Epson TM-m30II Technical Reference Guide TM-m30II-N

Epson TM-m30II Manual

Epson TM-m30II manual content summary:

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    Technical Reference Guide Product Overview Describes features of the product. Setup Describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals. Advanced Usage Describes advanced usage methods for the
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    Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. • Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Seiko Epson Corporation is
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    Safety Key to Symbols The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, use it. Continued use may lead to fire. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact qualified service personnel. • Do not use aerosol sprayers containing flammable gas inside or around this product.
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    energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. • If this for help. • Never disassemble or modify this product. • Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for interference to radio/TV resulting from changes
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    Open Source Software License This product uses open source software in addition to Epson proprietary software. For information of the open source software used in this product, see the following URL. http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/licenses.html For "
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    Content The manual is made up of the following sections: Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 2 Setup Chapter 3 Advanced Usage Chapter 4 Application Development Information Chapter 5 Handling Appendix Product Specifications Specifications of Interface and Connector Bluetooth Low Energy
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    ...3 Warnings ...3 Cautions...4 ■ Restriction of Use ...4 ■ Note about interference ...4 ■ Open Source Software License 5 ■ About this Manual ...6 Aim of the Manual ...6 Manual Content...6 ■ Contents...7 Product Overview 11 ■ Features ...11 ■ Product Configurations ...13 Models...13 NFC Tag ...13
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    Information Print Mode...64 Receipt Enhancement Information Print Mode 65 Software Setting Mode ...65 Restore Default Values Mode...67 Interface Setup Mode...68 TM-Intelligent Settings Information Print Mode 69 Peripheral Device Information Print Mode ...69 Hexadecimal Dumping Mode ...70 8
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    Sheet...71 ■ Resetting the Interface Settings 73 ■ TM-Intelligent Function ...74 Server direct print ...74 Status Notification ...74 ■ Network Tethering (iOS device only 75 Tablet Devices Supported by the Network Tethering 76 Firmware Versions that Supports the Network Tethering 76 Enabling the
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    106 Environmental Conditions...107 External Dimensions ...108 ■ Specifications of Interface and Connector 110 USB Interface ...110 Network Interface ...111 NFC Tag ...115 ■ Bluetooth Low Energy Technology Advertising 116 Introduction ...116 Dongle specifications ...116 Procedure...116 Changing the
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    for iOS/Android TM (Epson TM Utility for iOS/Android) for making printer settings is provided. • Printing of various types of bar codes, GS1-DataBar, and two-dimensional symbols (PDF417, QR code, MaxiCode, Composite Symbology, Aztec Code, DataMatrix) is supported. • A maintenance counter function
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    Chapter 1 Product Overview Environment • Paper saving function is available. Others • Paper eject position are selectable from top and front. • Optional Wireless LAN cable set, customer display, and external buzzer are available. • Optional wall hanging bracket is available to attach the printer to
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    you want to use by simply placing an NFC device over the NFC tag (mark) on the printer. • There is no data rewriting function. • Use Epson ePOS SDK to build this function into your application. 13
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    Accessories Included • 58-mm width roll paper guides • 80-mm width roll paper (for operation check) • Power switch cover • AC adapter • AC cable • Manuals Options • Wireless LAN cable set (Model: OT-WL02/OT-WL05/OT-WL06) • Customer display (Model: DM-D30) • Optional external buzzer (Model: OT-BZ20)
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    Part Names and Functions 1 6 2 5 4 3 Chapter 1 Product Overview 7 1 Roll paper cover Open this cover when loading or replacing roll paper. 2 Panel LED For details on LED, see "Panel LED" on page 16. 3 NFC Tag A mark is printed here to indicate the position of the NFC tag. To establish
