Epson TM-T88II Adjusting the Paper Near End Detector, DIP Switch and Paper Near End Settings A-7

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Adjusting the Paper Near End Detector

The paper near end detector detects when paper is almost gone by measuring the diameter of the paper roll. The detector has two settings.

Because of variations in paper roll cores, it is not possible for the detector to measure the exact length of the paper left on the roll when the detector is triggered. Of the two settings, the factory setting (lower) leaves the least amount of paper on the roll when the sensor is triggered. If you want more paper left, change the setting as described below.

Note:

The factory setting is based on a paper roll core with an outside diameter of 18 mm (0.71") and an inside diameter of 12 mm (0.47"). If you use a paper roll with a core with an outside diameter of more than 18 mm, it is better to change to the upper setting, as described below.

1.Open the printer cover, and remove the paper roll.

2.Loosen the adjusting screw and move the tab up to the upper setting.

Tab Screw

			PO
		ER	WE
		ER	R
	PA		RO
	PA	PE	R
OU		PE
F	T	R
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3.Tighten the adjusting screw, and check to be sure that the detecting lever moves freely.

4.Replace the paper roll.

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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