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...than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Rev. E iii General Notice: Other product and company names used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide CAUTIONS ... incurred by introducing ESC/POS, a proprietary POS printer command system including patented commands and enabling versatile POS system construction with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. ❏ Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or...
...than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Rev. E iii General Notice: Other product and company names used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide CAUTIONS ... incurred by introducing ESC/POS, a proprietary POS printer command system including patented commands and enabling versatile POS system construction with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. ❏ Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or...
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...Contains the character code tables. Chapter 4 Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Contains useful information for general Image Scanner: programming with Image Scanner, TM-H6000III PhotoID Model. WARNING: Warnings must be followed carefully to Symbols The following symbols are used in the documentation for this guide....injury to yourself or damage to consult other documents. TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide About This Manual Aim of the Manual This manual was created to provide the information on the TM-H6000III printer for anyone who is developing hardware, installations, or ...
...Contains the character code tables. Chapter 4 Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Contains useful information for general Image Scanner: programming with Image Scanner, TM-H6000III PhotoID Model. WARNING: Warnings must be followed carefully to Symbols The following symbols are used in the documentation for this guide....injury to yourself or damage to consult other documents. TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide About This Manual Aim of the Manual This manual was created to provide the information on the TM-H6000III printer for anyone who is developing hardware, installations, or ...
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... Related Software and Documents Related software and documents Software/document name TM-H6000III User's Manual ESC/POS Application Programming Guide TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide EPSON OPOS ADK EPSON OPOS ADK Manual EPSON Advanced Printer Driver (APD) Description Provides basic handling procedures to enable POS...TM-H6000III safely and correctly. disaster prevention devices; Restriction of the following URLs: For customers from one of Use When this product is used by each TM printer, along with sample programs and other countries, go to the following web site: http://www.epson...
... Related Software and Documents Related software and documents Software/document name TM-H6000III User's Manual ESC/POS Application Programming Guide TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide EPSON OPOS ADK EPSON OPOS ADK Manual EPSON Advanced Printer Driver (APD) Description Provides basic handling procedures to enable POS...TM-H6000III safely and correctly. disaster prevention devices; Restriction of the following URLs: For customers from one of Use When this product is used by each TM printer, along with sample programs and other countries, go to the following web site: http://www.epson...
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...Epson could void your authority to correct the interference at his own expense. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Safety Precautions TM-H6000III...: EMI: VCCI Class A Oceania: EMC: AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B WARNING The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will be required to operate the equipment. You are cautioned that are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
...Epson could void your authority to correct the interference at his own expense. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Safety Precautions TM-H6000III...: EMI: VCCI Class A Oceania: EMC: AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B WARNING The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will be required to operate the equipment. You are cautioned that are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
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E xi Contents TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide Revision Information iv About This Manual v Aim... (Option 1-2 1.1.4 Image scanner section (Option 1-2 1.1.5 Card image scanner section (Option 1-2 1.1.6 Others 1-2 1.1.7 About control method 1-2 1.2 Product Structure 1-3 1.2.1 Standard Parts Included with the Printer 1-3 1.2.2 Options 1-3 1.3 Consumables 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...
E xi Contents TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide Revision Information iv About This Manual v Aim... (Option 1-2 1.1.4 Image scanner section (Option 1-2 1.1.5 Card image scanner section (Option 1-2 1.1.6 Others 1-2 1.1.7 About control method 1-2 1.2 Product Structure 1-3 1.2.1 Standard Parts Included with the Printer 1-3 1.2.2 Options 1-3 1.3 Consumables 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...
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...TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide Chapter 3 Setup 3.1 Part Name and Basic Operation 3-1 3.1.1 Part Names 3-1 3.1.2 Connectors 3-2 3.1.2.1 Important Installation Notes 3-3 3.1.3 The Control Panel 3-3 3.1.3.1 LED 3-3 3.1.3.2 LEDs on the Card panel 3-4 3.1.3.3 Control Panel Buttons 3-5 3.1.4 Validation paper handling (Option 3-5 3.1.5 Card insertion method (Option 3-6 3.2 Setup Flow 3-7 3.3 Printer...23 3.4.5 How to Use Two-Color Printing 3-24 3.5 Self ...Maintenance & Troubleshooting 4.1 Maintenance 4-1 4.1.1 Cleaning the Thermal Print Head 4-1 4.1.2 Cleaning the MICR Mechanism 4-1...
...TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide Chapter 3 Setup 3.1 Part Name and Basic Operation 3-1 3.1.1 Part Names 3-1 3.1.2 Connectors 3-2 3.1.2.1 Important Installation Notes 3-3 3.1.3 The Control Panel 3-3 3.1.3.1 LED 3-3 3.1.3.2 LEDs on the Card panel 3-4 3.1.3.3 Control Panel Buttons 3-5 3.1.4 Validation paper handling (Option 3-5 3.1.5 Card insertion method (Option 3-6 3.2 Setup Flow 3-7 3.3 Printer...23 3.4.5 How to Use Two-Color Printing 3-24 3.5 Self ...Maintenance & Troubleshooting 4.1 Maintenance 4-1 4.1.1 Cleaning the Thermal Print Head 4-1 4.1.2 Cleaning the MICR Mechanism 4-1...
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... 5-2 5.1.2 Sample Program 5-3 Chapter 6 Application Development Information for APD Chapter 7 Application Development for Image Scanner 7.1 The flow of single pass processing 7-1 7.2 Sharpness Function 7-3 7.2.1 What is "EPSON TM-Px.xx C-6 C.2.7 Printer cannot be connected C-3 C.1.6 Is there limitation for the length of a cable C-6 C.2.5 Can a Customer Display be connected C-6 C.2.6 When I turned on the PC, the message "New...
... 5-2 5.1.2 Sample Program 5-3 Chapter 6 Application Development Information for APD Chapter 7 Application Development for Image Scanner 7.1 The flow of single pass processing 7-1 7.2 Sharpness Function 7-3 7.2.1 What is "EPSON TM-Px.xx C-6 C.2.7 Printer cannot be connected C-3 C.1.6 Is there limitation for the length of a cable C-6 C.2.5 Can a Customer Display be connected C-6 C.2.6 When I turned on the PC, the message "New...
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What should I do C-7 C.3.3 What should I do C-6 C.3.2 The Customer Display does not operate correctly. E xv TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide C.3 USB Interface C-6 C.3.1 The TM printer does not operate. What should be considered for a Customer Display connection C-7 C.3.4 Can a Customer Display be connected C-8 Appendix D Comparison Table Rev.
What should I do C-7 C.3.3 What should I do C-6 C.3.2 The Customer Display does not operate correctly. E xv TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide C.3 USB Interface C-6 C.3.1 The TM printer does not operate. What should be considered for a Customer Display connection C-7 C.3.4 Can a Customer Display be connected C-8 Appendix D Comparison Table Rev.
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Chapter 1 General Information TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.1 Features The TM-H6000III is possible with two-color paper Rev. For the detailed information regarding models, please contact EPSON or your dealer. (See "Related Software and Documents" on page vi.) 1.1.1 Receipt Section ❏ High-speed graphic printing ❏ Autocutter provides easy user operation ❏ ...
Chapter 1 General Information TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 1.1 Features The TM-H6000III is possible with two-color paper Rev. For the detailed information regarding models, please contact EPSON or your dealer. (See "Related Software and Documents" on page vi.) 1.1.1 Receipt Section ❏ High-speed graphic printing ❏ Autocutter provides easy user operation ❏ ...
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... with the fonts built in the TM printer. Windows printer driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver) 2. Rev. UPOS (OPOS, OPOS for .NET, JavaPOS) 3. E System Planning 2-1 Chapter 2 System Planning TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide This section provides you information for system planning. 2.1 Control Method A TM printer can print and be controlled using any of the TM printer. • Allows you to convert the...
... with the fonts built in the TM printer. Windows printer driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver) 2. Rev. UPOS (OPOS, OPOS for .NET, JavaPOS) 3. E System Planning 2-1 Chapter 2 System Planning TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide This section provides you information for system planning. 2.1 Control Method A TM printer can print and be controlled using any of the TM printer. • Allows you to convert the...
