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Return to main menuTM-U295/U295POperator’s ManualUsing this online operator’s guideThe words on the left side of this screen are bookmarks for all the

viiContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vChapter

viii Chapter 5 Commands Command Notation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation 1-1Chapter 1InstallationUnpackingWhen you unpack the TM-U295 or TM-U295P printer, make sure you have these items.If any item is missing

1-2 InstallationRemoving the Transportation DamperThe printer is protected during shipping by a transportation damper that must be removed before yo

Installation 1-3TM-U295You need an appropriate serial interface cable to connect your computer to the printer. 1. Make sure that the printer and the

1-4 Installation2. Connect the other end of the cable to the connector on your computer.TM-U295PYou need an appropriate parallel interface cable to

Installation 1-5Connecting the Printer to the DrawerPlug the drawer cable into the drawer kick-out connector on the back of the printer next to the

1-6 InstallationDen Drucker an die Lade anschließenDas Kabel der Lade an die Schnappsteckerbuchse (neben der Schnittstellenbuchse) an der Hinterseit

Installation 1-7Grounding the PrinterYou need an appropriate ground wire to ground your printer. Recommended wire is described below.Thickness of wi

1-8 InstallationConnecting the Power SupplyThis printer requires an external power supply. The EPSON Power Supply PS-150 is recommended. CAUTION:Usi

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Installation 1-93. Plug the power cord into an outlet.Installing the RibbonBe sure to use a ribbon cassette that meets the printer’s specifications.

1-10 Installation CAUTION: Be sure to perform the steps above because it is necessary to make sure that the printer is in the paper release mode bef

Installation 1-116. Carefully insert the ribbon cassette in the printer as shown in the illustration below. Notice exactly where the ribbon must go.

1-12 Installation8. To put the cover back on the printer, first align the left and insert the tab on the top; then press the bottom until it clicks

Installation 1-134. Insert the paper from either the front or the side, as shown in the illustration below. Insert the paper into the printer until

1-14 Installation3. While holding down the RELEASE button, turn the printer back on.4. Remove your finger from the RELEASE button. The printer print

Installation 1-152. Turn the printer over and locate the DIP switches, as shown below.3. Notice that ON is marked on the set of switches. Use tweeze

1-16 InstallationTM-U295 Switch Function ON OFF1 Data reception error Ignored Prints”?”2 Receive buffer capacity 35 bytes 512 bytes3 Handshaking XO

Installation 1-17TM-U295PNote:If you change any DIP switch settings while the printer is turned on, the new settings will not take effect until you

Using the Printer 2-1Chapter 2Using the PrinterThe control panel has three buttons and three lights.ButtonsAll three of these buttons can be disable

Printer parts(1) Upper case(2) Printer cover(3) Operation panel(4) Document table(5) POWER switch(6) Interface connector(7) FG(8) Drawer kick-out conn

2-2 Using the PrinterRELEASEThis light is on when the printer is in the paper release mode and it is off when the printer is in the clamp mode. Pape

Using the Printer 2-3Then remove the used ribbon by grasping the handle and pulling straight out, as shown by the arrow in the illustration below. T

Troubleshooting 3-1Chapter 3TroubleshootingThis chapter gives the solutions to some printer problems.Power problemsThe POWER light does not come on.

Reference Information 4-1Chapter 4Reference InformationPrinting Specifications Character SpecificationsPrinting Method: Impact dot matrixHead Wires

4-2 Reference InformationCharacter structure: 5 x 7 with 1-dot spacing (normal dot)7 x 7 with 3-dot spacing (half dot)Character size: 5 x 7 font: A

Reference Information 4-3Paper Specifications Paper type: Normal (high quality), pressure sensitive, and carbon copy papersTotal thickness: Sin

4-4 Reference InformationNotes on slip paper❏ Slip paper should be flat, without curls, wrinkles, or camber, especially at the paper edges. Otherwis

Reference Information 4-5Printing positionNotes1. The mechanical form stopper is adjustable in the range 26.5 to 36.5 mm (1.04 to 1.44”).2. The TOF

4-6 Reference InformationElectrical SpecificationsSupply voltage: +24 VDC ± 10%Current consumption: Operating (except for drawer kick-out): Mean -

Reference Information 4-7EMI and Safety Standards ReliabilityEMI standards (measured when using the printer with the Epson PS-150):FCC: Class ACE ma

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4-8 Reference InformationEnvironmental Conditions Interface SpecificationsNote:The interface is a factory installed option. One of the interfaces (s

Commands 5-1Chapter 5CommandsCommand Notation[Name] The name of the command.[Format] The code sequence.ASCII indicates the ASCII equivalents.Hex ind

5-2 CommandsControl CommandsHT[Name] Horizontal tab[Format] ASCII HTHex 09Decimal 9[Description] Moves the print position to the next horizontal tab

Commands 5-3[Description] Prints the data in the print buffer and returns to standard mode.[Notes] • The buffer data is deleted after being printed.

