Epson C31CA85090 Safety guide

M00023003EN
Rev. D
Overview
Installation
Using the Printer Driver
TM-T88V Utility
Application Development Information
Descriptions of the TM-T88V Software Installer features.
Descriptions of install and uninstall.
Descriptions of simple printing and useful functions.
Descriptions of the TM-T88V Utility.
Describes how to control the printer and necessary information.
Software User's Manual

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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and ESC/POSare registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation in the U.S. and other
countries.
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and Visual C#are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries.
ESC/POS®Command System
EPSON ESC/POS is a proprietary POS printer command system that includes patented or patent-
pending commands. ESC/POS is compatible with all types of EPSON POS printers and displays
(excluding the TM-C100 printer). ESC/POS is designed to reduce the processing load on the host
computer in POS environments. It comprises a set of highly functional and efficient commands and also
offers the flexibility to easily make future upgrades.
Copyright © 2010 - 2011 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.

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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.
Restriction of Use
When this product is used for applications requiring high reliability/safety such as transportation devices
related to aviation, rail, marine, automotive etc.; disaster prevention devices; various safety devices
etc; or functional/precision devices etc, you should use this product only after giving consideration to
including fail-safes and redundancies into your design to maintain safety and total system reliability.
Because this product was not intended for use in applications requiring extremely high reliability/safety
such as aerospace equipment, main communication equipment, nuclear power control equipment, or
medical equipment related to direct medical care etc, please make your own judgment on this
product’s suitability after a full evaluation.
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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About this Manual
Aim of the Manual
This manual provides information on how to use TM-T88V Software & Documents Disc for the product
users or development engineers who use the software.
Manual Content
The manual is made up of the following sections:
Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Driver
Chapter 4 TM-T88V Utility
Chapter 5 Application Development Information

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Contents
■For Safety...............................................................................................................................3
Key to Symbols ....................................................................................................................................... 3
■Restriction of Use ..................................................................................................................3
■About this Manual ................................................................................................................4
Aim of the Manual................................................................................................................................. 4
Manual Content .................................................................................................................................... 4
■Contents ................................................................................................................................5
Overview ........................................................................................9
■TM-T88V Software Installer ...................................................................................................9
Drivers and Utilities to be Installed ....................................................................................................... 9
■Support OS ..........................................................................................................................10
■Restrictions on Using Multiple Drivers on the Same System ...........................................11
■How to Access the Manuals..............................................................................................12
■Differences Depending on the OS ....................................................................................13
■Viewing the User's Manual and Software Manual ...........................................................14
■Getting the URL of Epson Support Website .......................................................................15
Installation ....................................................................................17
■Installation Types ................................................................................................................17
■Easy Install...........................................................................................................................18
Network Address Setting for Ethernet Printer ....................................................................................23
Printer's Network Setting for Wireless LAN Connection.................................................................... 25
Installing Advanced Printer Driver Manual .......................................................................................31
Installing Advanced Printer Driver Ver. 3.04 ...................................................................................... 33
Configuring IP Address of the Printer Driver...................................................................................... 35
■Custom Install......................................................................................................................36
Displaying the “Select Software” Screen.......................................................................................... 37
Installing the Printer Driver................................................................................................................... 38
Installing the OPOS ADK...................................................................................................................... 41
Installing the OPOS ADK for .NET ........................................................................................................ 43
Installing the JavaPOS ADK ................................................................................................................ 45
Installing the Utility................................................................................................................................ 47
■Update Mode......................................................................................................................50