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... APD 4.xx in an environment in a computer is supported. Allows you to share TM printer with other computers. (Silent Install) • After the APD installation, the printer driver will be automatically installed to the TM printer equipped with a USB interface by using the Status API. ❏ Installation •... Allows you to copy the existing settings of the device (TM printer) by the Plug and Play function. ❏ Compatibility • Note that APD 4.xx cannot coexist with OPOS in which development language...
... APD 4.xx in an environment in a computer is supported. Allows you to share TM printer with other computers. (Silent Install) • After the APD installation, the printer driver will be automatically installed to the TM printer equipped with a USB interface by using the Status API. ❏ Installation •... Allows you to copy the existing settings of the device (TM printer) by the Plug and Play function. ❏ Compatibility • Note that APD 4.xx cannot coexist with OPOS in which development language...
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....epsonexpert.com/ 2.1.3 ESC/POS Command Print/control by ESC/POS commands is direct control for TM printers using the OLE technology. Complies with the UPOS specification. 2.1.2.1 UPOS Driver ❏ OPOS A driver using the ESC/POS commands proposed by EPSON. 2.1.2 UPOS UPOS is a driver formulated for POS application development complying with POS for .NET...
....epsonexpert.com/ 2.1.3 ESC/POS Command Print/control by ESC/POS commands is direct control for TM printers using the OLE technology. Complies with the UPOS specification. 2.1.2.1 UPOS Driver ❏ OPOS A driver using the ESC/POS commands proposed by EPSON. 2.1.2 UPOS UPOS is a driver formulated for POS application development complying with POS for .NET...
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EPSON does not supply the port driver or similar program necessary to control the USB interface printer with the driver (APD, OPOS or JavaPOS). Control it with the ESC/POS commands. For details, see the User's Manual packed with your Customer Display. ... more details. If you reverse the order, the Customer Display will not be sure to turn on the Customer Display. TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 2.2 Connection Form and Cables 2.2.1 USB The TM printer can be sure to mount the ferrite core on the display module cable. To satisfy the EMI standard, be connected to...
EPSON does not supply the port driver or similar program necessary to control the USB interface printer with the driver (APD, OPOS or JavaPOS). Control it with the ESC/POS commands. For details, see the User's Manual packed with your Customer Display. ... more details. If you reverse the order, the Customer Display will not be sure to turn on the Customer Display. TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 2.2 Connection Form and Cables 2.2.1 USB The TM printer can be sure to mount the ferrite core on the display module cable. To satisfy the EMI standard, be connected to...
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2.3 Serial Connection When the TM printer is connected to the host PC with a serial interface, the following sections for the type of cable that should be used depends on the operation ...: • Stand alone • Y-connection • Pass-through connection Connections for usable serial cross cables are available as follows: The type of cable for the TM printer. E You can operate the TM printer by Windows driver, OPOS, JavaPOS, or ESC/ POS commands. XON/XOFF, DTR/DSR, or RTS/CTS are as handshake controls.
2.3 Serial Connection When the TM printer is connected to the host PC with a serial interface, the following sections for the type of cable that should be used depends on the operation ...: • Stand alone • Y-connection • Pass-through connection Connections for usable serial cross cables are available as follows: The type of cable for the TM printer. E You can operate the TM printer by Windows driver, OPOS, JavaPOS, or ESC/ POS commands. XON/XOFF, DTR/DSR, or RTS/CTS are as handshake controls.
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... UB-S09 interface when you use a modular connector. Type A or B 2 - Application XON/XOFF TM side control (except OPOS) control setting XON/XOFF Not available DTR/DSR - TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 2.3.1 Stand alone Both TM printer and Customer Display are connected to TM printer via modular connector. Other DM-D: not available DTR/DSR 1 - DTR/DSR (DOS, OPOS...
