Epson TM-T88II Connecting the Cables and Grounding the Printer, Connecting the computer

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Connecting the Cables and Grounding the Printer

You can connect up to four cables to the printer. They all connect to the connector panel on the back of the printer, which is shown below:

FG

Interface

(The shape of the interface connector is different from the illustration if the printer has a parallel interface.)

DK	DC24V

Power supply

Drawer kick-out

Grounding screw

Note:

There is a caution label above the drawer kick-out connector. Depending on the interface installed, the interface connector on your printer may look different from the one illustrated.

Before connecting any cables, make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.

Connecting the computer

You need an appropriate interface cable.

1.Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface connector.

1-2Setting Up the Printer

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Contents TM-T88II Series Printer Parts and Labels LabelsSetting Up the Printer Installing and Replacing PaperSolving Problems Quick ReferencePage Product Name TM-T88II Model Name M129B EMC and Safety Standards AppliedIii FCC Compliance Statement CE MarkingFor American Users Gereäuschpegel About This Manual Setting Up and UsingReference Features IntroductionPrinting Application SoftwareOptions and Accessories Viii IntroductionOrdering Paper and Supplies Specified Thermal Roll Paper NTP080-80Jujo Thermal Oy Finland Other Qualified Suppliers for Thermal PaperKanzaki Specialty Papers, Inc Contents Appendix a DIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings XiiSetting Up the Printer Setting Up the PrinterUnpacking Connecting the computer Connecting the Cables and Grounding the Printer2Setting Up the Printer Connecting the Drawer 4Setting Up the Printer Anschließen der SchubladeConnecting the Power Supply Grounding the PrinterPage Installing or Replacing the Paper Roll 8Setting Up the Printer Tear off the paper as shown Using the Power Switch Cover 10Setting Up the PrinterSelf Test Running the self testSelf test printing Please press the Paper Feed button Adjustments and Settings 12Setting Up the PrinterUsing the Printer Using the PrinterOperating the Control Panel Control Panel2Using the Printer Panel lightsTroubleshooting TroubleshootingGeneral problems Printing problems2Troubleshooting Error light is off, but nothing is printedPrinting is poor Paper handling problems Cleaning the print headPaper is jammed inside the printer 4Troubleshooting Auto cutter problems Auto cutter is jammed6Troubleshooting Hexadecimal Dump Abcdefgh8Troubleshooting Reference Information Printing SpecificationsReference Information Line spacing default 4.23 mm 1/6 2Reference InformationPaper Specifications Paper roll single-ply SizeCurrent Electrical CharacteristicsConsumption at Temperature ReliabilityEnvironmental Conditions Life6Reference Information DIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings Setting the DIP SwitchesDIP switch functions Serial interface specifications2DIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings DIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings A-3 Print Density SelectionParallel interface specifications 4DIP Switch and Paper Near End SettingsDIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings A-5 Changing the DIP switch settings 6DIP Switch and Paper Near End SettingsAdjusting the Paper Near End Detector DIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings A-78DIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings Page 1999.12