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    the printer is connected to Wi-Fi. • Flashes while communication is temporarily disabled because an IP address has not been acquired or for other reason. Bluetooth LED This product does not have any
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    types of USB cable. Do not forcibly pull the cable, or the USB connector and USB cable may be damaged. Contact qualified service personnel if you encounter the trouble. Connects the USB cable for connecting to a computer. See "Connecting the Printer to the Host Devices" on page 42. Connect the AC
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    purpose and cannot be used for daily use. For more details, contact qualified service personnel. • When connecting a Wireless LAN unit, connect it to No.2 connector is 10 or later with kernel version 4.9.15 or later However, Epson does not guarantee normal operation of all Android devices even if
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    Chapter 1 Product Overview Online and Offline Online The printer is online and ready for normal printing unless there is a reason to go offline. Offline The printer automatically goes offline under the following conditions: • While the printer power is turning on/off • During the setting and check
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    Flashing -: Ignore the LED light Ethernet Bluetooth LED LED Printer Status N O O - - N N N N N N O - O O N O - - - N N - - - N O F O O N O F - - N N F - - N N N - - N O N - through the USB port. - A warning about TM-Intelligent function 20
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    Chapter 1 Product Overview Power LED Error LED Paper LED Wi-Fi LED Ethernet Bluetooth LED LED Printer Status N F - O O F O O O O F O F O again even after turning the power back on, contact qualified service personnel. O Updating firmware O While forced updating firmware mode
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    Power LED Error LED Paper LED Wi-Fi LED O: OFF N: ON F: Flashing -: Ignore the LED light Ethernet Bluetooth LED LED Printer Status N O O N O N O O F O N O O O N N O open error (in the middle of printing) • TM-Intelligent function error The printer recovers from the error
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    error, and communication unit error. If the error persists after turning the printer off and then on again, the printer may be defective. Contact qualified service personnel. Turn off the power immediately when an unrecoverable error occurs. 23
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    Enhancement) • Maintenance counter As a guide, NV memory rewriting should be used 10 times or less a day when you program applications. NV Graphics Memory Graphics, such as shop logos to be printed on receipts, can be registered. To register your graphics data, use TM-m30II Utility or ESC/POS
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    Chapter 1 Product Overview Maintenance Counter With this function, printer information, such as the number of lines printed, the number of autocuts, and printer operation time after the printer starts working, is automatically stored in printer's memory. You can read the counter information to use
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    without requiring a wireless access point. This allows you to easily setup a wireless LAN for the printer by using a printer settings tool (Epson TM Utility, EpsonNet Config, or EpsonNet Config (Web version)) even without a network environment such as access points. When the wireless LAN settings
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    device that supports NFC Epson ePOS SDK for Android/iOS User's Manual" and the Epson ePOS SDK sample program for more details. The sample program also contains a sample implementation method for reading an NFC tag and capturing a QR code. • You can try a demo of these functions by using Epson TM
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    Chapter 1 Product Overview Printing Using Multiple Interfaces In models with multiple interfaces, you can use all interfaces without any limitations on which interface is to be used. You can use this function to temporarily connect a smart device to a nearby printer and print. The printer provides
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    Chapter 2 Setup Setup This chapter describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals. Flow of Setup This chapter consists of the following sections along with the setup flow of the product and peripherals. 1. Installing the Printer (page 30) 2. Changing the Paper Width (page 32) 3.
