Epson TM-T88II user manual Cleaning the print head, Paper handling problems

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Cleaning the print head

CAUTION:

After printing, the print head can be very hot. Be careful not to touch it. Also let it cool before you clean it.

Do not damage the print head by touching it with your fingers or any hard object.

1.Open the printer cover.

2.Clean the thermal element of the print head with a cotton swab moistened with an alcohol solvent (ethanol, methanol, or IPA).

Radiation plate

Head	Thermal element

Paper handling problems

Paper is jammed inside the printer.

CAUTION:

Do not touch the print head because it can be very hot after printing continuously for a long time.

Troubleshooting 3-3

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Contents TM-T88II Series Labels Printer Parts and LabelsQuick Reference Setting Up the PrinterInstalling and Replacing Paper Solving ProblemsPage 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 Application Software FeaturesIntroduction PrintingViii Introduction Options and AccessoriesSpecified Thermal Roll Paper NTP080-80 Ordering Paper and SuppliesJujo Thermal Oy Finland Other Qualified Suppliers for Thermal PaperKanzaki Specialty Papers, Inc Contents Xii Appendix a DIP Switch and Paper Near End SettingsSetting Up the Printer Setting Up the PrinterUnpacking Connecting the computer Connecting the Cables and Grounding the Printer2Setting Up the Printer Connecting the Drawer Anschließen der Schublade 4Setting Up the PrinterGrounding the Printer Connecting the Power SupplyPage Installing or Replacing the Paper Roll 8Setting Up the Printer Tear off the paper as shown Running the self test Using the Power Switch Cover10Setting Up the Printer Self TestSelf test printing Please press the Paper Feed button 12Setting Up the Printer Adjustments and SettingsControl Panel Using the PrinterUsing the Printer Operating the Control PanelPanel lights 2Using the PrinterPrinting problems TroubleshootingTroubleshooting General 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 is jammed Auto cutter problems6Troubleshooting Abcdefgh Hexadecimal Dump8Troubleshooting Reference Information Printing SpecificationsReference Information 2Reference Information Line spacing default 4.23 mm 1/6Paper roll single-ply Size Paper SpecificationsCurrent Electrical CharacteristicsConsumption at Life TemperatureReliability Environmental Conditions6Reference Information Serial interface specifications DIP Switch and Paper Near End SettingsSetting the DIP Switches DIP switch functions2DIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings Print Density Selection DIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings A-34DIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings Parallel interface specificationsDIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings A-5 6DIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings Changing the DIP switch settingsDIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings A-7 Adjusting the Paper Near End Detector8DIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings Page 1999.12