User's Manual: Epson TM-C100 — Setup and Safe Operation (EN)

Safety Precautions

User’s Manual Copyright © 2005 by Seiko Epson Corporation Printed in China All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation in Japan and other countries/regions. NOTICE: The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. Standards and Approvals 404781808 Important Safety Information The following standards are applied only to the printers that are so labeled. (EMC is tested using the Epson power supplies.) Europe: CE marking North America: FCC/ICES-003 Class A Oceania: AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A This section presents important information intended to ensure safe and effective use of this product. Read this section carefully and store it in an accessible location. Key to Symbols WARNING This is a Class A product.

In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will invalidate the EMC standards of this device. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Seiko Epson Corporation could void your authority to operate the equipment. CE Marking The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below. Read the following carefully before handling the product. WARNING: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid serious bodily injury. CAUTION:

Cautions must be observed to avoid minor injury to yourself or damage to your equipment. Safety Precautions The printer conforms to the following Directives and Norms: Directive 2004/108/EC EN 55022 Class A EN 55024 IEC 61000-4-2 IEC 61000-4-5 IEC 61000-4-3 IEC 61000-4-6 IEC 61000-4-4 IEC 61000-4-11 FCC Compliance Statement For American Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. For Canadian Users WARNING: 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. Be sure to use the specified power source. Connection to an improper power source may cause fire. Be sure to use a safety-standards-applied power source that meets the following specifications. Rated output: 24 V/2.0 A or more, Maximum output: 240 VA or less Do not allow foreign matter to fall into the equipment. Penetration by foreign objects may lead to fire. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. А l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numйrique de la classe A est conforme а la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 1

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Unpacking

If water or other liquid spills into this equip- ment, 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. Do not use aerosol sprayers containing flammable gas inside or around this product. Doing so may cause fire. English ❏ Connect the AC adapter to the power connector of the printer and then plug the AC adapter into the outlet. ❏ When opening the printer cover, be sure not to touch the flat cable or the ink tube inside the open area and avoid damage to the parts by not applying force. ❏ When closing the printer cover, push the top of the cover gently until it is closed firmly.

❏ Be sure not to open the printer cover when the printer is operating. ❏ During printing, be sure not to touch the release lever. If the paper entrance is opened during printing (the release lever will stay in the open position if you open it), a paper end is detected and printing is not performed correctly. ❏ Protect the printer from impact. ❏ Do not apply excessive force to the printer case. ❏ Do not place food or beverages such as coffee on the case of the printer. ❏ If the power is cut during printing for any reason, such as a blackout, restore the power as soon as possible.

If the power is not restored to the printer for about 2 weeks, the printing nozzles may become permanently clogged. Notes on Installation CAUTION: Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual. Different connections may cause equipment damage and burning. Be sure to set this equipment on a firm, stable, horizontal surface. The product may break or cause injury if it falls. Do not use in locations subject to high humidity or dust levels. Excessive humidity and dust may cause equipment damage or fire. Do not place heavy objects on top of this product. Never stand or lean on this product. Equipment may fall or collapse, causing breakage and possible injury.

To ensure safety, unplug this product before leaving it unused for an extended period. Before moving the product, unplug it and unplug all cables connected to it. If ink leaks out of the printer, wipe up the ink with a cloth or similar material immediately and contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice. Restriction of Use ❏ Be sure that the printer is installed horizontally. ❏ Do not install the printer in a dusty place. ❏ Cords or other foreign objects must not be caught on the printer.

Notes on Transportation When this product is used for applications requiring high reliability/safety, such as transportation devices related to aviation, rail, marine, automotive, etc.; disaster prevention devices; various safety devices, etc.; or functional/ precision devices, etc.; you should use this product only after giving consideration to including fail-safes and redundancies into your design to maintain safety and total system reliability.

Because this product was not intended for use in applications requiring extremely high reliability/safety, such as aerospace equipment, main communication equipment, nuclear power control equipment, or medical equipment related to direct medical care, etc., please make your own judgment on this product’s suitability after a full evaluation. Purpose of This Manual ❏ Be sure to remove the ink cartridge. ❏ Be sure the printer is packed and shipped right side up. ❏ Be sure not to transport any ink cartridge that has been removed from its packing. Otherwise the ink might leak. To transport this printer, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the power supply. 2. Check that the POWER LED is off. 3.

Remove the paper and ink cartridge if they are installed. 4. Remove the power supply connector and other connectors. 5. Remove the paper supply device. Unpacking This manual provides information to operators of the TM-C100 printer to describe basic operations to enable safe and correct use of the printer. (Depending on printer models, some of the illustrations may be slightly different from your printer; however, the instructions cover all models, except as noted. Illustrations are provided at the end of this manual.) Notes on Usage–Illustrations A, D, E ❏ Be sure to use the POWER switch to turn the printer on and off.