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    printer. • You can install the printer as a wall hanging printer if you use the optional Wall Hanging Bracket Set (OT-WH30). Refer to the installation manual of the Wall Hanging Bracket Set for details. • When you have set the printer to eject printed paper from the front side, you can flip
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    Chapter 2 Setup Changing to the Front Eject Position You can change the eject position by replacing the rear cover and the bottom cover. At the time of purchase, paper is ejected from the top position. When changing to the front eject position, follow the steps below to replace the covers. 1 Remove
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    can change the paper width from 80 to 58 mm by installing the included 58-mm width roll paper guides. Follow the steps below to change the paper width. Turn off the printer when installing the roll paper guides. 1 Open the roll paper cover. 2 Align the three projections on the roll paper
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    Chapter 2 Setup After using the printer for an extended period at 58 mm, do not return to 80 mm. Parts of the print head that do not normally touch the paper may be damaged by the platen roller, and the autocutter may wear out. 3 Set the paper width in software setting mode. For information about
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    with a Wi-Fi connection. For more information, refer to Technical Reference Guide of the Wireless LAN cable set. • Be sure to turn off the can perform a firmware update by using the TM-m30II Firmware Updater if using a Windows computer, or by using the Epson TM Utility if using a smart device. For
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    Chapter 2 Setup Connecting the Optional Customer Display You can connect the customer display (DM-D30) to this product, using USB connection. For more information, refer to "DM-D30 Technical Reference Guide". Be sure to turn off the printer when connecting the customer display. 35
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    Chapter 2 Setup Connecting the Optional External Buzzer When the optional external buzzer (model: OT-BZ20) is connected to the drawer kick connector of the printer, you can set the printer so that it beeps when you send commands, when an error occurs, when executed autocutting, and when detected
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    Chapter 2 Setup Connecting the Cash Drawer • Do not connect both the optional external buzzer and the cash drawer to the printer at the same time by using a branched connector. • When the optional external buzzer is enabled with the memory switch (customized values) (see "Software Settings" on page
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    Chapter 2 Setup Pin assignments Pin number Signal name 1 Frame GND 2 Drawer kick drive signal 1 3 Drawer kick open/close signal 4 +24 V 5 Drawer kick drive signal 2 6 Signal GND Direction - Output Input Output - 6 5 4 3 2 1 Connecting the drawer kick cable WARNING • Use a shield
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    Chapter 2 Setup Connecting to the Power Source WARNING • Be sure to use the specified AC adapter (PS-180) only. • Never insert the AC cable plug into a socket that does not meet the input voltage of the AC adapter. Doing so may result in damage to the printer. • Should a fault ever occur,
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    of USB cable. Do not forcibly pull the cable, or the USB connector and USB cable may be damaged. Contact qualified service personnel if you encounter the trouble. • When connecting an Android device to the USB connector (USB-A - Device Charging) for data communication, make sure that the device
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    5 Insert the AC plug into a socket. 6 Turn on the printer. Chapter 2 Setup 41
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    ), or arp/ping commands to set network. For information on setting up network, see "Network Settings" on page 57. Wireless LAN Interface Using Epson TM Utility, you can easily connect the printer to the network from an iOS or Android devices. We also recommend connecting the SimpleAP from a Windows
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    or later 3.03A ESC/POS or later 3.03B ESC/POS or later You can perform a firmware update by using the TM-m30II Firmware Updater if using a Windows computer, or by using the Epson TM Utility if using a smart device. For details, see "Utilities" on page 84. • When you set up the access point at
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    for setting: iOS or Android device • Utility for setting: Epson TM Utility for iOS/Android Running Epson TM Utility for iOS/Android 1 Run the Epson TM Utility for iOS/Android. 2 Set from "Wi-Fi Setup Wizard" in the menu. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Chapter 2 Setup 44
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    Chapter 2 Setup Setting up from a Windows Computer Necessary Items Prepare the following items. • Computer for setting: Windows 10/8/7 Computer equipped with a wireless LAN function • Utility for setting: EpsonNet Config or EpsonNet Config (Web version) Follow the steps below to connect the printer
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    Chapter 2 Setup Attaching the Power Switch Cover By attaching the power switch cover supplied, you can prevent accidental operations of the power switch. You can press the power switch by inserting a sharp-pointed object in the holes on the power switch cover. WARNING If an accident occurs with
