Epson TM-P60 Wireless LAN Network Composition

Rev. D Wireless LAN Network Composition F-1

TM-P60 Technical Reference Guide

Appendix F

Wireless LAN Network Composition

F.1 Network mode

F.1.1 Infrastructure Mode

This is a method for connecting to an existing wired network using an access point. If multiple

access points are in the same proximity, set their channels at least five channels apart. For setting

the access point, see the manual for the access point.

F.1.2 Ad Hoc Mode

A network connection between personal computers and printers that have a wireless LAN

function is called an “Ad Hoc Mode.” Each piece of equipment can be connected without using

an access point.

This product supports the IBSS AdHoc mode.

To use the Ad Hoc connection, set the network name [SSID], the network key, and the channel of

each device to the same setting.

F.2 Wireless LAN Use

The Radio Frequency module that can be installed to this product uses the IEEE 802.11b

standard and cannot communicate with equipment using IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11g.

The distance between the communicating wireless LAN equipment must be 25 meters or less,

but the distance of possible communication depends on the environment. Also, the

communication speed sometimes declines at longer distances.

The wireless LAN can be set to any one of 11 channels, but when another wireless LAN network

is using a channel with a similar number, it sometimes interferes. Therefore, set the two

networks to channels that are at least 5 channels apart.

Place the access point, the built-in wireless LAN system, and the printer separate from other

electronic devices. Specifically, equipment such as microwave ovens that emit high frequency

energy can cause interference. If this happens, move the wireless equipment or the interfering

equipment so that there is no more interference.

Radio and other broadcasting equipment can also interfere with the wireless communication. If

this happens, move the access point and the printer away from the interference.

Because Bluetooth and the wireless LAN use the identical frequency band (2.4GHz), signal

interference sometimes occurs when they are used close together. Separate them by more than

10 meters.

