Epson TM-T88II user manual Reference Information, Printing Specifications

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Chapter 4

Reference Information

Printing Specifications

Printing method:

Dot density:

Printing direction:

Printing width:

Characters per line (default):

Character spacing (default):

Printing speed — High-speed mode:

Printing speed — Low-power- consumption mode:

Thermal line printing

180 dpi ⋅ 180 dpi [the number of dots per 25.4 mm (1”)]

Unidirectional with friction feed

72 mm (2.83”), 512 dot positions

42 (Font A)

56 (Font B)

0.28mm (.01”) (2 dots) (Font A)

0.28mm (.01”) (2 dots) (Font B) Programmable by control command.

Approximately 120 mm/second maximum (approximately 4.72”/second maximum)

38 lines/second maximum (computed value for 3.18mm (1/8”) feed)

28.4 lines/second maximum

(4.23 mm (1/6”) feed, at 24 V, 28° C (82° F), density level 2)

Speed is adjusted depending on the applied voltage to the printer and head temperature conditions automatically.

Approximately 16.5 lines/second (4.23 mm feed (1/6”)) Approximately 70 mm/second (approximately 2.76”/second)

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Contents TM-T88II Series Labels Printer Parts and LabelsInstalling and Replacing Paper Setting Up the PrinterSolving 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 Introduction FeaturesPrinting Application SoftwareViii 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 10Setting Up the Printer Using the Power Switch CoverSelf Test Running the self testSelf test printing Please press the Paper Feed button 12Setting Up the Printer Adjustments and SettingsUsing the Printer Using the PrinterOperating the Control Panel Control PanelPanel lights 2Using the PrinterTroubleshooting 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 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 Reliability TemperatureEnvironmental Conditions Life6Reference Information Setting the DIP Switches DIP Switch and Paper Near End SettingsDIP switch functions Serial interface specifications2DIP 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