About This Manual, Setting Up and Using | Seiko TM-U590/U590P

About This Manual

Setting Up and Using

❏Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking the printer, and setting it up.

❏Chapter 2 contains information on using the printer.

❏Chapter 3 contains troubleshooting information.

Reference

❏Chapter 4 contains specifications.

❏Appendix A tells how to change the DIP switch and Appendix B lists the EPSON Sales Subsidiaries and their addresses.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

WARNING:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid serious bodily injury.

CAUTION:

Cautions must be observed to avoid minor injury to yourself or damage to your equipment.

Note:

Notes have important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.

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Contents

TM-U590/U590P Printer Parts and Labels Labels Setting Up the Printer Solving ProblemsQuick Reference Validating and Verifying ChecksPage Iii FCC Compliance StatementFor American Users Declaration of Conformity EMI and Safety Standards Applied Reference Setting Up and UsingAbout This Manual Features AccessoryIntroduction Options Ordering Ribbon Cassettes Contents Appendix B Epson Sales Subsidiaries Setting Up the Printer Unpacking 2Setting Up the Printer Removing the protective material Connecting the Cables and Grounding the Printer Connecting the computer 4Setting Up the Printer Connecting the Drawer 6Setting Up the Printer Anschließen der Lade Connecting the Display Module Grounding the Printer Connecting the Power Supply 8Setting Up the PrinterPage Installing the Ribbon Cassette 10Setting Up the Printer Knob Using the Power Switch Cover 12Setting Up the PrinterSelf Test Running the self test DIP Switch Settings Completed Removing the Paper Guide Slide the paper guide to the left to remove it Using the Printer Using the PrinterOperating the Control Panels Control Panel Panel lights Indicator lights2Using the Printer Slip Paper Handling Reading Micr characters on personal checks Using the Micr Reader Option4Using the Printer Using the Printer Troubleshooting TroubleshootingGeneral problems Printing problems 2Troubleshooting Printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is printedPrintout is faint Line of dots is missing in the printout Cleaning the Optional Micr Mechanism Paper handling problemsMica cleaning method Recommended Cleaning procedure Adhesive Cleaning Sheet 4Troubleshooting Explanatin of a cleaning sheet Command code sequenceMoistened Cleaning sheet Adhesice cleaning sheet Refer to Figure 6Troubleshooting Hexadecimal Dump Paper Printing SpecificationsReference Information Ribbon Specifications Micr Reader Option Paper Specifications Paper feed methodPaper feed pitch Paper feed speed 4Reference Information Ambient temperature and copy capabilityPaper Copy capability and paper thickness 6Reference Information Reference Information Electrical Characteristics Reliability Mtbf Mcbf Humidity TemperatureEnvironmental Conditions Dip Switch Setting Setting the DIP SwitchesDIP switch functions Serial interface specification 2Dip Switch Setting Parallel interface specification Dip Switch Setting A-3 Changing the DIP switch settings 4Dip Switch Setting Epson Sales Subsidiaries Epson Sales Subsidiaries B-1 2EPSON Sales Subsidiaries