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    paper near-end detection" function is enabled, the printer can detect that remaining amount of roll paper is low. To enable the function, use TM-m30II Utility or Epson TM Utility for iOS/Android. • This function can be used only with a 80-mm width roll paper and only when the printer has been set
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    switch waiting time Main connection interface Autocutting after closing cover Paper reduction Font A auto replacement TM Utility for iOS, for Android          *1     TM-m30II Utility for Windows           Software Setting Mode       Customized Values 48
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    Communication condition of USB interface TM Utility for iOS, TM-m30II Utility for Android for Windows       Software Setting Mode      *1: Available only with TM Utility for iOS. • For configuration is set so that the USB driver can support the USB power-saving function. 49
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    Chapter 3 Advanced Usage Release condition of receive buffer BUSY • Releases when the remaining receive buffer capacity becomes 256 bytes (initial setting) • Releases when the remaining receive buffer capacity becomes 138 bytes This function is enabled only when Receive buffer capacity is set to 4KB
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    100% Depending on the paper type, it is recommended to set the print density as shown in the table below for the best print quality. Supported papers Print density TF50KS-EY, TF60KS-E, PD160R, PD190R, P220AGB-1, AP45KS-ND, AP50KS-ND, KT55PF 100% P5047(48) 105% KT48FA, KT55FA, KT48PF, P5047(55
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    auto cutter. It the paper feed length is not enough, it may cause a paper jam. You can specify values in 0.5mm steps if you use TM-m30II Utility or TM Utility for iOS/Android. Interface switch waiting time Select from 1 to 10 seconds (in intervals of 1 second) 1 second (initial setting) 52
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    Chapter 3 Advanced Usage Main connection interface • Auto (interface that receives data first) (initial setting) • USB • Ethernet/Wi-Fi • No main connection I/F • When using this printer with multiple interfaces, make sure the interface that is always connected to be set as the main connection. •
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    Chapter 3 Advanced Usage Character height reduction • Not reduced (initial setting) • 25% reduction of inner spacing • 50% reduction of inner spacing • 75% reduction of inner spacing • 75% reduction of inner spacing and shrinking the character height Barcode height reduction rate • Not reduced (
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    Chapter 3 Advanced Usage Optional buzzer • For information about how to connect the optional external buzzer, see "Connecting the Optional External Buzzer" on page 36. • When the optional external buzzer is enabled, a cash drawer cannot be used. Be sure to disable it when you use a cash drawer.
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    Communication condition of USB interface Class • USB printer class (initial setting) • USB vendor-defined class Chapter 3 Advanced Usage 56
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    advance to allow set up, you can easily perform set up using a computer already connected to the network. Download EpsonNet Config from the Epson website. Method 2: Setup using EpsonNet Config (Web version) This method involves opening the Web application equipped in the printer from a Web browser
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    necessary items, click [Transmit]. The changed contents are sent to the printer and the printer settings are changed. For details about EpsonNet Config, see the manual (operation guide) installed together with the tool or the online help. 58
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    Chapter 3 Advanced Usage Setup using EpsonNet Config (Web version) Follow the steps below to start up EpsonNet Config (Web version), and check or change the settings. • When setting up using the EpsonNet Config (Web version), you need to set the network settings for the device to the same network
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    Chapter 3 Advanced Usage 4 Input your user name and password on the authentication window. • The user name is "epson", and the default password is the serial number of the printer. You can find the serial number by running the self-test or on the
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    You can check the printer's MAC address using the following procedures. • Printing the status sheet (MAC Address) • A printer self-test (Only supported on Ethernet. For wireless, see the status sheet.) • Using EpsonNet Config to confirm • Using a Web browser to confirm (EpsonNet Config (Web
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    Feed button five times briefly and then hold it down. Interface Setup Press the Feed button six times briefly and then hold it down. TM-Intelligent settings information print Press the Feed button seven times briefly and then hold it down. Peripheral Device Information print Open the roll paper
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    2, the following guidances are printed, the Paper LED flashes, and instructs the user's operations. 1. Continuing self-test guidance 2. Mode selection Customize Value Settings 4: Restore Default Values 5: Interface Setup 6: TM-Intelligent Information 7: Peripheral Device Information 8 or more: None
