Epson TM-T88 II / III / IV / V / VI / VII Support Page
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DIP Switch Settings
Models TM-T88II, TM-T88III
Note: turn off the printer before changing switch
settings.
Switch Bank 1
Switch Bank 2
Model TM-T88IV, TM-T88V
Certain accessories, like the EB-E04 Ethernet card, may require the printer to be using a
later version of firmware on the TM-T88IV printer.
You can update the TM-T88IV firmware to version 10.04 using this utility
from Epson:
https://support.epson.net/setupnavi/?PINF=swlist&OSC=WS&LG2=EN&MKN=TM-T88IV
Note that you must use an Ethernet connection to connect to the printer to
update the firmware. Nether serial or USB connections to the printer seem to
work with the firmware utility.
Before it updates the firmware the utility asks which model Wi-Fi dongle (if
any) you are using.
It then takes the utility about 5 minutes to update the firmware
After completion, if installing a dongle, turn the printer off, unplug
the Ethernet cable from the printer, plug in the Wi-Fi dongle, and restart the
printer.
The printer should then print out the SimpleAP Wi-Fi start page after 30 seconds
or so.
You can then proceed with setup using the Epson TM utility on Android or iPhone.
Certain accessories, like the wireless dongle, require the printer to be using a
later version of firmware on the TM-T88VI printer.
You can update the TM-T88VI firmware to version 40.58 using this utility from
Epson:
https://support.epson.net/setupnavi/?PINF=swlist&OSC=WS&LG2=EN&MKN=TM-T88VI
Note that you must use an Ethernet connection to connect to the printer to
update the firmware. Nether serial or USB connections to the printer seem to
work with the firmware utility.
Before it updates the firmware the utility asks which model Wi-Fi dongle (if
any) you are using.
It then takes the utility about 5 minutes to update the firmware
After completion, if installing a dongle, turn the printer off, unplug the
Ethernet cable from the printer, plug in the Wi-Fi dongle, and restart the
printer.
The printer should then print out the SimpleAP Wi-Fi start page after 30 seconds
or so.
You can then proceed with setup using the Epson TM utility on Android or iPhone.
Certain accessories, like the wireless dongle, may require the printer to be
using a later version of firmware on the TM-T88VII printer.
You can update the TM-T88VII firmware to version 63.04 using this utility
from Epson:
https://support.epson.net/setupnavi/?PINF=swlist&OSC=WS&LG2=EN&MKN=TM-T88VII
Note that you must use an Ethernet connection to connect to the printer to
update the firmware. Nether serial or USB connections to the printer seem to
work with the firmware utility.
Before it updates the firmware the utility asks which model Wi-Fi dongle (if
any) you are using.
It then takes the utility about 5 minutes to update the firmware
After completion, if installing a dongle, turn the printer off, unplug
the Ethernet cable from the printer, plug in the Wi-Fi dongle, and restart the
printer.
The printer should then print out the SimpleAP Wi-Fi start page after 30 seconds
or so.
You can then proceed with setup using the Epson TM utility on Android or iPhone.
Setting the Memory Switches (TM-T88V, TM-T88VI, TM-T88VII)
FOR MORE DETAIL SEE HERE
With the “memory switch (customized value),” a software switch
for this printer, you can set the
functions shown in the table below. For an outline of the functions, see the
following section.
Use the methods in this table to set the memory switches.
To select a new value hold the feed button down for 1 second or
more.
Note: Be sure to turn the printer off after setting any new value,
otherwise the new setting will be lost.
*1: Setting
printer
model is
also available
with
the
TM-T88V Printer
Model Setting
Utility.
Setting the paper width
• 80 mm (initial setting)
• 58 mm
Setting the print density
Selectable from levels 1 to 13 (70% ∼ 130%)
Setting the multi-tone print density
Selectable from levels 1 to 13 (70% ∼ 130%)
• For information about how to use the memory switch setting mode, see
"Memory Switch Setting Mode"
• For detailed information about the TM-T88V Utility, see the TM-T88V
Utility User’s
Manual.
• For detailed information about ESC/POS commands, see the ESC/POS
Application
Programming Guide.
• Be sure to install the roll paper guide when you select the 58 mm paper
width. (See
"Changing the Paper Width" )
• Once you change the paper width from 80 mm to 58 mm, you cannot change it
back to
80 mm.
