Epson TM-U220 Series User manual

TM-U220 Printers
User’s Manual / ユーザーズマニュアル
使用说明书 / 使用說明書
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DIP Switch Tables
Serial (DIP Switch 1)
SW Function On Off
1 Data receive error Ignored Prints “?”
2 Receive buffer capacity 40 bytes 4 KB
3 Handshaking XON/XOFF DTR/DSR
4 Word length 7 bits 8 bits
5 Parity check Yes No
6 Parity selection Even Odd
7 Transmission speed 4800 bps 9600 bps
8
BUSY condition Receive
buffer full
Receive
buffer full or
Offline
Serial (DIP Switch 2)
SW Function On Off
1 Print column 42/35 40/33
2 For internal use only
(autocutter)
Enabled Disabled
3 Undefined - -
4 Serial interface selection Memory
switch
DIP switch
5 Undefined - -
6 For internal use only
(flash memory rewriting)
Enabled Disabled
7 Pin 6 reset signal Used Not used
8 Pin 25 reset signal Used Not used
Parallel (DIP Switch 1)
SW Function On Off
1 Auto line feed Enabled Disabled
2 Receive buffer capacity 40 bytes 4 KB
3~7 Undefined - -
8 BUSY condition Receive
buffer full
Receive
buffer full or
Offline
Parallel (DIP Switch 2)
SW Function On Off
1 Print column selection 42/35 40/33
2 For internal use only
(autocutter)
Enabled Disabled
3~5 Undefined - -
6 For internal use only
(flash memory rewriting)
Enabled Disabled
7 Undefined - -
8 Pin 31 reset signal Used Not used

English
TM-U220 Printers
User’s Manual
Illustrations
All of the illustrations are at the beginning of this manual. They are identified by letters (A, B, C . . .). In the
text the illustrations are referred to by these letters. (“See illustration A,” for example.) Some of these
illustrations have numbered arrows or lines pointing to parts of the illustration. See the list below for the
meaning of the numbers.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with
respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the
preparation of this book, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third
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 (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and
maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any
options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON
Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
NOTICE: The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2003 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan.
Illustration A
1. Roll paper cover
2. Ribbon cassette cover
3. Control panel
4. Power supply switch

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Important Safety Information
This section presents important information intended to ensure safe
and effective use of this product. 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 or damage to
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, do not continue to use it.
Continued use may lead to fire. Unplug the power cord immediately and
contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice.
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. 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.

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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.
Before moving the product, unplug it and unplug all cables connected to it.
Safety Label
WARNING:
Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick out connector;
otherwise, the printer and the telephone line may be damaged.
CAUTION:
During printing or after printing, the print head can be very hot.
Notes on Usage
❏Do not open the cover during printing or when the autocutter is
being operated.
❏Do not install the printer in a dusty place.
❏Protect the printer from impact.
❏Cords or other foreign objects must not be caught on the printer.
❏Do not apply excessive force to the printer case.
❏Do not place food or beverages such as coffee on the case of the
printer.
Notes on Installation
❏When using the printer, be sure that the printer is installed
horizontally.
❏If you are using a Type B or D printer, you can hang it on a wall,
using the optional hanging bracket set, WH-10.
Note:
To hang the printer on a wall, see the WH-10 Installation Manual for
detailed instructions.
Notes on Connecting the Power Supply Unit
Be sure to use the correct power supply unit as listed below:
TM-U220 alphanumeric model (types A, B, and D) TM-U220 multilingual* model (types A, B, and D)
“AC adapter, C” (packed with the alphanumeric
model) or “PS-180” (option)
“PS-180” (packed with the multilingual* model)

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Note:
The “AC adapter, C,” which is packed with the alphanumeric model, cannot
be used with the multilingual* model. Be sure to use the “PS-180” with the
multilingual* model. If the “AC adapter, C,” packed with the alphanumeric
model, is connected to the multilingual* model by mistake, the printer might
not operate correctly. For example, printing might stop before all the lines are
printed or the printer might print the same line repeatedly.
*Multilingual means the printer model that can print any one of the following: Japanese Kanji,
Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai characters, or Korean characters.
Purpose of This Manual
This manual provides information to operators of the TM-U220 to
describe basic operations to enable safe and correct use of the printer.
Features of Printer Types
See illustration A.
* Multilingual means that the printer can print with any one of the following: Japanese Kanji,
Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai characters, or Korean characters.
Illustrations
Because this manual covers three types of the TM-U220, some of the
illustrations may be slightly different from your printer; however, the
instructions cover all types, except as noted.
Unpacking
The following items are included for the standard specification
printer. If any item is damaged, contact your dealer.
❏Printer
❏Roll paper
❏Exclusive ribbon cassette [ERC-38(B/R)]
❏AC adapter (May not be included with the printer.)
Type A Type B Type D
Two color printing Yes Yes Yes
Autocutter Yes Yes No
Take up device Yes No No
Paper width (mm) 76 76/69.5/57.5 76/69.5/57.5
Interface Serial or parallel Serial or parallel Serial or parallel
Characters supported Alphanumeric or
multilingual*
Alphanumeric or
multilingual*
Alphanumeric or
multilingual*