Epson TM-C100 manual Control Method, Windows Driver Epson Advanced Printer Driver

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TM-C100 Technical Reference Guide

Appendix B

System Design

This chapter contains useful information for system design.

B.1 Control Method

The printer can print and be controlled using either of the following 2 methods.

1.Windows printer driver (Epson Advanced Printer Driver)

2.EPSON OPOS ADK

To obtain the driver, see "How to Obtain the Driver" in this chapter.

B.1.1 Windows Driver (Epson Advanced Printer Driver)

Use the Epson Advanced Printer Driver to control the printer with a Windows standard printer driver.

B.1.1.1 Epson Advanced Printer Driver Outline

The Epson Advanced Printer Driver has the following features.

❏You can print from typical Windows applications.

❏You can check the status of the printer on your monitor with Epson Status Viewer (supports only the TM-C100).

❏You can obtain the printer status by Status API with a programming language such as Visual Basic. This makes it possible to manage the status of the printer with a Windows standard printer driver.

Note:

The Status API is the API for controlling the printer, which is supplied exclusively by Epson. In this way, you can obtain the printer status.

B.1.1.2 Epson Advanced Printer Driver components

The installer automatically assesses the PC environment, and installs the necessary DLL files and software components.

❏Driver component

❏Epson Status Viewer

❏Status API

❏USB driver

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Contents TM-C100 Technical Reference Guide Page TM-C100 Technical Reference Guide Revision InformationRev. C Important Safety InformationKey to Symbols Iii Restriction of Use Modular connectorsAim of the Manual Contents of the ManualAbout This Manual Related Software and Documents Related Software and DocumentsProduct Outline TM-C100 Technical Reference GuideViii Printer types FeaturesProduct Specification 2Product Outline Rev. C Standard AccessoriesTM-C100 related products Roll paper ConsumablesInk cartridges 4Product Outline Rev. C Standard size paperPart names Part Names and Basic Operations2Setup Rev. C Control panel Power switchCleaning switch 4Setup Rev. CSetup Procedure Installing the ASF auto sheet feeder unit Printer SetupInstalling options 6Setup Rev. CAttach the paper support Connection procedure Connecting the power unit8Setup Rev. C Installing the roll paper holderInstalling the ink cartridge Setup Rev. C Connecting the printer to the host PC / POS terminal Advanced Printer Driver APD Installing a Printer Driver in the Host PC / POS TerminalInstall and Setup Installation and setupStart Run CheckHealth and perform the device communication test Contents of the Epson OPOS-X ADK package Setup Rev. C How to set and replace the paper How to Set, Replace, and Print on the PaperWith the auto sheet feeder ASF specification Printing method With the roll paper specification2Using the Printer Rev. C How to install and replace paperRev. C Using the Printer Feeding and printing paper by hand 4Using the Printer Rev. CReplacing the Ink Cartridge 6Using the Printer Rev. C Using the maintenance utility of the driver MaintenanceInk head cleaning Using the switch on the printerFlashing LEDs Troubleshooting8Using the Printer Rev. C Paper is not supplied from the ASF Paper being printed does not come outPaper jam occurred Hand fed printing is not possible Paper is not cut roll paper specification10Using the Printer Rev. C Self Test Procedure FAQPrinting on long paper roll paper specification Making fine color adjustments such as color matchingWith the roll paper specification 12Using the Printer Rev. CFeeding paper by hand 14Using the Printer Rev. C Bar Code Printing Using the Windows Advanced Printer DriverUsing OPOS-X Fonts Precautions When Using OPOS-XSelecting the feed type ASF specification Paper sizeProduct Specifications Product Specifications of the TM-C1002Product Specifications of the TM-C100 Rev. C Approximate printing speed Printing SpecificationsRoll Paper Specification Plain paper/special paper Print area and cutter positionPlain borderless label paper Or less ASF SpecificationFor standard printing Print areaOr less Or more Feed direction Hand Fed Paper SpecificationsColor Case SpecificationsExternal Dimensions and Weight Outline drawing Roll paper specificationASF specification Epson Advanced Printer Driver components Control MethodWindows Driver Epson Advanced Printer Driver Epson Advanced Printer Driver OutlineEpson Advanced Printer Driver support environment 2System Design Rev. CEpson Opos ADK components Epson Opos ADK OutlineEpson Opos ADK support environment How to Obtain the Driver4System Design Rev. C Page Seiko Epson Corporation