Epson Advanced Printer Driver for TM Series Ver.3.04, Installation Manual

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1-2 APD Overview Rev.B
APD Features
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Similarly to normal Windows drivers, allows you to print from commercial text editor or
spreadsheet applications easily, without any programming.
It also allows you to print from applications created using Visual Basic, Visual C++, etc.
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Allows you to print not only using Windows TrueType Fonts but also using printer
embedded fonts. It also allows you to print graphics data (for example, a store's logo)
registered in the printer.
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Allows you to print Barcodes even if you do not have Barcode Fonts installed separately.
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Allows you to cut the roll paper using the printer's autocutter.
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Allows you to sound the buzzer if the printer is equipped with one.
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Allows you to open the cash drawer.
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Allows you display on a customer display.
(Possible in environments where, for example, the APD for DM-D is installed and a DM-D
Font is available)
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Allows you to configure the color print settings if your printer supports color printing.
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Allows you to print Water Marks.
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Allows you specify orientation. You can print upside down to make it easier for your
customer to read the print result in vertical installation printers.
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Allows you to perform condensed printing. That is, you can print an A4 size ledger sheet in
receipt width.
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Allows you to acquire printer status such as "no paper" or "printer cover open" by using the
Status API.
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Allows you to copy the printer driver settings to another computer easily by using its Silent
Installation function.
Note:
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Coexistence with OPOS is not possible.