Epson TM-C3400 Spezifikationen

Technical Reference GuideDescribes features and general specifications for the product.Describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals

10Setup ...59 When You Use This Printer for the First Time.

100Setting the Printer DriverThe following functions can be set on the printer driver.Printer setting•Missing Dot Operation Settings•Notification Sett

Chapter 2 Setup10124The [Missing Dot Operation Settings] window is displayed. Select [Missing Dot Operation Settings] and click [Next].5Select the s

102Void image registrationSpecifies the print image on High Reliability Mode (Void Image Print) when dots are missing. The default void printing is al

Chapter 2 Setup10325Click [Browse] to select the image to print. Click [Register] to register the image to print.Click [Cancel] to terminate without

104Void image test printPerform a test print of the image to print when dot missing occurs in the High Reliability Mode (Void Image Print).1Turn the p

Chapter 2 Setup10526Click [OK] to finish the test print.

106Notification SettingsSets following notification setting.• Beep Notification Setting at an Error Selects beep notification (sounds buzzer or not) w

Chapter 2 Setup10725Select notification setting, and click [OK].Click [Cancel] to terminate without performing the [Notification Settings].6Setting

108Media Loading SettingsSets paper feed movement to the print starting position when turning the printer power on or the roll paper cover is closed.

Chapter 2 Setup10924The [Media Loading Method Settings] window is displayed. Select your choice and click [Next].5Sets paper feed to the print start

11 Printer Driver and Utility Function List... 131Network Setting of the P

110Media Position DetectionThe following 3 types of media position detection is set on this printer. This is set from [Media Position Detection] on [M

Chapter 2 Setup1112√: Used, —: Not UsedFan-fold MediaBlack Mark Receipt—-√—Black Mark Die-cut Label—√—√Black Mark Receipt(Wrist Band)——√—Paper typ

112Panel Button SettingsEnable/disable the panel buttons of this printer. The setting can be made for the following buttons.• Feed Button•Cut ButtonFo

Chapter 2 Setup11325Select Enable/Disable the panel button, and click [OK].Click [Cancel] to terminate without performing the [Panel Button Settings

114Setting EPSON Status Monitor 3The following is available when EPSON Status Monitor 3 is enabled.•The printer window is automatically displayed duri

Chapter 2 Setup1152Enable or disable setting of EPSON Status Monitor 3EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled by default. Follow the steps below to enabl

116Error display setting for EPSON Status Monitor 3Follow the steps below to make setting of error display for EPSON Status Monitor 3.1Turn the printe

Chapter 2 Setup1172Displaying the iconKeeps icon on the task tray so that user can check as needed. The icon is not displayed when default setting.

118Setting the Post-Printing MovementsThe following post-printing movement can be set on this printer. Sets from [Settings For Handing Paper After Pri

Chapter 2 Setup1192Setting [Settings For Handing Paper After Print] depending on the paper type and paper cuttingSets “post-printing movements” depe

12Maintenance of the TM-C3400...199 Necessary Information for an Administrator of the Printer ...

120√: Used, —: Not UsedFan-fold MediaBlack Mark ReceiptCuts automatically√———Black Mark Die-cut LabelCuts automatically√———Peels the label by user Bac

Chapter 2 Setup1212For Ethernet Interface Model and shared printerFor Ethernet Interface Model and shared printer, the printing is performed from an

122*If the printing is performed when the user is peeling the label, paper is suddenly fed backward and drawn into the printer, and may cause paper ja

Chapter 3 Application Development Information1233Application Development InformationThis chapter describes how to control the printer and gives info

124Sample ProgramRefer to TM-C3400 sample program to develop the application using this printer.❏ Conditions to using TM-C3400 sample program•Use Die-

Chapter 3 Application Development Information1253BasicStep 5 Notifying the printer status from the printer to the applicationWhen the condition of

126EpsonNet SDKEpsonNet SDK is the API for the Epson network printer, and also supported by this printer.The network setting is checked but setting ca

