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Contents TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide Revision Information iv About This Manual ...1-3 1.3.1 Roll paper 1-3 1.3.2 Ribbons 1-3 1.4 Printing and Paper Specifications 1-4 1.4.1 Receipt Section 1-4 1.4.1.1 Autocutter 1-5 1.4.1.2 Paper Roll Supply Device Section 1-5 1.4.1.3 Paper Specifications 1-6 1.4.1.4 Printable Area 1-7 1.4.1.5 Printing and Cutting Positions 1-7 1.4.2 Slip/ Validation Section 1-8 1.4.2.1 Paper Specifications 1-9 1.4.2.2 Printable Area for slip 1-12 1.4.2.3 Printable Area for validation paper 1-13 1.4.2.4 Unprintable...
Contents TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide Revision Information iv About This Manual ...1-3 1.3.1 Roll paper 1-3 1.3.2 Ribbons 1-3 1.4 Printing and Paper Specifications 1-4 1.4.1 Receipt Section 1-4 1.4.1.1 Autocutter 1-5 1.4.1.2 Paper Roll Supply Device Section 1-5 1.4.1.3 Paper Specifications 1-6 1.4.1.4 Printable Area 1-7 1.4.1.5 Printing and Cutting Positions 1-7 1.4.2 Slip/ Validation Section 1-8 1.4.2.1 Paper Specifications 1-9 1.4.2.2 Printable Area for slip 1-12 1.4.2.3 Printable Area for validation paper 1-13 1.4.2.4 Unprintable...
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... 3.4.5 How to Use Two-Color Printing 3-24 3.5 Self Tests 3-24 3.5.1 Running the Self Test on Roll Paper 3-24 3.5.2 Running the Self Test with Slip Paper 3-25 3.5.3 Running the Self Test with the Validation paper (Option 3-25 3.5.4 Running the Self Test with the Endorsement Function (Option 3-25 Chapter 4 Maintenance & Troubleshooting 4.1 Maintenance 4-1 4.1.1 Cleaning the Thermal Print Head 4-1 4.1.2 Cleaning...
... 3.4.5 How to Use Two-Color Printing 3-24 3.5 Self Tests 3-24 3.5.1 Running the Self Test on Roll Paper 3-24 3.5.2 Running the Self Test with Slip Paper 3-25 3.5.3 Running the Self Test with the Validation paper (Option 3-25 3.5.4 Running the Self Test with the Endorsement Function (Option 3-25 Chapter 4 Maintenance & Troubleshooting 4.1 Maintenance 4-1 4.1.1 Cleaning the Thermal Print Head 4-1 4.1.2 Cleaning...
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... Information TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.1 Features The TM-H6000III is a high-quality POS printer that can print on page vi.) 1.1.1 Receipt Section ❏ High-speed graphic printing ❏ Autocutter provides easy user operation ❏ Easy drop-in paper roll loading ❏ PDF417 symbols (2-dimensional code) printing is possible ❏ Two-color printing is possible with two-color paper Rev...
... Information TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.1 Features The TM-H6000III is a high-quality POS printer that can print on page vi.) 1.1.1 Receipt Section ❏ High-speed graphic printing ❏ Autocutter provides easy user operation ❏ Easy drop-in paper roll loading ❏ PDF417 symbols (2-dimensional code) printing is possible ❏ Two-color printing is possible with two-color paper Rev...
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E General Information 1-3 TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.2 Product Structure 1.2.1 Standard Parts Included with the Printer This printer is packed with the materials listed below. ❏ Printer ❏ User's Manual ❏ Roll paper (diameter 40 mm {1.57"}) 1 roll ❏... paper roll width: 80+0.5/-1.0 mm {3.15+0.02/-0.04"} NOTE: See "Paper Specifications" (page 1-6) for the optional endorsement print mechanism) Rev. We provide 2 ribbon cassettes: ❏ EPSON ribbon cassette, ERC-32 (B) (Life: 4,000,000 characters / Color: Black) for slip/ validation. ❏ EPSON ...
E General Information 1-3 TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.2 Product Structure 1.2.1 Standard Parts Included with the Printer This printer is packed with the materials listed below. ❏ Printer ❏ User's Manual ❏ Roll paper (diameter 40 mm {1.57"}) 1 roll ❏... paper roll width: 80+0.5/-1.0 mm {3.15+0.02/-0.04"} NOTE: See "Paper Specifications" (page 1-6) for the optional endorsement print mechanism) Rev. We provide 2 ribbon cassettes: ❏ EPSON ribbon cassette, ERC-32 (B) (Life: 4,000,000 characters / Color: Black) for slip/ validation. ❏ EPSON ...
