This User's Manual for the Epson TM-U230 printer provides information to operators for safe and correct use of the printer. It includes illustrations, part names, unpacking items, safety precautions, caution labels, cleaning notes, and DIP switch tables.
The document also gives TM-U230 specifications, including print method, print speed, character sets, paper thickness, inked ribbon, interfaces, data buffer, power supply, current consumption, temperature, humidity, reliability, dimensions, and weight.
| Print method | 9-pin serial impact dot matrix |
|---|---|
| Print speed | 3.5 Ips (40 columns, 16 cpi); 64 Ips (16 columns, 16 cpi) |
| Character sets | 95 alphanumeric, 37 international characters, 128 x 8 graphic |
| Paper thickness | 0.06 ~ 0.085 mm |
| Inked ribbon | ERC-38 (Black, Black/Red) |
| Interface | RS-232C / Bi-directional parallel / 10 Base T I/F |
| Data buffer | 1 KB/16 KB |
| Power supply | DC +24 ~ +34V |
| Current consumption | Operating: 38 W avg.; standby: 3 W avg. |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) |
| Humidity | 10 to 90% without condensation |
| Reliability | MTBF: 180,000 hours; MCBF: 18,000,000 lines |
| Overall dimensions | 289.5 x 166 x 168 mm (H x W x D) |
| Weight | Approximately 2.8 kg |
The listed model name is M1664.
It uses a 9-pin serial impact dot matrix print method.
The standard specification printer includes an ERC-38 (B/R) ribbon cassette.
The operating temperature range is 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F).