Epson TM-U590/U590P User manual

slip printer
TM-U590/U590P
Operator’s Manual
MICR Option Included
400676902

Printer Parts and Labels
Labels
CAUTION:
Caution labels for drawer kick-out and display module
connectors.
POWER
ERROR
RELEASE
SLIP
FORWARD
REVERSE
RELEASE
EPSON
Slip paper
control panel
Front cover
On/Off switch
POWER
FORWARD ERROR
RELEASE
SLIP
REVERSE RELEASE
Document table
Table
Paper guide
* Slide the paper guide
to fit the width of
your paper.
Ribbon installation
front cover Label on the document table
label inside
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2

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Quick Reference
This Quick Reference will direct you to key areas of this Operator’s
Manual. For a complete listing of topics, see the Contents.
Printer Parts and Labels inside front cover
Ordering Ribbons page viii
Where to order ribbons.
Setting Up the Printer page 1-1
How to set up the printer.
Validating and Verifying Checks page 2-4
How to validate and verify checks using the optional Magnetic Ink
Character Recognition (MICR) Reader.
Solving Problems page 3-1
How to correct problems.

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NOTICE:The contentsof this manual are subject to change without notice.
Copyright© 1996 bySeikoEpson Corporation,Nagano,Japan.

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FCC CLASS A
FCC Compliance Statement
For American Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will invalidate
the FCC Verification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed
the limits established by the FCC for this equipment.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the
equipment.
FOR CANADIAN USERS
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigenves du Règlement
sur le matériel brouileur du Canada.
GEREÄUSCHPEGEL
Gemäß der Dritten Verordnung zum Gerätesicherheitsgesetz
(Maschinenlärminformations- Verordnung-3. GSGV) ist der arbeitsplatzbezogene
Geräusch-Emissionswert kleiner als 70 dB(A) (basierend auf ISO 7779).

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Product Name: Printer
Type Name: M128B
These printers conform to the following Directives and Norms
Directive 89/336/EEC
EN 55022 (1986 and 1994) Class B
EN 50082-1 (1992)
IEC 801-2 (1991)
IEC 801-3 (1984)
IEC 801-4 (1991)
Directive 90/384/EEC
EN45501: (1992)
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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EMI and Safety Standards Applied
The following standards are applied only to the printers that are so
labeled. (EMC is tested using the EPSON PS-170 power supply)
Europe: CE marking
EN55022
EN50082-1
EN45501
Safety Standard: TÜV (EN 60950)
North America: EMI: FCC Class A
Safety standards: UL 1950-2TH-D3
C-UL

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About This Manual
Setting Up and Using
❏Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking the printer, and setting it up.
❏Chapter 2 contains information on using the printer.
❏Chapter 3 contains troubleshooting information.
Reference
❏Chapter 4 contains specifications.
❏Appendix A tells how to change the DIP switch and Appendix B lists the
EPSON Sales Subsidiaries and their addresses.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
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.
Note:
Notes have important information and useful tips on the operation of your
printer.

Introduction vii
Introduction
Features
The TM-U590 and TM-U590P are high-quality POS printers that can print on slip
paper. The printers have the following features:
❏Wide slip paper capability (maximum characters per line: 88 with 7 ×9 font).
❏Copy printing is possible.
❏High throughput using bidirectional, minimum distance printing.
❏Optional Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) reader that enables the
printer to perform consecutive reading and processing of MICR characters and
printing endorsements.
❏EPSON customer display series connection (DM-D102/DM-D203).
❏Selectable receive buffer size (69 bytes or 4K bytes).
❏Command protocol based on the ECS/POS® standard.
❏Automatic Status Back (ASB) function that automatically transmits changes in
the printer status.
Options
❏Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) reader (factory installed option)
❏Direct connection display modules, DM-D102 and DM-D203
❏EPSON power supply unit, PS-170
Accessory
❏EPSON ribbon cassette, ERC-31(P)

viii Introduction
Ordering Ribbon Cassettes
The TM-U590/U590P uses a long-lasting ribbon cassette. To order
ribbon cassettes, contact your dealer or your local affiliate. See
Appendix B for a list of EPSON subsidiaries with their addresses
and telephone numbers.