❏ When turning off the AC adapter directly, be sure to wait for more than 10 seconds after all printer operations have finished and then turn off the power of the AC adapter. The following items are included for the standard specification printer. If any item is damaged, contact your dealer. ❏ Printer ❏ AC adapter (The power cord may be provided in the package.) ❏ Exclusive ink cartridge ❏ User’s Manual (this manual) ❏ Paper tray ❏ Cable hook (Used to keep cables in place. See illustration N.) ❏ Paper supply device 2

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Switches

English Control Panel (LEDs and Switches–Illustration D) About Errors–LED Indications Switches POWER Press the switch to turn the power on or off. PAPER Press the switch to feed paper. This switch releases the paper insertion waiting state and the paper is fed to the print starting position. CLEANING When printing becomes faint, press and hold the switch for more than three seconds to start cleaning. Note: Do not use the CLEANING switch unless there is a problem with print quality. 3 State POWER LED On Power is on. Off Power is off. Flashing The printer is operating (cleaning, power-on and power-off operations, discarding remaining data for printing), or when an error occurs.

(See "About Errors" below.) Note: Never open the printer cover or turn off the printer when the POWER LED is flashing. State PAPER LED On Printer cover is open. Off Printer is in the following states at the same time: the printer is not offline, the printer cover is not open, and the printer is not performing any paper control operation. Flashing Printer is performing any paper control operation, such as slip paper insertion waiting state, paper feeding, paper ejection, feeding to the print starting position. Also may indicate an error. (See "About Errors" below.) State INK LED On Ink cartridge is not installed or it is time to replace the ink cartridge.

Install a cartridge or replace it with a new one. Also may indicate an error. (See "About Errors" below.) Off Ink cartridge is installed and ink is adequate. Flashing Ink is low. Be prepared to replace the ink cartridge with a new one. Also may indicate an error. (See "About Errors" below.) State POWER PAPER INK Countermeasure Unrecoverable error Flashing Flashing On Ask for repair and report LED indications. Maintenance request Flashing Flashing Flashing Ask for repair and report LED indications. Auto recoverable error Flashing Flashing Off The temperature of the print head or motor is high. Wait until the temperature returns to normal and the printer resumes printing automatically.

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Ink Cartridge Life

Installing or Replacing an Ink Cartridge English Note: For notes on the ink cartridge usage, see the instruction manual for the ink cartridge. There is one ink cartridge for the single color model and a different one for the four-color model. If the printer model does not match the ink cartridge type, the printer will not operate . When the INK LED flashes, it is almost time to change the ink cartridge. Change the cartridge as soon as it is convenient. When the INK LED is on, it is time to change the ink cartridge or an incorrect ink cartridge is inserted. You must install a new ink cartridge or a correct ink cartridge. 1. Make sure the printer is on. 2. Open the printer cover using the tab.

See illustration A. 3. Lift up the used ink cartridge by using the tab. See illustration E. CAUTION: There are plastic projections that supply ink inside the ink cartridge compartment covered with ink. Do not put your fingers inside; otherwise, your fingers may get dirty. Do not apply excessive force to the projections. Otherwise they might be broken. When removing an ink cartridge, be aware that the convex parts at the bottom of the ink cartridge that supply ink to the printer are covered with ink; therefore, to keep your hands clean do not touch them. Also be careful where you put the removed ink cartridge. Note:

Cartridge yields vary based on such factors as type of item printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature. To insure print quality, some ink remains in the cartridge after the INK LED comes on. Do not remove an ink cartridge unless you are replacing it. The color model uses inks of all colors for print head maintenance. The color model stops printing when any color of ink reaches its limitation. 4. Take a new ink cartridge out of its packaging and open the transparent plastic bag. Note: If an ink cartridge that has been out of the transparent plastic bag for a long time is used, printing quality might not be satisfactory. 5.

Carefully insert a new ink cartridge from the top. Be sure the inserting direction is correct. See the instruction label attached to the back of the printer cover. 6. Push the ink cartridge firmly but gently until it clicks into place. 7. Close the printer cover completely. (The INK LED will now be off.) The POWER LED flashes for approximately 1 minute during the ink replacing sequence. When the POWER LED quits flashing and stays on, the printer is ready for printing. Note: Do not turn off the power while the POWER LED is flashing. This will waste ink because the printer has to re-start the ink replacing sequence. Also be sure not to open the printer cover while the POWER LED is flashing.

Initial Ink Charging When the ink cartridge is installed for the first time, the printer takes approximately 1 minute for ink charging (the POWER LED flashes). Be sure not to turn off the power until the POWER LED stops flashing and stays on. Note: When the ink cartridge is installed for the first time, the printer uses ink to prepare for printing. Disposal of Used Cartridges Dispose of used ink cartridges as industrial waste products. Obey the laws and regulations of your country and district. Cleaning If printing becomes faint, press the CLEANING switch and hold it for more than 3 seconds. Print head cleaning will start. The POWER LED flashes during cleaning.

When the cleaning stops, the POWER LED stays on. Note: Cleaning is performed by drawing clogged substances through nozzles (in this operation, ink is also drawn); therefore, do not use the CLEANING switch unless there is a print quality problem. Do not turn off the power or open the printer cover while the POWER LED is flashing. Ink Cartridge Life To make your ink cartridges last as long as possible, follow these simple rules: ❏ Do not turn the printer on and off unnecessarily. ❏ Do not press the CLEANING switch unless there is a problem with print quality. 4

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