Epson UB-E03 Use and care manual

Technical Reference Guide
Describes features and general specifications for the product.
Describes setup and instrallation of the product and peripherals.
Describes how to control the printer and necessary information
when you develop applications.
Describes how to handle the product.
M00037501
Rev. A
Product Overview
Set up
Programming Samples
UB-E03 Specifications
This chapter explains the features of the product.
This chapter explains how to connect the UB-E03 to the
TM printer and use it.
This chapter explains information for programming.
This chapter explains the specification of the UB-E03.

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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 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 the 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.
Trademarks
EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation in Japan and other countries/regions.
Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista®are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries.
ESC/POS®Command System
EPSON has been taking industry’s initiatives with its own POS printer command system (ESC/POS).
ESC/POS has a large number of commands including patented ones. Its high scalability enables users
to build versatile POS systems. The system is compatible with all types of EPSON POS printers (excluding
the TM-C100) and displays. Moreover, its flexibility makes it easy to upgrade the future. The functionality
and the user-friendliness is valued around the world.

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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.
WARNING
You must follow warnings carefully to avoid serious bodily injury.
CAUTION
Provides information that must be observed to prevent damage to the equipment or loss of
data.
•Possibility of sustaining physical injuries.
•Possibility of causing physical damage.
•Possibility of causing information loss.
Provides information that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment or a
malfunction.
Provides important information and useful tips.

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Warnings
WARNING
•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.
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 equipment.
∗Check that the plug is clean before plugging it in.
∗Be sure to push the plug all the way in.
•Be sure to use the specified power source.
Connection to an improper power source may cause fire or shock.
•Do not place multiple loads on the power outlet.
Overloading the outlet may lead to fire.
•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.
•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, do not continue to use it.
Continued use may lead to fire. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your
dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice.
•If you open the DIP switch cover, be sure to close the cover and tighten the screw
after adjusting the DIP switch.
Using this product with the cover open may cause fire or electric shock.
•Do not use aerosol sprayers containing flammable gas inside or around this
product.
Doing so may cause fire.

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Cautions
Product Servicing
This productcannotbe serviced atthe component level. if damage occurs, the UB-E03 should
be replaced as a unit.
Restriction of Use
Whenthis productis used for applications requiring high reliability/safety such as
transportationdevices related to aviation, rail, marine, automotive etc.; disaster prevention
devices; various safety devices etc.; or functional/precisiondevices etc., youshould use this
productonly after giving considerationto including fail-safes and redundancies into your
design to maintain safety and total system reliability. Because this productwas notintended for
use in applications requiring extremely high reliability/safety such as aerospace equipment,
main communicationequipment, nuclear power control equipment, or medical equipment
related to directmedical care etc., please make your ownjudgment onthis product’s suitability
after a full evaluation.
CAUTION
•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.
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
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.

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About this Manual
Aim of the Manual
This manual is aimed to provide all the necessary informationfor development engineers to
develop, design, and install POS system, or to develop and design printer applications.
Manual Content
The manual is made up of the following sections:
Chapter 1 Product Overview
Chapter 2 Set up
Chapter 3 Programming Samples
Chapter 4 UB-E03 Specifications

