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Technical Reference Guide
Product Overview
Describes features and general specifications for the product.
Setup
Describes setup and instrallation of the product and peripherals.
Application Development Information
Describes how to control the printer and necessary information
when you develop applications.
Handling
Describes how to handle the product.
Appendix
Describes interfaces, connectors and character code tables.
410620803
Rev. C
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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 us for the latest information. � While every precaution has taken in the preparation of this document, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility f
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For Safety 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. You must follow warnings carefully to avoid serious bodily injury. WARNING Provides information that must be observed to prevent damage to the equipment or loss of data. • Possibility of sustaining physical injuries. CAUTION • Possibility of causing physical damage. • Possibility of causing information loss. Provides infor
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Warnings • To avoid risk of electric shock, do not set up this product or handle cables during a thunderstorm • Never insert or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. WARNING Doing so may result in severe shock. • Handle the power cable with care. Improper handling may lead to fire or electric shock. ∗ Do not modify or attempt to repair the cable. ∗ Do not place any heavy object on top of the cable. ∗ Avoid excessive bending, twisting, and pulling. ∗ Do not place the cable near heating equ
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Cautions • Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual. Different connections may cause equipment damage or fire. • Be sure to set this equipment on a firm, stable, horizontal surface. CAUTION The product may break or cause injury if it falls. • Do not use this product 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 pro
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About this Manual Aim of the Manual This manual was created to provide information on development, design, and installation of POS systems and development and design of printer applications for developers. Manual Content The manual is made up of the following sections: Product Overview Chapter 1 Setup Chapter 2 Application Development Information Chapter 3 Handling Chapter 4 Specifications of Interface and Connector Appendix Character Code Tables 6
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Contents ■ Revision History .....................................................................................................................2 ■ For Safety...............................................................................................................................3 Key to Symbols ....................................................................................................................................... 3 Warnings ..................................................
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■ Option Specifications ........................................................................................................ 28 Power Supply Unit (PS-180) ..................................................................................................................28 Setup .............................................................................................29 ■ Flow of Setup...........................................................................................................
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Handling .......................................................................................61 ■ Installing and Replacing Roll Paper..................................................................................61 ■ Removing Jammed Paper.................................................................................................63 ■ Cleaning the Thermal Head ..............................................................................................63 ■ Preparing for Transport......
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Chapter 1 Product Overview Product Overview This chapter describes features and specifications of the product. Features The TM-T70 is a receipt printer with high speed printing and a small footprint. With its compact design, it can be placed in a narrow space, such as under a counter, and it also has full front access for easy operability. High speed printing 1 �Issuing of batch receipts is possible. �Maximum print speed: 170 mm/s �Graphics are also printed with high-speed printing. Front op
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Product Configuration Interface �Serial interface model (RS-232C) � Parallel interface model (IEEE1284) �USB interface model (full-speed) �Ethernet interface model (10/100BASE-T) �Wireless LAN interface model (IEEE802.11b) Buzzer �Model with the buzzer function �Model without the buzzer function Color �ECW (Epson Cool White) �EDG (Epson Dark Gray) Accessories Attachments � Roll paper (for operation check) � User’s manual �Power switch cover �Locking wire saddle (only for USB interface model) Opt
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Chapter 1 Product Overview Parts Name and Function Manual cutter Roll paper cover 1 Cover open lever Control panel Power switch cover Power switch Power Switch Turns the printer on or off. The marks on the switch: ( / ) Before turning on the printer, be sure to check that the AC adapter is connected to the power supply. CAUTION Before turning the printer off, it is recommended to send a power-off command to the printer. If you use the power-off sequence, the latest maintenance counter values
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Power Switch Cover Install the power switch cover that comes with the TM-T70 onto the printer to prevent inadvertent changing of the power switch, to prevent tampering, and to improve the appearance of the printer. To reset the printer when the power switch cover is installed, insert a long, thin object (such as the end of a paper clip) into the hole in the power switch cover and press the power switch. If an accident occurs with the power switch cover attached, unplug the power cord immedia
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Chapter 1 Product Overview �Lights when the end of the roll paper is detected, and when printing has stopped (offline). If this happens, replace the roll paper. �Flashes when an error occurs. (For details about the flash codes, see "Error Status" on page 16.) �Goes out during regular operation (online). POWER LED (green) �Lights when the power supply is on. �Goes out when the power supply is turned off. Connectors All cables are connected to the connector panel on the lower rear of the printe
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Error Status There are three possible error types: automatically recoverable errors, recoverable errors, and unrecoverable errors. Automatically Recoverable Errors Printing is no longer possible when automatically recoverable errors occur. They can be recovered easily, as described below. Error LED flash code Error Error description Recovery measure Approx. 160 ms Roll paper The roll paper cover Recovers automatically cover open was opened during when the roll paper error printing. cover is
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Chapter 1 Product Overview Unrecoverable Errors Printing is no longer possible when unrecoverable errors occur. The printer must be repaired. Turn off the power immediately when unrecoverable errors occur. CAUTION Error LED flash code Error Error description Approx. 160 ms Memory R/W error After R/W checking, the printer does not work correctly. 1 High voltage error The power supply voltage is extremely high. Low voltage error The power supply voltage is extremely low. CPU execution error Th
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NV Memory (Non-Volatile Memory) The printer has NV memory which includes the user NV memory and NV graphics memory that users can use. NV memory can be rewritten about 100,000 times. As a guide, NV memory rewriting should be 10 times or less a day when you program applications. CAUTION User NV Memory Characters can be stored in the user NV memory. Use ESC/POS commands to write or read them. For detailed information about ESC/POS commands, see the ESC/POS Application Programing Guide. NV Graph
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Chapter 1 Product Overview Procedure Open the roll paper cover. 1 While pressing the FEED button, turn the power on. 2 Press the FEED button once. 3 Close the roll paper cover. 4 After instructions are printed, open the roll paper cover. 5 1 Press the FEED button once. 6 Close the roll paper cover. 7 Turn the power off and on to return to the normal mode. 19
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Product Specifications Printing method Thermal line printing Cutting method Partial cut (cutting with one point in left edge left uncut) Roll paper (single-ply) Width: 79.5 ± 0.5 mm (3.13 ± 0.02") Interface Serial (RS232C), Parallel (IEEE1284), LAN (10/100BASE-T), USB (Full-speed), Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b) Buffer Receive buffer 4 KB/45 bytes (selectable using the DIP switch 1-2) Downloaded buffer 12 KB (both for user-defined characters and downloaded images) NV graphics data 256 KB NV user me
