on the setting of DIP switch 2-1.

Code

The hexadecimal numbers corresponding to the XON/XOFF codes are shown below.

• XON code: 11H

• XOFF code: 13H

Signal Printer status

DIP switch 2-1

1 (ON) 0 (OFF)

XON 1) When the printer goes online after turning on the power (or reset using

the interface)

Transmit Transmit

2) When the receive buffer is released from the buffer full state Transmit Transmit

3) When the printer switches from offline to online — Transmit

4) When the printer recovers from an error using some ESC/POS

commands

— Transmit

XOFF 5) When the receive buffer becomes full Transmit Transmit

6) When the printer switches from online to offline — Transmit

CAUTION

• When the printer goes from offline to online and the receive buffer is full, XON is not

transmitted.

• When the printer goes from online to offline and the receive buffer is full, XOFF is not

transmitted.

• When DIP switch 1-3 is off, XON is not transmitted as long as the printer is offline, even if a

receive buffer full state has been cleared.

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IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface

Modes

The IEEE 1284 parallel interface supports the following two modes.

Compatibility Mode

Compatibility mode allows data transmission from host to printer only: Centronics-compatible.

Specification

Reverse Mode

The transfer of status data from the printer to the host proceeds in the nibble or byte mode.

This mode allows data transfer from an asynchronous printer under the control of the host. Data transfers in

the nibble mode are made via the existing control lines in units of four bits (a nibble). In the byte mode, data

transfer proceeds by making the 8-bit data lines bidirectional. Both modes fail to proceed concurrently in the

compatibility mode, thereby causing half-duplex transmission.

Mode Communication direction Other information

Compatibility mode Host → Printer communication Centronics-compliant

Reverse mode Printer → Host communication Assumes a data transfer from an asynchronous

printer

Data transmission 8-bit parallel

Synchronization Externally supplied STROBE

signals

Handshaking ACK

and BUSY signals

Signal levels TTL-compatible connector

Connector ADS-B36BLFDR176 (HONDA) or equivalent product

Reverse communication Nibble or byte mode

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Interface signals

Pin Source Compatibility Mode Nibble Mode Byte Mode

1 Host Strobe HostClk HostClk

2 Host/Ptr Data0 (LSB) Data0 (LSB) Data0 (LSB)

3 Host/Ptr Data1 Data1 Data1

4 Host/Ptr Data2 Data2 Data2

5 Host/Ptr Data3 Data3 Data3

6 Host/Ptr Data4 Data4 Data4

7 Host/Ptr Data5 Data5 Data5

8 Host/Ptr Data6 Data6 Data6

9 Host/Ptr Data7 (MSB) Data7 (MSB) Data7 (MSB)

10 Printer Ack

PtrClk PtrClk

11 Printer Busy PtrBusy/Data3,7 PtrBusy

12 Printer Perror AckDataReq/Data2,6 AckDataReq

13 Printer Select Xflag/Data1,5 Xflag

14 Host AutoFd

HostBusy k HostBusy

15 NC ND ND

16 GND GND GND

17 FG FG FG

18 Printer Logic-H Logic-H Logic-H

19 GND GND GND

20 GND GND GND

21 GND GND GND

22 GND GND GND

23 GND GND GND

24 GND GND GND

25 GND GND GND

26 GND GND GND

27 GND GND GND

28 GND GND GND

29 GND GND GND

30 GND GND GND

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NC: Not Connected

ND: Not Defined

NFC Tag

31 Host Init Init Init

32 Printer Fault DataAvail/Data0,4 DataAvail

33 GND ND ND

34 Printer DK_STATUS ND ND

35 Printer +5V ND ND

36 Host SelectIn

1284-Active 1284-Active

CAUTION

• A signal name with a rule above it indicates an “L” active signal.

• Bidirectional communications cannot take place, unless all signal names for both sides

correspond to each other.

• Connect all signal lines using a twisted-pair cable. Connect the return side to the signal ground

level.

• Make sure the signals satisfy electrical characteristics.

• Set the leading edge and trailing edge times to 0.5ms or less.

• Do not ignore Ack

or BUSY signals during a data transfer. Ignoring such signals may result in

data corruption.

• Make the interface cables as short as possible.

Transmission standard ISO14443 A

Frequency 13.56 MHz

Memory 144 byte

Transmission distance Approximately 10 mm from the NFC installation location.

• The transmission distance is an estimate that depends on our experiment conditions and is not a

guaranteed value.

