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Epson TM-U230 Printer User's Manual
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.
Epson TM-U230 specifications
| 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 |
All Epson TM-U230 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Instruction set, parameters and examples for configuring or programming the device.
Questions answered in these manuals
What should you do if the TM-U230 produces smoke, a strange odor, or unusual noise?
Turn off the power switch immediately and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
May the power cord be modified or altered?
No, the power cord must not be modified.
What model name is listed for the TM-U230?
The listed model name is M1664.
What print method does the TM-U230 use?
It uses a 9-pin serial impact dot matrix print method.