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USER MANUAL TML90II LFC EPSON

6English Illustrations Most of the illustrations are at the beginning of this manual. See the list below for the meaning of the numbers in the illustrations. Restriction of Use 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. Caution 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. Depending on the area, the interface cable may be included with the product. If so, use that cable. 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. Exceed Your Vision is a registered trademark or trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and used for identification purpose only. NOTICE: The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. ©Seiko Epson Corporation 2013-2019. All rights reserved.

Important Safety Information This section contains important information intended to ensure safe and effective use of this product. Please read this section carefully and store it in an accessible location. Key to Symbols The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below. Read the following carefully before handling the product.

Warnings must be observed carefully to avoid serious bodily injury. CAUTION: Cautions must be observed to avoid minor injury to yourself, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. Safety Precautions

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 qualified service personnel. 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. Do not allow foreign matter to fall into the equipment. Penetration by foreign objects may lead to fire. If water or other liquid spills into this equipment, unplug the power cord immediately, and then contact qualified service personnel. Continued usage may lead to fire. Do not use aerosol sprayers containing flammable gas inside or around this product. Doing so may cause fire. 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.TM-L90 User’s Manual 7 Take care not to injure your fingers on the manual cutter

• When you remove printed paper

• When you perform other operations such as loading/replacing roll paper To ensure safety, unplug this product before leaving it unused for an extended period. Caution Labels The caution labels on the product indicate the following precautions. CAUTION: The thermal head can be very hot during printing and immediately after printing. Touching it may cause burns. Downloading Drivers, Utilities, and Manuals The latest versions of drivers, utilities, and manuals can be downloaded from one of the following URLs. For customers in North America, go to the following web site: www.epson.com/support/ For customers in other countries, go to the following web site: www.epson-biz.com/8 TM-L90 User’s Manual Printer Parts Control Panel LED Lights when the power is on, and is off when the power is off. (Error) LED Off when the printer is online, lights when the printer is offline, and flashes when an error occurs. (Paper) LED Lights when roll paper is out. (Feed) button Feeds the roll paper. Installing the Printer Horizontally or Vertically You can install the printer horizontally (with the paper exit on top) or vertically (with the paper exit at the front). When installing the printer vertically, attach the included control panel label to the printer case, and install it on a flat surface. (See illustration A.) Cutter coverControl panelRoll paper coverPower switchManual cutterCover open lever68* modelTM-L90 User’s Manual 9 Removing or Installing the Paper Guide Install or remove the paper guide to match the width of the roll paper in use. ❏ For the 65* model A 40 mm paper guide is installed.

• When using a roll paper that is 40 mm wide, use the printer as it is.

• When using a roll paper that is 80 mm wide, remove the installed guide. ❏ For the 66*/67*/68* model A 58 mm paper guide is installed.

• When using a roll paper that is 58 mm wide, use the printer as it is.

• When using a roll paper that is 80 mm wide, remove the installed guide.

• When using a roll paper that is 40 mm wide, remove the installed guide, and install the included 40 mm paper guide. CAUTION: Changing to a roll paper that is wider than the roll paper in use can cause decreased print quality. Removing the Paper Guide

1. Open the roll paper cover using the cover open lever. (See illustration B.)

2. Pull the paper guide in the direction of the arrow in illustration C while

pulling the lever of the paper guide to remove it. Installing the Paper Guide CAUTION: Installation position of the paper guide varies depending on the width of the paper guide. Do not install the 58 mm paper guide in the position for the 40 mm paper guide.

1. Open the roll paper cover using the cover open lever. (See illustration

2. Align the projection of the paper guide with the hole (Illustration E 3) in

the roll paper holder.

3. Align the corner of the paper guide with the notch (Illustration

E 4) in the roll paper holder.

4. Align 2 holes (Illustration

E 5) in the paper guide with 2 projections of the roll paper holder.

5. Push the lever of the paper guide down until the paper guide clicks into

place. (See illustration D.)10 TM-L90 User’s Manual Connecting Cables

1. Place the printer as shown in illustration F, and pull the cover in the

direction of the arrow in the illustration to remove the cover.

2. Break off by hand any of the three portions indicated by circles in

illustration G to pass the cables through.

3. Connect the cables to the printer.

4. Attach the cover while passing the cables through the holes.

Installing or Replacing the Roll Paper CAUTION: Be sure to use roll paper that meets the specifications. If you change the paper type from linerless label paper to thermal roll paper, cleaning around the paper path is recommended. (See “Cleaning Inside the Printer” on page 11.)

1. Open the roll paper cover using the cover open lever. (See illustration B.)

2. Remove the used roll paper core if there is one.

3. Insert a roll of paper in the correct direction. (See illustration

4. Pull out a small amount of paper, aligning the paper with the paper

guides on both sides. (See illustration I.)