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Contents
■For Safety .............................................................................................................................. 3
Key to Symbols........................................................................................................................................3
Warnings ..................................................................................................................................................4
Cautions ..................................................................................................................................................5
■Product Servicing ................................................................................................................. 5
■Restriction of Use .................................................................................................................. 5
■About this Manual ................................................................................................................ 6
Aim of the Manual .................................................................................................................................6
Manual Content .....................................................................................................................................6
Product Overview ..........................................................................9
■Features................................................................................................................................. 9
■Product Information ........................................................................................................... 10
Parts Name and Function ...................................................................................................................10
Supported TM Printers ..........................................................................................................................11
Supported Browser ...............................................................................................................................11
Supported Protocols ............................................................................................................................11
Space Required for Installation...........................................................................................................11
Environmental Specifications ..............................................................................................................12
Limitations..............................................................................................................................................12
Set up ............................................................................................13
Flow of Setup ........................................................................................................................................13
■Installing the UB-E03...........................................................................................................14
■Setting IP Address Using EPSON TMNet WinConfig.......................................................... 17
Setting the TCP/IP Protocol in Your Operating System.....................................................................17
Setting the UB-E03 ................................................................................................................................23
■Setting IP Address Using arp/ping Command ................................................................ 27
■Checking/Changing the Settings..................................................................................... 29
Checking/Changing with EPSON TMNet WinConfig........................................................................29
Checking/Changing with EPSON TMNet WebConfig ......................................................................31
■Initializing ............................................................................................................................ 33
■EPSON TMNet WebConfig .................................................................................................. 34
Starting EPSON TMNet WebConfig .....................................................................................................34
General Information Screen................................................................................................................35
TCP/IP Information Screen...................................................................................................................36
SNMP Information Screen....................................................................................................................37
TCP/IP Setting Screen...........................................................................................................................38

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SNMP Communication Setting Screen.............................................................................................. 39
SNMP IP Trap 1 Setting Screen............................................................................................................ 40
SNMP IP Trap 2 Setting Screen............................................................................................................ 41
Administrator Setting Screen .............................................................................................................. 42
Password Setting Screen ..................................................................................................................... 43
Reset Screen......................................................................................................................................... 44
Advanced Screen ............................................................................................................................... 45
Programming Samples................................................................47
■Method of Printing to a TM Printer .....................................................................................47
■Direct Printing by PORT9100...............................................................................................48
For Windows Console .......................................................................................................................... 48
For Linux ................................................................................................................................................ 49
■Commands Sent to a TM Printer When the Power is On..................................................50
■Monitoring of the ASB Status..............................................................................................50
■The Rights of Printing...........................................................................................................50
■Time-out for Connection....................................................................................................50
UB-E03 Specifications ..................................................................51
■Software Specifications......................................................................................................51
Supported Protocols............................................................................................................................ 51
■Network Parameter of the UB-E03.....................................................................................54
Setting of the network parameter of the UB-E03 ............................................................................. 55
How to check the Mac Address ........................................................................................................ 55
■System Bootup Time ...........................................................................................................56
■UB-E02 and UB-E03 .............................................................................................................57

Chapter 1 Product Overview
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Product Overview
Thischapterexplainstheproductoverview.
Features
TheUB‐E03isinstalledintheTM‐seriesprintersasaninterfaceboardtoprovideEthernet
communications.
FeaturesoftheUB‐E03areasfollows:
Network Function
•10Base‐T,100Base‐TXEthernet
• SupportsTCP/IPprotocol.
• SupportsDHCP/APIPA.
•SNMPcapable.ThestatusoftheprintercanbeacquiredbyusingSNMP.
•IPv4capable.
Setting
•ThesettingutilityEPSONTMNetWinConfigisavailable.PleasedownloaditfromtheEPSON
Websiteanduseit.
•YoucancheckandsettheparametersbyusingaWebbrowser.
•Whenyoupushthepushbutton,thepresentnetworkparameterisinitializedandthesetting
conditionisprintedforyoutocheck.
Others
•Updatingthefirmwareispossibleviathenetwork.
•Low‐powerconsumptionmode
Low-power consumption mode:
The UB-E03 enters the low-power consumption mode if more than 3 seconds have passed
while none of the following is performed;
•Receiving Ethernet data
•Printing by the printer
•Receiving data from the printer
•Operating the push button
When any of the above is performed, The UB-E03 automatically returns to the normal
mode. The low-power consumption mode function cannot be disabled.