• It varies based on the installation environment and target device.

Pin Source Compatibility Mode Nibble Mode Byte Mode

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Bluetooth Low Energy Technology Advertising

Introduction

When you connect the BT820 from Lairedtec to the USB A connector on the TM-T88VII and turn it on, the

Bluetooth low energy technology Advertising Packet is transmitted. By default, the TM-T88VII transmits the

packet according to the iBeacon Format from Apple. You can also change the data that is transmitted by

following the steps in "Changing the Bluetooth Low Energy Technology Advertising Packet" on page 130.

Glossary:

Dongle specifications

Manufacturer: Laird Tech

Model name: BT-820

For setting methods and settings, see the TM-T88VII Utility User's Manual.

Procedure

When turning on the TM-T88VII, the Bluetooth adapter connected to the USB Type A connector is enabled.

If you install the Bluetooth adapter after turning on the printer, this is not enabled.

Bluetooth Low Energy Technology Advertising Packet Format

In the TM-T88VII, the iBeacon format is used by default for the Bluetooth low energy technology Advertising

Packet.

The UUID for the T88VI is "fac1ba2f-61a2-4d83-9a8c-60087c232569".

The user can edit the following specifications in the iBeacon format: UUID, Major number, Minor number, and

Measured Power.

Term Description

Bluetooth Low Energy Technology Advertising The name of this function.

Bluetooth Low Energy Technology Advertising

Packet

The data sent by this function from the printer.

Bluetooth adapter The BT820 from Lairedtec

A USB dongle to connect to the USB Type A connector.

iBeacon The format stipulated by Apple for Bluetooth low energy

technology Advertising Packets

When using the default settings for the TM-T88VII (Bluetooth

adapter installed in the printer and the printer is on), the Bluetooth

low energy technology Advertising Packet is transmitted in

iBeacon format.

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Table 1 iBeacon Packet Format

Changing the Bluetooth Low Energy Technology Advertising Packet

The TM-T88VII can acquire a configuration script from the printer.

You can also change settings by transmitting the configuration script to the printer.

The configuration script only supports UTF-8 encoding.

The iBeacon Format is defined in the configuration script by default for the TM-T88VII.

You can change this Packet Format to support Eddystone-UID or Eddystone-URL.

However, the T88VI only supports single Advertising Data Packets.

You can change the settings using either of the following two methods.

• Changing settings using the Epson TM-T88VII Utility for Windows (see the TM-T88VII Utility User's Man-

ual for details)

• Changing settings using an HTTP Request

The method of changing settings via an HTTP Request is explained below.

Content Data Length Value Description

Length of this data 1 byte 02h

AD type 1 byte 01h Adtype: flags

Flags 1 byte 06h Fixed value (06h)

Length of this data 1 byte 1Ah Fixed value (1Ah)

AD type 1 byte FFh Adtype: Company identifier

Company Identifier code 2 bytes 004Ch Apple’s manufacture ID

iBeacon type 1 byte 02h Incomplete List of 16-bit service UUIDs

iBeacon length 1 byte 15h 15h=21=16+2+2+1

UUID 16 bytes - Default UUID = fac1ba2f-61a2-4d83-

9a8c-60087c232569

Major Number 2 bytes -

Minor Number 2 bytes -

Measured Power 1 byte 05h C5h: -59dB

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Digest authentication

You need Digest authentication to communicate with the printer.

The default settings for the ID and password are as follows.

ID epson

Password "epson" or the product's serial number*

*The default setting for the password varies depending on the firmware version.

Firmware version Password

Before 40.52A/40.52B ESC/POS "epson"

40.52A/40.52B ESC/POS or later Product serial number (10 alphanumeric characters, case sensitive)

You can check the firmware version using the self-test ("Self-test Mode" on page 71).

ou can check the product's serial number using a self-test ("Self-test Mode" on page 71) or on the

anufacturing nameplate attached to the product.

Escape processing for configuration scripts

When reading/writing a configuration script for a printer, the strings (content of the configuration script) being

transmitted and received uses the following escape processing. However, escape is not performed for uXXXX

(hexadecimal strings) such as Japanese.

Table 2 Escape Processing

Escape Description

\” quotation mark

\\ reverse solidus

\b backspace

\f form feed

\n line feed

\r carriage return

\t tab

\u002F solidus

\u003C <

\u003E >

\u002B +

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Acquiring the configuration script from the printer using an HTTP request

A response for the json format is acquired using the GET method for the HTTP request.