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■Uninstallation ...................................................................................................................... 52
Uninstalling the Windows Printer Driver ..............................................................................................52
Uninstalling the TM-T88V Utility.............................................................................................................53
Uninstalling theTMNet WinConfig .......................................................................................................53
Uninstalling the EpsonNet Simple Viewer...........................................................................................54
Uninstalling the TM Virtual Port Driver .................................................................................................54
Uninstalling the OPOS ADK..................................................................................................................55
Uninstalling the OPOS ADK for .NET ....................................................................................................56
Uninstalling the JavaPOS ADK.............................................................................................................56
■Replacing TM-T88III/IV with TM-T88V................................................................................ 57
Setting Advanced Printer Driver Ver.4.00 to 4.04 ..............................................................................57
Using the Printer Driver.................................................................59
■Printer Driver Access Methods and the Application Range .......................................... 59
Accessing from the Printer Driver's Print menu..................................................................................59
Accessing from the Printer Driver's Properties ...................................................................................60
Accessing from the Application's Print Setting Menu ......................................................................60
■Language for Displaying Properties ................................................................................. 61
■Making Printer Settings in an Application........................................................................ 62
■Printing Characters ............................................................................................................ 64
Printing Characters as a Graphic Image ..........................................................................................65
Printing Characters using a Printer Font.............................................................................................65
Advanced Font Settings ......................................................................................................................68
■Printing Printer Fonts in a .NET Environment...................................................................... 73
Substituting Fonts ..................................................................................................................................73
Printing Using a Printer Font .................................................................................................................75
Printing Barcodes/2D Code Fonts ......................................................................................................76
■Printing a Barcode ............................................................................................................. 77
Setting Barcode Fonts..........................................................................................................................77
Printing a Barcode ...............................................................................................................................79
■Printing a 2D Code ............................................................................................................. 80
Setting 2D Code Fonts .........................................................................................................................80
Printing a 2D Code...............................................................................................................................82
■Logo Printing ....................................................................................................................... 83
Storing Logos.........................................................................................................................................83
Configuring Logo Print Settings...........................................................................................................83
Printing a Logo......................................................................................................................................84
■Halftone Settings for Image Data ..................................................................................... 85

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■Electronic Journal...............................................................................................................86
Electronic Journal Settings.................................................................................................................. 87
Printing a Stored File ............................................................................................................................ 88
Searching for a Stored File .................................................................................................................. 89
■Optional Buzzer...................................................................................................................90
Buzzer Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 90
■Cash Drawer........................................................................................................................91
Opening Drawer with Printer Driver Setting ......................................................................................91
■Autocutter............................................................................................................................92
Making Autocutter Setting ................................................................................................................. 92
TM-T88V Utility ..............................................................................93
■Overview .............................................................................................................................93
■Starting the TM-T88V Utility.................................................................................................94
Starting the TM-T88V Utility .................................................................................................................. 94
Adding a Communication Port and Starting the TM-T88V Utility ................................................... 96
■Current Settings...................................................................................................................99
■Operation Check..............................................................................................................102
■Storing Logos.....................................................................................................................103
Adding a Logo................................................................................................................................... 105
■Paper Reduction Settings.................................................................................................109
■Automatic Paper Cut Settings .........................................................................................111
■Printing Control Settings ...................................................................................................113
■Font ....................................................................................................................................114
■Optional Buzzer.................................................................................................................115
■Communication I/F Settings ............................................................................................116
■Setting Backup/Restore ...................................................................................................121
Saving the Printer Settings to a File .................................................................................................. 121
Restore the Settings to the Printer.................................................................................................... 122
■Acknowledgements.........................................................................................................124

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Application Development Information....................................125
■How to Control the Printer................................................................................................ 125
Driver....................................................................................................................................................125
ESC/POS Commands .........................................................................................................................126
■Storing Logos .................................................................................................................... 127
■Download.......................................................................................................................... 128

