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Change History ............................................................................................................. ii
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement ...... iii
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Statement .................. iii
Regulatory Compliance ............................................................................................... iii
Disclaimer .................................................................................................................... iv
Copyright ..................................................................................................................... iv
Trademarks ................................................................................................................. iv
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................... v
Figures.......................................................................................................................... x
Tables ........................................................................................................................... x
Introducing your Epic 880TM Printer .............. 1
About your TransAct® Epic 880TM Printer ..................................................................... 3
Who Should Read This Guide? .................................................................................... 4
What Is Included in This Guide? ................................................................................... 4
Technical and Sales Support ........................................................................................ 5
On-line Technical Support ....................................................................................... 5
Telephone Technical Support .................................................................................. 5
Return Materials Authorization and Return Policies ................................................ 6
Service Programs .................................................................................................... 6
Sales Support .......................................................................................................... 6
Contact Information ................................................................................................. 7
Epic 880TM Specifications and Requirements . 9
Epic 880TM Specifications and Requirements ............................................................. 11
Standard Features ...................................................................................................... 11
Optional Features ....................................................................................................... 12
General Specifications................................................................................................ 13
Printer Dimensions ................................................................................................ 13
Weight .................................................................................................................... 13
Interface Type ........................................................................................................ 14
Printer Type ........................................................................................................... 14
Printer Environmental Conditions .......................................................................... 14
Reliability ............................................................................................................... 14
AC Power Requirements ....................................................................................... 15
DC Power Requirements ....................................................................................... 15
Power connector .................................................................................................... 17
Test Standards ...................................................................................................... 17
Accoustic Noise: .................................................................................................... 17
Printing Specifications ................................................................................................ 18
Paper Roll Specifications............................................................................................ 18
Auto Cutter Position .................................................................................................... 18
Paper Out ................................................................................................................... 18
Communications Interface .......................................................................................... 19
RS232 Serial Communications Interface ............................................................... 19
USB Interface ........................................................................................................ 20
Operational Procedures .............................. 23
Operational Procedures .............................................................................................. 25
How to Operate the Epic 880TM Printer ....................................................................... 25
Indicator Lights (LED) ................................................................................................. 25