Epson U300PC - TM B/W Dot-matrix Printer Manuel utilisateur

TM-U300C/U300D

TM-U300PC/U300PD

User’s Manual

400204507

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system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, 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

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Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.

Epson and ESC/POS are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.

NOTICE:

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

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English

EMC and Safety Standards Applied

Printer

Product Name: TM-U300C/D, TM-U300PC/PD

Model Name: M51JC/D, M51PC/PD

The following standards are applied only to the

printers that are so labeled. (EMC is tested using

the Epson power supplies.)

Europe: CE marking

North America: EMI: FCC/ICES-003 Class A

Japan: EMI: VCCI Class A

Oceania: EMC: AS/NZS CSIPR22 Class B

Taiwan: BSMI: EMC: CNS13438

Safety: CNS14236

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded printer interface

cable to this printer will invalidate the EMC

standards of this device.

You are cautioned that changes or modifications

not expressly approved by SEIKO EPSON

Corporation could void your authority to operate

the equipment.

C22.2 No. 950

Japan: Safety: Electrical Appliance and

Material Control Law of

Japan

CE Marking

The printer conforms to the following Directives

and Norms:

Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B

EN 55024

IEC 61000-4-2

IEC 61000-4-3

IEC 61000-4-4

IEC 61000-4-5

IEC 61000-4-6

IEC 61000-4-11

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.

For Canadian Users

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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INTRODUCTION

The TM-U300C-U300D and TM-U300PC/U300PD are compact, light-weight printers,

designed to provide the highest possible performance to cost ratio.

The main features of the printers are as follows:

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Compact size and light weight

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High-speed printing using logic seeking

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High reliability and long life through the use of stepping motors for both carriage

return and paper feeding

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Two print colors (black or red)

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Selectable paper feeding increments for various print formats

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Command protocol based on the ESC/POS

standard

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Internal drawer interface that can control two drawers

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Two character fonts (7 X 9 or 9 X 9)

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Semi-automatic paper loading

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Compact AC adapter

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1 line validation printing

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Roll paper take-up device (for the TM-U300C and the TM-U300PC)

The table below describes the differences between the TM-U300C/U300D and

TM-U300PC/U300PD printers.

Please be sure to read the instructions in this manual carefully before using your

new Epson printer.

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CONTENTS

Chapter

Unpacking the Printer

...........................................................................

1-1

Checking the Contentsof the Printer Box ...................................................

1-2

Choosing a Place for the Printer..

................................................................. 2

1-3 Removingthe Transportation Damper.. ....................................................... 2

1-4

Part Names and Functions ............................................................................ 3

Chapter

Connecting the Cables

.......................................................................... 5

2-1

Connecting the AC Adapter to the Printer ................................................ 5

2-2 Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer .......................................... 6

Chapter

Installing the Printer Parts

.................................................................... 8

3-1

Installing the Ribbon Cassette ...................................................................... 8

3-2 Installing the Paper Roll............................................................................... 11

3-3 Adjusting the Paper Near-End Detector Location ........................................ 19

3-4

Inserting a Cut Sheet (Validation

Paper)

..................................................

Chapter

Setting the

DIP

Switches

.....................................................................

Chapter

The Self Test

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter

Removing Jammed Paper

...................................................................

6-1

Removing Jammed Paper.......................................................................... 27

Appendix

................................................................................................................. 28

Appendix

Specifications

............................................................................. 28

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Chapter 1 Unpacking the Printer

1-1

Checking the Contents of the Printer Box

The illustration below shows the items included for the standard specification printer.

TM-U300C/U300PC TM-U300D/U300PD

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AC adapter

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Hexagonal lock

screws (2 pcs) (*2)

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Roll paper

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Ribbon cassette

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Operator’s Manual

(*1) Power cord may not be provided in the package. If it is not, make sure to use

a power cord that complies with the safety standards applied.

(*2) Hexagonal lock screws are provided only if the printer has a serial interface.

See note on page 7 for more information about these screws.

Make sure you have all the items shown above. If any items are damaged or miss-

ing, please contact your dealer for assistance.

Keep the original box and packing materials in case you need to transport or store

the printer later.

Power cord (*1)

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1-2

Choosing a Place for the Printer

Avoid locations in direct sunlight or subject to excessive heat (such as near

heaters).

Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to excessive moisture.

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Do not use or store the printer in a dusty or dirty area.

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Choose a stable, horizontal surface for the printer. Avoid places subject to

intense vibration or shock.

Make sure there is enough space around the printer so that it can be used easily.

1-3

Removing the Transportation Damper

The transportation damper must be removed before turning on the printer.

Open the printer cover and remove the damper as shown below.

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1-4 Part Names and Functions

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Part names

➀ Take-up device cover (TM-U300C/U300PC) ➄ Interface connector

Roll paper cover (TM-U300D/U300PD) ➅ Drawer kick-out connector

➁ Printer cover ➆ Power connector

➂ Control panel ➇ DIP switches

➃ Power switch

TM-U300C/U300PC TM-U300D/U300PD

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Functions

Switches and Buttons

➀

POWER Switch

The POWER switch is used to turn the printer on and off.

➁

FEED Button

The FEED button is used to feed roll paper. The line feed amount is set by the

printer commands ESC 2 and ESC 3.

Control Panel Lights (LEDs)

➂

POWER LED (green)

The POWER LED is on when the printer is turned on and off when the printer is

turned off.

➃

PAPER LED (red)

Normally the PAPER LED is off.

The PAPER LED is on when the paper roll is nearly finished or completely

finished or the paper roll is not installed.

The PAPER LED flashes when an error occurs, when validation paper must be

inserted or removed, when the self test enters the printing standby state, or when

printing has stopped due to exceeding the allowable print duty cycle.

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Chapter 2 Connecting the Cables

2-1

Connecting the AC Adapter to the Printer

Follow these steps to connect the AC adapter to the printer:

➀ Make sure the printer is turned off. It is off when the O side of the switch is

pressed down.

➁ Check the label on the AC adapter to make sure the voltage required by the AC

adapter matches that of your electrical outlet.

CAUTIONS:

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To avoid damage to the AC adapter and the printer, or to avoid an incor-

rect operation of the printer, do not plug in the power cord, if the rated

voltage of the AC adapter and your outlet voltage do not match.

➂ Plug the DC cord connector into the printer’s power connector with the arrow

mark facing upward. (You can remove the DC cord by grasping the connector

firmly at the arrow mark and pulling it straight out.)

Power Connector

Frame Ground Screw -----

Frame ground cable

AC Adapter

➃ Ground the printer by connecting a frame ground cable (*1) to the printer with

the frame ground screw located on the bottom of the printer.

(*1) This cable is not enclosed. Please obtain the appropriate cable for your

system.

➄ Plug the AC adapter power cord into the wall outlet.

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