Connecting to the Host Computer and Options | Epson L90 guide

TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide

Chapter 3

Connecting to the Host Computer and Options

3.1 Connecting the Cable

This printer has 4 types of interface, serial, parallel, USB, and Ethernet. The method of connecting such options as a customer display varies depending on the interface type. Note that some interfaces do not accept specific connection methods.

All cables are connected to the connector panel located on the lower rear side of the printer.

Drawer kick connector

Power supply connector Interface connector

Connector Panel

Note:

The figure above shows the connector panel for RS-232 interface model printer. The shape of the interface connector varies according to the type of interface used.

Be sure to turn off the power supply for both the printer and the host computer unit before connecting the various cables.

Be sure to unplug the power cord before inserting or removing the interface board.

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Epson L90 manual Connecting to the Host Computer and Options, Connecting the Cable

Contents

TM-L90/TM-L90 Peeler Technical Reference Guide Page TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Revision Table Key to Symbols For Safety Iii Modular Connector Related Documentation Manual ContentAbout This Manual Aim of the Manual Rev. B Contents Application Development Information Connecting to the Host Computer and Options Appendix B Consumable Specifications ESC/POS Command-Related InformationProduct Specifications Appendix a Interface And Connectors Appendix C Character Code Table Appendix G Shipping Procedures Appendix D Option SpecificationsAppendix E Maintenance Appendix F TroubleshootingPage Models AccessoriesProduct Overview Product Structure 2Product Overview Rev. B Option Part Names TM-L90 Name and Description of Each PartPrinter Part Names Part Names of TM-L90 Peeler Specification Part names TM-L90 peeler specification4Product Overview Rev. B Control Panel Feed button with the TM-L90 peeler specificationFeed button with TM-L90 6Product Overview Rev. B Paper OUT LED with the TM-L90 peeler specification Power SwitchPaper OUT LED with TM-L90 Mode switch TM-L90 peeler specification only Power switch cover8Product Overview Rev. B Mode switch Connector Panel Connectors10Product Overview Rev. B Setup Flow Setup Precaution For Installation Installation Procedures2Setup Rev. B Instructions for Installation 4Setup Rev. B Paper exit guide Part names and the locations of N.E. detector components Adjusting Roll Paper Near-End Detection Position6Setup Rev. B With TM-L90 Rev. B Setup Adjustment Positions of N.E. Detector 8Setup Rev. BDetector Holder Load the roll paper Close the roll paper cover Setup Rev. B With the TM-L90 peeler specification Adjust the sensor so that it projects from the window Near end sensor holder Near end sensor adjustment position Set the roll paper Close the roll paper cover Attaching Power Supply Unit Connecting Power Supply Unit PS-180 Power Supply Connector Autocutter settings TM-L90 only Lift the top of the cutter unit upward and remove it Setup Rev. B Setting Roll Paper Width Notch Front edge Shaft Protrusion DIP Switch Settings OFF DIP switch settings Serial interface model DIP switch settings Parallel, USB, Ethernet model Setting Memory Switches Items that can be set in the memory switch setting mode Location of the Feed button inside the roll paper cover Starting the Memory Switch Setting mode Ending Memory Switch Setting mode Entering Memory Switch Settings Mode Operating procedure of Memory Switch Settings Selection of Print density Selecting individual settings Rev. B Setup Setup Rev. B Rev. B Setup Or more times No change With the TM-L90 peeler specification How to Set Various Items with ESC/POS Commands Setting Various Items via Utilities TM-L90 memory switch settings Memory Switch Functions Customized values MSW8 Serial Communication condition MSW7 TM-L90 peeler specification memory switch settings TM-L90/TM-L90 with Peeler Technical Reference Guide Serial Communication condition Paper Loading Method Paper setting with peeling issuing Rev. B Setup Setup Rev. B Setting Paper Layout Automatic paper layout setting Rev. B Setup +1.5 mm Parameters Calculated for Automatic Layout Setting Clearing Paper Layout Setting TM Setup Items Summary Feed Self Test Mode Operating Mode Panel Switch OperationWith TM-L90 With the TM-L90 peeler specification Connecting the Cable Connecting to the Host Computer and OptionsConnecting to the Host Computer and Options With the RS-232C interface Connecting to the Host Computer Pass-through Connections Direct Connection Stand alone Tightening Screws Connection procedureHexagon Bolts Threaded in Inches and Millimeters With the USB interface With the parallel IEEE1284 interface Attaching Locking Wire Saddle 6Connecting to the Host Computer and Options With the Ethernet interface IEEE802.3 TM-L90 only Name of Parts Names of parts Connecting to the Drawer 10Connecting to the Host Computer and Options Epson Advanced Printer Driver Overview Application Development InformationIntroduction of Control Methods Windows Driver Epson Advanced Printer Driver 2Application