Epson TM-T88V-i User manual

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Document:
Installing the Epson TM-T88v-i
Version:
1.0
Date:
17
th
November 2012

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ........................................................................................ 2
Document Details ........................................................................................ 3
Overview ................................................................................................... 3
Checking the Printer .................................................................................... 3
Connecting the hardware ............................................................................. 4
Setting the IP address of the Printer .............................................................. 4
Adding a Cash Drawer ................................................................................. 7
Configuring the printer within Cybertill on the IPad .......................................... 7
Appendices ................................................................................................. 8
Appendi A - Versioning History .................................................................... 8
Appendi B - Wireless LAN unit Indicator........................................................ 8
Appendi C - Resetting the Printer Network .................................................... 9

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Document Details
Document Author/Reviser John Birch
Role (Company) Project Technical Manager (Cybertill)
Verified By
Feedback E-Mail Address [e-mail]
Document Version 1.0
Change made if any N/A
For more detailed versioning see Appendi A
Document Title Installing the Epson TM-T88v-i
Description Document Genesis
Date 17th November 2012
Document Reference JB1135
Overview
This document is intended to supply the steps required to allow installation of an IPad
and Epson TM-T88V-i Receipt Printer.
Checking the Printer
You need to ensure once you have unpacked the hardware you should have the
following:
Receipt Printer
Wireless LAN Cable Set
This should include:
-Wireless LAN unit
-USB E tension Cable
-Affi ing tape (1 pair, 2 pieces)
-Rubber cover
-User’s Manual
Power Adaptor (Will differ
slightly from the image here as
there will be two leads to connect to
the printer.)

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Connecting the hardware
•Ensure the power supply is turned off, and then connect the AC adaptor and AC
cable.
•Connecting the wireless LAN unit to the printer via the USB e tension cable.
-Attach the included rubber cover to the
connector of the USB e tension cable
into which the wireless LAN unit will be
inserted, to prevent the unit from
coming off.
-Insert the wireless LAN unit into the
connector of the cable
-Adjust the position of the rubber cover
so that the description on the label on
the back of the wireless LAN unit is not
covered.
-Connect the USB e tension cable to
the USB connector of the printer
There is an indicator light on the wireless LAN unit that tells you the connection status
of it for more information please see Appendix
Setting the IP address of the Printer

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You will need a PC or Laptop to help you configure the Network settings on the printer
and you will need to change the network configuration of the PC/Laptop to match those
of the printer.
To establish the specific settings of the printer you will need to perform a Test print /
Status sheet.
-Make sure the printer is turned on; press the push button at the interface part for
appro imately 3 seconds. When you release the button, the printer will print a status
sheet detailing the network settings.
-Configure the Laptop so the IP settings and range match the settings on the receipt
for the wireless connection. If the IP on the receipt is 192.168.192.168 then you will
need to configure the PC/Laptop to show 192.168.192.1 so the last number of the IP
is different for e ample:
-Open Internet E plorer, and enter:
http://192.168.192.168/PrinterConfigurationPage/ then press enter.
-If you are e periencing issues opening the webpage please see Appendix C

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-Enter the Username as epson and the password as epson.
-Click on wireless
-Enter SSID and the security Key (The SSID is the name of the wireless network for
e ample Cybertill North) then click Submit
-The SSID cannot have any spaces in it for example Cybertill North would
need to be CybertillNorth.
-Click on TCP/IP under Wireless

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-Enter an IP address that does not conflict with anything else on the network
(including wired devices)
-Press Submit.
Adding a Cash Drawer
If you have a cash drawer to connect then you will need to insert the connector of the
drawer kick out cable to the DK port on the printer
Configuring the printer within Cybertill on the IPad
This ne t section uses the following assumptions:
1) The IPad’s network settings have already been configured and it can connect to
the internet.
2) The IPad is loaded with the latest software.
Close all Apps including any apps open in the multitasking bar which can be reached by
pressing the home button twice or multi-gesturing if enabled.
-Open Safari
-Type in your Cybertill URL in the address bar for e ample
http://ct12345.c-pos.co.uk/current/ and load it.

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-Activate Cybertill and assign the relevant till
-Login to Cybertill using your provided details
-Go to Admin then Tills and edit the till you are trying to connect.
-Set the Printer type as Epson TM-i
-In the Printer LDN field enter the IP address you entered in the wireless TCP/IP
configuration
-Complete the same settings for the Cash Drawer configuration fields if you have one
connected.
-Click on Save
-Log out of Cybertill, close all apps and then re-launch Cybertill (via Safari or a
bookmark)
Appendices
Appendix A - Versioning History
Author /
Reviser
Date Version
Number
Description
John Birch 17th November 2012 1.0 Document Genesis
Appendix - Wireless LAN unit Indicator
On the unit there is an indicator light that
tells us the state of the unit and
connectivity
Wireless LAN indicator (Green) Status
Off The wireless LAN unit is not connected to
the printer or the printer power is OFF.
Flashing This wireless LAN unit is connected to the
printer and is in operation

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Flashing rapidly
This wireless LAN unit is connected to the
printer and is in operation. The unit is
communicating on a network.
Appendix C - Resetting the Printer Network
If you are having issues connecting to the printer via the browser you may need to reset
the Network settings on the printer to the default settings.
Push the button for more than 10 seconds until the following message is printed
-20 to 25 seconds later the following message will print out, followed by a status
sheet.