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Specialized Interface Modules

Epson

P7 IBM Interface

Modules

Superior printing performance while maintaining your current IBM® hardware investment.

Epson’s exclusive Connect-It™interface technology enables you to upgrade to an Epson POS printer, improving the printing speed and performance of your existing IBM system. The Connect-It interface is an integrated, low-cost module that converts the protocol of your IBM terminals to the Epson ESC/POS® command set.

•IBM Model 3/4® emulation and 4610 Native mode support

•Legacy system investment protection

•No external power supply needed

•Uses existing IBM printer cable

•Stored graphic logos in non-volatile printer memory

•Easy installation

Ease of use

Epson printers with Connect-It interfaces are easy to install. Simply disconnect your old printer and connect your new Epson printer to the existing IBM interface cable and you’re ready to print. It doesn’t get any easier than that!

Standard functional operation The Epson P7 module uses a micro- controller to convert IBM printer operations into Epson ESC/POS codes. Power supplied by the IBM host machine is transformed into the voltage required by the Epson print- er. The Epson P7 module supports model 3/4 and 4610 Native mode printer commands, status requests, and diagnostics.

Electronic journal option

Save time, resources, and money. The electronic journal captures all transaction data and stores them electronically. This allows remote retrieval by the host or back office computer for processing and archiving. No need to waste time purchasing, replacing or storing paper journal rolls.

Ready for the future

Epson technology is a wise invest- ment in your future point-of-sale solution. Today, Epson printers with Connect-It interfaces will signifi- cantly improve your printing perfor- mance. And tomorrow, Epson print- ers will be ready to move to your next POS terminal by simply replac- ing the modular interface. Designed to support the leading industry standards, your Epson printers will continue to deliver a high quality, reliable and cost-effective migration path to your future POS system.