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    Chapter 3 Advanced Usage Self-test Mode You can check the following items using the self-test. • Product name • Firmware version • Product serial number • Interface type • Peripheral device information • Resident fonts • Maintenance counter information (head running length, number of times of
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    Chapter 3 Advanced Usage 2 After briefly (less than one second) pressing the Feed button once, hold it down for at least one second, to print the NV graphics information. After information printing, the Mode selection guidance is printed again. 3 To finish, turn off the power, or select "Exit and
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    Chapter 3 Advanced Usage • Interface Settings • Interface switch waiting time • Main connection interface • LED indicator when I/F starting • Pre-feed before next print • Enabling/disabling the roll paper near-end detector • Enabling/disabling the Network tethering • For details on the memory
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    • Customized Value • Communication Condition of USB Interface • Status • Character types • Accessories • Barcode • Two-Dimensional Symbol • Print Position • Logo Setting • TM-Intelligent function settings Follow the steps below. 1 After running a self test, hold down the Feed button for at least one
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    Chapter 3 Advanced Usage 2 Briefly press the Feed button four times (less than one second), hold it down for at least one second to enter the Restore Default Values. The guidance is printed. 3 Briefly press the Feed button once (less than one second), hold it down for at least one second. (Hold down
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    LED flashes. 2 Briefly press the Feed button six times (less than one second), hold it down for at least one second to print the TM-Intelligent setting information. After information printing, the Mode selection guidance is printed again. 3 To finish, turn off the power, or select "Exit and Reboot
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    Chapter 3 Advanced Usage Hexadecimal Dumping Mode In hexadecimal dumping mode, data from the host device is printed in hexadecimal numbers and characters. By comparing the print outs and the program, you can check whether or not data is being sent to the printer correctly. • When there are no
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    Chapter 3 Advanced Usage Printing a Status Sheet Follow the steps below to check the interface settings. You cannot print after turning on the power while the Power LED is flashing. Using the Status Sheet Button 1 Check that the printer is turned on. Make sure the roll paper cover is closed. 2 If
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    -XX-XX : Auto-negotiation : Disconnect Ethernet WF : XXXXXXXXXXXX DN : TM-m30II-NT Network Soft Version : 01.00(1930.20.00) TCP/IP Status Acquiring IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway : Auto : (NONE) : (NONE) : (NONE) Service Status Time Server : (off) Server Direct Print : (off) Status
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    Chapter 3 Advanced Usage Resetting the Interface Settings Follow the steps below to restore the network settings to the factory default. You can return the interface settings to their defaults from the Interface Setup mode. See "Interface Setup Mode" on page 68 for details on the Interface Setup
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    This product supports the TM-Intelligent function and provides the following functions. • Server direct print • Status Notification You can set each function in the Setup Utilities. For details on the setting method for Epson TM-m30II Utility for Windows, see the TM-m30II Utility User's Manual. You
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    Chapter 3 Advanced Usage Network Tethering (iOS device only) A tablet POS system is a POS system that uses a tablet computer in which the POS application is installed. If the tablet communicates via Wi-Fi, the communication may become unstable depending on the radio wave condition in the shop or
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    been checked with iOS devices running iOS 10.1 or later. Firmware Versions that Supports the Network Tethering 3.03A ESC/POS or later, or 3.03B ESC/POS of the printer using Epson TM Utility for iOS, TM-m30II Utility, or in the software settings mode. Enabling by Using Epson TM Utility Select [Change
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    [Detailed Settings] - [Interface] - [Network tethering] in that order, and then enable (or disable) it. For more details, see TM-m30II Utility User's Manual. Enabling in the Software Settings Mode Select [3. Customize Value Settings] - [13. Other Settings] - [8. Network Tethering] in that order
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    Function" on page 76 to enable the tethering function. • If a DHCP server is not used in the network, set the IP address and subnet mask manually. • To print from the iOS device, select one of the interfaces; USB or network, in the application. 78
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    printer supports the following command systems: • ePOS-Print XML • ESC/POS Users can control the printer by using the aforementioned commands, or the following development kits or drivers. • Epson ePOS SDK • OPOS ADK • OPOS ADK for .NET • JavaPOS ADK • EPSON Advanced Printer Driver (APD) • EPSON TM