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Chapter 1 Overview
1
Overview
This chapter describes the specifications of TM-T88V Software & Documents Disc.
TM-T88V Software Installer
TM-T88V Software Installer allows you to install various drivers and utilities for the TM-T88V printer.
Drivers and Utilities to be Installed
Drivers
❏AdvancedPrinterDriver
Windowsprinterdriver.Thefollowingversionsareprovided.
•AdvancedPrinterDriverVer.4.xx
•AdvancedPrinterDriverVer.3.04(ForWindows2000)
❏UPOS
Standsfor“UnifiedPointofService”.ThisisthestandardspecificationofPOSmarket,which
definesdriversforcontrollingPOSperipheraldevicesinvariousoperationenvironments.The
followingdriversareprovided.
•OPOSADK
•OPOSADKfor.NET
•JavaPOSADKforWindows
Utilities
❏TM‐T88VUtility
AllowsyoutocheckandconfiguretheTM‐T88Vsettings.YoucanalsoconfiguretheIPaddress
oftheprinterconnectedviaEthernet.
❏TMNetWinConfig
Thisutilityisforconfiguringnetworksettings,suchasIPaddress,oftheprinterconnectedtoan
EthernetorWirelessLAN.
❏EpsonNetSimpleViewer
Thisallowsyoutomonitorthestatusoftheprinterconnectedtoanetworkprinterorclient
computer(POSorKIOSKterminal).UsingthiswithTM‐T88VUtilitymakesitpossibleto
changethesettingsofTM‐T88Vconnectedtoaclientcomputer.
❏EpsonTMVirtualPortDriver
ThisallowsyoutoconvertTM‐T88Vfromserial/paralleltoUSB.WhenyourPOSapplication
hasaserial/parallelportofTM‐T88V,andyouwanttoconnectTM‐T88VviaUSB,youcanuse
theUSB‐connectedprinterfromtheapplicationasthoughtheprinterisserial/parallelprinter.
Becausethetoolperformstheconversionautomatically,youdonotneedtochangethe
application’sESC/POScommandsthatcontrolstheprinterconnectedviaserial/parallelport.

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Support OS
The following lists the supported operating systems for running the TM-T88V drivers and utilities.
❏Windows7SP1(32bit/64bit*1)
❏WindowsVistaSP2(32bit/64bit*1)
❏WindowsXPSP3(32bit)
❏Windows2000SP4*2
❏WindowsServer2008R2SP1(64bit*1)
❏WindowsServer2008SP2(32bit/64bit*1)
❏WindowsEmbeddedforPointofService*3
❏WindowsEmbeddedPOSReady2009*3
*1 The OPOS ADK can be used under 64-bit OS as long as the system meets the operating requirements.
For more details, see the release note after installing the OPOS ADK.
*2 The printer driver for Windows 2000 is Advanced Printer Driver Ver.3.04. The OPOS ADK for .NET and the
Epson TM Virtual Port Driver cannot be used under Windows 2000. TM-T88V Utility does not support the
USB printer class TM-T88V.
*3 EpsonNet Simple Viewer and TMNet WinConfig are not supported.

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Chapter 1 Overview
1
Restrictions on Using Multiple Drivers on the Same System
TM-T88V Software Installer may not install the driver, or if the driver can be installed, the combination of the
existing driver and the newly installed driver may not be supported. Refer to the following table.
Before TM-T88V driver is installed
TM-T88V Software Installer
Advanced Printer Driver Ver.3.04
Advanced Printer Driver Ver.4.1ｘ
OPOS ADK
(TM-T88V)
OPOS ADK for .NET
(TM-T88V)
JavaPOS ADK for Windows
(TM-T88V)
Advanced Printer Driver Ver.3 ✱✱▲▲▲
Advanced Printer Driver Ver.4.00 to 4.08 ▲ ✱ ▲*▲*▲*
Advanced Printer Driver Ver4.09 or later ▲ ✱ ● ● ●
OPOS ADK Ver.2.65 former ▲▲✱ ●▲
OPOS ADK Ver.2.66 or later ▲ ● ✱ ● ▲
current OPOS ADK for .NET Ver.1.11.8 former ▲ ▲ ● ✱ ▲
OPOS ADK for .NET Ver.1.11.9 or later ▲●● ✱▲
JavaPOS ADK Ver.1.11.8 former ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ✱
JavaPOS ADK Ver.1.11.9 or later ▲ ● ▲ ▲ ✱
TM-S1000 Driver ▲●●●▲
TM-J9000 OPOS ADK ▲ ● ● ● ▲
TM-J9000 Advanced Printer Driver ▲ ● ● ● ▲
TM-J9000 Status API ▲●●●▲
TMCOMUSB Ver.2 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
TMCOMUSB Ver.3 and Ver.4. or EpsonTM Virtual
Port Driver Ver.5 or later
●●●●●
Epson InkJet Printer Driver ●●●●●
●: Supported
▲: Not supported
* : Can not be installed.
✱: TM-T88V Software Installer starts in update mode. The installer shows the version of driver already
installed on the computer and allows you to select whether to update the driver or not.

