Setting Up Epson Tm-t88v Model M244a Printer

Assembly
Remove the printerfrom the packaging and shipping protection. Ensure thatyou have all of the accessories and components you needto set-up the unit. Generally this will include a powersupply, a data communication cable, and a roll of thermal paper.

Epson Receipt Printer Model M244a

In addition, the Epson TM-T88V was the first POS thermal printer to be ENERGY STAR qualified. and is the most energy efficient in its class. Perfect for restaurants, clothing stores, POS, checkout conunters. Epson Model M244A. The mPOS designated printers are mobile POS friendly. Epson tm-t88v pos receipt printer model m244a. Interface: usb and rs232. What is included: 1 x epson tm-88v printer with usb and rs232 interface. 1 x epson ps180 power supply. 1 x starter receipt paper roll (small) great condition. Epson TM-T88IV Printer - model M244A: Pricing: Description: Accessories: Specifications: Install: Support: TM-T88V Printer set-up guide. Assembly Remove the printer from the packaging and shipping protection. Ensure that you have all of the accessories and components you need to set-up the unit. Generally this will include a power supply, a.

Tm-t88v

Power Supply
All Epson printers that Beagle Hardware sells require a24 Volt power supply (Epson modelsPS-170, PS-180). Pleasemake sure you are not using an older 33V power supplythat has the same pin pattern but won't work with any ofour printers. Check for correctpower supply here.

  • How to Set up Driver Epson TM-T88V Printer: Follow these steps to set up the downloaded software application and driver:. Click on the link download that we provide above in this post. When the driver Epson TM-T88V download is complete and also you prepare to establish the data, click “Open Folder” or “Open File”, as well as then.
  • The Epson TM-T88V receipt printer is designed especially for the retail and foodservice environments. We’re going to walk through setting up and enabling DH.
Printer Cable

Epson Tm T88v Troubleshooting


Unless you've ordered a printer kit, the printer cableis not included with new or refurbished printers. Withthe exception of serial interfaces, all printers usestandard (parallel, USB or Ethernet) printer cablesavailable from an electronics store. Serial printersmost commonly use a null modem type cable but mayrequire a custom serial adapter. Consult your POS vendorfor more information.
  • Check for correct printer cablehere.
  • Instructions on how to set upinterfaces are here.

Paper
Install the correct type of paper into the printer. Paper must be thermal and the correct width. To check if you have the right paperinstalled, check here.

Configuration Switches
Printers have DIP switches to set communicationsparameters and certain specific functions on theprinter. These switches are located on thebottom of the unit behind a small removablemetal cover held on by a single screw.If you arereplacing a printer or have another in the sameenvironment, it is best to match the settings on thatunit to ensure the new printer is able to communicatecorrectly. For a listing of specific DIP Switch settingsby model, please visit our main support page.

There is a multitude ofPoint-of-Sale software and configuration settings. Forquestions regarding the configuration of a softwareinstallation or the function of other POS hardwarecomponents, you should contact the manufacturer or yourPOS system directly. If you are changing a printer in anexisting POS set-up the best approach is to make surethe DIP settings on the old and new printers matchexactly (if they are the same model and series).

Initial Test
Turn on the printer. If the unit is hooked up correctly and readyto test, there will be no error lights showing.The lights should light solidand not flash. If lights are flashing check to see ifthe printer is setup correctly (ie. paper is installed,data cable connected, etc.).Run the self-test on the printer; turn printer offand power back on while holding down the Feedbutton. This test will print the settings of the unitand a series of test characters. If this self-testprints correctly, the problem is external to theprinter. For instructions for specific printers,check here.

Troubleshooting
If you are having trouble getting the unit to printcorrectly, there are a number of different things youcan try to isolate or solve the problem:

  • Reboot the computer/terminal and cycle the poweron the printer. This step ensures that all of thesoftware and settings are loaded correctly.
  • If you have another printer of the same model,swap that unit in and try to print. This willdetermine if the communications cable andcomputer/terminal are functioning correctly and ifthe problem is with that specific printer unit.
  • If you have a data cable of the same type(null-modem serial, parallel, USB, Ethernet), swapout the cable and attempt to print again. Datacables can fail rarely, and this step will determineif the cable is the issue.
  • If you are connecting to a Windows PC, you cango into the Control Panel / System / Hardware /Device Manager / Ports and determine if the port isfunctioning and the port number matches with thesetup of your software.
  • Try our TM seriestroubleshooter for more detailedtroubleshooting.
  • If you have exhausted the options above and arestill unable to print correctly, you can reachBeagle Hardware support at: 800-253-6407
    [email protected]

First, the USB port is located under a plate on the back of your printer, to the right of the power connection, held on with a single screw. Remove the screw and plate to access the USB port.

Video: How to activate the USB port.

  1. Power off printer
  2. Power printer on while holding the feed button until the printer starts printing a self-test
  3. After the self-test prints, hold the feed button for a couple of seconds and a menu of options will print
  4. From this first menu, select option 3 by pressing the feed button 3 times, then holding it down for a couple of seconds
  5. From this next menu, press the feed button 10 times, then hold it for a couple of seconds
  6. On this last menu, select option 2 by pressing the feed button 2 times and then holding it
  7. Press the feed button (and hold briefly) to exit.

The USB port is now enabled. Turn the printer off & back on again to use.