5. Close the roll paper cover.

When the printer is powered on, the paper will feed and cut automatically. Note: Be sure to close the roll paper cover completely by pushing on the middle of the cover.TM-L90 User’s Manual 11 Cleaning Cleaning the Printer Case When cleaning the printer case, be sure to turn off the printer, and wipe the dirt off the printer case with a dry or damp cloth. CAUTION: Never clean the product with alcohol, benzine, thinner, or other such solvents. Doing so may damage or break the parts made of plastic and rubber. Cleaning Inside the Printer Clean and care for the parts inside the printer (autocutter blade, platen roller, thermal head and surrounding area, roll-paper holder, etc.) in order to maintain good print quality. Clean and care for parts periodically approximately once every six months. To clean these parts, turn off the printer, unplug the AC cable, open the roll paper cover, and remove the paper dust, adherent glue, or other foreign substance with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with an alcohol solvent (ethanol or IPA). If paper dust adheres around the black mark sensor, blow or wipe it off to keep the operation of the printer normal. For the locations of each part, see the illustration. CAUTION: If adherent glue is attached, be sure to wipe it all off. Take care not to injure your fingers on the manual cutter when cleaning. Before turning on the printer after cleaning, allow alcohol on the printer to dry completely. CAUTION: The thermal head can be very hot after printing. Be careful not to touch it and to let it cool before you clean it. Do not damage the thermal head by touching it with your fingers or any hard object.12 TM-L90 User’s Manual Platen roller Paper path Autocutter blade Wipe off all glue on these edge and ribs. <Locations for the autocutter blade, platen roller, and paper path> Wipe off all glue in the touchable area of the autocutter and the platen roller. Blow or wipe off the paper dust around the black mark sensor.TM-L90 User’s Manual 13 Running a Self-test In self-test mode the printer will perform a series of internal diagnostics, and then provide a listing of printer settings. Having a printed self-test in hand when calling for technical support can help speed the troubleshooting process. Use the following procedure to start a self-test.

1. Close the roll paper cover.

2. While pressing the (Feed) button on the control panel, turn on the

printer. (Keep pressing the (Feed) button until the printer starts printing.) The printer prints out the various printer states.

3. When all printer states have been printed, make sure that the following

message is displayed and the (Paper) LED flashes. "If you want to continue SELF-TEST printing, please press Feed button." The printer is now in the self test wait mode.

4. To start a test print, press the (Feed) button when the printer is in the

self test wait mode.

5. Check that the following has been printed.

"*** completed ***" This indicates that the printer has been initialized and made the transition to the normal mode. Thermal print head (heating section) Roll paper holder <Locations for the thermal head, its surroundings, and the roll paper holder> Wipe away any paper dust on the thermal head and its surroundings.14 TM-L90 User’s Manual Resetting the Printer Certain error conditions can be reset by turning the printer off then back on. Not all error conditions can be reset using this method. For further details, see “Troubleshooting” on page 14. Troubleshooting Printout is faint When printout is faint, adhesive glue or another foreign substance may be present on the thermal head, platen roller, or paper path of the printer. In such case, first clean the thermal head by following the instructions described in “Cleaning Inside the Printer” on page 11. If the print quality does not improve, clean the platen roller and paper path of the printer by following the instructions described in “Cleaning Inside the Printer” on page 11. Printed character size is not appropriate for 40 mm/58 mm width paper When using 40 mm/58 mm width roll paper, if the printed character size is not appropriate or if the printout does not fit within the paper width, the paper guide may not be installed correctly. See “Installing the Paper Guide” on page 9 for installation instructions. (Error) LED on or flashing ❏ Check to see that the roll paper cover is closed and check the (Paper) LED. Close the cover or replace the roll paper if necessary. ❏ If the printer has been printing a lot, the thermal head may be hot. Wait for the head to cool. Printing will resume automatically. ❏ Open the roll paper cover, and check to see if the paper is jammed. If a paper jam occurs or if the roll paper cover will not open, see the section below. ❏ Turn the printer off and back on. If the LED is still flashing, notify your manager. The printer may require servicing.TM-L90 User’s Manual 15 Paper jam Turn off the power and open the roll paper cover to remove the jammed paper. After that, install the roll paper correctly. If the roll paper cover will not open, see the section below. If glue or another foreign substance is present on the autocutter blade, platen roller, or the paper path, a paper jam is likely to occur. See “Cleaning Inside the Printer” on page 11 for cleaning instructions. Note: Use of the printer for long periods can result in platen roller wear, resulting in linerless label paper readily adhering to the platen roller. If the printer is left for a long period with linerless label paper set in the printer, a paper jam may occur due to the label paper adhering to the roller. If a paper jam occurs, clean inside the printer. (“Cleaning Inside the Printer” on page 11) If paper jams occur frequently even after cleaning inside the printer, the platen roller must be replaced. Contact qualified service personnel. You can also prevent paper jams in advance by re-setting the roll paper. (“Installing or Replacing the Roll Paper” on page 10) For 68* specifications: This printer is equipped with a function that periodically feeds paper if the printer's power is on for a long period (approx. 12 hours) without printing in order to prevent label paper from adhering to the platen roller. The top margin for the next printed page after this paper feeding will be large, even if back feeding is enabled. The roll paper cover will not open Follow the steps below when the roll paper cover will not open.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Insert a tool such as a screwdriver into the slots on both sides of the

printer, and lift the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it. (See illustration J.)

3. Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow, by using a ballpoint pen or

tweezers, until you see a triangle mark in the opening. (See illustration K.)16 TM-L90 User’s Manual TM-L90 Specifications

dpi: dots per 25.4 mm (dots per inch) *1: Be sure to use a safety-standards-applied power source that meets the following specifications. Rated output: 24 V/2.0–10.0 A, Maximum output: 240 VA or less 80 mm paper width 58 mm paper width 40 mm paper width Print method Thermal line printing Dot density 203 × 203 dpi [dots per 25.4 mm {1”}] Print width 72 mm {2.84"}, 576 dot positions 65*/66*/68* model:

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LED (Paper) "If you want to continue SELF-TEST printing, please press Feed button."