Epson TM-L90 series User manual

English
Peeler Model
User’s Manual
M00075901EN

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for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
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parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by 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
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NOTICE: The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2014 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.
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:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid serious bodily injury.
CAUTION:
Cautions must be observed to avoid minor injury to yourself, damage to your
equipment, or loss of data.
Note:
Notes have important information and useful tips on the operation of your
equipment.
Safety Precautions
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.
Be sure to use the specified power source. Connection to an improper power
source may cause 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, 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.

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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.
Caution Labels
The caution labels on the product indicate the following precautions.
CAUTION:
The thermal head can be very hot during printing and immediately after printing.
Touching it may cause burns.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to injure your hands on the manual cutter when installing roll paper.
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.

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Unpacking
The following items are included for the standard specification printer. If any items are
damaged, contact your dealer.
❏Printer
❏Label roll paper
❏Power switch cover
❏Roll paper spacer
❏Screw for installation of roll paper spacer
❏Cover operation label
❏Wire saddle
❏Start Here
❏Manual CD
❏AC adapter*
❏AC cable*
* May not be included depending on the printer model.
Cover Operation Label
If you use the cover operation label included in the package, attach it in one of the
following locations:
a) Side of the operation panel
b) Beside the power switch
c) Side of the printer

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Downloading Drivers, Utilities, and Manuals
Drivers, utilities, and manuals can be downloaded from one of the following URLs.
For customers in North America, go to the following web site:
http://www.epsonexpert.com/
For customers in other countries, go to the following web site:
https://download.epson-biz.com/?service=pos
Printer Parts
Control Panel
POWER LED
Lights when the power is on, and is off when the power is off.
ERROR LED
Off when the printer is online, lights when the printer is offline, and flashes when an error
occurs.
PAPER OUT LED
Comes on when roll paper is used up or not installed. When roll paper is being installed, it
starts flashing when the first label comes out after the roll paper cover is closed, and goes
off when the
PAPER FEED button is pressed. When the printer is issuing labels, it starts
flashing when a label is issued and goes off when the issued label is removed from the
peeler. It also flashes when the printer is in a wait status for the
FEED button to be pressed.
FEED button
Feeds the roll paper.
Control panel
Roll paper cover
Cover open lever
Peeler cover
Peeler open lever
Power switch
(with a power switch softcover)

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Power Switch
Use the power switch on the top left of the printer to turn the printer on and off.
Power Switch Cover
You can use the enclosed power switch cover to make sure that the power switch is not
accidentally pressed. Peel off the backing tape and press the cover into place to install it.
You can turn the power switch on and off by inserting a pointed object such as a ballpoint
pen in the holes in the power switch cover.
WARNING:
If an accident occurs with the power switch cover attached, unplug the
power cord immediately. Continued use may cause fire or shock.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the power switch soft cover.
Power switch cover

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Installing the Printer
You must install this printer vertically (with the paper exit at the front).
If the paper exit is blocked by label backing paper accumulating on a table or other surface,
a paper jam or other problem may occur. Install the printer in a location, such as at the
edge of a counter, where the backing paper will not accumulate near the paper exit.
CAUTION:
Never install the printer in locations that receive direct sunlight. The diffuse
reflection from the roll paper may cause the label peeler detector to malfunction.
Note:
You can install it either on a flat surface, or you can hang it on a wall by using the
optional bracket (WH-10).
To hang the printer on the wall, see the Wall Hanging Bracket Set Installation
Manual provided with the WH-10 for instructions.
WARNING:
When hanging the printer on the wall with the hanging bracket set, be
sure to attach a connector cover to the printer.

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Changing the Paper Width
This printer accommodates 80 mm wide roll paper with no adjustments.
For rolls from 38 mm to 70 mm wide, use the roll paper spacer included with the printer.
If the rolls are from 61 to 70 mm wide, break two tabs off the back of the roll paper spacer.
(You can still use widths from 38 mm to 60 mm with the roll paper spacer with the tabs
broken off) Follow the steps below to attach the roll paper spacer.
1. Pull the peeler open lever forward and open the peeler cover.
2. Pull the roll paper cover open lever forward, and open the roll paper cover.
3. Insert the roll paper spacer so that the front edge goes through the notch; then push
down the spacer so that the hook on the spacer and the shaft align.
Tabs
Notch
Front edge Roll paper spacer

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4. Push the roll paper spacer until you feel it clicks onto the shaft.
Check that the roll paper spacer slides smoothly to the left and right.
5. Slide the roll paper spacer to the appropriate width.
You can use the measurement printed inside the printer, aligning the inside edge of
the spacer with the desired measurement.
Note:
When you want to set the roll paper width from 61 mm to 70 mm, break off by
hand the two tabs of the spacer. (You can still also use widths from 38 mm to
60 mm with the spacer with the tabs broken off.)
6. Tighten the spacer with the screw included with the spacer.
(Although there are two holes, this is the only one to put the screw in.)
Shaft
Inside edge
Hook
Ruler
Hole for screw