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1 TM-U295 Installation Manual (English) (Japanese)

2 English All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson and ESC/POS are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. NOTICE: The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan. EMC and Safety Standards Applied Product Name: TM-U295 Model Name: M66SA/M117A The following standards are applied only to the printers that are so labeled. (EMC is tested using the Epson power supplies.) Europe: CE marking Safety: EN North America: EMI: FCC/ICES-003 Class A Safety: UL 1950/CSA C22.2 No. 950 Japan: EMC: VCCI Class A Oceania: EMC: AS/NZS 3548/ CISPR22 Class B WARNING The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will invalidate the EMC standards of this device. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SEIKO EPSON Corporation could void your authority to operate the equipment. CE Marking The printer conforms to the following Directives and Norms: Directive 89/336/EEC EN Class B EN IEC IEC IEC IEC IEC IEC Directive 90/384/EEC EN FCC Compliance Statement For American Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. FOR CANADIAN USERS This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 2 TM-U295 Installation Manual

3 Important Safety Information English This section presents important information intended to ensure safe and effective use of this product. Read this section carefully and store it in an accessible location. Key to Symbols The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below. Read the following carefully before handling the product. 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. Safety Precautions This section presents important information intended to ensure safe and effective use of this product. Read this section carefully and store it in an accessible location. WARNING: Shut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange odor, or unusual noise. Continued use may lead to fire. Immediately unplug the equipment and contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice. Never attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work can be dangerous. Never disassemble or modify this product. Tampering with this product may result in injury or fire. Be sure to use the specified power source. Connection to an improper power source may cause fire. Do not allow foreign matter to fall into the equipment. Penetration by foreign objects may lead to fire. If water or other liquid spills into this equipment, unplug the power cord immediately, and then contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice. Continued usage may lead to fire. CAUTION: Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual. Different connections may cause equipment damage and burning. Be sure to set this equipment on a firm, stable, horizontal surface. The product may break or cause injury if it falls. TM-U295 Installation Manual 3

4 English Do not use in locations subject to high humidity or dust levels. Excessive humidity and dust may cause equipment damage or fire. Do not place heavy objects on top of this product. Never stand or lean on this product. Equipment may fall or collapse, causing breakage and possible injury. To ensure safety, unplug this product before leaving it unused for an extended period. Before moving the product, unplug it and unplug all cables connected to it. Purpose of This Manual This manual provides information to operators of the TM-U295 printer to describe basic operations to enable safe and correct use of the printer. Notes on Usage Use specified paper. Do not use solvents based on alcohol, benzine, thinner, or ketone to remove the dirt on the printer. If you ever transport the printer or store it for a prolonged period of time, attach the transportation damper. Unpacking When you unpack the TM-U295 printer, make sure you have these items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer for assistance. Damper Ribbon cassette Hexagonal lock screws (2 pcs) Note: See the Note on page 7 for information about the screws. 4 TM-U295 Installation Manual

5 English Printer Parts upper case control panel printer cover POWER switch document table DIP switch FG power connector Control Panel The control panel has three buttons and three indicators (LEDs). Buttons All three of these buttons can be disabled or enabled by the ESC c 5 command. FORWARD Feeds the paper forward based on the line feed amount set by ESC 2 and ESC 3. REVERSE interface connector Feeds the paper backward based on the line feed amount set by ESC 2 and ESC 3. RELEASE Pressing this button moves the rollers so that paper can be inserted or removed. (This state is called the paper release mode. ) Note: Pressing the POWER switch while holding down the RELEASE button runs a self test. See Running a Self Test. TM-U295 Installation Manual 5

6 English Indicators (LEDs) POWER This LED is on whenever power is supplied to the printer. RELEASE This LED is on when the printer is in the paper release mode and it is off when the printer is in the clamp mode. Paper can be inserted only when the printer is in the paper release mode. This LED flashes to indicate an error condition in the following cases: Paper jam Home position error Timing error Drive circuit error Power supply voltage error If this LED flashes, turn off the printer, make sure that no paper is jammed in it, and then turn it back on. If the LED is still flashing, contact your administrator or a qualified service person. PAPER OUT This LED is on when paper is not inserted or is not inserted correctly. Removing the Transportation Damper The printer is protected during shipping by a transportation damper that must be removed before you turn on the printer. Pull the damper out and remove the strip of tape from the top of the printer, as shown below. 6 TM-U295 Installation Manual

7 Attaching the Transportation Damper English If you ever ship or store your printer, prepare it by performing these steps: 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on. 2. Press the RELEASE button. 3. Press the FORWARD button. 4. Turn off the printer. 5. Put the transportation damper back where it was when you received the printer. Connecting the Printer to the Computer You need an appropriate serial interface cable to connect your computer to the printer. 1. Make sure that the printer and the computer are turned off. 2. Plug the serial interface cable into the interface connector on the back of the printer, as shown. 3. Tighten the screws of the serial interface cable connector. Note: Your printer comes with inch-type hexagonal lock screws installed. If you plan to use an interface cable that requires millimeter-type lock screws, replace the inch-type screws with the enclosed millimeter-type screws by using a hex screwdriver (5 mm). To distinguish the two types of screws, see the illustration below; the screw on the right is the millimeter type. Notch (one or more lines) Inch-type Millimeter-type 4. Connect the other end of the cable to the connector on your computer. TM-U295 Installation Manual 7