Request

Table 3 Request Header

Table 4 Types

Response

Table 5 Response Header

Table 6 Response

Request header: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8

http://(printer IP address)/webconfig/beacon.cgi?Type=(one of the following Table 4 Types)

Type Description

(none) If a Type is left out, the same operation is performed as when current is specified.

current Specifies the currently enabled configuration script.

volatile Specifies the configuration script stored in RAM.

static Specifies the configuration script stored in ROM.

default Specifies the default configuration script.

status Acquires information for the Bluetooth adapter.

Content-Type: application/json; charset=utf-8

Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *

Access-Control-Allow-Methods: POST, GET, OPTIONS, HEADER

Access-Control-Allow-Headers: Content-Type, Content-Length, Authorization

X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff

X-XSS-protection: 1; mode=block

X-Frame-Options: deny

Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'none'

WWW-Authenticate: Digest realm="<IPaddr>", nonce="xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx", qop="auth"

Function GET Parameter Results Response

Acquires the configuration script

currently enabled

Type=current

Or no Type is set

Acquisition successful 200 OK

Acquires the configuration script

on the RAM

Type=volatile Acquisition successful 200 OK

Acquisition failed (No file) 404 Not Found

Acquires the configuration script

on the ROM

Type=static Acquisition successful 200 OK

Acquisition failed (No file) 404 Not Found

Acquires the Default

configuration script

Type=default Acquisition successful 200 OK

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Table 7 GET Response Body

Table 8 GET Response Body (Type=status)

Acquires information from the

Bluetooth adapter

Type=status Acquisition successful 200 OK

Acquisition failed (No adapter

connected)

404 Not Found

Others Type = Other than

the above

A parameter except

for Type exists

Type is invalid 400 Bad Request

Response Status Response Body

200 OK {

"message": "Success"

"detail": null

"description" : <Encoded string for the configuration script>

}

404 Not Found

"message": "Requested file not found"

"detail": null

"description" : null

}

400 Bad Request {

"message": "Invalid Parameter"

"detail": null

"description" : null

}

Response Status Response Body

200 OK

The HCI Version for the Bluetooth

adapter is 6 or higher

Link

{

"message": "Success",

"detail": null,

"description" : {

“VendorID”: “0a12”,

“ProductID”: “0001”,

“ProductName”: “CSR8510 A10”,

“Bluetooth LE”: “Support”

}

Function GET Parameter Results Response

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Writing the configuration script to the printer

You can save a configuration script to the printer using the HTTP POST method.

You can save the configuration script to volatile or non-volatile memory.

When changing using a low frequency less than once an hour, you can save to non-volatile memory; however,

when changing at a higher frequency, you need to save to volatile memory.

When the change is successful, the advertising data is changed.

Request

See the POST parameters in Table 10 Response for the parameters.

Response

Table 9 Response Header

200 OK

The HCI Version for the Bluetooth

adapter is 5 or lower

{

"message": "Success",

"detail": null,

"description" : {

“VendorID”: “0a12”,

“ProductID”: “0001”,

“ProductName”: “(no name)”,

“Bluetooth LE”: “Not support”

}

404 Not Found

Adapter not connected

"message": "Beacon dongle not connected",

"detail": null,

"description" : null

}

Content-Type: text/json; charset=utf-8

http://(printer IP address)/webconfig/beacon.cgi

Content-Type: application/json; charset=utf-8

Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *

Access-Control-Allow-Methods: POST, GET, OPTIONS, HEADER

Access-Control-Allow-Headers: Content-Type, Content-Length, Authorization

X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff

X-XSS-protection: 1; mode=block

X-Frame-Options: deny

Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'none'

X-RateLimit-Limit: 1 (when type=static only)

X-RateLimit-Remaining: 1 or 0 (when type=static only)

X-RateLimit-Reset: 1390941626 (when type=static only)

WWW-Authenticate: Digest realm="<IPaddr>", nonce="xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx", qop="auth"

Response Status Response Body

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Table 10 Response

Function POST Parameters Results Response

Updating the configuration

script in volatile memory

{

“type” : “volatile”,

“description”: “<The

string for the

configuration script that

performed escape

processing>”

}

Update successful 200 OK

Update failed

When the parameter is too

long

413 Request Entity Too Large

Update failed

When an error occurs

when applying a new

configuration script

500 Internal Server Error

Deletes the configuration

script from volatile memory

{

“type” : “volatile”,

“description”: “delete”

