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TM-T88III Series specifications

The Epson TM-T88III Series is among the most popular thermal receipt printers available in the market, engineered for high performance and versatility in point-of-sale (POS) environments. Known for its reliability and efficiency, the TM-T88III is particularly suited for retail, hospitality, and other service-oriented industries where quick and accurate printing is essential.

One of the standout features of the TM-T88III is its ease of use. With a compact design, the printer can fit seamlessly into various workspaces, thereby saving valuable counter space. It features a simple plug-and-play setup, which facilitates quick installations and rapid deployment in any retail or service environment.

In terms of printing capabilities, the TM-T88III supports high-speed printing, with a speed of up to 200 mm per second. This speed is crucial in busy settings, as it significantly reduces customer wait times. The printer utilizes thermal printing technology, which does not require ink or toner, thus resulting in lower operational costs and minimal maintenance. The long-lasting thermal print head ensures that businesses can rely on the printer for thousands of receipts before needing a replacement.

The Epson TM-T88III series also supports multiple connectivity options, including USB, Ethernet, and serial ports. This flexibility allows the printer to integrate seamlessly into existing systems, whether you are using a traditional POS terminal or a mobile device. Furthermore, it supports various operating systems, including Windows, iOS, and Android, making it a versatile choice for businesses.

Additionally, the TM-T88III comes equipped with advanced features such as autocutter technology, which ensures that receipts are cut cleanly and consistently, enhancing the customer experience. Its ability to print graphics, logos, and barcodes adds further value, allowing businesses to customize receipts and promotional messages easily.

Energy efficiency is another characteristic of the TM-T88III, as it complies with international energy-saving standards. This not only contributes to greener business practices but also reduces electricity costs.

In summary, the Epson TM-T88III Series is a reliable, efficient, and feature-packed thermal receipt printer that meets the demands of fast-paced retail and hospitality environments. With its high-speed printing, versatile connectivity options, and user-friendly design, businesses can count on the TM-T88III to enhance their operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Whether you’re looking for reliability, performance, or cost-effectiveness, the TM-T88III stands out as a preferred choice in contemporary POS printing solutions.