Chapter 3 Application Development Information1273Setting ProcedureWhen the EpsonNet SDK has already been installed, uninstall it first. Follow the s

128Utilities and ManualsThe several kinds of utilities and manuals other than the printer driver are available for this printer.Easy SetupThis utility

Chapter 3 Application Development Information1293Printer SettingThis is to change settings at one time for several printer drivers in the network. F

Chapter 1 Product Overview131Product OverviewThis chapter describes features and specifications of the product.FeaturesThe TM-C3400 is a 3-color ink

130DownloadDrivers, utilities, and manuals can be downloaded from one of the following URLs.For customers in North America, go to the following web si

Chapter 3 Application Development Information1313Printer Driver and Utility Function ListPrinter Driver UtilityEasy setupDriverInstall Package[Drive

132Network Setting of the PrinterReferring the setting valueDriver UtilityEasy setupDriverInstall Package[Driver Utilities] tab[Maintenance And Utilit

Chapter 3 Application Development Information1333Setting valueEpsonNet Web Config can not be used for the printer with default condition since IP ad

134TCP/IP Bonjour Use BonjourX X√ √Bonjour NameX X√ √Bonjour Printer NameX X√ √UPnP Enable universal plug and play function√ √ √ √Device name√ √ √ √Lo

Chapter 3 Application Development Information1353Timeout Basic LPR√ √ √ √RAW (Port9100)√ √ √ √Administrator settingUser recogni-tionUser recognition

136Setting the PrinterSetting ItemDriverPrinter UtilityPrinter SettingSettingAcquiringSettingAcquiringPrint Head AlignmentBi-directional printing posi

Chapter 3 Application Development Information1373Acquiring Printer StatusEPSON Status Monitor 3EpsonNet Web ConfigEpsonNet Simple ViewerEpsonNet SDK

138Warning It is the time to replace the ink cartridge.X X√Maintenance requirement is near.X X√Disposal ink overflow is near.X X√CleaningX X√Factory d

Chapter 3 Application Development Information1393Application Specification to DevelopThis section describes specifications to develop printing appli

14Reliability•Pigment ink for excellent light-fastness and water-resistance.•High reliability system to prevent missing dots with auto nozzle check sy

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Chapter 4 Handling1414HandlingThis chapter describes basic handling of the printer.Replacing the Ink CartridgePrinting can not be made if any of the

1423Pull out the empty ink cartridge to remove it.4Shake new ink cartridge package 4 or 5 times before opening it and take out the ink cartridge from

Chapter 4 Handling1434Replacing the PaperReplaces the paper. The method to replace the paper is different depending on the type of the paper.Replaci

1442Load the roll paper with the printing side up while pulling it a little.3Close the roll paper cover while aligning the roll paper with the paper e

Chapter 4 Handling1454Replacing the Fanfold Paper1Open the fanfold paper cover.2Remove the remaining paper.3Turn the power on.

1464Insert the paper with the printing side up until it is automatically drawn in (approximately 100 mm).The fanfold paper is automatically fed.5Place

Chapter 4 Handling14746Close the fanfold paper cover.This is the end of replacing the fanfold paper.

148Ejection Angle of Printed PaperMake sure paper is ejected straight from the paper ejection guides, as shown in the illustration. If paper is not ej

Chapter 4 Handling1494Removing Jammed PaperFollow the steps below to remove the jammed paper when a paper jam error occurs.For Roll Paper1Turn the p

Chapter 1 Product Overview151Product ConfigurationInterface•USB interface model (USB 2.0 high speed)•Ethernet interface model (100 Base-TX/10 Base-T

150For Fanfold Paper1Turn the power off.2Press down the release lever, and pull it to the front to open the roll paper cover.3Remove the jammed paper.