}

Deleting successful 200 OK

Deleting failed 500 Internal Server Error

Updates the configuration

script in non-volatile

memory

{

“type” : “static”,

“description”: “<The

string for the

configuration script that

performed escape

processing>”

}

Update successful 200 OK

It has following header:

X-RateLimit-Limit: 1

X-RateLimit-Remaining: 0

X-RateLimit-Reset: xx

Update failed

When the parameter is too

long

413 Request Entity Too Large

It has following header:

X-RateLimit-Limit: 1

X-RateLimit-Remaining: 1

X-RateLimit-Reset: xx

Update failed

When an error occurs

when applying a new

configuration script

500 Internal Server Error

It has following header:

X-RateLimit-Limit: 1

X-RateLimit-Remaining: 0

X-RateLimit-Reset: xx

Update failed

When the gap between

updating is more than

once an hour

429 Too Many Requests

It has following header:

X-RateLimit-Limit: 1

X-RateLimit-Remaining: 0

X-RateLimit-Reset: xx

Deletes the configuration

script from non-volatile

memory

{

“type” : “static”,

“description”: “delete”

}

Deleting successful 200 OK

Deleting failed 500 Internal Server Error

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Table 11 POST Response Body

Table 12 400 Bad Request Details

Others • No parameters

• Invalid parameters

• Error in escape

processing

Update failed 400 Bad Request

Response Status Body

200 OK {

"message": "Success",

"detail": null,

"description" : < The string for the configuration script that performed escape

processing >

}

400 Bad Request {

"message": "Invalid Parameter",

"detail": “***”, (see Table 12)

"description" : null

}

413 Request Entity Too Large {

"message": "Request Entity Too Large",

"detail": null,

"description" : null

}

429 Too Many Requests {

"message": "You sent too many requests in a given amount of time.",

"detail": null,

"description": null

}

500 Internal Server Error {

"message": "Failed to update settings",

"detail": “***”, (see Table 13)

"description" : null

}

Case Body

The correct escape processing is

not performed at the point

escape processing is needed

{

"message": "Invalid Parameter",

"detail": ”Special characters must be escaped”,

"description" : null

}

Function POST Parameters Results Response

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Table 13 500 Internal Server Error Details

Editing the Configuration Script

In the configuration script, the settings for the module for Bluetooth in Linux can be written in the same way as

for the Bluez hcitool, and you can customize the settings.

Make sure you include the following descriptors in the configuration script.

• Advertising stop

• Device address specifications

• Advertising parameter specifications

• Advertising start

• Advertising data specifications

An undefined Type parameter has

been specified

{

"message": "Invalid Parameter",

"detail": “A parameter ‘type’ is invalid”,

"description" : null

}

No Type specified

Or an invalid parameter has been

specified

{

"message": " Invalid Parameter ",

"detail": “A parameter ‘type’ or ‘description’ is not specified”,

"description" : null

}

When detecting a string with

invalid escape processing

{

"message": " Invalid Parameter ",

"detail": “Invalid parameter is found”,

"description": null

}

Case Body

Update failed {

"message": "Failed to update settings",

"detail": null,

"description" : null

}

Deleting failed {

"message": "Failed to delete settings",

"detail": null,

"description" : null

}

An error occurs when applying a

new configuration script

{

"message": " Failed to set the settings to the beacon.",

"detail": <Error code from BeaconCtrl>

"description" : null

}

Case Body

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Starting and stopping Bluetooth low energy technology Advertising

Format: cmd 0x08 0x000A n

Function: Starting and stopping transmission of the Advertising packet.

Device address specifications

Format: cmd 0x08 0x0005 n6 n5 n4 n3 n2 n1

Function: Specify a BD Address. Specify a value in Little Endian.

Bluetooth low energy technology Advertising parameter specifications

Format: cmd 0x08 0x0006 aL aH bL bH c d e f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 g h

Function: Sets a variety of parameters for the Advertising packet.

See the Bluetooth specifications for details.

Parameter n Length Function

00 2 characters Advertising stop

01 2 characters Advertising start

When specifying a start point, make sure you start Advertising using this command before "Bluetooth

low energy technology Advertising Packet specifications" on page 139.

s a Random Static Address is used in T88VI, bit7 and bit6 for n1 need to be set to 1.

Definition Length Default Description

Min advertising Interval 2 bytes aL: a0

aH: 00

00a0h * 0.625 = 100ms Period

00a0h is the minimum that can be

specified.

