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Replacing the ribbon cassette

Use Epson ribbon cassette ERC-34 (B/R).

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Open the printer cover while lightly pressing the printer cover as shown below.

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To remove the ribbon cassette, grasp the tab on the left side and lift the left side

out first.

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To install a new ribbon cassette, follow steps

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in the previous

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Installing

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Summary of Contents for TM-300D

Page 1: ...1 station printer TM U300C U300D TM U300PC U300PD Operator s Manual 400204503 ...

Page 2: ...r of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable ag...

Page 3: ...ference at his own expense WARNING The connection of a non shielded printer interface cable to this printer will invalidate the FCC Verification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to ...

Page 4: ...g l Two print colors black or red l Selectable paper feeding increments for various print formats l Command protocol based on the ESC POS standard l Internal drawer interface that can control two drawers l Two character fonts 7 X 9 or 9 X 9 l Semi automatic paper loading l Compact AC adapter l 1 line validation printing l Roll paper take up device for the TM U300C and the TM U300PC The table below...

Page 5: ...Adapter to the Printer 5 2 2 Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer 6 Chapter 3 Installing the Printer Parts 8 3 1 Installing the Ribbon Cassette 8 3 2 Installing the Paper Roll 1 1 3 3 Adjusting the Paper Near End Detector Location 19 3 4 Inserting a Cut Sheet Validation Paper 21 Chapter 4 Setting the DIP Switches 23 Chapter 5 The Self Test 26 Chapter 6 Removing Jammed Paper 27 6 1 Removing ...

Page 6: ...our printer Refer to Appendix A Specifications for information on your AC adapter s input voltage dimensions and weight 2 Hexagonal lock screws are provided only if the printer has a serial interface and is shipped to the United Kingdom See note in page 7 for more informa tion about these screws Make sure you have all the items shown above If any items are damaged or miss ing please contact your d...

Page 7: ...use or store the printer in a dusty or dirty area n Choose a stable horizontal surface for the printer Avoid places subject to intense vibration or shock W Make sure there is enough space around the printer so that it can be used easily 1 3 Removing the Transportation Damper The transportation damper must be removed before turning on the printer Open the printer cover and remove the damper as show...

Page 8: ... Part names Take up device cover TM U300C U300PC Interface connector Roll paper cover TM U300D U300PD Drawer kick out connector Printer cover Power connector Control panel DIP switches Power switch TM U300C U300PC TM U300D U300PD 3 ...

Page 9: ... The POWER LED is on when the printer is turned on and off when the printer is turned off PAPER LED red Normally the PAPER LED is off The PAPER LED is on when the paper roll is nearly finished or completely finished or the paper roll is not installed The PAPER LED blinks when an error occurs when validation paper must be inserted or removed when the self test enters the printing standby state or w...

Page 10: ...the printer do not plug in the power cord if the rated voltage of the AC adapter and your outlet voltage do not match Plug the DC cord connector into the printer s power connector with the arrow mark facing upward You can remove the DC cord by grasping the connector firmly at the arrow mark and pulling it straight out Power Connector Frame Ground Screw Frame ground cable AC Adapter Ground the prin...

Page 11: ...ighten the screws on both sides of the connector Plug the drawer kick out cable connector into the printer s drawer kick out con nector You can remove the drawer kick out cable by pressing in the connector s clip and pulling out the connector rawer Kick out Connector Drawer Kick out Cable Interface Connector Serial Interface Cable NOTE l Your printer comes with inch type hexagonal lock screws inst...

Page 12: ... clips together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector Secure the frame ground cable and the shield wire of the parallel interface cable with the frame ground screw on the bottom of the printer Plug the drawer kick out cable connector into the printer s drawer kick out con nector You can remove the drawer kick out cable by pressing in the connector s clip and pulling out the conne...

Page 13: ... the ribbon cassette Use Epson ribbon cassette ERC 34 B R Follow these steps to install the ribbon cassette Open the printer cover while lightly pressing the printer cover as shown below Turn the ribbon tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack in the ribbon 8 ...

