Seiko U590 - TM B/W Dot-matrix Printer Manuel de l'opérateur Page 1

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viii IntroductionOrdering Ribbon CassettesThe TM-U590/U590P uses a long-lasting ribbon cassette. To order ribbon cassettes, contact your dealer or you

ixContentsQuick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iIntroduction

x Chapter 4 Reference Information Printing Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Up the Printer 1-1Chapter 1 Setting Up the PrinterUnpackingYour printer box should include these items. If any items are damaged or missing,

1-2 Setting Up the PrinterRemoving the protective material1. Open the printer by pulling up on the tab on the front cover.2. Remove the damper from

Setting Up the Printer 1-3Connecting the Cables and Grounding the PrinterYou can connect up to five cables to the printer. They all connect to the c

1-4 Setting Up the Printer2. Tighten the screws on both sides of the cable connector.Note:Your printer has inch-type hexagonal lock screws installed

Setting Up the Printer 1-5Connecting the DrawerWARNING:Use a drawer that matches the printer specification. Using an improper drawer may damage the

1-6 Setting Up the PrinterAnschließen der LadeWARNUNG:Eine für den Drucker geeignete Lade verwenden. Bei Verwendung einer falschen Lade kann diese o

Setting Up the Printer 1-7Connecting the Display ModulePlug the cable connector (provided with the direct connection display module) securely into t

Printer Parts and LabelsLabels CAUTION:Caution labels for drawer kick-out and display module connectors. POWERERRORRELEASESLIPFORWARDREVERSERELEASEEPS

1-8 Setting Up the Printer2. Connect the ground wire to the printer using the FG screw on the bottom of the printer, as shown.Connecting the Power S

Setting Up the Printer 1-9 CAUTIONS:When connecting or disconnecting the power supply from the printer, make sure that the power supply is not plugg

1-10 Setting Up the Printer Installing the Ribbon CassetteUse the EPSON ERC-31(P) ribbon cassette for your printer.Note the label inside this sectio

Setting Up the Printer 1-114. If you are replacing a used ribbon, grasp the end of the tab and remove it from the printer. See the illustration in s

1-12 Setting Up the PrinterUsing the Power Switch Cover WARNING:If an accident occurs when the power switch cover is attached, unplug the power supp

Setting Up the Printer 1-132. While holding down the REVERSE button, turn on the printer to begin the self test. (The SLIP light blinks.)3. Feed a

1-14 Setting Up the PrinterRemoving the Paper GuideIf you will use especially wide paper, you may not want to use the paper guide on the document ta

Setting Up the Printer 1-154. Turn the document table over, loosen the screws, and remove the plate.5. Slide the paper guide to the left to remove i

Using the Printer 2-1Chapter 2Using the PrinterOperating the Control PanelsYou can control the basic paper feeding operations of the printer with th

2-2 Using the PrinterRELEASEPress this button to release slip paper.Indicator lightsThe control panel lights provide information on printer conditio

iQuick ReferenceThis Quick Reference will direct you to key areas of this Operator’s Manual. For a complete listing of topics, see the Contents.Printe

Using the Printer 2-3Slip Paper Handling Notes:Use only slip paper that matches the printer’s specifications. See Paper Specifications in Chapter 4.

2-4 Using the PrinterNote:After the slip is detected, the printer moves the slip back and forth to detect the position of the top edge of the slip.

Using the Printer 2-52. Turn the check over so that it is face down with the MICR characters on the right-hand side. The MICR characters must be nex

Troubleshooting 3-1Chapter 3TroubleshootingTroubleshooting This chapter gives solutions to some printer problems you may have.General problemsThe li

3-2 TroubleshootingIf the self test works properly, check the following:1. Check the connection at both ends of the interface cable between the prin

Troubleshooting 3-3Paper handling problemsPaper is jammed inside the printer. CAUTIONS:Do not touch the print head because it can be very hot after

3-4 Troubleshooting2) Turn off the power switch.3) Open a front cover(rid).4) Turn on the power switch while turning on “JOURNAL/SLIP FEED button.5)

Troubleshooting 3-59) As a check paper, insert a cleaning sheet into a printer.* Set yellow non-stick side to be upside when cleaning using adhesive

3-6 TroubleshootingHexadecimal DumpThis feature allows experienced users to see exactly what data is coming to the printer. This can be useful in fi

Reference Information 4-1Chapter 4Reference InformationPrinting SpecificationsPaper Printing method: Serial impact dot matrixHead wire configuratio

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4-2 Reference InformationRibbon Specifications MICR Reader (Option)The MICR reader is a factory-installed option. Type: Exclusive cassette rib

Reference Information 4-3Paper SpecificationsPaper feed method: Friction feedPaper feed pitch: Default 4.23 mm (1/6”)0.176 mm (1/144”) can be set

4-4 Reference InformationPaperPaper type: Normal paperCarbon copy paperPressure sensitive paperTotal thickness: 0.09 to 0.36 mm (.0035 to .0141”)

Reference Information 4-5 Note:When using multi-ply paper that consists of an original and three or four copies, be sure to print with a 9 × 9 font

4-6 Reference InformationNotes on slip paper❏ The slip paper must be flat, without curls or wrinkles, especially at the top edges. Otherwise, the pa

Reference Information 4-7❏ Use thinner paper (N30 or equivalent) between the top and bottom sheets of multi-ply paper. If thick paper is used, the c

4-8 Reference InformationNotes:When inserting slip paper, be sure to use the slip side guide and form stopper. If you insert the slip paper exceedin

Reference Information 4-9MICR reader mechanism (only when the printer is used with the MICR reader):240,000 passesThe MICR reader is defined to have

4-10 Reference InformationEnvironmental Conditions Notes:When the temperature is 34°C, the humidity must be 90% or less.When the temperature is 40°C

Dip Switch Setting A-1Appendix A Dip Switch SettingAlthough the factory settings are best for almost all uses, if you have special requirements, you c

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

A-2 Dip Switch Setting* With a RS-485 serial interface specification (a dealer option), DIP switches 2-7 and 2-8 are ignored.Notes:•Changes in DIP s

Dip Switch Setting A-3Parallel interface specificationSet 1Set 2Notes:•Changes in DIP switch settings (excluding switch 2-8 interface reset signal) a

A-4 Dip Switch SettingChanging the DIP switch settingsIf you need to change settings, follow the steps below to make your changes: CAUTION:Turn off

EPSON Sales Subsidiaries B-1 Appendix BEPSON Sales SubsidiariesEPSON AMERICA INC./OEM DIV. 20770 Madrona Ave.Torrance, CA 90559-2842 U.S.A.Tel : 1-3

B-2 EPSON Sales SubsidiariesEPSON HONG KONG LIMITED 25/F., Harbor Centre, 25, Harbor Road,Wanchai, Hong KongTel : 852-2-585-4663Fax : 852-2-827-4346

ivProduct Name: PrinterType Name: M128BThese printers conform to the following Directives and NormsDirective 89/336/EECEN 55022 (1986 and 1994) Class

vEMI and Safety Standards Applied The following standards are applied only to the printers that are so labeled. (EMC is tested using the EPSON PS-170

viAbout This ManualSetting Up and Using❏ Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking the printer, and setting it up.❏ Chapter 2 contains information o

Introduction viiIntroductionFeaturesThe TM-U590 and TM-U590P are high-quality POS printers that can print on slip paper. The printers have the followi