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... of a paper near-end. If the printer is not included * Characters can use the ESC/POS command to read. TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide Character size, characters per line Standard Double-height...27"} * CPL = characters per line * Space between characters is stopped, you must feed paper more before cutting. 1.4.1.2 Paper Roll Supply Device Section Supply method: Near-end sensor: Paper roll end detection: Drop-in a... NOTE: 1. Check the font mode in advance when using Font B in paper roll Micro switch Paper roll spool diameter: Inside: 12 mm {.47"} Outside: 18 mm {.71...
... of a paper near-end. If the printer is not included * Characters can use the ESC/POS command to read. TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide Character size, characters per line Standard Double-height...27"} * CPL = characters per line * Space between characters is stopped, you must feed paper more before cutting. 1.4.1.2 Paper Roll Supply Device Section Supply method: Near-end sensor: Paper roll end detection: Drop-in a... NOTE: 1. Check the font mode in advance when using Font B in paper roll Micro switch Paper roll spool diameter: Inside: 12 mm {.47"} Outside: 18 mm {.71...
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... may vary slightly as a result of the autocutter. Take this into account when setting the cutting position of paper slack or variations in the paper. TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.4.1.4 Printable Area The printable area of a paper roll with a width of 79.5 ± 0.5 mm (3.13" ± 0.02") is 72.2 ± 0.2 mm (2.84" ± 0.008") (512...
... may vary slightly as a result of the autocutter. Take this into account when setting the cutting position of paper slack or variations in the paper. TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.4.1.4 Printable Area The printable area of a paper roll with a width of 79.5 ± 0.5 mm (3.13" ± 0.02") is 72.2 ± 0.2 mm (2.84" ± 0.008") (512...
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...104°F} 5 to 45 °C {41 to 0.0122"} • Example: one original + 2 copies, Original paper: Carbon paper: Copy paper: Backing paper: Total thickness: 0.04 mm 0.07 mm (0.035 mm × 2 sheets) 0.04 mm 0.07 mm 0.22 ...mm {0.0087 "} Ambient temperature and copy capability: Copy capability is greatly influenced by the ambient temperature, so printing must be performed under the conditions described in the table below. TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.4.2.1 Paper...
...104°F} 5 to 45 °C {41 to 0.0122"} • Example: one original + 2 copies, Original paper: Carbon paper: Copy paper: Backing paper: Total thickness: 0.04 mm 0.07 mm (0.035 mm × 2 sheets) 0.04 mm 0.07 mm 0.22 ...mm {0.0087 "} Ambient temperature and copy capability: Copy capability is greatly influenced by the ambient temperature, so printing must be performed under the conditions described in the table below. TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.4.2.1 Paper...
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... and reflection rate for the back on paper should be 40% or more . Paper feed direction Area where paper holes are prohibited in this area. [Units: mm (All the numeric values are typical.)] Prohibited area for slip paper holes and low reflection : Holes or ...portions with low reflection are prohibited and reflection rate for validation paper holes and low reflection Rev. Paper holes and translucence prohibited in this area. TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide • Use thinner paper (N30 or equivalent)...
... and reflection rate for the back on paper should be 40% or more . Paper feed direction Area where paper holes are prohibited in this area. [Units: mm (All the numeric values are typical.)] Prohibited area for slip paper holes and low reflection : Holes or ...portions with low reflection are prohibited and reflection rate for validation paper holes and low reflection Rev. Paper holes and translucence prohibited in this area. TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide • Use thinner paper (N30 or equivalent)...
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.... If you need to print on that area, do the image scan after the surface printing and paper ejection. 1.4.2.3 Printable Area for validation paper TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide Printable Area 85.4 Slip ejection sensor position 5.6 23.2 Print starting position 71 Printable ...Area 32.8 3.1 29.65 8 lines printing for surface printing when Using the Image Scanner ❏ In single-pass processing...
.... If you need to print on that area, do the image scan after the surface printing and paper ejection. 1.4.2.3 Printable Area for validation paper TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide Printable Area 85.4 Slip ejection sensor position 5.6 23.2 Print starting position 71 Printable ...Area 32.8 3.1 29.65 8 lines printing for surface printing when Using the Image Scanner ❏ In single-pass processing...