Development Information Rev. B Epson Advanced Printer Driver Contents Supported development languages Epson Advanced Printer Driver Support EnvironmentSupported interfaces Supported OSs with confirmation of system operation Driver Information and Download Destination 4Application Development Information Rev. B Epson Opos ADK Opos Control Overview Epson Opos ADK Contents Epson Opos ADK Support Environment 6Application Development Information Rev. B Electronic Logo Registration Utility for Nvram 3 ESC/POS CommandsTM Printer Memory Switch Setup Utility Various Utilities Printer Cover Sensor Sensors8Application Development Information Rev. B Busy state OfflineSelecting conditions that invoke a Busy State Printer Busy conditions and the Msw1-3 status Label peeling sensor peeler specification only10Application Development Information Rev. B Receive buffer Paper to use for high speed Setting of Paper WidthPrint Density Print Speed Code 128 Barcode Barcode Printing12Application Development Information Rev. B Printable characters for code set a Printable characters for code set B 14Application Development Information Rev. B Printable characters for code set C 16Application Development Information Rev. B Precautions for Two-Dimensional Code PrintingTwo-Color Printing NV Memory Print data dropout occurs Check the handshake process FAQ ListConfirmation procedure Corrective procedure 18Application Development Information Rev. B Rev. B Application Development Information 20Application Development Information Rev. B Power Supply Switch-Related User Operation List ESC/POS Command-Related InformationPower Off Control by the Host Control After Paper Cut When the Power Supply Switch is EnabledWhen the Power Supply Switch is Disabled Head Divided Control Customizing Printer Printer initial setting upChanging command default values Using the NV Memory Printer Status Hexadecimal Dump Mode Product Specifications Product SpecificationsTM-L90 2Product Specifications Rev. B TM-L90 peeler specification 4Product Specifications Rev. B Print Specifications Mtbf Reliability 6Product Specifications Rev. B TM-L90 peeler specification Character Configurations and Dimensions Character Specifications8Product Specifications Rev. B Character Specifications Paper feed Paper Feed SpecificationsPaper Specifications Precautions for Printing and Paper Feed Printable Area For Thermal Paper 10Product Specifications Rev. BPrinting Area Thermal Paper Printable Area for Label Label Printing Position in Relation to Cutter Position TM-L90 12Product Specifications Rev. BPrinting Position in Relation to Cutter Position 23.5mm 14Product Specifications Rev. B Overview of External DimensionsExternal Appearance TM-L90 External Appearance TM-L90 Peeler Specification 16Product Specifications Rev. B Operating specifications Interface board specifications RS-232 standard Interface And ConnectorsRS-232 Serial Interface RTS Functions of each connector pin Code 3 XON/XOFF Mode IEEE1284 Parallel Interface Connector Pin Assignment Interface Signals 6Interface And Connectors TM-L90 Roll Paper Consumable SpecificationsReceipt Roll Paper Specified Original Roll Paper Specified Receipt Roll Paper Paper to Use for High Speed Print Density Adjustment Black Mark Interval Requirement Requirements for Black Mark Position for Receipt Paper Die-Cut Label Roll Paper Specified Die-Cut Label Roll Paper SpecificationsDie-Cut Label Paper Specified Original Paper Consumable Specifications B-7 Label Size Requirement Requirements for Die-Cut Label Size Requirements for Black Mark Position Requirements for Transparency Rate of Die-Cut Label Paper 10Consumable Specifications Continuous Label Paper Continuous Label Roll PaperSpecified Continuous Label Roll Paper Requirements for Size of Continuous Label Paper TM-L90 with Peeler Roll Paper 14Consumable Specifications Consumable Specifications B-15 16Consumable Specifications If paper other than the specified original paper is used 18Consumable Specifications Consumable Specifications B-19 20Consumable Specifications Consumable Specifications B-21 22Consumable Specifications Consumable Specifications B-23 24Consumable Specifications 0 PC437 USA, Standard Europe Character Code Table 1 Katakana 2 PC850 Multilingual 3 PC860 Portuguese 4 PC863 Canadian-French 5 PC865 Nordic 16 WPC1252 17 PC866 Cyrillic #2 18 PC852 Latin2 19 PC858 Euro 255 Blank Country International Character Set Case specifications Option SpecificationsElectrical Characteristics Case Specifications Material AC Cable Selection Cleaning the autocutter TM-L90 only MaintenanceAdhesive adheres on cutter blade Adhesive being removed with flat-blade screwdriver Print Head Cleaning 4Maintenance Cleaning the peeler TM-L90 peeler specification only 6Maintenance Power Power LED TroubleshootingPanel LED and Error Status Power Power LED Error Error LED Error Error LEDNo Roll Paper Paper OUT LED Automatically recoverable errors Error codeAutomatically recoverable errors Recoverable Errors Recoverable errors Troubleshooting F-5 Unrecoverable Errors Unrecoverable errors Troubleshooting F-7 8Troubleshooting When a paper jam occurs TM-L90 peeler specification 10Troubleshooting Shipping Procedures 2Shipping Procedures Page Seiko Epson Corporation