5-4 Commands• This command should not be used within the data sequence of another command that consists of 2 or more bytes. For example,If you attem

Commands 5-5Bit 5: On (printing stops due to paper-end) indicates printing stops as a result of the paper state and TOF or BOF sensor selected by ES

5-6 Commandsn = 5: Slip paper statusBit 3: Becomes Off (not waiting) just before actual slip selection takes place after slip paper is detectedBit

Commands 5-7[Description] Sets the character spacing for the right side of the character.[Notes] • The right-side character spacing for double-width

5-8 Commands[Notes] • The printer can underline all characters (including the right-side character spacing), but cannot underline the space set by a

Commands 5-9•d is the dot data for the characters. The dot pattern is in the horizontal direction from the left side. Any remaining dots on right si

iiFCC CLASS AFCC Compliance StatementFor American UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device

5-10 Commands•7 × 7 font when the dot pattern for code 32 (20H) is defined as shown below:p1 p2 p3 p4 p5 p6 p7 p8 p9 p10 MSBLSBASCI

Commands 5-11ESC ✽ m nL n H [d]k[Name] Select bit-image mode[Format] ASCII ESC✽ nL nH [d]kHex 1B 2A nL nH [d]kDecimal 27 42 nL nH [d]k[Range]m = 0,

5-12 Commands• The relationship between the image data and the dots to be printed is as follows:ESC 2[Name] Select 1/6-inch line spacing[Format] ASC

Commands 5-13Hex 1B 3DnDecimal 27 61n[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 3[Description] Selects device to which host computer sends data, using n as follows:[Notes] • W

5-14 Commands[Notes] • The DIP switch settings are not checked again.• The data in the receive buffer is not cleared.• The macro definition is not c

Commands 5-15[Notes] • Up to 32 tab positions (k = 32) can be set. Data exceeding 32 tab positions is processed as normal data.•When [n]k is less th

5-16 Commands[Format] ASCII ESC K nHex 1B 4BnDecimal 27 75n[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255[Description] Prints the data in the print buffer and feeds the paper

Commands 5-17Double-density bit image: ESC ✻Paper release: ESC q• The following commands are settable but do not have any effect in page mode.Upside

5-18 CommandsESC T n[Name] Select print direction in page mode[Format] ASCII ESC TnHex 1B 54nDecimal 27 84n[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 348 ≤ n ≤ 51[Description]

Commands 5-19dx = [dxL + dxH ✕ 256] dy = [dyL + dyH ✕ 256]The printable area is set as shown in the figure below.[Notes] • The maximum printable are

iiiDECLARATION of CONFORMITY for CE MARKINGProduct Name: PrinterType Name: M66SAThe printer conforms to the following Directives and NormsDirective 8

5-20 CommandsHex 1B 63 33nDecimal279951n[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255[Description] Selects paper sensor(s) to output paper end signals, using n as follows:[No

Commands 5-21[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255[Description] Selects the paper sensor(s) used to stop printing when a paper-end is detected, using n as follows:[No

5-22 CommandsDecimal279953n[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255[Description] Enables or disables the panel buttons.• When the LSB of n is 0, the panel buttons are en

Commands 5-23[Description] Sets the time that the printer waits for slip paper to be inserted and the time from insertion of the sheet to the start

5-24 Commands[Reference] ESC c 4, ESC c5ESC t n[Name] Select character code table[Format] ASCII ESC tnHex 1B 74nDecimal 27 116n[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 2[Des

Commands 5-25• When Auto Status Back (ASB) is enabled using GS a, the status transmitted by ESC u and the ASB status must be differentiated.•If n is

5-26 Commands• The 1 byte status data is transmitted after printing and paper feed operation completely stop (transmit timing differs from ESC u, GS

Commands 5-27[Description] Turns upside-down printing mode on or off.• When the LSB of n is 0, upside-down printing mode is turned off. • When the L

5-28 Commands[Notes] • When DTR/DSR control is selected, the printer transmits only 1 byte after confirming that the host is ready to receive data (

Commands 5-29[Notes] • If n = 0, ASB is disabled.• ASB is enabled if only one status is selected. The printer automatically transmits a status of fo

iv DECLARATION of CONFORMITY for CE MARKINGProduct Name: PrinterType Name: M117AThe printer conforms to the following Directives and NormsDirective 8

5-30 CommandsFirst byte (printer information)Second byte (error information) Bit Off/On Hex Decimal Status for ASB0 Off 00 0 Not used. Fixed t

Commands 5-31Third byte (paper sensor information)Forth byte (paper sensor information)Bit Off/On Hex Decimal Status for ASB0Off 00 0 Undefined.On 0

5-32 CommandsBit 1: • Becomes On (slip printing possible) when slip paper is detected and becomes Off (slip printing is not possible) when slip ejec

Commands 5-33• When Auto Status Back (ASB) is enabled using GS a, the status transmitted by GS r and the ASB status must be differentiated.• If the

5-34 Commands[Reference] DLE EOT, ESC u, ESC v, GS a4 Off 00 0 Not used. Fixed to Off.5Off 00 0 Undefined.On 20 32 Undefined.6Off 00 0 Undefined.On

vIntroductionThe TM-U295 and TM-U295P are terminal slip printers which use a 7-pin shuttle dot printing method, and provide the different modes, stand

vi About This ManualSetting Up and Using❏ Chapter 1 contains information on setting the printer up and setting the DIP switches.❏ Chapter 2 contains