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TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.4.3.2 Printable Area The print head consists of dots per dot line is formed. The total number of 8 print solenoids (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H) arranged in a horizontal line. The print head moves from the left (from the standby position) to the ... as each print solenoid is energized, so that one dot line is 240 (30 positions × 8 solenoids). E General Information 1-15 Slip paper feeding roller position Endorsement printing 16 Approx. 26.8 (152 steps) Paper insertion direction Paper feed direction 6.9 55.2 2.42 3.53 (20 steps) Approx...
TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.4.3.2 Printable Area The print head consists of dots per dot line is formed. The total number of 8 print solenoids (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H) arranged in a horizontal line. The print head moves from the left (from the standby position) to the ... as each print solenoid is energized, so that one dot line is 240 (30 positions × 8 solenoids). E General Information 1-15 Slip paper feeding roller position Endorsement printing 16 Approx. 26.8 (152 steps) Paper insertion direction Paper feed direction 6.9 55.2 2.42 3.53 (20 steps) Approx...
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...TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.4.4 MICR Reader (Option) 1.4.4.1 Reading method Magnetic bias 1.4.4.2 Recognition rating 98% or more (at 25 ° C, 77 ° F) Recognition rating is defined as follows Total number of checks - (number of sheets misread or not identified.) Recognition rationg (%) = 100 Total number of personal check where MICR character recognition is EPSON... standard check paper. • Checks must be flat, without curls, folds, or wrinkles. 1.4.4.3 ...
...TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.4.4 MICR Reader (Option) 1.4.4.1 Reading method Magnetic bias 1.4.4.2 Recognition rating 98% or more (at 25 ° C, 77 ° F) Recognition rating is defined as follows Total number of checks - (number of sheets misread or not identified.) Recognition rationg (%) = 100 Total number of personal check where MICR character recognition is EPSON... standard check paper. • Checks must be flat, without curls, folds, or wrinkles. 1.4.4.3 ...
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... JFIF (JPEG format) (If the data is transmitted without compressing data, raw data, BMP format or TIFF format.) 1.4.5.2 Paper Specification Paper type Paper dimension Paper thickness Normal paper 68 to 100 × 152 to 230 mm (W × L) {2.7 ∼3.94" × 5.98 ∼9.... not be scanned. E General Information 1-19 Image scanning width: 100 mm (typical) c = MAX 2mm Check insertion direction Rev. TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.4.5 Slip Image Scanner Specification (Option) 1.4.5.1 Image Scanner Specification Image scanner type Contact Image Sensor (CIS) Resolution 200 ...
... JFIF (JPEG format) (If the data is transmitted without compressing data, raw data, BMP format or TIFF format.) 1.4.5.2 Paper Specification Paper type Paper dimension Paper thickness Normal paper 68 to 100 × 152 to 230 mm (W × L) {2.7 ∼3.94" × 5.98 ∼9.... not be scanned. E General Information 1-19 Image scanning width: 100 mm (typical) c = MAX 2mm Check insertion direction Rev. TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.4.5 Slip Image Scanner Specification (Option) 1.4.5.1 Image Scanner Specification Image scanner type Contact Image Sensor (CIS) Resolution 200 ...
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...23 After the slip is located in the slip paper path and detects the presence of one transaction; TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.5 Sensors 1.5.1 Paper Sensors 1.5.1.1 Receipt section ❏ Paper roll near-end sensor: • The sensor is... selected to be removed. therefore, it either stops or continues printing depending on the Paper sensor command setting. • When the sensor is selected to stop printing and the sensor detects a paper near-end, the printer automatically goes offline after printing the current line...
...23 After the slip is located in the slip paper path and detects the presence of one transaction; TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.5 Sensors 1.5.1 Paper Sensors 1.5.1.1 Receipt section ❏ Paper roll near-end sensor: • The sensor is... selected to be removed. therefore, it either stops or continues printing depending on the Paper sensor command setting. • When the sensor is selected to stop printing and the sensor detects a paper near-end, the printer automatically goes offline after printing the current line...
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.... ❏ HRI character must be installed horizontally. 1.6.6 Interfaces ❏ USB ❏ RS-232 ❏ IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel ❏ 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ❏ RS-485 TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.7 Notes for Barcode printing on slip printer This printer supports the barcode printing on the slip/validation. ❏ Ladder barcode is unable... be used . E General Information 1-31 Therefore, process the barcode with HRI characters which can be read. Note the following when a barcode is printed on roll paper and slips. Rev.
.... ❏ HRI character must be installed horizontally. 1.6.6 Interfaces ❏ USB ❏ RS-232 ❏ IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel ❏ 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ❏ RS-485 TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.7 Notes for Barcode printing on slip printer This printer supports the barcode printing on the slip/validation. ❏ Ladder barcode is unable... be used . E General Information 1-31 Therefore, process the barcode with HRI characters which can be read. Note the following when a barcode is printed on roll paper and slips. Rev.
