TM-U590 Technical Reference Guide

Technical Reference Guide Describes features and general specifications for the product. Describes setup and instrallation of the product and peripherals. Describes how to control the printer and necessary information when you develop applications. Describes how to handle the product. Describes interfaces, connectors and character code tables. M00001502 Rev. B Product Overview Setup Application Development Information Handling Appendix

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Key to Symbols

For Safety Key to Symbols The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below. Read the following carefully before handling the product. You must follow warnings carefully to avoid serious bodily injury. WARNING Provides information that must be observed to prevent damage to the equipment or loss of data.  Possibility of sustaining physical injuries.  Possibility of causing physical damage.  Possibility of causing information loss. CAUTION Provides information that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment or a malfunction. Provides important information and useful tips. 3

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Warnings

Warnings  To avoid risk of electric shock, do not set up this product or handle cables during a thunderstorm  Never insert or disconnect the power plug with wet hands.  WARNING Doing so may result in severe shock.  Handle the power cable with care.  Improper handling may lead to fire or electric shock.  Do not modify or attempt to repair the cable.  Do not place any heavy object on top of the cable.  Avoid excessive bending, twisting, and pulling.  Do not place the cable near heating equipment.  Check that the plug is clean before plugging it in.  Be sure to push the plug all the way in.  Be sure to use the specified power source.

 Connection to an improper power source may cause fire or shock.  Do not place multiple loads on the power outlet.  Overloading the outlet may lead to fire.  Shut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange odor, or unusual noise .  Continued use may lead to fire. Immediately unplug the equipment and contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice.  Never attempt to repair this product yourself.  Improper repair work can be dangerous.  Never disassemble or modify this product.  Tampering with this product may result in injury or fire.  Do not allow foreign matter to fall into the equipment.  Penetration by foreign objects may lead to fire.

 If water or other liquid spills into this equipment, do not continue to use it.  Continued use may lead to fire. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice.  If you open the DIP switch cover, be sure to close the cover and tighten the screw after adjusting the DIP switch.  Using this product with the cover open may cause fire or electric shock.  Do not use aerosol sprayers containing flammable gas inside or around this product.  Doing so may cause fire. 4

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