Chapter 4 Handling15144Open the fanfold paper cover.5Remove the fanfold paper.6Close the roll paper cover, and then load the paper. (See "Repla

152How to Use the Printer DriverThe printer driver allows you to change the print settings and also provides some utilities such as checking the print

Chapter 4 Handling1534Registering User Defined MediaIf the paper size to use is not in Media Layout, register the user defined media.The registered

154Favorite Setting[Favorite Setting] is the function to administer print setting of the printer driver into one.The setting from [Main] and [Page Lay

Chapter 4 Handling1554Features•When printing from application, the print setting registered on [Favorite Setting] can be selected as default setting

156Registering print setting on [Favorite Setting]1Set the printer driver depending on paper to print.Set settings on [Main] and [Page Layout] tab. Se

Chapter 4 Handling1574•Default Settings: The default setting when installing the printer driver.•Current Settings: The contents set on [Main] and [P

158Barcode PrintingThe printer driver has the built-in barcode font. Barcode printing is available if the barcode is not created on the application si

Chapter 4 Handling1594•Type: Select a barcode type from the following. The displayed items are changed accordingly.•Rotation Settings: Select a set

16Parts Name and FunctionFrontControl panelRoll paper coverPower switchPaper ejection tableInk cartridge coverRelease leverPaper ejection guidePaper e

160•Module: Sets the thin element width in dots.- : Not supportedSymbol CategoryPrint QualityRota-tionSettings (*1)Adjust Bar WidthUpper Line: Minimum

Chapter 4 Handling1614*1 : The values for the Rotation Settings in the table are those when [Orientation] in [Page Layout] tab is se to “Portrait.”

162Specifying the barcode dataSpecify the barcode data by referring to the following descriptions.About the composite symbol:The composite component t

Chapter 4 Handling1634❏ Composite (differences from Normal)•For data of 8 digits, the 8th digit is ignored, and a check digit is automatically added

164Code93❏ Specify the data of 1 to 255 digits.❏ A start code, 2 check digits, stop code is automatically added.❏ A character () that indicates a sta

Chapter 4 Handling1654❏ The HRI characters of the special character are described as below.GS1-128❏ Specify the data of 2 to 255 digits.❏ ‘()’ is

166GS1-128M❏ Specify the data of 38 to 66 digits.❏ ‘()’ is the delimiter for the application identifiers. (printed as the HRI character, but not e

Chapter 4 Handling1674GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional/GS1 DataBar Truncated/GS1 DataBar Limited❏ The first application identifier ‘01’ is not included i

168GS1 DataBar Expanded❏ Specify the data of 2 to 255 digits.❏ ‘()’ is the delimiter for the application identifiers. (printed as the HRI character

Chapter 4 Handling1694Printing the barcode in cyan onlyWhen the printed barcode is difficult to read, make settings to print it in cyan only.1Select

Chapter 1 Product Overview171BackConnector (lower rear)USB Interface ModelEthernet Interface ModelFanfold paper Fanfold paper Paper feed Power conne

1702D Symbol Font SettingsThe printer driver has the built-in 2D symbol font. 2D symbol printing is available if the 2D symbol is not created on the a

Chapter 4 Handling1714•Composite: Turn on the check box to print the 2D symbol with a composite sym-bol.•Use a Quiet Zone: Leaves a blank margin aro

172•AztecCode∗Type: Select a mode for AztecCode.∗Number of Layers: Select the number of layers for AztecCode. [Minimize]: Optimize the minimum number

Chapter 4 Handling1734❏ The following table shows the recommended value for the 2D symbol module.•Recommended value for setting the barcode/2D symbo

174•Recommended value for setting the barcode/2D symbol font (2D symbol of matrix type)- : Not supported.*1 : Whether paper feed is performed during p

Chapter 4 Handling1754Specifying the 2D symbol dataSee the following description to specify the 2D symbol data.PDF417❏ Calculated automatically when

176AztecCode❏ Supports the full range mode and the compact mode.DataMatrix❏ Supports the square of the ECC200 version.Printing methodSpecify the selec

