Epson TM-T88III series Service manual

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Before installing or working on the printer - We strongly recommend powering down the system when
installing or changing DIP switch settings. The power switch is located on the front of printer right side.
Contents:
Accessing Dip switches ....................................................................Page 1
G-Site................................................................................................Page 2
Setting Dip switches
Gender Changer
Passport ...........................................................................................Page 3
Setting Dip switches
Connecting cash drawer
Installing paper ................................................................................Page 4
Clearing paper jam...........................................................................Page 4
Printer self-test ................................................................................Page 5
For the printer to operate correctly, it needs the proper DIP switch settings.
1. Accessing the DIP Switches
Turn the printer on its side and remove the screw from DIP switch cover on bottom of printer.
Set DIP switches using a pointed tool such as a straightened paper clip or a small flat blade
screwdriver.
Power Switch Dip Switch
Cover
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2. Gilbarco® G-Site
TM-T88 printers need the correct Dip switch setting and a “Gender Changer” to operate with a G-Site
system.
DIP Switch Settings
DWS1 DWS2
Position
Switch
Setting
1
Off
2
Off
3
Off
4
Off
5
Off
6
Off
7
On
8
Off
Gender Changer Gilbarco # Q13180-50
The Gender Changer is plugged into the back of TMT-88III or TMT-88IV printer. Once firmly seated in
place, tighten both knurled screws.
Position
Switch
Setting
1
Off
2
Off
3
Off
4
Off
5
Off
6
Off
7
Off
8
Off

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3. Gilbarco® Passport
DWS1 DWS2
DIP switch DWS1 position 4 must be switched to the “ON” position when used on a Passport system.
No Gender Changer is needed when using the TM-T88III or TM-T88IV with a Passport System. The
printer cable coming from the printer and going to the Passport is connected into a RS232 converter on
Passport.
The cash drawer is connected on the back of the TM-T88IV printer when using the printer in a Passport
system.
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Position
Switch
Setting
1
Off
2
Off
3
Off
4
On
5
Off
6
Off
7
On
8
Off
Position
Switch
Setting
1
Off
2
Off
3
Off
4
Off
5
Off
6
Off
7
Off
8
Off

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Installing Paper Roll
A. Open the printer cover by pressing the cover open button on right top of printer.
B. Remove any unused paper or empty paper cores. Insert a new roll of paper as shown below.
C. When installing a roll of paper –cleanly cut off at least 12 inches of paper. This prevents
adhesive from the paper getting into the printer mechanism.
D. Pull out enough paper to extend past the front of the printer, close the cover and tear off paper
as shown below.
E. Use good quality paper. To confirm that it’s thermal paper, scratch the paper on the sensitive
side with your fingernail. A dark line will appear if it is thermal paper.
Size: 80mm, Max outside dia.: 83mm, Paper type: NTP080-80
Open Cover Install Paper Tear off Paper
5. Removing Jammed Paper
A. Turn the printer off and press the cover open button.
B. Remove any jammed paper, close cover.
C. If paper is caught in the cutter, and the printer cover will not open, you will need to slide the
cutter cover open.
D. Turn the cutter knob until you see a triangle in the window opening. This will return cutter to
normal position.
Open Cover Open Cutter Cover Window Cutter Knob
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6. Performing Printer Self-test
Loading Paper Control Panel
A. Load the paper into the printer to perform a printer self-test.
B. While holding down the FEED button on the control panel, turn power “ON” to printer. Release
the feed button once printing has started.
C. The paper out LED starts to flash when printing operation is done.
D. The content of the self-test shows the current status of the printer.
E. To continue the self-test, press the paper feed button again.
F. When the self-test is complete, the final line will read ***completed***
G. The unit will then enter the normal operation mode with all settings initialized.
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respective owners, and are used for reference or identification purposes only. PMP does not claim any right to or affiliation with such
owners. The PMP product described here is manufactured or remanufactured and sold by PMP and is not the product of any other
identified manufacturer.
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