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    drawer using the SetupPOS Utility, and control using the OpenDrawer method or the DirectIO function. For details, see the "EPSON OPOS ADK MANUAL APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT GUIDE Cash Drawer" and the "UnifiedPOS Specification". OPOS for .NET Register a cash drawer using the SetupPOS Utility, and control
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    ) Register a POS printer using the SetupPOS Utility and control using the DirectIO function. For details, see the "EPSON OPOS ADK MANUAL APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT GUIDE POSPrinter (TM Series)". OPOS for .NET Register a POS printer using the SetupPOS Utility and control using the DirectIO function. For
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    for iOS for JavaScript EPSON OPOS ADK EPSON OPOS ADK for .NET EPSON JavaPOS ADK Epson TM Print Assistant for Android for iOS Description This is a developer kit to control applications, native applications for smart devices, and printers. This includes libraries, manuals, and sample programs. This
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    line skip, and upside-down printing. It also provides API and dialogues for print setting, sample applications, and logo setting utility. Mac OS X Epson TM/BA Series Thermal Printer Driver This driver allows you to control the printer using Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) on GNU/Linux. This is
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    Epson printers connected to the network. Windows You can also update certificates for multiple printers used for WPA-Enterprise in a batch. TM-m30II Firmware Use this tool to update the printer's firmware. Updater An executable file and the firmware are packaged together. Windows Others Manual
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    Chapter 4 Application Development Information Download You can obtain software and manuals from one of the following URLs. For customers in North America, go to the following web site: U www.epson.com/support/ For customers in other countries, go to the following web site: U www.epson-biz.com/ 85
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    communication with the printer using a Lightning-USB cable, Epson must submit the application to Apple before you submit it application you want to submit to the App Store from the URL below. U www.epson-biz.com/ais/E/ Notes on Printing Barcodes and Two-Dimensional Symbols • Ensure adequate space
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    Handling This chapter describes basic handling of the printer. Installing Roll Paper Follow the steps below to install the roll paper. Make sure you use a specified roll paper type. For the top eject position 1 Use the cover open lever to open the roll paper cover. Chapter 5 Handling 2 Remove the
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    paper, take up any slack in the roll paper by pulling its leading edge. If you install a slack roll paper, a paper jam or print quality problems may occur. • Before installing the roll paper, make sure that the roll paper is not deformed. Using a deformed roll paper will cause the printer to
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    4 Pull out some paper, and close the roll paper cover. When the printer power is on, the roll paper is automatically cut. Chapter 5 Handling For the front eject position 1 Use the cover open lever to open the roll paper cover. 2 Remove the used roll paper core if any, and insert the roll paper. 89
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    paper, take up any slack in the roll paper by pulling its leading edge. If you install a slack roll paper, a paper jam or print quality problems may occur. • Before installing the roll paper, make sure that the roll paper is not deformed. Using a deformed roll paper will cause the printer to
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    Chapter 5 Handling Removing Jammed Paper Do not touch the thermal head and its surroundings. After printing, the thermal head and its surroundings can be very hot. CAUTION When a paper jam occurs, never pull out the paper forcibly. Follow the steps below if the roll paper is jammed. 1 Turn off the
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    Roll Paper Cover does not Open When the roll paper cover does not open using the lever, restart the printer. Chapter 5 Handling 92
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    Chapter 5 Handling Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Case Be sure to turn off the printer, and wipe the dirt off the printer case with a dry cloth or a damp cloth. Be sure to unplug the AC cable while cleaning. CAUTION Never clean the product with alcohol, benzine, thinner, or other
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    Preparing for Transport Follow the steps below to transport the printer. 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Confirm that the Power LED is off. 3 Disconnect the AC cable from the socket. 4 Remove the roll paper. 5 Pack the printer upright. Chapter 5 Handling 94
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    Chapter 5 Handling Removing/Attaching the Rear and Bottom Covers Removing the Covers Follow the steps below to remove the covers. For the top eject position 1 Use your finger to remove the rear cover as shown in the illustration. 2 Use your finger to remove the bottom cover as shown in the