Chapter 4 Handling1774Barcode and 2D Symbol Font Printing on .NET EnvironmentSince .NET Framework supports only True Type font and Open Type font, t

178Printing barcode and 2D symbol Sets specified number of point, language of the replaced True Type font by barcode and 2D symbol font to the print d

Chapter 4 Handling1794Functions of the Printer DriverThe printer driver has “Main”, “Page Layout”, “Driver Utilities” and “Maintenance And Utilities

18Power Switch•When DIP switch 1 is OFF, the power is turned on after the POWER button has been pressed for 3 seconds.•When DIP switch 1 is ON, the pr

180[Page Layout] tabFavoriteSelects one of the registered print settings from the list. This is the default setting when printing. Changes to setting

Chapter 4 Handling1814[Driver Utilities] tabEPSON Status Monitor 3The EPSON Status Monitor 3 window is displayed and the current printer status, ink

182[Maintenance And Utilities] tabMake the following settings to the printer.Missing Dot OperationChanges settings of operation, registration of inval

Chapter 4 Handling1834Media position detectionChanges the media position detection setting based on the type of paper.Media Loading SettingsChanges

184Uninstalling the Printer DriverFollow the steps below to uninstall the printer driver.1Finish other operations on the computer.2Open [Uninstall a p

Chapter 4 Handling18545Check [EPSON Network Utility] in the [Utilities] tab.6Click [OK].7The uninstallation confirmation screen is displayed. Click

1869If you have set the TM-C3400 as the usual printer, another printer becomes the usual printer and is displayed after uninstalltion. Click [OK].10“U

Chapter 4 Handling1874Setting Check ModesBesides the ordinary print mode, the printer has the self-test mode and allows you to print the status shee

188Status Sheet Printing (Ethernet interface model only)Network setting can be checked by printing the status sheet for the Ethernet interface model.F

Chapter 4 Handling1894Head CleaningThe auto nozzle check function is installed to the printer, and the head is automatically cleaned in the normal o

Chapter 1 Product Overview191ButtonFEED button• Feeds the paper continuously when media position detection is set to “No Detection”.∗ The paper is f

190Nozzle CheckThe pattern is printed to check the nozzle status and evaluate the pattern for clogging.Follow the steps below to check nozzles.1Turn t

Chapter 4 Handling1914Cleaning the AutocutterAdhesive from labels may stick to the fixed blade of the autocutter, which may prevent the autocutter f

192Changing the Interface for Ethernet ModelFor the Ethernet interface model, the Ethernet interface can be changed to the USB interface.For the USB i

Chapter 4 Handling19344Remove the short USB cable attached to the printer.5Connect the printer and the host computer with the USB cable.When changin

194Removing the AC AdapterThe AC adapter installed in the printer can be removed.Removing the AC Adapter1Disconnect the AC cable from the printer.2Pla

Chapter 4 Handling1954Installing the AC Adapter1Place the printer with the bottom up.2Connect the connector of the AC adapter to the printer, and st

196Preparing for TransportFollow the steps below to transport the printer.1Turn the power off.2Confirm that POWER LED is off.3Remove the paper.4Pack

Chapter 4 Handling1974TroubleshootingLighting and Flashing the Error LEDRecover from the error as follows when Error LED is lightening and flashing.

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Chapter 5 Maintenance of the TM-C34001995Maintenance of the TM-C3400This chapter describes the necessary information for an administrator of the TM-

2Cautions• No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanica

20INK (ink) LED: Red•Flashes when the ink is low or waste ink in the ink cartridge is nearly full.•Lights when it is time to replace the ink cartridge

200Necessary Information for an Administrator of the PrinterThis section describes the n ecessary information for the administrator of the printer.Pri

Chapter 5 Maintenance of the TM-C34002015Destination for the Printer Driver SettingFollowing printer driver settings can be saved in a file.GeneralP

