Epson TM-DT Series User manual

Server Direct Print
User’s Manual
M00062909
Rev.J
Overview
Sample Program
Request and Response
Status Notification
Describes the operating environment and system
configuration of Server Direct Print.
Describes how to use the sample program and how to
configure the system.
Describes the requests and responses of Server Direct
Print.
Describes the Status Notification function.

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Cautions
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information.
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no responsibility for errors or omissions.
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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.
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© Seiko Epson Corporation 2013 - 2016. 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 presents information that is necessary information for using the TM-Intelligent.
The TM-Intelligent series in this manual is a generic term for the TM-DT series, TM-i series, and TM-T88VI.
The TM-DT series in this manual is a generic term for the following printers.
• TM-H6000IV-DT
• TM-T70II-DT
• TM-T88V-DT
The TM-i series in this manual is a generic term for the following printers.
• TM-L90-i
• TM-T20II-i
• TM-T70-i
• TM-T82II-i
• TM-T83II-i
• TM-T88V-i
• TM-U220-i
Manual Content
The manual is made up of the following sections:
Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 2 Sample Program
Chapter 3 Request and Response
Chapter 4 Status Notification

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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 ........................................................................................7
■Overview of Server Direct Print ........................................................................................... 7
Printing Process....................................................................................................................................... 9
Response Data..................................................................................................................................... 10
■Overview of Status Notification......................................................................................... 11
■Operating Environment ..................................................................................................... 12
TM Intelligent Printer............................................................................................................................. 12
TM Printer............................................................................................................................................... 12
How to Access the Web server .......................................................................................................... 13
Number of URLs accessible for Server Direct Print............................................................................ 13
Customer Display ................................................................................................................................. 13
■Contents In the Package................................................................................................... 14
Manual.................................................................................................................................................. 14
Sample Program .................................................................................................................................. 14
Utility ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Download ............................................................................................................................................. 14
■Restriction ........................................................................................................................... 15
Sample Program ..........................................................................17
■Overview............................................................................................................................. 17
Hardware Configuration (For Ver.1.00 or Ver.2.00) ........................................................................... 20
Hardware Configuration (For Version 3.00) .......................................................................................21
File Configuration ................................................................................................................................. 21
Printing Result ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Program Flow........................................................................................................................................ 22
■Environment Settings.......................................................................................................... 23
Sample Program Configuration ......................................................................................................... 25
TM Intelligent Printer Settings .............................................................................................................. 26
■Execution of Sample Program .......................................................................................... 36

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Request and Response ...............................................................37
■Request (Print Request)...................................................................................................... 37
■Response (Print request).................................................................................................... 38
Format of the response message.......................................................................................................39
Response When No Printing Is Performed..........................................................................................46
■Request (Printing Result) .................................................................................................... 47
Format of the request message .........................................................................................................47
■Response (Printing Result) ................................................................................................. 54
■Digest Access Authentication........................................................................................... 55
Digest Access Authentication Settings ..............................................................................................55
■Program Example............................................................................................................... 56
Status Notification........................................................................57
■Overview............................................................................................................................. 57
■Overview of Status Notification Sample Program ........................................................... 58
TM Intelligent Printer Settings...............................................................................................................58
Execution of Sample Program ............................................................................................................64
■Status Type.......................................................................................................................... 65
■Request and Response ...................................................................................................... 68
Request..................................................................................................................................................68
Response ...............................................................................................................................................71
Digest Access Authentication.............................................................................................................71

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Chapter 1 Overview
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Overview
This chapter describes the overview of Server Direct Print and Status Notification.
Overview of Server Direct Print
Server Direct Print function enables the TM intelligent printer to obtain the print data from the Web server
and print the data. The Web server application performs printing by including print data in the response to a
print request from the TM intelligent printer.
TM intelligent printer periodically sends a print request ((1) in the figure above) to the Web server.
The Web server application includes print data in the response ((2) in the figure above) to a print request
from the TM intelligent printer. (When no print data exists, the Web server returns an empty response.)
If print data for the TM printer is included in a response, the TM intelligent printer controls the TM printer in
order to do the printing ((3) in the figure above).
The print data can be printed in the ePOS-Print XML format.
Upon receipt of a response of print data including print layout from the Web server application, the TM
intelligent printer converts the ePOS-Print XML format into the print layout and prints it.
If the spooler is enabled in the TM intelligent printer, print data can be saved in the spooler, which allows an
operation in which the next print request can be processed regardless of the printer status. *
In a system consisting of multiple printers, if forwarding is set in the TM intelligent printer, print data can be
printed from another printer when it cannot be printed from the printer. *1
It also allows you to control display of a Customer Display connected to the printer. *2
*1: For TM-i Firmware Ver.4.1 or later of the TM-i series. For TM-DT Software Ver.3.0 or later of the TM-DT series.
*2: Only for TM-T88VI.
Web server
Application
TM Intelligent Printer TM Printer
(1) Request
(2) Response
<Data to be printed>
(3) TM printer print data
(1) (2)
(3)