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...faster by registering the image in the TM printer. Rev. Chapter 2 System Planning TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide This section provides you information for controlling the TM printer in the same manner as the Windows standard printer driver. 2.1.1.1 General Features of EPSON Advanced Printer Driver ❏ Easy ...(EPSON Advanced Printer Driver) The EPSON Advanced Printer Driver is a Windows driver. • Allows you to print a Barcode and 2D-Code with the fonts built in the APD. • Allow you to print logos and graphics. • Allows you to send the paper cut command to the TM...
...faster by registering the image in the TM printer. Rev. Chapter 2 System Planning TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide This section provides you information for controlling the TM printer in the same manner as the Windows standard printer driver. 2.1.1.1 General Features of EPSON Advanced Printer Driver ❏ Easy ...(EPSON Advanced Printer Driver) The EPSON Advanced Printer Driver is a Windows driver. • Allows you to print a Barcode and 2D-Code with the fonts built in the APD. • Allow you to print logos and graphics. • Allows you to send the paper cut command to the TM...
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Chapter 3 Setup 3.1 Part Name and Basic Operation 3.1.1 Part Names TM-H6000III Validation entrance (validation model only) TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide roll paper cover unit cover front cover control panel Slip entrance TM-H6000III with Image Scanner model power switch control panel power switch Rev. E roll paper cover unit cover front cover Setup 3-1
Chapter 3 Setup 3.1 Part Name and Basic Operation 3.1.1 Part Names TM-H6000III Validation entrance (validation model only) TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide roll paper cover unit cover front cover control panel Slip entrance TM-H6000III with Image Scanner model power switch control panel power switch Rev. E roll paper cover unit cover front cover Setup 3-1
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... rear of the printer), which is shown below. E otherwise the printer and the telephone line may be damaged. They all connect to the printer. TM-H6000III Photo-ID model card entrance for scan control panel LEDs for card scanner roll paper cover unit cover front cover power switch 3.1.2 Connectors WARNING: Do not connect a telephone...
... rear of the printer), which is shown below. E otherwise the printer and the telephone line may be damaged. They all connect to the printer. TM-H6000III Photo-ID model card entrance for scan control panel LEDs for card scanner roll paper cover unit cover front cover power switch 3.1.2 Connectors WARNING: Do not connect a telephone...
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... roll paper. When this light is on but not blinking, it also has a near-end detector (which can be adjusted) to see if a cover is turned on. This light blinks during the self-test printing standby state or macro execution standby state (when the macro execution command is an error. TM-H6000III Technical...
... roll paper. When this light is on but not blinking, it also has a near-end detector (which can be adjusted) to see if a cover is turned on. This light blinks during the self-test printing standby state or macro execution standby state (when the macro execution command is an error. TM-H6000III Technical...
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... SLIP LED Blinking Pattern 320 ms 5120 ms TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 3.1.3.3 Control Panel Buttons The control panel has two paper buttons that matches the specifications.The validation function is a factory option. insert the paper against the corner incorrect insertion correct insertion Note: Use only validation paper (flat paper, without wrinkles, creases, or folds) that you...
... SLIP LED Blinking Pattern 320 ms 5120 ms TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 3.1.3.3 Control Panel Buttons The control panel has two paper buttons that matches the specifications.The validation function is a factory option. insert the paper against the corner incorrect insertion correct insertion Note: Use only validation paper (flat paper, without wrinkles, creases, or folds) that you...
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TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 3. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer. To prevent paper jams, make sure that nothing obstructs paper coming out of the paper exit, and do not pull the paper out of the printer. 3.3.4 Installing or Replacing the Paper Roll Note: Do not use paper rolls that have the paper .... 4. Insert the paper roll as shown. Turn the knob two or three times to the core because they might cause a paper jam. Remove the used paper roll core if there is seated correctly. 5. Open the paper roll cover by lifting up the two tabs on the paper roll cover and then...
TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 3. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer. To prevent paper jams, make sure that nothing obstructs paper coming out of the paper exit, and do not pull the paper out of the printer. 3.3.4 Installing or Replacing the Paper Roll Note: Do not use paper rolls that have the paper .... 4. Insert the paper roll as shown. Turn the knob two or three times to the core because they might cause a paper jam. Remove the used paper roll core if there is seated correctly. 5. Open the paper roll cover by lifting up the two tabs on the paper roll cover and then...