202Printer SettingMake a printer setting in the following cases.•When a new printer is installed•When the paper type is changed The media position det

Chapter 5 Maintenance of the TM-C34002035Setting items of the printer driver and the Printer SettingItems that can be set by both the printer driver

204Installing Multiple Printer Drivers in One Client ComputerWhen installing multiple printer drivers in one client computer, there are separate setti

Chapter 5 Maintenance of the TM-C34002055Adding a printer driver using the install packageWhen adding a printer driver using the install package cre

2063. Install the install package for printer driver B.The “Favorite Setting“list in the install package is for User Definition B; therefore, the sett

Chapter 5 Maintenance of the TM-C34002075Creating the install packageThe following steps are recommended to create the install package.1Register all

208Using One Network Printer with Multiple Client ComputersTo use one network printer with multiple client computers, create an Install Package for th

Chapter 5 Maintenance of the TM-C34002095Distributing the Printer Driver and Setting the PrinterThis section describes how to distribute the printer

Chapter 1 Product Overview211Status/Error IndicationsThe printer status is displayed with combination of lighting and flashing of LED’s. When an err

210Preparation for the AdministratorThe following things must be prepared by an administrator.❏ TM-C3400 Printer Driver• Necessary to create the insta

Chapter 5 Maintenance of the TM-C34002115Distribution Method for USB Interface ModelThe general flow of the distribution method is described below.1

212Distribution Method for the Ethernet Interface ModelThe general flow of the distribution method is described below.1.Make the printer network setti

Chapter 5 Maintenance of the TM-C34002135Distribution Method for the Shared PrinterThe general flow of the distribution method is described below.Fo

214Setup ProcedureThe setup procedure from the printer installation to ready-to-print status is described below.1Install the printer. (page 61)2Connec

Chapter 5 Maintenance of the TM-C34002155Examples of UsageThis section describes some examples of how to distribute the printer driver and set the p

216USB interface modelCase 1: Connect one printer to one client computer.Preparation : Install the Install Assistant, the Printer Setting, and the pri

Chapter 5 Maintenance of the TM-C34002175Case 2: Connect two printers to one client computer and print on different media.Preparation : Install the

218Distribution : ➀ Prepare the client computer and the printers.➁ Copy the install package MediaA, and double click its icon. The printer driver for

Chapter 5 Maintenance of the TM-C34002195Ethernet Interface ModelCase 3: Connect one printer to two client computers.Preparation : Install the Insta

22——Paper type errorSet specified papers. (See "Loading/Replacing the Paper" on page 76.)—— —Ink endWaste ink cartridge is fullReplace the i

220Case 4: Connect two Ethernet model printers to two client computers and print on the same media.Preparation : Install the Install Assistant, the Pr

Chapter 5 Maintenance of the TM-C34002215Distribution : ➀ Prepare the client computers, the printers, and the administrator’s computer for the netwo

222Case 5: Connect two Ethernet models to two client computers and print on differ-ent media.Preparation : Install the Install Assistant, the Printer

Chapter 5 Maintenance of the TM-C34002235Distribution : ➀ Prepare the client computers, the printers, and the administrator’s computer for network c

224MaintenanceThis section describes the following contents.❏ Adding a client computer (for the Ethernet interface model) (page 224)❏ Adding a printer

Chapter 5 Maintenance of the TM-C34002255Adding a PrinterFollow the steps below to add a printer to print on the same media as the existing printer.