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Difference from General Printing System
In general printing systems, the application sends a print instruction to the printer.
With Server Direct Print, the printer sends an Inquiry of print request to the Web application, and the Web
application returns a response that has print data included in it.
Computer
Application
TM Printer
Print layout data
Print data
Specifies a printer
TM Intelligent Printer
Web Server
Global IP Address
Application
General Printing Server Direct Print

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Chapter 1 Overview
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Printing Process
1TM intelligent printer sends a request (print request) to the Web server. This request
is sent periodically at the set timing.
2When data to be printed exists, the Web server application creates an XML-format
response containing the data to be printed, and returns it to the TM intelligent
printer.
When no data to be printed exists, an empty response is returned.
3TM intelligent printer prints the data to the specified printer.
4TM intelligent printer sends a printing result request (printing result). *
5Upon receipt of the printing result, the application performs the required process.
The Web server automatically responds with an empty response.
*: If the spooler is enabled in the TM intelligent printer, a request (print result) is returned upon receipt of a
response (print request).
(For TM-i Firmware Ver.4.1 or later of the TM-i series. For TM-DT Software Ver.3.0 or later of the TM-DT series.
For TM-T88VI)
The printing flow is as follows:
1 : HTTP Request (Print request)
2.2 : HTTP Response (Print request)
6.2 : HTTP Response (Printing result)
5 : HTTP Request (Printing result)
TM Intelligent Printer Web Server
2.1 : Create XML from a
database or other system
6.1 : Register printing result to a
database or other system
3 : Create print data
4 : Print

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Response Data
When the Web server creates HTTP response (print request) data, the following points must be considered.
HTTP Response (Print request) version
Some functions can be added by specifying the <PrintRequestInfo> tag version of HTTP response (print
request). These functions may be unavailable depending on the TM intelligent printer model or version.
The syntax of the HTTP request (printing result) from TM intelligent printer is different depending on the
<PrintRequestInfo> tag version.
There is no compatibility between versions. Check the printer before use.
<PrintRequestInfo>
Tag Version
TM Intelligent Printer Function
TM-i series TM-DT series TM-T88VI Print job
ID
Customer
display
control
Respons
eFile
Notificat
ion
<PrintRequestInfo
Version="1.00">
<PrintRequestInfo>
: No version
specified
All version All version All version Unavaila
ble
Unavailabl
e
Unavaila
ble
<PrintRequestInfo
Version="2.00">
TM-i firmware
Ver.4.1 or
later
TM-DT
software
Ver.3.0 or later
All version Available Unavailabl
e
Unavaila
ble
<PrintRequestInfo
Version="3.00"> Unavailable Unavailable All version Available Available Available

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Chapter 1 Overview
1
Overview of Status Notification
Status Notification is the function used to periodically notify the printer status to the Web server. The web
server registers status from TM intelligent printer to database, then responds with an empty response to TM
intelligent printer.
Operating the printer management application created by the user with the Web server enables grasp of
the status of the printers installed in a shop from a remote place.
2 : Register the status to the database
2.1 : HTTP Response (Status Information)
TM Intelligent Printer Web Server
1 : HTTP Request (Status Information)

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Operating Environment
TM Intelligent Printer
The TM Intelligent Printers that allow you to use Server Direct Print are listed below.
TM Printer
TM printers that can be controlled via the TM intelligent printer.
Available TM printers are different depending on the version of the software installed in the product. For
details, refer to the Technical Reference Guide for each printer.
TM Intelligent Printer Software
TM-DT series
TM-H6000IV-DT
TM-DT software Ver.2.2 or laterTM-T70II-DT
TM-T88V-DT
TM-i series
TM-L90-i TM-i firmware Ver.3.0 or later
TM-T20II-i TM-i firmware Ver.4.3 or later
TM-T70-i
TM-i firmware Ver.3.0 or later
TM-T82II-i
TM-T83II-i
TM-T88V-i
TM-U220-i All firmware version
TM-T88VI All firmware version
For details about how to check the version of Software, refer to the Technical Reference Guide for
each printer.

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Chapter 1 Overview
1
How to Access the Web server
*: SSL3.0 is not support.
Number of URLs accessible for Server Direct Print
Customer Display
The following customer displays can be controlled via the TM-T88VI:
❏DM-D30
❏DM-D110
How to access TM-DT series TM-i series TM-T88VI
Proxy server TM-DT software
Ver.3.0 or later
TM-i firmware
Ver.4.0 or later All firmware version
Proxy authentication TM-DT software
Ver.3.0 or later
TM-i firmware
Ver.4.0 or later All firmware version
Digest authentication TM-DT software
Ver.2.2 or later
TM-i firmware
Ver.4.0 or later All firmware version
HTTPS communication TM-DT software
Ver.2.2 or later
TM-i firmware
Ver.4.0 or later All firmware version
HTTPS communication with server
authentication
TM-DT software
Ver.3.0 or later
TM-i firmware
Ver.4.0 or later
All firmware version
TLS 1.2 support TM-DT software
Ver.3.0 or later
TM-i firmware
Ver.4.4 or later *
All firmware version
Model Version Number of URLs accessible
TM-DT series TM-DT software Ver.3.0 or later 3
TM-DT software Ver.2.6 or earlier 1
TM-i series TM-i firmware Ver.4.0 or later 3
TM-i firmware Ver.3.x or earlier 1
TM-T88VI All firmware version 3

