Epson TM-T20 manual

TM-T88V User’s Manual 1 English User’s Manual M00024502EN[...]

2 TM-T20 User’s Manual English All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduc ed, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electr onic, mechanical, phot ocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Ep son Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect[...]

TM-T20 User’s Manual 3 English Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products This product will enter low power (sleep) mode after a period of nonuse. The time interval has been set at the factory to ensure that the product meets Energy Star standards of energy efficiency and cannot be modified by the consumer. The power consumption [...]

4 TM-T20 User’s Manual English Important Safety Information This section presents important informatio n 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 im portance, as defined below. Read the f[...]

TM-T20 User’s Manual 5 English Regularly remove the power plug from the outlet and clean the base of the prongs and between the prongs. If you le ave the power plug in the outlet for a long time, dust may collect on the base of the prongs, causing a short and fire. Regularly confirm t hat the plug and AC inlet are not wet with liquid such as wate[...]

6 TM-T20 User’s Manual English Downloading Drivers, Utilities, and Manuals The latest versions of drivers, utilities, and manuals can be downloaded from one of the following URLs. For customers in Nort h America, go to the following web site: http://www.epsonexpert.com/ and fo llow the on-screen instructions. For customers in other countries, go [...]

TM-T20 User’s Manual 7 English Part Names Control Panel (Power) LED This LED is on when the printer is on. Error LED This indicates an error. Paper LED On indicates a paper out. Flashing indicates standby. Feed button This button feeds paper. Roll paper cover Cutter cover Cover open lever Power switch Control panel[...]

8 TM-T20 User’s Manual English Connecting the Cables CAUTION: For a serial interface, use a null modem cable. For a USB interface, do not turn on the p rinter before installing the printer driver. Always supply power directly from a standard power outlet. Do not connect to electrical outlets cl ose to devices that generate voltage fluctuations or[...]

TM-T20 User’s Manual 9 English 5. Insert the AC pl ug into a socket. Installing the Printer You can install the printer ho rizontally on a flat surfac e (with the paper exit on top) or vertically (with the paper exit at the front). Also , you can hang it on a wall using the included accessories. CAUTION: Take measures to prevent the printer fr om[...]

10 TM-T20 User’s Manual English Note: You can install the printer so that the roll pa per cover is upright to the mounting surface using the included wall hanging bracket. 1. Attach the control panel label for vertic al installation on the roll paper cover. 2. Install the wall hanging brac ket on the printer, and fix it using 2 included screws. 3[...]

TM-T20 User’s Manual 11 English Hanging the Printer on a Wall To hang the printer on the wall, follow the steps below. CAUTION: To fix the printer securely , install the wall hang ing bracket on a wall made of wood, concrete, or metal. The thickness of the wall should be 10 mm {0.4”} or more. Be sure to use metallic screws. The screws on the wa[...]

12 TM-T20 User’s Manual English 4. Align the holes in the wall hanging brac ket with the screws on the wall, and hook it securely. Installing Roll Paper Follow the steps below to install the roll paper. 1. Use the cover open le ver to open the roll paper cover. Cover open lev er[...]

TM-T20 User’s Manual 13 English 2. Remove the used roll paper core if any, and insert the roll paper. The correct direction of the paper is sh own in the illustration below. 3. Pull out some paper, and close the roll paper cover. When the printer power is on, th e roll paper is automatically cut. 1 2[...]

14 TM-T20 User’s Manual English Changing the Paper Width You can change the paper width from 80 to 58 mm by installing the included 58-mm width paper guide plate. Follow th e steps below to change the paper width. CAUTION: Once you change the paper width from 80 to 58 mm, you cannot change it back to 80 mm. When changing the paper width, be sure [...]

TM-T20 User’s Manual 15 English Attaching Cover on the Power Switch The enclosed power switch cover ensures that the power switch is not p ressed accidentally. You can turn the power switch on and off by inserting a sharp-pointed object in the holes in the power switch cover. To deta ch the cove r, also use a sharp-pointed object. A waterproof co[...]

16 TM-T20 User’s Manual English When a paper jam occurs When a paper jam occurs, ne ver pull out the paper forc ibly. Open the roll paper cover and remove the jammed paper. CAUTION: Do not touch the thermal head, because it can be very hot after printing. If the roll paper cove r does not open, follow the steps below. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. [...]

TM-T20 User’s Manual 17 English Cleaning Cleaning the Printer Case Be sure to turn off the prin ter, and wipe the dirt off the printer case with a dry cloth or a damp cloth. CAUTION: Never clean the product with alcohol, benzine, thinner, or other such solvents. Doing so may damage or break the parts made of plastic and rubber. Cleaning the Therm[...]

18 TM-T20 User’s Manual English Specifications 80 mm paper width 58 mm paper width *1 Printing method Thermal line printing Dot density 203 dpi × 203 dpi [dots per 25.4 mm {1"}] Printing direction Unidirectional with friction feed Printing width Default 72.1 mm {2.84"}, 576 dot positions 52.6 mm {2.07"}, 420 dot positions 42 colum[...]

TM-T20 User’s Manual 19 English lps: lines per second dp i: dots per 25.4 mm (dots p er inch) *1: The values are those when the paper width is changed to 58 mm by installing the 58-mm width paper guide plate and making the paper width se tting with utility software for the TM- T20. For how to install the 58-mm width paper guide pl ate, see “Cha[...]