Epson TM-C3400BK User manual

User's Manual/ユーザーズマニュアル /使用說明書
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User’s Manual
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The Ethernet interface model of this product includes software developed by the University of California,
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NOTICE: The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2011 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan.
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Safety Precautions
This section presents important information intended to ensure safe
and effective use of this product. Please 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.
Use the specified AC Adapter (Epson Model M159B [PS-180]) only.
Connection to an improper power source may cause fire.
Be sure your power cable meets the relevant safety standards and
includes a power-system ground terminal (PE terminal). Otherwise shock
may result.
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.
Do not use aerosol sprayers containing flammable gas inside or around
this product. Doing so may cause 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.
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.
Do not remove the ink cartridge from the product when you ship it.

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Caution Label
The caution label on the product indicates the following precaution.
CAUTION:
Take care not to injure your fingers on the fixed blade of the autocutter.
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.
Downloading Drivers, Utilities, and Manuals
Drivers, utilities, and manuals can be downloaded from the following
URL.
http://download.epson-biz.com/?service=pos
Unpacking
The following items should be included with the printer. If any items
are damaged, contact your dealer.
❏Label paper roll
❏Ink cartridge [Model: SJIC20P(K)]
❏Paper ejection tray
❏Power switch cover
❏AC adapter [Model: M159B (PS-180)]
❏AC cable
❏USB cable (USB interface model only)
❏Instruction sheet
❏User’s Manuals (for printer and AC adapter)
* The AC adapter is embedded in the printer.
* The AC cable may not be included with the printer.

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Part Names
Power switch
Turns on/off the printer.
Power switch cover
Installing the power switch cover onto the power switch prevents
inadvertent changing of the power switch.
WARNING:
If an accident occurs with the power switch cover attached, unplug
the AC cable immediately. Continued used may cause fire.
Release lever
Paper ejection guide
Paper ejection guide lock
Roll paper cover
Power switch
Ink cartridge cover
Paper ejection tray
Power LED
Error LED Ink LED
Paper LED
Cut button
Feed button
Paper ejection table
Power switch cover
Fanfold paper cover
Paper feed guide
Fanfold paper guide

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Power LED
Lights when the power is on, and is off when the power is off.
Flashes when the printer is operating (initializing, head cleaning, or
printing) or in an error state.
Error LED
Lights or flashes when the printer is offline, and is off when the printer
is online.
Ink LED
Flashes when ink is low or waste ink in the ink cartridge is nearly full.
Lights when it is time to replace the ink cartridge, when the ink
cartridge is not installed or is not correctly installed, and when waste
ink in the ink cartridge is full.
Off when ink in the ink cartridge is adequate.
Paper LED
Lights when the paper is not installed or is not correctly installed.
Off when the paper is correctly installed.
Cut button
Cuts the paper.
FEED button
Feeds the paper.
Setup
Follow in order the steps below to set up the printer.
1. Installing the printer (See page 8.)
2. Connecting the AC cable (See page 8.)
3. Installing the ink cartridge (See page 9.)
4. Installing the printer driver and connecting the printer to the
computer (See page 10.)
5. Setting the DIP switches (See page 11.)
6. Installing the paper (See page 12.)
7. Attaching/adjusting the paper ejection tray (See page 20.)

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Installing the Printer
CAUTION:
Install the printer horizontally on a flat, stable, and vibration-free surface.
Otherwise, the roll paper cover may not operate correctly, and your
fingers may be caught.
Do not tilt the printer with the roll paper cover open. The roll paper
cover may be closed unexpectedly, and your fingers may be caught.
❏Be sure to open the roll paper cover and remove the cushion
materials in the printer.
❏Leave enough space in front of the printer for the ink cartridge
cover and the roll paper cover to be fully opened.
❏Do not place the printer in dusty locations.
❏Protect the printer from heavy impacts. They may cause defective
print.
❏Do not allow cables to catch or foreign matter to accumulate under
the printer.
Connecting the AC Cable
WARNING:
Always use the Epson Model M159B (PS-180) as the AC adapter. Using
the other AC adapter can result in electric shock and fire.
Should a fault ever occur in the AC adapter, immediately turn off the
power to the printer and remove the AC cable from the wall socket.
Insert the connector of the AC cable to into the AC inlet, and then
insert the power plug of the AC cable into the wall socket.

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Installing/Replacing the Ink Cartridge
CAUTION:
When the ink cartridge is installed for the first time, be sure to install the
roll paper before installing the ink cartridge. For details on how to install
the label paper roll, see “Installing Paper” on page 12.
Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. The use of
non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's
warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic
product behavior.
Do not open the ink cartridge package until you are ready to install it in
the printer.
Do not remove the ink cartridge from the printer when you ship it.
1. Turn on the printer and make sure that the Ink LED lights.
2. Pull the ink cartridge cover to open it.
3. Remove the used cartridge, if any.
4. Shake the ink cartridge package 4 or 5 times before opening it.
5. Push the ink cartridge gently into the cartridge holder as shown below.
6. Close the ink cartridge cover.
When the ink cartridge is installed for the first time, the printer
takes approximately 8 minutes for ink charging. The Power LED
flashes during ink charging. Do not turn off the printer or open the
roll paper cover or the ink cartridge cover. When ink charging
finishes, the Power LED stays on after flashing.
Note:
When the ink cartridge is installed for the first time, the printer uses ink to
prepare for printing (ink charging).
Cartridge yields vary based on such factors as type of item printed, print
settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature.
To insure print quality, some ink remains in the cartridge after the Ink LED
comes on.

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Installing the Driver and Connecting to the Computer
CAUTION:
Be sure to confirm the operating environment (page 23) before
installing.
You are required to login as a user with administrative rights.
Turn off the printer before connecting it to the computer.
For USB Interface Model
1. Double-click on the icon for Easy Setup (EPSetup.exe).
2. On the screen displayed, click [Local].
3. Complete the installation by following the instructions displayed.
If the screen confirming the connection to the computer is
displayed during the installation, connect the printer to the
computer via the USB cable as shown below, and then turn on the
printer.
For Ethernet Interface Model
1. Open the connector cover and connect the printer to the computer
via the Ethernet cable as shown below.
2. Turn on the printer.
3. Double-click on the icon for Easy Setup (EPSetup.exe).
4. On the screen displayed, click [Network].
Cable hook: prevents the cable from falling off.