The print density can be set with DIP switches (2-3/2-4) or the customized
value. (See
"Selecting the Print Density (DIP Switches 2-3/2-4)".) The initial setting
of the
customized value is “Depends on the DIP switch settings.” If the customized
value is
changed, the value set with the customized value is enabled.
• First change the print density, and then configure the Multi-tone print
density.
• If you set the density too high, the contrast becomes lower. Select the
density level
checking the overall tone balance of your image.
Setting the print speed
Selectable from levels 1 to 13 (Slow ∼ Fast) (initial setting: level 13)
Setting font
• Code page: Selectable from 43 pages including user defined page
• International character set: Selectable from 18 sets
• Font A/B replacement
Optional Buzzer
When to sound the buzzer is selectable from the following occasions.
• When an error occurs
• When automatic paper cut activates
• When specified pulse 1 (2 pin) occurs
• When specified pulse 2 (5 pin) occurs
USB Class
• Printer Class
• Vendor Class
Selecting interface mode
Selectable from: automatic selection, fixed to UB interface, or fixed to
built-in USB.
Those 3
modes are described in both tables below.
For models with serial/parallel UB
For models with other UB
Setting the number of head energizing parts
• One-part energizing (initial setting)
• Two-part energizing
• Four-part energizing
The TM-T88V has dual interfaces: a built-in
USB interface and another interface selected by the customer. (The
selectable interface is referred to as the "UB" interface.) The table below
describes the modes you can set for the printer to control the dual
interfaces.
Interface mode UB Built-in USB
Automatic selection (initial setting) Available Available
Fixed to UB Available Not available
Fixed to built-in USB Not available Available
Interface mode UB Built-in USB
Automatic selection (initial setting) Available Not available
Fixed to UB Available Not available
Fixed to built-in USB Not available Available
Automatic selection:
The interface of either the UB or built-in
USB to which data is transmitted first is selected.
Once the interface is selected, the selection is enabled until the power is
turned off or the
printer is reset.
• Usually, the number of head energizing parts does not need to be changed.
• The maximum print speed (300 mm/s) can be performed only when one-part
energizing
is selected.
Setting the power supply unit capacity
Selectable from levels 1 to 3 (Low ∼ High) (initial setting: level 3)
Setting the automatic paper cut
• Not use this function (initial setting)
• Cut paper when the cover is closed
• Print logo when paper is cut
Setting the paper reduction
• Extra upper space reduction: enabled or disabled (initial setting)
• Extra lower space reduction: enabled or disabled (initial setting)
• Line space reduction rate: not reduced (initial setting), 25%, 50%, or 75%
• Line feed reduction rate: not reduced (initial setting), 25%, 50%, or 75%
• Barcode height reduction rate: not reduced (initial setting), 25%, 50%, or 75%
Setting the transmission speed for serial interface
When DIP switches 1-7 and 1-8 are set to ON, the value (initially 38400) can be
set to 2400, 4800,
9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200. (See "Transmission Speed (DIP Switches
1-7/1-8)" on page38.)
Setting the printer model
When you use the TM-T88V with the APD Ver. 4.00 ~ 4.04, you need to change the
printer model
name to “TM-T88IV.”
Changing the Memory Switches - Printer Access Method
To change the memory switch settings on an Epson printer, you will first need to
run a self test.
- Turn the printer off
- Hold down the FEED button
- Turn the Printer back on while still holding the FEED button.
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After the self test print is complete, there should still be a light
flashing on the printer.
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To select a new value hold the Feed button down for 1 second or more.
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The next page should be a short menu listing.
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Those options are the memory switch settings.
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Most options will be under the 'Customize value settings' menu.
The way the menu selection works is by pressing the FEED button the same number
of times as the number next to the option, then pressing and holding the FEED an
additional time after that (i.e. to select the 2nd option in the list, you would
press the FEED button 2 times and then press and hold it on the third)
Note: Be sure to shut the printer off after setting any value, otherwise
the new setting will be lost..
Installing
Interfaces For instructions on installing or configuring a Connect-It interface card please choose from the list below:
Windows Drivers Installing the Device Drivers
for Windows
To obtain the latest Device
Drivers from Epson:
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Download and Install Epson’s
drivers available from
www.epson.com
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A great collection of all available utilities including
drivers & firmware from Epson: https://support.epson.net/setupnavi/?PINF=category&OSC=WS&GROUP=pos_product
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Click on TECHNICAL RESOURCES
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Select the printer model under the menu
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Click the download
drivers on the printer page
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