226Adding a paper type/changing the print settingFollow the steps below to add a paper type or change the print setting of the printer driver on each

Chapter 5 Maintenance of the TM-C34002275Replacing the PrinterWhen replacing the printer due to such causes as malfunction, follow the steps below.U

228Ethernet interface modelSet the new printer the network settings such as the IP address of the existing printer. The printer driver setting is not

Chapter 5 Maintenance of the TM-C34002295Managing the PrinterMonitoring the Network PrinterThe EpsonNet Simple Viewer is an application for managing

Chapter 1 Product Overview231Print without Missing DotsThe printer has an auto nozzle checking system that detects missing dots, and performs the au

230For InquiriesIf you have any technical questions about this printer, or if any problems occur, please contact us with the following information.❏ T

24• Anti-missing Color Mode Does not perform missing dots check after printi ng each page, but checks missing dots while not printing. Prevents missin

Chapter 1 Product Overview251SoftwareVarious utilities are provided to system administrators and application developers. For details on how to get t

26Product SpecificationsDeveloping the applicationEpsonNet SDKThe software development kit for monitoring the printer via network.Sample ProgramThis i

Chapter 1 Product Overview271Barcode/ two-dimensional code printingBarcodeBarcode identification rateANSI rank D(based on Seiko Epson Corporation st

28Hardware RequirementsPrinting Specificationsdpi : dots per 25.4 mm (dots per inch)OS Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4Microsoft Windows XP SP3Microsoft Win

Chapter 1 Product Overview291Paper SpecificationsThe following is the type and the size of paper specified for this printer.When using paper other t

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30ReceiptThis is continuous paper.Paper type Plain Media, Fine Media, PET FilmForm Roll paperPaper width 30 to 108 mmPaper thickness 0.085 to 0.151 mm

Chapter 1 Product Overview311Black Mark ReceiptPaper type Plain Media, Fine Media, PET FilmForm Roll paperPaper width 30 to 108 mmBlack mark width 1

32Paper type Plain Media, Fine Media, PET FilmForm Fanfold paperPaper width 50 to 108 mmBlack mark width 13 mm or moreBlack mark length 9 mm or moreBl

Chapter 1 Product Overview331Full-page LabelPaper type Plain Media Label, Fine Media Label, Synthetic Media LabelForm Roll paperBacking paper width

34Die-cut LabelPaper type Plain Media LabelForm Roll paperBacking paper width 30 to 112 mmLabel width 25.4 to 108 mmLabel length 25.4 to 1117.6 mmWhen

Chapter 1 Product Overview351Paper type Fine MediaForm Roll paperBacking paper width 30 to 112 mmLabel width 25.4 to 108 mmLabel length 25.4 to 1117

36Paper type Synthetic Media LabelForm Roll paperBacking paper width 30 to 112 mmLabel width 25.4 to 108 mmLabel length 50.8 to 1117.6 mmWhen it is le

Chapter 1 Product Overview371Black Mark Die-cut LabelPerforation position5 mm or more (When using fan-fold paper)Black mark widthCenter of black ma

38Paper type Plain MediaForm Roll paperBacking paper width 30 to 112 mmLabel width 25.4 to 108 mmLabel length 25.4 to 1117.6 mmWhen it is less than 15

Chapter 1 Product Overview391Paper type Fine Media LabelForm Roll paperBacking paper width 30 to 112 mmLabel width 25.4 to 108 mmLabel length 25.4 t

4For SafetyKey to SymbolsThe symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below. Read the following carefully before

40Paper type Synthetic Media LabelForm Roll paperBacking paper width 30 to 112 mmLabel width 25.4 to 108 mmLabel length 50.8 to 1117.6 mmWhen it is le

Chapter 1 Product Overview411Paper type Plain Media Label, Fine Media LabelForm Fanfold paperBacking paper width 50 to 112 mmLabel width 46 to 108 m

42Wrist bandThis is under development.Paper type Wrist BandForm Roll paperBacking paper width 30 mmBlack mark width 13 mm or moreBlack mark length 9 m

Chapter 1 Product Overview431Print Area and Cutting PositionReceipt / Roll paperTop margin: 2.0 mm (typical value)Left and right margin: 2.0 mm (typ

44Full-page Label / Roll paperTop margin (inside the label): 2.0 mm (typical value)Left and right margin (inside the label): 2.0 mm (typical value)Bot