Max advertising Interval 2 bytes bL: a0

bH: 00

00a0h * 0.625 = 100ms Period

00a0h is the minimum that can be

specified.

Advertising type 1 bytes c: 03 03h: ADD_NONCONN_IND

Own address type 1 bytes d: 01 01h: random device address

Peer address type 1 bytes e: 00 00h: public device address

Peer address 6 bytes f1-f6: 00 No use

Advertising channel map 1 bytes g: 07 07h: All channel enabled

Advertising filter policy 1 bytes h: 02 02h: Process scan requests from all

devices and only connection requests

from devices that are in the White List.

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Bluetooth low energy technology Advertising Packet specifications

Format: cmd 0x08 0x0008 d1 d2 … d32

Function: Sets the Data for the Bluetooth low energy technology Advertising packet.

Specify all from d1 to d32. If these are not necessary, specify 00 for each one.

Definition Length Default (iBeacon) Description

Advertising data length 1 byte d1: 1e 1eh: 30bytes

Advertising Data 31 bytes d2: 02

d3: 01

d4: 06

d5: 1a

d6: FF

d7: 4c

d8: 00

d9: 02

d10: 15

02h: Length

d11-d26:

fa c1 ba 2f 61 a2 4d 83

9a 8c 60 08 7c 23 25 69

TM UUID

fac1ba2f-61a2-4d83-9a8c-

60087c232569

d27: 00

d28: Model No.

Major number

The Default specifies the ID that

indicates the model type using

keywords shown in "Keywords" on

page 140

ou can also specify a direct value.

d29: 00

d30: IP address 4th byte

Minor number

The Default specifies the 4th sector of

the IP address using keywords shown

in "Keywords" on page 140.

ou can also specify a direct value.

d31: C5 C5: -59dB

d32: 00 00h: Fixed value

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Keywords

You can specify the following keywords when describing the script.

Reserve String Length Content Example

$SERIAL_ADDR 6 bytes Address that uses 1 for the

MSB2bit in the last 6 digits of

the printer's serial number.

When the Serial No. is ABCD123456,

the Address uses 1 for the MSB2bits for

the leading 1 byte in the last 6 digits.

F1:32:33:34:35:36

is generated and replaced with a string

using 36 35 34 33 32 F1 sorted in Little

endian.

$RANDOM_ADDR 6 bytes Address in which the printer

generates a random 6 byte

number, and 1 is for the

MSB2bit of the leading 1

byte.

Generates a random 6 byte number in

the printer and replaces it with a string

that sorts the Address using 1 for the

MSB2bits for the leading 1byte in Little

endian.

$IPn 1 byte Value for #n in the printer's IP

address.

When the IP address is

192.168.192.168, it is replaced with the

following string.

IP1: c0

IP2: A8

IP3: 64

IP4: c8

$MODEL_NO 1 byte ID value assigned to the

printer model.

02h is used for the TM-T88VII.

00: no use

01: reserve

02: TM-T88VII

$MACn 1 byte Value for #n in the MAC

address.

Available range:

$MAC1,$MAC2, $MAC3, $MAC4,

$MAC5, $MAC6

$BD_ADDRn 1 byte Value for #n in the Bluetooth

address.

Available range:

$BD_ADDR1, $BD_ADDR2,

$BD_ADDR3, $BD_ADDR4,

$BD_ADDR5, $BD_ADDR6

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Character Code Tables

Refer to the following URL regarding the character code table.

www.epson-biz.com/pos/reference/charcode/

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Compatibility with USB Type-A

Devices can be connected to the USB Type-A connector of the TM-T88VII in the following ways.

• Any USB conversion connectors and USB extension cables other than those above cannot be used.

• You can use a barcode scanner with a firmware version of 40.50 ESC/POS or later.

• For (f ), the barcode scanner must have a minimum operable voltage of 4.5 V or less.

• Barcode scanners with USB-HID interface or with CDC-ACM interface can be used.

• To use a barcode scanner, set the scanner suffix (delimiter) to CR (carriage return code). Data

cannot be obtained using any other settings.

• Epson ePOS SDK version 2.12.0 or later supports barcode scanner control.

• The shape of the Wireless LAN unit varies depending on the model.

Secondary connectionDirect connectionTM-T88VII

Extension cable of

OT-WL06

Barcode scanner

Customer Display

DM-D30

Optional extension

cable OT-UL30

Self powered USB hub

Wireless LAN unit of

OT-WL06

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)