Page 14: ...n mask Turn the ribbon tightening knob five or six times in the direction of the arrow to feed the ribbon smoothly into place between the print head unit and the ribbon mask l Check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased CAUTION l Do not turn the ribbon tightening knob in the reverse direction Close the printer ...

Page 15: ...e printer cover while lightly pressing the printer cover as shown below To remove the ribbon cassette grasp the tab on the left side and lift the left side out first To install a new ribbon cassette follow steps through in the previous section Installing the ribbon cassette 1O ...

Page 16: ...so that it is perpendicular to the paper feed direction Correct Incorrect Incorrect Open the take up device cover and remove the take up spool from the printer Load the paper roll while lightly pressing the left paper roll holder outward Re lease the holder after fitting the roll paper core onto the holder Make sure the paper roll turns freely and be sure to load the paper roll so that it rotates ...

Page 17: ...inter semi automatic loading Press the FEED button to continue feeding the paper until it extends about 20 cm 8 inches beyond tear off edge Remove the side board of the take up spool and insert the end of the roll paper or journal paper when using 2 or 3 ply paper into the groove on the take up spool Wrap the paper around the spool two or three times and then replace the side board of the take up ...

Page 18: ...e gear on the printer on the take up Close the take up device cover Tear off any extra paper at the tear off edge by pulling the paper toward you CAUTION The extra paper must be torn off after closing the take up device cover so that roll paper comes out correctly from the paper exit 13 ...

Page 19: ...D Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer s specifications See Appendix A Specifications Using scissors cut the leading edge of the roll paper so that it is perpendicular to the paper feed direction L Incorrect Open the roll paper cover 14 ...

Page 20: ...ll so it rotates in the correct direc tion Correct Incorrect Turn on the printer The POWER LED goes on While leaving some slack in the paper roll Insert the end of the roll paper straight into the paper inlet The printer automatically feeds the roll paper into the printer semi automatic loading Press the FEED button to continue feeding the paper if insufficient paper is fed by the semi automatic l...

Page 21: ...cover Tear off any extra paper at the tear off edge by pulling the paper toward you CAUTION l The extra paper must be torn off after closing the roll paper cover so that roll paper comes out correctly from the paper exit 16 ...

Page 22: ...he take up spool using the tear off edge Then remove the roll paper core If there is roll paper remaining cut the paper straight across using scissors at the place shown in illustration below While pressing the FEED switch remove the remaining roll paper in the printer by pulling the paper lightly out in the direction of the arrow Cut here if there is paper remaini To install a new paper roll see ...

Page 23: ...r core If there is roll paper remaining cut the paper straight across using scissors at the place shown in illustration below While pressing the FEED button remove the remaining roll paper in the printer by pulling the paper lightly out in the direction of the arrow Cut here if there is paper remainin To install a new paper roll see Installing the paper roll in the TM U300D U300PD on page 14 ...

Page 24: ...ing the paper near end detector Because the paper roll core size differs depending on the paper roll you may need to adjust the paper near end detector location Make sure the paper core inside diameter is 10 5 to 12 5 mm 0 41 to 0 49 Determine the paper near end detecting point on your roll paper and measure diameter A as shown below Find the corresponding adjustment position number from the table...

Page 25: ...are calculated value there may be some variations depending on the printer 2 If roll paper with a red end mark at the paper end is used this mark may cause the paper to stick together If this occurs the paper near end detector may operate incorrectly 3 Be sure that the detecting lever operates smoothly after you finish the adjustment 4 If the roll paper becomes loose due to the paper quality the p...

Page 26: ...printer may cause damage to the print head pin After checking that no validation paper is inserted turn on the power switch The POWER LED light goes on Using printer control command select validation paper mode The PAPER LED begins blinking Insert the paper straight into the printer using the guide marked with an A in the following illustration CAUTIONS l When printing on copy sheets make sure the...