... UB-S09 interface when you use a modular connector. Type A or B 2 - Application XON/XOFF TM side control (except OPOS) control setting XON/XOFF Not available DTR/DSR - TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 2.3.1 Stand alone Both TM printer and Customer Display are connected to TM printer via modular connector. Other DM-D: not available DTR/DSR 1 - DTR/DSR (DOS, OPOS...
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...is connected to the host PC via a parallel interface board (UB-P02II). Type B Type A or B 2.4 Parallel Connection The TM printer is connected to the host PC via a serial port. E 2.3.3 Pass-Through Connections The TM printer is connected to the Customer Display via a serial port, and the Customer Display is connected to the host PC...to select the Y-type connection, confirm that the DIP switch has been set to "Y-type connection: Disable." DTR/DSR (DOS, OPOS, Visual C) - Application XON/XOFF TM side control (except OPOS) control setting XON/XOFF Not available DTR/DSR 1 - 2 -
...is connected to the host PC via a parallel interface board (UB-P02II). Type B Type A or B 2.4 Parallel Connection The TM printer is connected to the host PC via a serial port. E 2.3.3 Pass-Through Connections The TM printer is connected to the Customer Display via a serial port, and the Customer Display is connected to the host PC...to select the Y-type connection, confirm that the DIP switch has been set to "Y-type connection: Disable." DTR/DSR (DOS, OPOS, Visual C) - Application XON/XOFF TM side control (except OPOS) control setting XON/XOFF Not available DTR/DSR 1 - 2 -
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... Planning 2-9 We provide the IP address setup utility"EPSON TMNet WinConfig," for more than the printer. Connect the Customer Display to use exclusive control. Rev. Note: If the TM printer is necessary to a POS terminal or appropriate equipment other than 3 seconds. TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 2.5 Ethernet TM printers are shown below. 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface connector...
... Planning 2-9 We provide the IP address setup utility"EPSON TMNet WinConfig," for more than the printer. Connect the Customer Display to use exclusive control. Rev. Note: If the TM printer is necessary to a POS terminal or appropriate equipment other than 3 seconds. TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide 2.5 Ethernet TM printers are shown below. 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface connector...
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... and the device "EPSON TM-Px.xx" was detected. What should I do ? ❏ Confirm that the reset function is enabled by the DIP switch setting. E C.2.7 Printer cannot be reset. A cheap cable or a long cable may not conform to the standard. Use as short a cable as the TM printer and the USB hub... are turned on. C.2.6 When I do ? ❏ If the printer power has been turned on the PC, the message "New hardware has been found." C-6 FAQ Rev. What is "EPSON TM-Px.xx"? ❏ It is the device ID ...
... and the device "EPSON TM-Px.xx" was detected. What should I do ? ❏ Confirm that the reset function is enabled by the DIP switch setting. E C.2.7 Printer cannot be reset. A cheap cable or a long cable may not conform to the standard. Use as short a cable as the TM printer and the USB hub... are turned on. C.2.6 When I do ? ❏ If the printer power has been turned on the PC, the message "New hardware has been found." C-6 FAQ Rev. What is "EPSON TM-Px.xx"? ❏ It is the device ID ...
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... the power of the Customer Display has been turned on before turning on the TM printer cannot be used . E FAQ C-7 TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide ❏ Confirm that the interface is correctly recognized by the host PC. • Confirm that [EPSON USB Controller for a Customer Display connection? ❏ Fix the baud rate of a Customer Display...
... the power of the Customer Display has been turned on before turning on the TM printer cannot be used . E FAQ C-7 TM-H6000III Technical Reference Guide ❏ Confirm that the interface is correctly recognized by the host PC. • Confirm that [EPSON USB Controller for a Customer Display connection? ❏ Fix the baud rate of a Customer Display...
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The Customer Display connector on the TM printer cannot be connected to the Customer Display connector on the USB interface board. C-8 FAQ Rev. E C.3.4 Can a Customer Display be connected? ❏ A Customer Display can be used.
The Customer Display connector on the TM printer cannot be connected to the Customer Display connector on the USB interface board. C-8 FAQ Rev. E C.3.4 Can a Customer Display be connected? ❏ A Customer Display can be used.