This document is the user manual for TM-T81 printer, which provides instructions and precautions for using the printer.
This manual gives safety information, unpacking details, and step‑by‑step instructions for installing the power‑switch cover, locking‑wire saddle, and roll paper on the TM‑T81 receipt printer. It also covers proper handling, warnings, and maintenance procedures such as clearing paper jams and recovering the autocutter blade.
Operating instructions include how to power the printer, load paper, use the control panel, and troubleshoot common issues like no lights or error LEDs. The final section lists technical specifications such as printing method, speed, interface options, power requirements, dimensions and environmental limits.
| Printing method | Thermal line printing |
|---|---|
| Normal printing speed | 150 mm/s |
| Interface options | Serial (RS‑232), Parallel (IEEE1284), USB (Full speed), Ethernet (10/100Base‑T) |
| Supplied voltage | DC 24 V ±7 % |
| Mean current consumption | ≈ 1.4 A |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 145 mm × 144 mm × 189 mm |
| Weight (without roll paper) | ≈ 1.7 kg |
| Operating temperature range | 5 °C to 45 °C |
Insert the tip of the locking wire saddle into the leftmost hole in the back of the printer, then hook the USB cable onto the saddle.
Verify that the power‑supply cable is correctly connected to both the printer and the power outlet.
Use the specified AC adapter, Epson model M159A/M159B (PS‑180), and a DC 24 V supply.