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    Chapter 5 Handling For the front eject position 1 Use your finger to remove the rear cover as shown in the illustration. 2 Use your finger to remove the bottom cover as shown in the illustration. 96
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    Attaching the Covers Follow the steps below to attach the covers. For the top eject position 1 Align the catches and attach the bottom cover to the printer. Chapter 5 Handling 2 Hook the catches into the bottom cover and attach the rear cover to the printer. 97
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    For the front eject position 1 Align the catches and attach the rear cover to the printer. Chapter 5 Handling 2 Hook the catches into the rear cover and attach the bottom cover to the printer. 98
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    Appendix Appendix Product Specifications Printing method Thermal line printing Printing direction Two directional with friction feed Paper feed speed 200 mm/s {5.9"/s} (continuous paper feeding with the Feed button) Cutting method Partial cut (cutting with one point in center left uncut)
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    Appendix Temperature/Humidity Operating: 5 to 45°C {41 to 113°F}, 10 to 90% RH Storage: -20 to 60°C {-4 to 140°F}, 10 to 90% RH Overall dimensions (W × D × H) Top eject position: 127 X 127 X 135 mm (5.0 × 5.0 × 5.3") Front eject position: 127 X 133 X 129 mm (5.0 × 5.2 × 5.1") Weight (mass)
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    Japanese: 27 Korean: 34 3.75 mm {1/5"} (initial setting, programmable by command) 250 mm/s {9.84"/s}*3 Up to 16 shades of gray (when printed on Epson specified paper) dpi: dots per inch *1: Initial setting *2: When the printer prints with the standard print density level at 25°C {77°F} and 24V
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    Appendix Character Specifications Number of characters Character set Character code*1 The number of dots per character 48/35 characters mode 42/32 characters mode ANK 95 alphanumeric characters 128 extended graphics characters x 43 pages (includes user-defined pages) 18 international
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    encoding, all the installed character sets can be printed. For more details on printing Unicode characters, see "FS ( C" of the ESC/POS command reference, or manual of the software you use. ("Application Development Information" on page 79) 103
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    be avoided. Using it can cause the thermal head to stick to the thermal paper surface during printing, and cause printing failure and other problems. The pre-printing also can result in reduced print density. Using thermal paper with a pre-printed recording surface, pre-printing should be done in
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    Appendix Printable Area For paper width 80 mm The maximum printable area of paper with a width of 79.5 ± 0.5 mm {3.13 ± 0.02"} is 72 ± 0.2 mm (576 dots), and the approximate space is 3.75 mm on both sides. 79.5 ± 0.5 mm {3.13 ± 0.02"} 72 ± 0.2 mm {2.83 ± 0.01"} 3.75mm {0.15"} 3.75mm {0.15"} For
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    Printing and Cutting Positions Appendix Manualcutter position Autocutter position Approx. 9.5 mm {0.37"} Approx. 20.0 mm {0.79"} Center of the print dotline Paper feed direction • The values above may vary slightly as a result of paper slack or variations in the paper. Take this into account
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    or inside the machine after being subject to vibration. Packing: Epson standard package specifications Height: 60 cm {23.62"} Orientation: 1 corner, 3 edges, and 6 surfaces Must not be any problems with the visible or operational problems to the exterior of or inside the machine after being subject
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    External Dimensions Top eject position Appendix 127 127 6 135 127 2 232 [Unit: mm] 134 108
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    Front eject position Appendix 133 127 127 6 129 2 127 129 230 [Unit: mm] 109
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    -defined class and USB printer class are supported. To set the USB device class, see "Software Settings" on page 48. USB descriptor Vendor ID Product ID String Descriptor Manufacturer Product Serial number USB vendor-defined class 04B8h 0202h EPSON TM-m30II Character string based on the product
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    Appendix Network Interface For both Ethernet interface and Wi-Fi interface Support protocols Protocols IP, ARP, ICMP, UDP, TCP LP, LPR, TCP Socket Port HTTP/HTTPS SNMP, ENPC DHCP, APIPA Usage Basic communication protocols Printing protocols Used
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    or later 3.03B ESC/POS or later 3.03A ESC/POS or later 3.03B ESC/POS or later You can perform a firmware update by using the TM-m30II Firmware Updater if using a Windows computer, or by using the Epson TM Utility if using a smart device. For details, see "Utilities" on page 84. 112
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    the IP address automatic acquisition function (DHCP, APIPA). • Infrastructure mode and 802.11 Ad-hoc mode* are supported. *: OT-WL06 does not support Ad-hoc mode. Communication Standard When using OT-WL02: • IEEE802.11b (2.4 GHz) • IEEE802.11g (2.4 GHz) • IEEE802.11n (2.4 GHz) When using OT-WL05