8 English Grounding the Printer You need an appropriate ground wire to ground your printer. Recommended wire is described below. Wire thickness: AWG 18 or equivalent Diameter of terminal to be attached to: Make sure that the printer is turned off. 2. Tighten the ground wire in the position indicated as FG on the back of the printer with the FG screw, as shown. Connecting the Power Supply This printer requires an external power supply. Use an optional Epson power supply. CAUTION: Using an incorrect power supply can cause serious damage to the printer. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. 2. Plug the power supply s DC cable connector into the printer s connector as shown below. Note that the flat side of the DC cable connector faces up. 3. Plug the power plug of the power supply into an outlet. Disconnecting the Power Supply 1. Turn off the printer. 8 TM-U295 Installation Manual

9 English 2. Unplug the power plug of the power supply from the outlet. 3. Hold the connector of the DC cable and unplug it from the printer s connector. Installing the Ribbon Be sure to use the EPSON ERC-27, the ribbon cassette that meets the printer s specifications. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Press the RELEASE button to turn on the LED. This puts the printer in the paper release mode. 3. Turn off the printer. CAUTION: 4. Be sure to perform the steps above because it is necessary to make sure that the printer is in the paper release mode before you install the ribbon cassette. 5. Open the printer cover by slightly pressing the ridges on the top left and pulling the cover forward, as shown in the illustration below. 6. Check that the ribbon in the cassette is not creased or twisted. Then turn the feed knob in the direction of the arrow on the ribbon cassette to take up any slack in the ribbon. 7. Carefully insert the ribbon cassette in the printer as shown in the illustration below. Notice exactly where the ribbon must go. TM-U295 Installation Manual 9

10 English 8. Then push firmly on the right side and then the left side of the ribbon cartridge until each side clicks into place. 9. To put the cover back on the printer, first align the left and insert the tab on the top; then press the bottom until it clicks into place, as shown below. Replacing a Used Ribbon When your printing is not dark enough, it is time to replace the ribbon. 1. Follow steps 1 through 4 in the Installing the Ribbon. 2. Remove the used ribbon by grasping the handle and pulling straight out, as shown by the arrow in the illustration below. 3. Follow the rest of the steps in Installing the Ribbon. Inserting Paper CAUTION: Do not use wrinkled or curled paper. Use paper that meets the printer s specifications. To insert paper, follow these steps: 1. Make sure that a ribbon cassette is installed in the printer. 2. Turn on the printer. The POWER LED comes on. 10 TM-U295 Installation Manual

11 English 3. Press the RELEASE button. The RELEASE LED comes on, indicating that the printer is in the paper release mode. In this mode, the printer can accept paper and paper can be removed from it. 4. Insert the paper from either the front or the side, as shown in the illustration below. Insert the paper into the printer until it is stopped by the form stopper. The markings on the side of the printer can also be used to judge how far to insert paper. 5. Check the PAPER OUT LED. When you insert the paper correctly, the PAPER OUT LED goes out. If the PAPER OUT LED is still on, remove the paper and re-insert it. Running a Self Test Any time that you want to check the performance of your printer you can run a self test as described below. This shows whether your printer is working correctly. It is independent of any other equipment or software. The self test checks the control circuits, printer mechanisms, print quality, RAM, ROM version, and DIP switch settings. To perform a self test, follow the steps below: 1. Make sure that the ribbon cassette is installed correctly. 2. Turn on the printer and make sure the printer is in the released mode. If not, press the RELEASE button. 3. Insert a sheet of paper. Then turn off the power. 4. While holding down the RELEASE button, turn the power back on to start the self test. 5. To end the self test, turn off the power. Setting the DIP Switches You can change several interface settings by changing the DIP switch settings. If you need to change any of these settings, follow these steps: TM-U295 Installation Manual 11

12 . English 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. 2. Turn the printer over and locate the DIP switches, as shown. 3. Notice that ON is marked on the set of switches. Use tweezers or another narrow tool to move the switches. 4. Use the following tables to set the DIP switches Setting the DIP Switches 1 DIP SW1 Function ON OFF 2 See Table 1, International character set selection. 3 4 Word length 7 bits 8 bits 5 Parity check Yes No 6 Parity selection Even Odd 7 8 See Table 2, Transmission Speeds 9 Pin 6 reset signal Used Not used 10 Pin 25 reset signal Used Not used Table 1 International Sets SW1-3 SW1-2 SW1-1 Country ON ON ON U.S.A. ON ON OFF FRANCE ON OFF ON GERMANY ON OFF OFF U.K. OFF ON ON DENMARK OFF ON OFF SWEDEN Table 2 Transmission Speeds Speed (bps) SW1-8 SW ON ON 2400 ON OFF 4800 OFF ON 9600 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ITALY OFF OFF OFF SPAIN 12 TM-U295 Installation Manual

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