Chapter 1 Product Overview451Die-cut Label / Roll paperTop margin (inside the label): 2.0 mm (typical value)Left and right margin (inside the label)

46Black Mark Receipt / Roll paperTop margin: 2.0 mm (typical value)Left and right margin: 2.0 mm (typical value)Bottom margin: 2.0 mm (typical value)

Chapter 1 Product Overview471Black Mark Receipt / Fanfold paperTop margin: 2.0 mm (typical value)Left and right margin: 2.0 mm (typical value)Bottom

48Black Mark Die-cut Label / Roll paperTop margin (inside the label): 2.0 mm (typical value)Left and right margin (inside the label): 2.0 mm (typical

Chapter 1 Product Overview491Black Mark Die-cut Label / Fanfold paperTop margin (inside the label): 2.0 mm (typical value)Left and right margin (ins

5WarningsWARNING• To avoid risk of electric shock, do not set up this product or handle cables during a thunderstorm• Be sure to use the power cable c

50Paper Ejection TrayInk CartridgeBlack Mark ReceiptPaper type Plain Media, Fine Media, PET FilmPaper form Fanfold paperPaper size Width 76 to 105 mm

Chapter 1 Product Overview511Electrical CharacteristicsPower supply Power supplied by AC adapter accessory (PS-180)Input voltage (rated) North Ameri

52ReliabilityLife Print head 6,000 million shots/nozzlePaper feed mechanism1,500,000 pages or the number of pages that reaches the following paper len

Chapter 1 Product Overview531Environmental ConditionsItem SpecificationTemperatures/humidityPrinting 10 to 35°C, 20 to 80%RH (no condensation)Barcod

54External Dimensions•Height:261 mm•Width: 255 mm•Depth: 275 mm[Unit: mm]300255261300275457 (when the paper ejection tray is extended)388 (when the

Chapter 1 Product Overview551Power Supply Unit (PS-180)MaterialNo specific brominated flame retardants, such as PBBE and PBB, are used in this produ

56RestrictionsPrinter environment•Drivers for TM printers (APD, OPS/JavaPOS) of Seiko Epson Corporation cannot be used for this printer. The TM-C3400

Chapter 1 Product Overview571Paper•When using a full-page label, remove the ejected label each time the printing is finished. Oth-erwise, a part of

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Chapter 2 Setup592SetupThis chapter describes setup and installation of the product and peripherals.When You Use This Printer for the First TimeInk

6CautionsRestriction of UseWhen this product is used for applications requiring high reliability/safety such as transportation devices related to avia

60Flow of SetupThis chapter consists of the following sections along with the setup flow of the product and peripherals.3. Loading/Replacing the Ink C

Chapter 2 Setup612Installing the PrinterInstall the printer in an appropriate location with sufficient space around it.Important Notes on Installati

62Connecting the Power Supply Unit (PS-180)Use the PS-180 or an equivalent product as the power supply unit.Use the AC cable that meets safety standar

Chapter 2 Setup632Loading/Replacing the Ink Cartridge1Load the roll paper included in the product package.See Loading/Replacing the Roll Paper on pa

646Close the ink cartridge cover.When the ink cartridge is loaded for the first time, it takes approximately 8 minutes for ink charging. Do not open

Chapter 2 Setup652Connecting the Printer to the Host ComputerFor USB Interface ModelConnect the printer to the host computer by the USB cable.Insert

66For Ethernet Interface ModelConnect the printer to a network by a LAN cable via a hub.1Open the connector cover on the rear of the printer.2Connect

Chapter 2 Setup672Installing the DriverThe following two methods can be selected when installing the printer driver.• Installation using Easy setup:

682Click [Local] for USB interface model.3Click [Install].4Make sure of the connection to the computer when the following win-dow appears, then turn t

Chapter 2 Setup692For Ethernet Interface ModelFollow the steps below to install the printer driver and execute the network setting.1Turn the printer

7About this ManualAim of the ManualThis manual was created to provide information on development, design, and installation of POS systems and developm

705The printers available are displayed. Select the printer to install, and click [Next].When the IP address was already set in the printer, go to ste

Chapter 2 Setup7127Checking the settings is displayed. If the settings are correct, click [Next].If you want to change IP address setting, click [Ba

729Enter the Printer Name and click [Next].Do not check the box of [Print test page].10Select which installed printer driver to use as a default print

Chapter 2 Setup73211Click [Finish].It terminates “EpsonNet EasyInstall”.12Click [Exit].This is the end of driver installation and network setting.