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    may falsely recognize that the communication is disconnected and indicate power off due to response delay. In that case, disable Power Save to improve the trouble. 114
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    Appendix NFC Tag Transmission standard Frequency Memory Transmission distance ISO14443 A 13.56 MHz 144 byte Approximately 10 mm from the NFC installation location. • The transmission distance is an estimate that depends on our experiment conditions and is not a guaranteed value. • It varies
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    -NT (Bluetooth adapter installed in the printer and the printer is on), the Bluetooth low energy technology Advertising Packet is transmitted in iBeacon format. Dongle specifications Manufacturer: Laird Tech Model name: BT-820 For setting methods and settings, see the TM-m30II Utility User's Manual
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    Incomplete List of 16-bit service UUIDs iBeacon length 1 byte TM-m30II-NT only supports single Advertising Data Packets. You can change the settings using either of the following two methods. • Changing settings using the Epson TM-m30II Utility for Windows (see the TM-m30II Utility User's Manual
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    configuration script. Specifies the configuration script stored in RAM. Specifies the configuration script stored in ROM. Specifies the default configuration script. Acquires information for the Bluetooth adapter. 118
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    Acquisition failed (No file) Acquires the Default configuration script Type=default Acquisition successful Acquires information from the Type=status Bluetooth adapter Acquisition successful Acquisition failed (No adapter connected) Others Type = Other than the above or A parameter except for
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    adapter is 5 or lower { "message": "Success", "detail": null, "description" : { "VendorID": "0a12", "ProductID": "0001", "ProductName": "(no name)", "Bluetooth LE": "Not support" } } 404 Not Found Adapter not connected "message": "Beacon dongle not connected", "detail": null, "description" : null
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    Appendix When changing using a low frequency less than once an hour, you can save to non-volatile memory; however, when changing at a higher frequency, you need to save to volatile memory. When the change is successful, the advertising data is changed. Request Content-Type: text/json; charset=utf
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    Appendix Function Updates the configuration script in non-volatile memory Deletes the configuration script from non-volatile memory Others POST Parameters Results { "type" : "static", "description": "" } Update successful
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    Appendix Table 11 POST Response Body Response Status 200 OK 400 Bad Request 413 Request Entity Too Large 429 Too Many Requests 500 Internal Server Error Body { "message": "Success", "detail": null, "description" : < The string for the configuration script that performed escape processing > } { "
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    to the beacon.", "detail": "description" : null } Editing the Configuration Script In the configuration script, the settings for the module for Bluetooth in Linux can be written in the same way as for the Bluez hcitool, and you can customize the settings. Make sure you
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    n4 n3 n2 n1 Function: Specify a BD Address. Specify a value in Little Endian. As a Random Static Address is used in TM-m30II-NT, bit7 and bit6 for n1 need to be set to 1. Bluetooth low energy technology Advertising parameter specifications Format: cmd 0x08 0x0006 aL aH bL bH c d e f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6
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    cmd 0x08 0x0008 d1 d2 ... d32 Function: Sets the Data for the Bluetooth low energy technology Advertising packet. Specify all from d1 to d32. If fa c1 ba 2f 61 a2 4d 83 9a 8c 60 08 7c 23 25 69 TM UUID fac1ba2f-61a2-4d83-9a8c60087c232569 d27: 00 d28: Model No. Major number The Default specifies
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    64 IP4: c8 $MODEL_NO 1 byte ID value assigned to the printer model. 20h is used for the TM-m30II-NT. 00: no use 01: reserve 02: TM-T88VI 03: TM-T88VI-iHUB 10: TM-H6000V 20: TM-m30II-H/TM-m30II-NT $MACn 1 byte Value for #n in the MAC address. Available range: $MAC1,$MAC2, $MAC3, $MAC4, $MAC5
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    Character Code Tables Refer to the following URL regarding the character code table. U www.epson-biz.com/pos/reference/charcode/ Appendix 128
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    can be connected to the USB Type-A connector of the TM-m30II-NT in the following ways. TM-m30II-NT Direct connection Secondary connection (a) Wireless LAN unit of OT- Data cannot be obtained using any other settings. • Epson ePOS SDK version 2.9.0 or later supports barcode scanner control. 129
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Technical Reference Guide
Describes features of the product.
Describes setup and installation of the product and
peripherals.
Describes advanced usage methods for the product.
Describes how to control the printer and necessary
information when you develop applications.
Describes how to handle the product.
Describes general speciļ¬cations and character code
tables.
M00131500
Rev. A
Product Overview
Setup
Advanced Usage
Application Development Information
Handling
Appendix