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How to Access the Manuals
The manuals of the drivers and utilities are also installed.
To see the manuals, access the manual data as follows.
❏AdvancedPrinterDriverVer.4
[Start]‐[AllPrograms]‐[EPSON]‐[EPSONAdvancedPrinterDriver4]‐[Manual]
TheEasyInstalldoesnotinstallthemanuals.Installthemanualsseparatelyafterfinishingthe
EasyInstall.InstallingAdvancedPrinterDriverManual(p.31)
❏AdvancedPrinterDriverVer.3.04
Thisissavedinthefollowingfolder.
C:\EPSONAdvancedPrinterDriver\Manual
❏OPOSADK
[Start]‐[AllPrograms]‐[OPOS]‐[Manual]
❏OPOSADKfor.NET
[Start]‐[AllPrograms]‐[EPSONOPOSfor.NET]‐[Manual]
❏JavaPOSADKforWindows
[Start]‐[AllPrograms]‐[EpsonJavaPOSADK]‐[Documentation]
❏TM‐T88VUtility
[Start]‐[AllPrograms]‐[EPSON]‐[TM‐T88VSoftware]‐[TM‐T88VUtility]‐[UserʹsManual]
❏TMNetWinConfig
[Start]‐[AllPrograms]‐[EpsonNet]‐[TMNetWinConfig]‐[UserʹsGuide]
❏EpsonNetSimpleViewer
[Start]‐[AllPrograms]‐[EpsonNet]‐[EpsonNetSimpleViewer]‐[UserʹsManual]

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Chapter 1 Overview
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Differences Depending on the OS
The content of the descriptions of some operations in this book may be different depending on the OS. See
the following.
Item Description
Screens shown Screens in Windows Vista are used for the descriptions in this manual.
Confirmation and
setting of the
printer driver
Windows 7
[Start] - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Devices and Printers]
Right click the printer driver, and select the [Printer properties].
Windows Vista
[Start] - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Printers]
Right click the printer driver, and select the [Properties].
Windows XP
[Start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Faxes]
Right click the printer driver, and select the [Properties].
Windows 2000
[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Printers]
Right click the printer driver, and select the [Properties].
Uninstall a program Windows 7
[Start] - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program]
Windows Vista
[Start] - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program]
Windows XP
[Start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs]
Windows 2000
[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs]

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Viewing the User's Manual and Software Manual
❏UserʹsManual:
DescribeshowtosetupTM‐T88Vhardware,whatareincludedinthebox,howtohandlethe
hardware,compliantsafetystandards,safetyprecautions,andsoon.
❏SoftwareUserʹsManual(thismanual):
ExplainsaboutTM‐T88VSoftware&DocumentsDisc,howtoinstallthedriver,howtousethe
utilities,andsoon.
❏TechnicalReferenceGuide:
Providesallinformationnecessarytodevelop,design,and/orinstallasystemthatusesTM‐
T88V,ortodevelopordesignaprinterapplicationforTM‐T88V.
The following is how to view the manuals.
1Insert the TM-T88V Software & Documents Disc to the computer. The TM-T88V
Software Installer is automatically read and the “EPSON TM-T88V Software Installer”
screen appears. Click the [Install Now] button.
When the TM-T88V Software Installer is not automatically read, double click the [TMInstallNavi.exe]
icon in the TM-T88V Software & Documents Disc.
2The “User's Manual” screen appears. Click the manual button you want to see.