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Contents In the Package
Manual
❏Server Direct Print User's Manual (This Document)
❏ePOS-Print XML User's Manual
❏Technical Reference Guide for each printer
Sample Program
The sample program included in the package of this manual consists of the following programs:
Utility
Used to register NV logo to the printer.
Download
For customers in North America, go to the following web site:
http://www.epson.com/support/ and follow the on-screen instructions.
For customers in other countries, go to the following web site:
https://download.epson-biz.com/?service=pos
File name Description
SDP_Sample_Vx.x.xE.zip Contains a sample program for Server Direct Print.
epsonsample.zip Contains a sample program for ePOS-Print XML.
README.txt Describes the changes from the previous version.
Utility TM intelligent printer
Utility specialized for each model
TM-H6000IV Utility TM-H6000IV-DT
TM-T20II Utility TM-T20II-i
TM-T70II Utility TM-T70II-DT
TM-T82II Utility TM-T82II-i
TM-T83II Utility TM-T83II-i
TM-T88V Utility TM-T88V-DT, TM-T88V-i
TM-T88VI Utility TM-T88VI
Logo registration utility (TMFLogo)
TM-L90-i
TM-T70-i
TM-U220-i
For the utility to register the NV logo to a printer other than the TM intelligent printer, refer to the
Technical Reference Guide for each printer.

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Chapter 1 Overview
1
Restriction
❏If power is restored the device or the cover is open during printing, printing may not occur properly.
❏To turn the device power off and on, be sure to allow an interval of five seconds or more between power
off and on.
❏Use a switching hub to connect the device.
If no switching hubs are used, the device in online status is more likely to be judged as offline depending
on the traffic condition.
❏Drawer open operates when the TM intelligent printer is in online status (when the roll paper is loaded
and the roll paper cover is closed).
If you are using a TM-i series (TM-i firmware Version 3.0 or later), TM-DT series (TM-DT software Version 2.2 or
later) and TM-T88VI, if you designate forced transmission mode with ePOS-Print XML, it will operate offline.
❏When the specified timeout time has passed after printing starts, the printing is canceled, but the data
recognized by the printer before print cancelling process starts is printed.
❏Messages that contain BOM are not supported.
❏The only supported character encoding is UTF-8.
❏If you want to send a larger amount of data, you need to divide it into smaller quantities first.
TM-T88VI
2 MB
TM-DT series / TM-i series
These values depend on the TM-i firmware or TM-DT software version, and on the printing speed of the
printer. For details regarding the printing speed of the printer, refer to the Technical Reference Guide
for each TM printer.
Software version Firmware version Printing speed
TM-DT series TM-i series 300 mm/s 200 mm/s
Ver.2.5 or earlier Ver.4.0 or earlier 200 KB 133 KB
- Ver.4.1 400 KB 267 KB
Ver.3.0 or later Ver.4.3 or later 2 MB

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Chapter 2 Sample Program
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Sample Program
This chapter describes how to use the sample program for Server Direct Print.
Overview
Use the sample program screen to enter orders. The Web server sends a response containing print data for
a request sent from the TM intelligent printer. The TM intelligent printer uses the returned response data to
print a delivery slip to the main unit and two pieces of cooking slip to the TM printer. The print results appear
on the screen.
Different programs are available for each <PrintRequestInfo> version.
Version 1.00
• In this chapter, a system configuration using a Web server is explained as an example.
• In this chapter, the Web server is described as a Web server configured with IIS (Microsoft
Internet Information Services).
When using other environment, interpret the descriptions accordingly.

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Version 2.00
Specification of Version 2.00 is available in the TM-i Firmware Ver.4.1 or later/TM-DT Software Ver.3.0 or later/
TM-T88VI.

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Chapter 2 Sample Program
2
Version 3.00
Specification of Version 3.00 is available in only TM-T88VI.

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Hardware Configuration (For Ver.1.00 or Ver.2.00)
The system configuration of the sample program is as shown below.
❏Web Server
(Its operation has already been checked using IIS and XAMPP.)
❏Router
❏TM Intelligent Printer
❏TM Printer
Web Server
[192.168.192.10]
Router
[192.168.192.1]
TM Printer
[192.168.192.21]
TM Intelligent Printer
(TM-T88V-i)
[192.168.192.20]