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Product Information
Parts Name and Function
Ethernet interface connector
ALANcable(RJ45plug)canbeconnectedtotheEthernetconnector.
•10BASE‐T,100BASE‐TXEthernet,fullduplex,halfduplex(Autonegotiationfunction,manual
setting)
• ComplieswithTCP/IPprotocol(LP,LPR,andsocketcommunications)
LED
TheUB‐E03has2LEDs.Theyareoninthefollowingcases.However,theyareoffduringthelow
powerconsumptionmode.
ThegreenLED:whentheEthernetlinkisestablished.
TheyellowLED:whentheprinterissending/receivingEthernetdata.
Push button
Apushbuttonisprovidedtoperformthefollowingfunctions.
• Statussheetprinting
PushandholdthepushbuttonforthreesecondsormorewhentheTMprinterisreadyfor
printing(paperissetandthepowersupplyisturnedon);thenetworkparameterstatusis
printed.
• Settinginitialization
Pushandholdthepushbuttonwhileturningonthepowersupply.Keeppushingthepush
button(abouttenseconds)untiltheinitializationstartmassage(ResettingtoFactoryDefault)
isprinted.Allsettingsareresettothefactorysettings.
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Push button
LED (Green)
Ethernet interface connector
LED (Yellow)

Chapter 1 Product Overview
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Supported TM Printers
Forsupportedprinters,seeTM‐UIBCombinationSpecification,oraskyourdealer.
Supported Browser
TheUB‐E03supportsthefollowingbrowsers.
•InternetExplorer(Ver.6.0orlater)
•Firefox(Ver.3.0orlater)
Supported Protocols
TheUB‐E03supportsthefollowingprotocols.
Space Required for Installation
WhentheUB‐E03isinstalledinthebackofaTMprinter,itincreasesthedepthoftheprinterby
20mm(0.79ʺ).Takethisintoconsiderationforyourinstallation.
Protocol Application
IP, ARP, ICMP, UDP, TCP Basic communications protocols for various functions.
LP, LPR, TCP Socket Port Protocol for printing.
DHCP, APIPA Protocol for automatic settings of IP address, etc.
ENPC, SNMP Protocol for settings and monitoring.
HTTP Protocol for using EPSON TMNet WebConfig.
TFTP Protocol to update the firmware of the interface.

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Environmental Specifications
Limitations
TheUB‐E03hasfollowinglimitations.ForlimitationsonTMprinters,seeTechnicalReference
GuidesforTMprinters.
Limitations for Transmission
Whenprintingahighvolumeofdatasuchasgraphics,theprintspeedmaybeslower.
Limitation for Customer Display Use
WhentheUB‐E03isconnected,theDM‐DconnectorontheTMunitcannotbeused.Never
attempttoconnecttheEthernetcabletotheDM‐Dconnectorordrawerkick‐outconnector.
Item Specifications
Temperature Operating
Conditions
0 to 50°C {32 to 122°F}, 10 to 90% RH non-condensation
(See the operating temperature and humidity range below.)
Storage
Conditions
-10 to 50°C {14 to 122°F}, 10 to 90% RH non-condensation
0 34 40 50
90
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Tem
p
erature
[㧑RH]
Relative temperature
Operating Environment
Range

Chapter 2 Set up
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Set up
ThischapterdescribestheprocedurestosetupaninterfaceboardforEpsonTMprinters,the
UB‐E03,sothatyoucanuseitonanetwork.
Flow of Setup
Followthestepsbelowforsetup.
UseEPSONTMNetWinConfigorarp/pingcommandtosettheIPaddress.
TM printer
+ UB-E03
Installing TCP/IP Protocol in OS
Install TCP/IP protocol in your operating system.
Installing the UB-E03
Install the UB-E03 on a TM printer.
Various Settings for the UB-E03
Setting IP Address Using Setting IP Address Using
Setting the UB-E03
Set IP address for the UB-E03 using
EPSON TMNet WinConfig.
Set IP address for the UB-E03 using arp/ping
command.
Configure various settings for the UB-E03 using either one of the following methods.
EPSON TMNet WinConfig Web Browser
EPSON TMNet WinConfig arp/ping Command
(page 14)
(page 17)(page 27)
(page 29)(page 31)