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Chapter 1 Overview
1
Getting the URL of Epson Support Website
The website provides a variety of product information and the latest driver download service.
1Insert the TM-T88V Software & Documents Disc to the computer. The TM-T88V
Software Installer is automatically read and the “EPSON TM-T88V Software Installer”
screen appears. Click the [Support Information] button.
When the TM-T88V Software Installer is not automatically read, double click the [TMInstallNavi.exe]
icon in the TM-T88V Software & Documents Disc.
2The “Support Information” screen appears. Click the button of your area. The URL
of Epson support website is displayed.

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Chapter 2 Installation
2
Installation
This chapter describes how to install the printer drivers and conduct a test print after the installation.
The uninstallation procedure is also provided. p. 52
Installation Types
You can select the installation type from the following.
❏EasyInstall:p.18
Thisisastandardinstallation,whichinstallstheTM‐T88VprinterdriverandTM‐T88VUtility.If
youareusinganEthernet/WirelessLANconnection,TMNetWinConfigandEpsonNetSimple
Viewerarealsoinstalled.
❏CustomInstall:p.36
Youcanselectprinterdriversandutilitiesyouwanttoinstall.
SelectthisinstallationtypeifyouwanttoinstalltheUPOSdriver,JavaPOSdriver,theprinter
drivermanual,andsampleprogramsandtoolsfordevelopingprograms.
❏Updatemode:p.50
Iftheprinterdriverand/orUPOSisalreadyinstalled,thedriverversionisdisplayedandyou
canselectwhethertoupdatethedriverornot.
•Installwithadministratorprivileges.
•Closeallrunningapplicationsbeforetheinstallation.

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Easy Install
1Insert the TM-T88V Software & Documents Disc into the computer. The TM-T88V
Software Installer is automatically read and the “EPSON TM-T88V Software Installer”
screen appears. Click the [Install Now] button.
When the TM-T88V Software Installer is not automatically read, double click the [TMInstallNavi.exe]
icon in the TM-T88V Software & Documents Disc.
2The “License Agreement” screen appears. Read the content and select the “I
accept the terms in the license agreement”. Then click the [Next] button.
3The “Select Installation Type” screen appears. Click the [Easy Install] button.
•Wheninstalling,connectjustoneprintertothecomputer.Donotconnectmultipleprinters.
•Turnofftheprinterandthenstarttheinstallation.
The displayed language can be changed from [Select language].

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Chapter 2 Installation
2
4The “Connect Printer” screen appears. Connect the computer to the printer, and
turn the printer on.
When the USB connection between the computer and printer is established, a
pop-up message; [Installing device driver software] appears on the task tray, and
the setup is automatically started. Proceed to Step 10 when the setting is finished.
When you connect the printer using an interface other than USB, or when installing
the driver without connecting the printer, click the [Next] button.
5The “Select Printer Language (Resident Character)” screen appears. Select the
language of your printer and click the [Next] button.
If you are using a Windows 2000 computer, proceed to Step 10.
The language can be checked in “Resident Character” that is printed in the self test. To start
the self test, turn on the power button while holding down the FEED button with the paper roll
cover closed. Continue holding down the FEED button until printing starts.

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6The “Communication Port Settings” screen appears. The setting varies depending
on the connection method.
7Click the [Serial port] button. Configure the communication settings, then click the
[Next] button. Proceed to Step 10.
Select the COM port, Bits per second, Data bits, Parity and Stop bits.
Serial connection Proceed to Step 7.
Parallel connection Click the [Parallel port] button. Select the LPT port and click the
[Next] button. Proceed to Step 10.
USB connection Click the [USB port] button, and then click the [Next] button.
Proceed to Step 10.
Ethernet / Wireless LAN
connection
Proceed to Step 8.
The driver's serial communication setting should be the same as that of the printer.