Contents

TM-T88IIIseries Matsumoto Minami Plant Revision Sheet TM-T88 III seriesRevisions Design Section Sheet Rev. No Document Sheet Rev Confidential Rev Sheet REV Sheet Changed Contents General FeaturesTM-T88IIIseries III Confidentiality Agreement Trademarks General Features Table of Contents Options and Consumables Case SpecificationsCommands FS q n xL xH yL yH d1 Appendix F Notes on Using the Drawer KICK-OUT Connector Appendix K Comparison Table Between TM-T88 III and TM-T88 General Specifications Printing Specifications Character Specifications Character Size 2 Supporting Character on Each Model Type Paper Roll Supply Device Paper SpecificationAutocutter Printable Area 1 Paper Roll Printable Area Printing and Cutting Positions Internal Buffer Electrical Characteristics EMI and Safety Standards AppliedEMI EMC Reliability Environmental Conditions Installation Configuration SpecificationsSwitching between online and offline Interface 1 RS-232 serial interface 1 TM-T88IIIPrinter Status and Signals GS a 2 XON/XOFF Transmit Timing DLE ENQ 1 or DLE ENQ 2 commands1.4 XON/XOFF transmit timing Reset Switching Serial interface connection example 4 Reset DC Characteristics 1 Minimum Reset Pulse Width pin Ieee 1284 Bidirectional Parallel Interface Compatibility ModeReverse Mode Data Transmission from Printer to Host Dkstatus Interface Pin Assignments for Each ModeGND Logic-H Signal Sender Characteristics +5 V Signal Sender Characteristics Data Receiving Timing Compatibility Mode Data TRS Near end detection Specifications RS-485 compatible 3 RS-485 Serial InterfaceCS1 CS2 DR1 DR2 Confidential SD1 SD2 RD1RD2 DR1 CS1 Other Interfaces Connectors Interface Connectors Power Supply Connector1 Power Supply Connector Pin Assignments Shell Drawer Kick-out Connector Modular Connector 2 Drawer Kick-out Connector Pin Assignments 4 Drawer Circuitry ESC ∗ List of commandsFunctions ESC a ESC cESC d ESC p GS h GS kGS r GS v DC4 Can 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 20 Thai character code 21 Thai character code 22 Thai character code 23 Thai character code 24 Thai character code 25 Thai character code 26 Thai character code 255 Space International Character Set Switches and Buttons Power Button Panel Buttons 2 Transmission Speed DIP SwitchesXON/XOFF DTR/DSR DIP Switch 4 DIP Switch 2-3 7 DIP Switch 2-3 Parallel interface specification DIP Switch6 DIP Switch Panel LED Indicators 1 Standby State Indication Self-test Hexadecimal Dumping C D E F G H I J 2 Errors That Can Possibly Recover Error Processing Error Types1 Errors That Automatically Recover CPU Printer Operation When an Error OccursUnrecoverable Errors Paper Sensors Cover Open ButtonCover Open Sensor Print Buffer-full Printing Mode General Description Setting Values in Standard and Page Modes Formatting of Print Data in the Printable Area ESC T n 12.2 Character Data Developing Position 12.3 Print Data Developing Position Case Specifications External Dimensions and MassColor External Appearance Standard Accessories Options and ConsumablesOptions Consumables Explanation of Terms CommandsCommand Notation When font B Dots is selected, this Control Commands Ascii ESC FF, ESC L, ESC S Ascii Can DLE EOT n Ascii DLE EOT Confidential Confidential DLE ENQ n Ascii DLE ENQ DLE DC4 n m t Ascii DLE DC4 ESC SP n Ascii ESC ESC ! n ESC − ESC $ nL nH ESC % n ESC &, ESC ? ESC & y c1 c2 x1 d1 Dy ⋅ Xk d1 Dy ⋅ xk ESC %, ESC ? When font B 9 ⋅ 17 is selected dots ESC ∗ NL nH d1...dk MSB When 24-dot bit image is selected ESC n ESC ESC 3 n ESC 2 , GS P ESC = n ESC ? nESC ESC & , ESC % ESC @ ESC D n1...nk NUL ESC E n ESC G n ESC J n ESC L ESC M n ESC R n ESC S ESC T n ESC $ , ESC L , ESC W , ESC \ , GS $ , GS P , GS \ ESC V n ESC !, ESC − ESC W xL xH yL yH dxL dxH dyL dyH ASC ESC Paper ESC \ nL nH ESC a n ABC Abcd Abcde ESC c 3 n ESC c 4 n ESC 2 , ESC ESC c 5 nESC d n ESC p m t1 t2 Character Code Tables , Appendix H Name Turns on/off upside-down printing mode Format FS g 1 m a1 a2 a3 a4 nL nH d1...dk FS g 2 m a1 a2 a3 a4 nL nH NUL Bytes or more space is required in the receive buffer FS p n m FS q n xL xH yL yH d1...dk1...xL xH yL yH d1...dkn 114 113 Dots = 768 dots 256 ⋅ GS ! n 117 116 GS $ nL nH GS ∗ x y d1...dx ⋅ GS a pL pH n m GS / m Name Start/end macro definition Format GS f , GS k GS B nGS H n GS I n EpsonTM-T88 Kanji Japanese 125 124 GS L nL nH GS P x y ② Ascii ① GS V m ② GS V m n① Ascii GS W nL nH 130 129 GS \ nL nH GS r t m GS a n 134 133 135 134 GS f n ESC ! , GS ① GS k m d1...dk NUL ② GS k m n d1...dn UPC-A 139 138 140 139 Shift Code aCode B Code C Transmits drawer kick-out connector status GS r n 143 142 GS v 0 m xL xH yL yH d1....dk GS w n CODE39, ITF, Codabar Kanji Control Commands FS ! nBit Off/On Hex Decimal Function FS − , FS W , GS Name Select Kanji character mode Format FS − n FS & , FS C 150 149 FS C n Kanji System FS S n1 n2 N2 ≤ FS W n FS ! , GS Appendix a Miscellaneous Notes Table A.1 Paper Feeding Amount Other Notes App.4 App.3 Appendix B Paper Roll Setup Replacing the Paper Roll Table C.1 Adjustment Positions Figure C.1 Near-end Adjusting Position Figure C.2 Changing the Near-end Adjusting Position Appendix D Recovery from the Auto Cutter Error Appendix E Print Head Cleaning Figure E.1 Print Head Thermal Elements Appendix F Notes on Using the Drawer KICK-OUT Connector Appendix G Transmission Status Identification Table G.1 Transmission Status Identification FCA480H FCBC80H Appendix H Configuring the SpaceTable H.1 Space Page Top Address Figure H.2 9 ⋅ 17 Font Appendix I Example Printing in page Mode Figure I.1 Page Mode Example Figure I.2 Page Mode Example Print #1,ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST1234567890 Figure I.3 Page Mode Example Appendix J CODE128 BAR Code Description of the CODE128 Bar Code Code Tables 7B,41 123,66 7B,41 123,65 Appendix K Comparison Table Between TM-T88IIIAND TM-T88II

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