Epson TM200 service manual Specifications, Switching between online and offline

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TM200 Service Manual

Appendix A Interface

IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel Interface

Specifications

Data transmission:

8-bit Parallel

Synchronization:

Externally supplied P-/STROBE signals

Handshaking:

P-/Ack and P-BUSY signals

Signal levels:

TTL compatible

Reverse communication (Printer Host): Nibble or Byte Mode

Switching between online and offline

The printer is not equipped with any online/offline switch. The printer is placed into offline status in either of the followings:

1.When the power is turned on or until the printer becomes ready for data transmission after it is initialized by the reset signal from the interface.

2.During the self-test.

3.When the cover is open.

4.During paper feeding using the paper feed button.

5.When the printer stops printing due to a paper-end (in cases when empty paper supply is detected by either the paper roll end detector or the paper roll near-end detector with a printing halt due to paper shortage enabled by ESC c 4).

6.During macro executing standby status.

7.When a temporary abnormality occurs in the power supply voltage.

8.When an error has occurred.

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Contents TM200 Appendix a Printer Parts Printer cover Control Panel Cutter cover Cover open buttonPrinting Specifications Character sizePaper Specifications Electrical SpecificationsAutocutter Printable AreaEMI and Safety Standards Applied External Dimensions and WeightReliability Conditions of acceptabilityEnvironmental Conditions HumidityMajor Component Specifications ConnectorsPower Supply Connector TM200 Printer MechanismInterfaces Drawer Kick-out ConnectorRS-232 serial interface Switching between online and offline TM200 serial printer status and signalsButtons, Switches, and Panel Lights Power SwitchType Rocker switch Function Panel ButtonPanel lights DIP SwitchesSerial interface model OFF Transmission Speed Parallel interface model DIP switch EPPSelf-test Running the self testHexadecimal Dump Hexadecimal Dump FunctionPerforming a Hexadecimal Dump Ending hexadecimal dumpingStandard Accessories Paper SensorsCover Open Button Cover Open SensorExternal Power Supply Specifications Input specificationsOptions ConsumablesOutput specifications Component Connections TM200 Printer MechanismPrinter Mechanism Thermal head Module Frame cover openMain Circuit Board Unit Autocutter ModuleAutocutter operation Cutter blade knobCPU peripheral logic circuits TM200 Control CircuitControl Panel Control Circuit Power Supply CircuitDrawer Kick Control Circuit Switch Circuit Board I/F Circuit BoardTransport Precautions Setup PrecautionsOperational Precautions HandlingPaper Precautions Loading paper rollPage Problem Solving ErrorsClearing Paper Jams Maintenance Procedures Inspection and MaintenanceCleaning Thermal head Platen roller on receipt side Paper roll end sensor on receipt sideExterior dirt Dirt, lint, dustTroubleshooting Symptoms and SolutionsPrinter Operation when an Error Occurs Error Types and ProcessingData Receive Error only with the serial interface model Page Before Starting disassembly, assembly, and adjustment Using this ManualDisassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Procedures TitlesTM200 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Please following the steps for disassemblyDoor sensor block Page Paper out sensor block and paper sensor block Page Page Autocutter module Page Thermal head module Page Page Main circuit board Page Page Specifications Switching between online and offlineInterface Pin Assignments Appendix B Exploded diagram Appendix C Panel lights and indicators Page Appendix D Parts number list

TM200 specifications

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