Contents

Main Page Rev. D i CAUTIONS TRADEMARKS ESC/POS Proprietary Command System The influence on the environment of radio wave radiation Note about interference Note about security Security is important for the protection of the users privacy Revision Information About This Manual Contents of the Manual Aim of the Manual Page vi Rev. D Related Software and Documents Related software and documents Rev. D vii Safety Precautions EMC and Safety Standards Applied WARNING FCC Compliance Statement For American Users For Canadian Users CE Marking DECLARATION of CONFORMITY FCC DECLARATION of CONFORMITY Rev. D ix RF Module USA Canada SAR Page Key to Symbols Safety Precautions Page Rev. D xiii xiv Rev. D Rev. D xv xvi Rev. D Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Features 1.2 Product Structure Rev. D General Information 1-3 1.2.2 Related materials for TM-P60 TM-P60 has the related materials listed in the following table. Please contact your dealer to get these. 1.3 Consumables 1.3.1 Roll paper 1-4 General Information Rev. D 1.4 Product Specifications Overview Rev. D Setup 2-1 Chapter 2 The control panel is shown below. Setup 2.1 Part Name and Basic Operation 2.1.1 Part names 2.1.2 Control Panel 2-2 Setup Rev. D 2.1.2.1 LED 2.1.2.2 Control Panel Buttons Rev. D Setup 2-3 2.1.3 Beeper Function 2-4 Setup Rev. D 2.2 Setup Flow Page 2-6 Setup Rev. D 2.3 Installing/Replacing the Roll Paper 2.3.1 Installing or Replacing Roll Paper Vertically Rev. D Setup 2-7 2-8 Setup Rev. D 2.4 Providing power to the printer 2.4.1 Provide power from the battery 2.4.1.1 Installing the battery Rev. D Setup 2-9 2.4.1.2 Charging the battery 2.4.2 Providing power from the AC adapter unit 2.4.2.1 Connecting the AC adapter 2-10 Setup Rev. D 2.5 Adjusting Various Settings 2.5.1 How to Confirm Current Settings 2.5.2 DIP switch Rev. D Setup 2-11 2.5.3 Memory Switches 2-12 Setup Rev. D Rev. D Setup 2-13 2.5.4 Adjusting Roll paper width 2-14 Setup Rev. D 2.6 Installing your wireless LAN Adjust TM-P60 for acutual wirelss LAN Connect a trial host PC to TM-P60 Rev. D Setup 2-15 2.6.1 Preparing a host PC for setting up a printer 2.6.2 Confirming the current LAN setting of the printer 2-16 Setup Rev. D 2.6.3 Adjusting the host PC to the printers LAN setting 2.6.4 Connecting a serial interface cable Rev. D Setup 2-17 2.6.5 Confirming the connection between the host PC and printer 2-18 Setup Rev. D 2.6.5.1 When you use the Utility (TMNetWinConfig) to set up the connection Rev. D Setup 2-19 2.6.5.2 When you use a browser for setup 2-20 Setup Rev. D 2.6.6 Adjusting the printer LAN setting for your wireless LAN 2.6.6.1 When you use the utility (TMNetWinConfig) to set up Rev. D Setup 2-21 2-22 Setup Rev. D Rev. D Setup 2-23 2.6.6.2 When you use a browser for setup 2-24 Setup Rev. D 2.7 Install a Printer Driver in the Host PC / POS Terminal Page Page 2-28 Setup Rev. D 2.7.1.2 Package contents of EPSON OPOS ADK Rev. D Setup 2-29 2.7.2 Advanced Printer Driver (APD) 2.7.2.1 Installing and Setting Up 1. Install EPSON Advanced Printer Driver 2. Set up the printer port 3. Test print Page Rev. D Troubleshooting 3-1 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 LED Blinking Pattern 3.1.1 Error Types 3-2 Troubleshooting Rev. D 3.2 Printer Beeps 3.2.1 Beeping Types The printer beeps in some situations. The beeping patterns are as follows. Note: For details about the status sheet, see Status sheet printing (page 3-4). 3.3 Printer Beeps When the Power is Turned on 3.5 To Confirm the Current Setting of the Printer 3.5.1 Self test mode 3-4 Troubleshooting Rev. D 3.5.2 Status sheet printing Rev. D Troubleshooting 3-5 3.6 Radio Field Intensity Check Mode 3-6 Troubleshooting Rev. D 3.6.1 Resetting the printer 3.7 Hexadecimal Dump Mode Rev. D Troubleshooting 3-7 Page Rev. D Application Development Information 4-1 Chapter 4 Application Development Information 4.1 About wireless communication 4.1.1 For Application developing 4.1.2 For Radio field intensity 4-2 Application Development Information Rev. D 4.2 About the Battery Remaining Amount 4.2.1 The battery remaining amount 4.2.2 The method to confirm the battery status Rev. D Application Development Information 4-3 4.2.2.1 OPOS 4.3 Beeper function 4.3.1 OPOS 4-4 Application Development Information Rev. D 4.3.2 Advanced Printer Driver 4.3.3 ESC/POS command 4.4 Various Status Categories Rev. D Application Development Information 4-5 4.4.1 Printer Status on APD 4.4.2 OPOS 4-6 Application Development Information Rev. D 4.4.2.2 Printer Errors and Status ResultCode/ ResultCodeExtended Reason Rev. D Application Development Information 4-7 4.4.2.3 ESC/POS commands 4.5 NV memory 4-8 Application Development Information Rev. D 4.6 NV Graphics Printing 4.6.1 Advanced Printer Driver 4.6.1.1 How to print NV Graphics 4.6.1.2 Printable bitmap format in APD Rev. D Application Development Information 4-9 4.6.2 OPOS 4.6.2.1 Printing method 4.6.2.2 LetterQuality 4.6.2.3 Setting of printing position by escape sequence 4-10 Application Development Information Rev. D 4.6.2.4 Printable bitmap format in OPOS 4.6.3 ESC/POS command 4.6.4 Tips for Visual Basic Rev. D The Difference Between TM-P60 and TM-T88II/III A.1 Can TM-P60 print with TM-T88II/III printer driver? A.2 Can TM-P60 send back status to host PC the same as TM-T88II/III? Page Rev. D Appendix B Wireless LAN Setup Detailed Information B.1 Setting the TCP/IP protocol in Your Operating System B.1.1 Windows 2000 Page Page B.2 TMNetWinConfig B.2.1 Install B.2.1.1 Installation Environments B.2.1.2 Windows 2000 Page Page Page Page Page Page Rev. D Page Page B.2.3 Functions Rev. D B.2.3.1 Menu Bar Time-out Search Method Rev. D Search Options - IP Search Options - COM Page Page Rev. D Information Page Rev. D Wireless Page Page Page Rev. D B.2.4.1 password B.3 Setting Using a Web Browser B.3.1 Operation Page Page Rev. D B.3.2 Function B.3.2.1 Information General Page Rev. D SNMP B.3.2.2 Configuration Rev. D Wireless Page Rev. D SNMP Community Rev. D IP Trap 1, IP Trap 2 Administrator Rev. D Password Reset Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page C.12 International Character Sets Rev. D Appendix D System Planning D.1 Control Method D.1.1 Windows Driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver) General Features of the EPSON Advanced Printer Driver EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Components EPSON Advanced Printer Driver Support Environment Rev. D D.1.2 EPSON OPOS ADK General Features of EPSON OPOS ADK (OPOS Control) EPSON OPOS ADK Contents EPSON OPOS ADK Supported Environment Page Page Appendix E FAQ Q 1. Can I use the TM-P60 in the Ad-Hoc mode? A 1.1 The TM-P60 supports the Ad-Hoc mode for the first setup only. Q 2. Buzzer sounds when the TM-P60 is turned on. What should I do? A 2.1 Confirm whether the POWER LED is flashing slowly or not Q 5. The Power LED is flashing slowly. What should I do? Q 6. The TM-P60 cant connect to the Wireless LAN. What should I do? Q 7. Wireless LAN parameters for the TM-P60 cannot be set with RS-232 Q 8. Searching on the network takes several minutes. Q 9. Network is disconnected several minutes after it is connected. Page Appendix F Wireless LAN Network Composition F.1 Network mode F.1.1 Infrastructure Mode F.1.2 Ad Hoc Mode F.2 Wireless LAN Use F.3 Wireless LAN Security F.3.1 Security of a wireless LAN Why does a wireless LAN need a security function? What kind of security functions does the wireless LAN have? F.3.2 Security Function Outline WEP Setting MAC Address Filtering