Page 27: ...he edges wrinkles or warps Otherwise the paper may rub against the ribbon and become dirty or the paper could catch on the ribbon l Select multi ply paper carefully because the gluing conditions glue quality gluing method glued length etc and the position of the glued area affect paper insertion insert the validation paper so that the glued position is on the left or top edge of the paper as seen ...

Page 28: ...igure below l The tables on the following pages describes the DIP switch functions Setting the DIP switches Follow these steps when changing DIP switch settings Turn the printer power switch off Flip the DIP switches using tweezers or another narrow ended tool Switches are on when up and off when down in the figure below DIP Switches TM U300PC U300PD piJ g The new setting takes effect when you tur...

Page 29: ...0D DIP Switch Functions Table 4 1 TM U300C U300D DIP Switch Functions Baud rate selection Refer to Table 4 2 Do not change the settings of DIP switches 9 and 10 on the TM U300C U300D Table 4 2 Baud Rate Selection 24 ...

Page 30: ...n TM U300PC U300PD DIP Switch Functions Table 4 3 TM U300PC U300PD DIP Switch Functions Do not change the settings of DIP switches 3 through 6 on the TM U300PC U300PD 25 ...

Page 31: ...n on the power while holding down the FEED button The self test begins First the self test prints the current printer status which provides the following information l Control ROM version After printing the current printer status it prints Self test printing Please press FEED switch The PAPER LED blinks and the printer enters the test printing standby state Press the FEED button to restart test pr...

Page 32: ...d Paper 6 1 Removing Jammed Paper Turn the paper feed knob as shown below and remove any jammed paper It may be easier if you cut the roll paper or remove the printer cover CAUTION Be careful not to touch the tear off edge 27 ...

Page 33: ...isted above l Because switching operations are required for red printing or black red printing their printing speeds are slower than the black printing speed LPS Lines Per Second CPI Characters Per Inch Characters per line Refer to Table A 1 Characters per inch Refer to Table A 1 Print color switching Selectable black or red printing 2 Characters Specifications Number of characters Alphanumeric 95...

Page 34: ...ttern l Temperature Exclusive ribbon cassette ERC 38 Black and Red Black Red Single color ribbons Part No ERC 34 P purple or ERC 34 B black and P color ribbon Part No ERC 34 B R black and red are also available When using these ribbons the print color selection command ESC r must not be used Black Approx 1 500 000 characters Red Approx 750 000 characters 7 X 9 font with descenders 96 ASCII charact...

Page 35: ...e adjusted by the user Refer to section 3 3 Adjust ing the Paper Near End Detector Location ø 10 5 to 12 5 mm 0 41 to 0 49 Adjustable slider 5 Roll Paper Take up Device The TM U300C and TM U300PC are equipped with a take up device The paper is automatically taken up by the paper feed motor 6 Paper Paper feed method Paper feed pitch Paper feed speed Friction feed Default 1 6 inch Can be set in 1 14...

Page 36: ...00 sheets 1091 mm x 788 mm Pressure sensitive paper Maximum 1 original 2 copies Copy capability is greatly influenced by the ambi ent temperature Refer to the table below 1 Number of copies 1Ambient temperature 1 Original 2 copies Approx 25 C 77 F Original I copy 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F l Validation paper Paper type Normal paper pressure sensitive paper carbon copy paper Paper width and paper length...

Page 37: ...level self declaration by Vfg 243 1991 When it is necessary to apply for a self declaration Seiko Epson Corporation will submit the EMI measurement data To prevent radio interference this device may only be operated in conjunction with devices which comply with the requirements stipulated in item 1 of paragraph 2 of the BMPT Amtsbl Vfg 243 1991 decree no 243 1991 of the German Ministry of Posts an...

Page 38: ...e the operating humidity is limited Storage 10 to 50 C 14 to 122 F excluding paper and ribbon Humidity Operating TM U300C U300PC 20 to 80 non condensing TM U300D U300PD 30 to 85 non condensing Storage TM U300C U300PC 20 to 90 non condensing excluding paper and ribbon TM U300D U300PD 30 to 90 non condensing excluding paper and ribbon 33 ...

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