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Installing the UB-E03
FollowthestepsbelowtoinstalltheUB‐E03onaTMprinter.
WARNING
•BeforeinstallingtheUB‐E03,disconnectthePowerUnitfromtheTM
Printer(aswellasturningthepowerswitchoff).
Evenwhenthepowerswitchisoff,voltageisstillpresentatsome
pointsonthecircuitboard.ChangingcomponentswhilethePower
UnitisconnectedcancausedamagetotheUB‐E03andtheprinter.
•BeforeinstallingtheUB‐E03,besuretosettheDIPswitchesor
Memoryswitchesasshowninthetablebelow.Forothermodels,ask
yourdealer.
The display module connector on the TM printer cannot be used when the UB-E03 is
installed.
Model Setting
TM-U200 Series DIP SW 2-8: ON
TM-U210 Series DIP SW 2-8: ON
TM-U220 Series DIP SW 2-8: ON
TM-U230 Series DIP SW 2-8: ON
TM-U325 Series DIP SW 2-8: ON
TM-U590 Series DIP SW 2-8: ON
TM-U675 Series DIP SW 2-8: ON
TM-T88 Series DIP SW 2-8: ON
TM-T90 MSW 2-8: ON
TM-H5000/H5000II DIP SW 2-8: ON
TM-H6000 Series DIP SW 2-8: ON
TM-J2000/J2100 MSW 2-8: ON
TM-L90 MSW 2-8: ON

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1Be sure that the power supply unit is disconnected from the printer and
that the power for the printer and host computer is turned off.
2Install the UB-E03 on the printer and fix it with screws.
If any interface board is already installed onthe printer, remove it and theninstall the
UB-E03. Use the screws removed to attach the UB-E03.
3Plug the 10Base-T/100Base-TX cable into the Ethernet interface
connector on the UB-E03 installed.
4Connect the power supply unit with the printer.
5Turn on the printer.
WARNING
Never attempt to connect the customer display cable, drawer kick-out cable, or a
standard telephone line cable to the Ethernet connector.
When initializing the UB-E03 by turning off the power and then turning it back on or by
resetting the printer, there is a waiting time until the network starts operating. During this
time, all the communicating functions of the network do not work.
The waiting time is:
•When the IP address setting is Manual (Fixed): approximately 15 seconds
•When the IP address setting is Auto: approximately 20 seconds (It can be longer,
depending on the reply time of the host.)
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6Hold the push button for more than 3 seconds when the printer is ready
for printing.
Whenthe UB-E03 is installed correctly, the printer prints a status sheet.
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Push button

Chapter 2 Set up
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Setting IP Address Using EPSON TMNet WinConfig
ThissectiondescribeshowtosettheIPaddressusingEPSONTMNetWinConfig.
Setting the TCP/IP Protocol in Your Operating System
TosettheIPaddressusingEPSONTMNetWinConfig,youneedtoinstalltheTCP/IPprotocolin
youroperatingsystem.
ToinstallTCP/IPprotocolinWindows7,WindowsVista,andWindowsXP,followthe
instructionsbelow.
Windows 7
1Click [Local Area Connection] in the Control Panel.

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2Click the [Properties] button.
3Confirm whether the [Internet Protocol Version4 (TCP/IPv4)] check box is
checked. If not, check it.
4Click the [OK] button.
If you install the TCP/IP protocol, restart your computer after installing.

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Windows Vista
1Click [View status] in the Control Panel.
2Click the [Properties] button.

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3Confirm whether the [Internet Protocol Version4 (TCP/IPv4)] check box is
checked. If not, check it.
4Click the [OK] button.
Windows XP
1Click [Network and Internet Connections] in the Control Panel.
If you install the TCP/IP protocol, restart your computer after installing.