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TM-C100
Technical Reference
Guide
English
EPSON 410000602
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TM-C100 Technical Reference Guide CAUTIONS ❏ No part of this document 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. ❏ The contents of this document are subject to change without notice. Please contact Seiko Epson for the latest information. ❏ While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Seik
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Important Safety Information Key to Symbols The following symbols are used in this document. Please check the meaning of the symbols before using the printer. WARNING: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid serious bodily injury or death. CAUTION: Cautions must be observed to avoid the following kinds of damage. • Physical injury � Damage to property � Loss of data and the like Note: Notes provide useful information about maintaining the performance of your printer and its operation. ii
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TM-C100 Technical Reference Guide Warnings WARNING: ❏ Turn off the printer and unplug it immediately if it produces smoke, a strange odor, or unusual noise. Continued use may lead to fire or electric shock. ❏ Do not disassemble or modify the printer. Doing so may result in injury, fire, or electric shock. ❏ To avoid the danger of electric shock, do not set up the printer or attach cables to it when there is lightning. ❏ Always use the specified power source. Using a different power source may
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Cautions CAUTION: ❏ Do not attach any equipment not shown in this guide. Doing so may result in failure, fire, and the like. ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable or tilted surface. Doing so may cause it to fall, resulting in injury. ❏ Do not place the printer in a humid or dusty location. Doing so may result in failure, fire or electric shock. ❏ Do not stand on the printer or place heavy objects on it. Doing so may break the printer or cause you to fall, leading to injury. ❏ To ensure s
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TM-C100 Technical Reference Guide About This Manual Aim of the Manual The purpose of this manual is to provide all necessary information to development engineers who are developing, designing or installing commercial systems using the TM-C100 printer, or who are developing or designing applications for the printer. Contents of the Manual Chapter 1 "Product Outline" An outline of the features and specifications Chapter 2 "Setup" Information on such matters as DIP switches, memory switches, er
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Related Software and Documents Related Software and Documents Software/document name Description TM-C100 User's Manual This provides information allowing the operator to use the TM- C100 safely and correctly. This manual is packed in the box with the printer.* TM-C100 Technical Reference Guide This manual.* EPSON OPOS-X ADK This is the OCX driver. EPSON OPOS-X ADK Manual This provides information required for programming using OPOS-X. This is included in the EPSON OPOS-X ADK.* Epson Advanced P
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TM-C100 Technical Reference Guide TM-C100 Technical Reference Guide Chapter 1 Product Outline 1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1.2 Product Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1.2.1 Printer types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1.2.2 Standard Access
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3.4.7 The paper is not cut (roll paper specification) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 3.5 FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 3.5.1 Printing on long paper (roll paper specification) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 3.5.2 Cutting the paper at a fixed length (roll paper specification) . . . . . . . . . 3-11 3.5.3 Making fine color adjustments such as color matching . . . . .
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TM-C100 Technical Reference Guide Chapter 1 Product Outline 1.1 Features The TM-C100 is a compact inkjet printer, newly designed for commercial applications. Besides printing product photographs and POP items, the printer has the following features. ❏ Since it is small and light-weight, it can be used effectively on limited counter space. ❏ Thanks to its high reliability and durable design, it can be used every day for commercial applications. ❏ Since an autocutter is provided as standard, t
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1.2.2 Standard Accessories The printer comes with the following accessories. ❏ User's Manual ❏ Exclusive ink cartridge ❏ Power unit ❏ Power cable (not included for some models) ❏ Roll paper: 1 roll (roll paper specification only) Note: Since the packaged ink cartridge is for trial use, it may not last as long as a normal cartridge. The printer does not come with a USB cable. Please provide this yourself. 1.2.3 TM-C100 related products The table below shows the TM-C100 related products. Categor
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TM-C100 Technical Reference Guide For customers from North America: http://pos.epson.com/ For customers from other countries: http://www.epson-pos.com/ Select the product from the “Select any product” pull-down menu. 1.3 Consumables 1.3.1 Ink cartridges Ink cartridges are necessary for printing. ❏ Part number: four-color model: SJIC9P, single color model: SJIC10P(K) Note: The TM-C100 uses an exclusive ink cartridge. You cannot install other type of ink cartridge. We recommend that you use ge
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1.3.3 Standard size paper The following types of paper are available for use with the TM-C100 (ASF specification). These can be purchased from your dealer. Number of Part number Paper size Paper type sheets ENS105-148 A6 Plain paper 500 sheets EFS105-148 A6 Special fine paper 250 sheets Note: We recommend that you use genuine Epson paper to ensure that your printer gives maximum performance. 1-4 Product Outline Rev. C
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TM-C100 Technical Reference Guide Chapter 2 Setup 2.1 Part Names and Basic Operations 2.1.1 Part names Roll paper specification release lever Enlarged view of the printer cover control panel tab INK LED & CLEANING switch control panel paper tray roll paper holder POWER LED & POWER switch locking clip PAPER LED & roll paper PAPER switch edge guide ❏ Release lever Pressing this lever switches between the paper clamp status (preparing to print) and paper release status (ready for inserti
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ASF (auto sheet feeder) specification release lever edge guide auto sheet feeder (ASF) printer cover tab control panel paper tray Enlarged view of the control panel POWER LED & POWER switch INK LED & CLEANING switch PAPER LED & PAPER switch ❏ Release lever Pressing this lever switches between the paper clamped status (preparing to print) and paper released status (ready for insertion of paper). � Release lever raised: paper clamped status (ready to print) � Release lever lowered: paper release
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TM-C100 Technical Reference Guide 2.1.2 Control panel The following shows the functions of the control panel. ❏ POWER switch This switches the power on and off. The POWER LED indicates whether the power is on or off. � POWER LED: Indicates whether the power is on or off. On: The power is on. (power on) Off: The power is off. (power off) Flashing: The power is performing an operation. (cleaning, power-on process, power-off process, voiding remaining print data and so on.) CAUTION: When turning
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❏ CLEANING switch The printer performs head cleaning if the switch is pressed for 3 seconds or more. For information about head cleaning, see "Ink head cleaning" on page 3-7. Note: Head cleaning consumes ink. Note that performing head cleaning more than necessary shortens the product lifetime of the ink cartridge. � INK LED: Indicates the status of ink remaining. On: An ink cartridge is not installed, or it is out of ink. It is necessary to replace the ink cartridge. Off: Normal status. (An i
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TM-C100 Technical Reference Guide 2.2 Setup Procedure To get the best performance from your printer, it is necessary to make various settings before you use it. Set up the printer as required. The procedure for preparing the printer for use is as follows. 1. Printer setup (See "Printer Setup" on page 2-6.) ❏ Install the options � Roll paper unit, paper tray, roll paper � ASF unit, paper tray, standard size paper ❏ Connect the printer to the power supply ❏ Install the ink cart
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2.3 Printer Setup 2.3.1 Installing options ❏ When using the ASF (auto sheet feeder) specification printer, see "Installing the ASF (auto sheet feeder) unit" on page 2-6. ❏ When using the roll paper specification printer, see "Installing the roll paper holder" on page 2-8. 2.3.1.1 Installing the ASF (auto sheet feeder) unit 1. Check that the printer is not connected to the AC adapter. If the printer is on, turn it off and remove the AC adapter. 2. Pass the cable of the auto sheet feeder thr
