Epson TM-T88V-i User manual

User’s Manual
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing/Replacing the Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Before Use
Please read this manual carefully before using this product. Keep this manual at hand for
immediate reference whenever necessary. For details about the functions and operation procedure
of this product and software, refer to Technical Reference Guide.
Safety Precautions
The symbols shown below are used in this manual in order to ensure safety and proper use of this
product and to prevent danger to customers and other persons, and property damage. The symbols
indicate the precaution levels as described below. Be sure that you completely understand their
meaning before reading this manual.
!WARNING:
Handling the product improperly by ignoring this symbol can lead to death or serious injury.
!CAUTION:
Handling the product improperly by ignoring this symbol can lead to injury and property damage.
QNote:
Provides important information and useful tips.
Caution Labels
The caution labels on the product indicate the following precautions.
!KCAUTION:
Do not touch the thermal head and the frame on its side because it can be very hot after printing.
!CAUTION:
Touching the manual cutter may cause injury.

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Unpacking
The following items are included with the standard specification printer.
If any item is damaged, contact your dealer.
❏Printer ❑Roll paper
❏Connector cover ❑Bottom cover for Connector cover
❏Roll paper guide ❑Power switch cover
❏Screws ❑AC adapter*
❏AC cable* ❑Warranty certificate*
❏Setup Guide ❑TM-T88VI Software & Documents Disc*
* May not be included depending on the printer model.

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Part Names and Functions
1 NFC Tag
A mark is printed here to indicate the position of the NFC tag. To establish communication with an
NFC device, bring the device close to this mark. For details on functions that use the NFC tag, see the
Technical Reference Guide.
2 Roll paper cover
Open this cover to install/replace the roll paper.
3 Manual cutter
Use this cutter when you cut the roll paper manually.
4 Cutter cover
Open this cover to unlock the autocutter blade when the roll paper cover does not open due to a
paper jam.
5 Power switch
Use this switch to turn on or off the printer.
6 Connector cover
Use the printer with this cover attached to protect cables.
7 Cover open button
Use this button to open the roll paper cover.
8 Dip switch cover
Open the cover to view the dip switches for communication settings. Do not change the DIP switch
settings.
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Control Panel
1 (Power) LED
This LED is on when the printer is on.
2 (Error) LED
This indicates an error.
3 (Paper) LED
On indicates a paper near end or out. Flashing indicates standby.
4 Feed button
Press this button once to feed the roll paper for one line. Hold down this button to continue feeding
the roll paper.
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Setup
Installing the Printer Horizontally or Vertically
You can install the printer horizontally on a flat surface (with the paper exit on top) or vertically on
a wall (with the paper exit at the front). For the vertical installation, the optional WH-10 hanging
bracket set is necessary.
!WARNING:
When hanging the printer on the wall with the hanging bracket set, be sure to attach a
connector cover to the printer.
Setting Up the Printer
To set up the printer, follow the steps below.
1. Connect the cables.
2. Attach the connector cover.
3. Arrange the cables.
4. Install the roll paper.
Connecting the Cables
!CAUTION:
❏For a serial interface, use a null modem cable.
❏For a parallel interface, use an IEEE 1284 cable.
QNote:
The available interfaces vary by the printer model.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
2. Connect the AC adapter and each interface cable to the connectors on the printer back. For the
shape of each connector, see the illustration below.
RS-232
USB
DC24V
IEEE1284
10BASE-T
100BASE-TX
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3. Connect the interface cable to the computer.
4. Connect the AC cable plug to a power outlet.
Attaching the Connector Cover
Follow the steps below to attach the connector cover to protect the cables.
1. Turn over the printer.
2. Position the two hooks on both sides of the connector cover so that they hook the printer case.
3. Push the connector cover down to click onto the printer case.
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QNote:
❏You can use the enclosed screw to fix the connector cover.
❏To remove the connector cover, turn the printer over, remove the screw, and push the connector
cover down while pushing both sides of the connector cover inward to detach the hooks from the
printer case.

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Arranging the Cables
Pass the cables through cable exits in the connector cover.
Some cables can be routed out from the front by passing them through the notch in the printer
bottom.
If you want to pass the USB cable through the cable exit on the back, fit the cable under the hook on
the printer to prevent the cable from coming off.
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QNote:
You can also attach bottom cover to hide connectors.
After the cable arrangement, turn over the printer, and make sure the cables are not pinched.