74Setting the DIP SwitchesChange the DIP switch settings in the following cases.•When attaching the power switch cover to prevent the power switch fro

Chapter 2 Setup752Function of the DIP SwitchesSW Function ON OFFFactorysettings1 Operation of the power switch Reset Power ON/OFF OFF2 Internal use

76Loading/Replacing the PaperFollow the steps below to load the paper for the first time, change classification or type of the paper (roll paper or fa

Chapter 2 Setup7721. Removing the paperThis procedure is not required when the paper is initially loaded to the printer.For roll paper1Press down th

78For fanfold paper1Open the fanfold paper cover.2Remove the remaining paper.

Chapter 2 Setup7922. Setting for media position detectionThis procedure is not required when media position detection is not changed.1Turn the power

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803. Removing the paper feed guideThis procedure is not required when the paper is initially loaded to the printer or the paper type is not changed (r

Chapter 2 Setup8124. Adjusting roll paper guide/paper ejection guideThis procedure is not required when paper width is not changed.1Press down the r

824Lock the roll paper guide.5Release the lock of the paper ejection guide with a fine-tipped object.6Align the paper ejection guide with the roll pap

Chapter 2 Setup8327Lock the paper ejection guide.8Close the roll paper cover.

845. Loading the paper and turning on the printerSteps 1 to 3 below are n ot necessary after performing Step 4. Adjusting roll paper guide/paper eject

Chapter 2 Setup8523Close the roll paper cover while aligning the roll paper with the paper ejection guide. 4Turn the power on.The roll paper is auto

86Loading/Replacing Fanfold PaperFollow the steps below to load the fanfold paper.•Loading the paper for the first time: 2 to 5•Using the paper comple

Chapter 2 Setup8721. Removing the paperThis procedure is not required when the paper is initially loaded to the printer.For roll paper1Press down th

88For fanfold paper1Open the fanfold paper cover.2Remove the paper left.

Chapter 2 Setup8922. Setting for media position detectionThis procedure is not required when media position detection is not changed.1Turn the power

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903. Attaching the paper feed guideThis procedure is not required when paper type (roll paper/fanfold paper) is not changed.1Open the fanfold paper co

Chapter 2 Setup9123Insert the paper feed guide into the grooves inside of the roll paper cover to attach it.4Close the roll paper cover.

924. Adjusting paper ejection guide/fanfold paper guideThis procedure is not required when paper type (roll paper/fanfold paper) is not changed.1Relea

Chapter 2 Setup9324Open the fanfold paper cover and release the lock of the fanfold paper guide.5Align the fanfold paper guide with the fanfold pape

945. Loading the fanfold paper and turning on the printer1Turn the power on.2After the Power LED stops flashing and lights, insert the paper into the

Chapter 2 Setup9524Close the fanfold paper cover.This is the end of loading of the fanfold paper.

96Attaching/Adjusting the Paper Ejection TrayIf you attach the paper ejection tray, you can temporarily store the printed paper in the tray.Follow the

Chapter 2 Setup9723Slide the bottom tray to align it with the paper length.4Lock the paper ejection tray.

98Attaching the Power Switch CoverAttaching the power switch cover prevents accidental pressing of the power switch.To prevent the power switch from b

Chapter 2 Setup992To switch the power switch by inserting a long, thin object into a holeAttach the power switch cover after punching the hole in it