This is a user manual for a commercial barcode printer
This manual gives safety guidelines and unpacking instructions for the TM‑T88V thermal receipt printer. It explains warnings, cautions, and proper handling to prevent fire, electric shock, or injury.
It also covers installation options (horizontal, vertical, wall‑mount), connector cover attachment, cable routing, roll‑paper loading, DIP‑switch configuration, and detailed technical specifications such as printing speed, paper width, power requirements, and interface options.
| Printing method | Thermal line printing |
|---|---|
| Dot density | 180 dpi × 180 dpi |
| Paper width | 80 mm (default) / 58 mm (with roll paper guide) |
| Supply voltage | 24 V ± 7 % (2.0 A minimum) |
| Current consumption | Mean approx. 1.8 A |
| Overall dimensions | 148 × 145 × 195 mm (H × W × D) |
| Weight | Approx. 1.6 kg |
| Interface options | Serial (RS‑232), Parallel (IEEE1284), Ethernet (10BASE‑T/100BASE‑TX), USB 2.0, Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b) |
| Operating temperature | 5 °C to 45 °C |
It can be placed on a flat surface with the paper exit on top, or hung on a wall using the optional WH‑10 hanging bracket set, making sure the connector cover is attached.
Set DIP switches 1‑7 and 1‑8 to ON or OFF to select a transmission speed from 2400 to 115200 bps as shown in the DIP Switch Tables.
A 24 V power source delivering at least 2.0 A (maximum 240 VA) is recommended.