This manual describes printing conditions you can specify when printing on a TM-T70II with "TM/BA Series Printer Driver for Linux."
Refer to the driver manual for information on "TM/BA Series Printer Driver for Linux."
The TM-T70II uses the "TM BA Thermal" of the TM generic model.
-The model name to choose when adding a printer by CUPS WebAdmin:
"EPSON TM BA Thermal (rastertotmt) (en,en,zh_CN)"
-A corresponding PPD file:
tm-ba-thermal-rastertotmt.ppd
You can specify the following printing options for the TM-T70II.
| Option | CUPS Admin display | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PageSize | Media Size | Paper size |
| TmxPrintSpeed | Print Speed | Print speed |
| TmxPaperReduction | Paper Reduction | Blank page saving |
| TmxPaperSource | Paper Source | Whether to cut or feed the paper |
| TmxPrinterType | Printer Type | Printer type |
| Resolution | Resolution | Output resolution |
| TmxFeedPitch | Pitch of Feed | Unit length of a paper feed |
| TmxMaxBandWidth | Maximum Band Width | Maximum image width |
| TmxBandLines | Band Lines | Band Height for image command |
| TmxSpeedControl | Speed Control | Print speed control |
| TmxBuzzerControl | Buzzer | Whether to emit a beep |
| TmxSoundPattern | Sound Pattern | Beep pattern |
| TmxBuzzerRepeat | Buzzer Repeat | Beep repeat count |
| TmxDrawerControl | Cash Drawer | Cash drawer control |
| TmxPulseOnTime | Pulse On Time | Pulse width of Cash drawer kick |
Setting values of printing options can be changed from the GUI or the command line. For descriptions on setting values of each print option, see "4. Setting values of printing options."
Example) Specify the paper size to Roll paper (80 x 297 mm)
using an lp command.
$ lp -o Pagesize=RP80x297
Note)
! You can also specify the number of copies using a CUPS’
proprietary option.
Refer to the CUPS document for information on CUPS’ proprietary
options.
Initial settings of the printer options are as follows.
The mark (*) shows a different option from the initial value of
a driver.
Please be careful on setting the option marked with (*).
| CUPS Admin display | Initial setting |
|---|---|
| [General] | |
| Media Size | Roll paper 80 x 297 mm |
| Print Speed | Use the printer settings |
| Paper Reduction | Bottom margin |
| Paper Source | Document [Feed, Cut] |
| [Printer Setting] | |
| Printer Type | Thermal receipt |
| Resolution | 203 x 203 dpi (*) |
| Pitch of Feed | 203 dpi (*) |
| Maximum Band Width | 576 (*) |
| Band Lines | 256 |
| Speed Control | Max. level 13 |
| [Buzzer Control] | |
| Buzzer | Not used |
| Sound Pattern | Option buzzer (Pattern A) (*) |
| Buzzer Repeat | 1 |
| [Cash Drawer Control] | |
| Cash Drawer | Don’t open drawers |
| Pulse On Time | 20 msec |
The following settings are available in printing options.
Media Size: Specify the paper size
| Setting value | CUPS Admin display | Description |
|---|---|---|
| RP82.5x297 | Roll paper 82.5 x 297 mm | <Unselectable> |
| RP80x297 | Roll paper 80 x 297 mm | Roll paper (80 x 297 mm) |
| RP60x297 | Roll paper 60 x 297 mm | <Unselectable> |
| RP58x297 | Roll paper 58 x 297 mm | Roll paper (58 x 297 mm) |
| RP82.5x2000 | Roll paper 82.5 x 2000 mm | <Unselectable> |
| RP80x2000 | Roll paper 80 x 2000 mm | Roll paper (80 x 2000 mm) |
| RP60x2000 | Roll paper 60 x 2000 mm | <Unselectable> |
| RP58x2000 | Roll paper 58 x 2000 mm | Roll paper (58 x 2000 mm) |
| A4 | A4 | A4 |
| LT | LT | Letter |
Print Speed: Specify the print speed
| Setting value | CUPS Admin display | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Auto | Use the printer settings | Use the default value of the printer |
| 1 | 1st (Fast) | Print at the fastest speed |
| 2 | 2nd | Print at the second fastest speed |
| 3 | 3rd | Print at the third fastest speed |
| 4 | 4th (Slow) | Print at the slowest speed |
Paper Reduction: Specify whether to save blank pages
| Setting value | CUPS Admin display | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Off | None | Do not save blank pages |
| Top | Top margin | Save blank at the top |
| Bottom | Bottom margin | Save blank at the bottom |
| Both | Top & Bottom margins | Save blank at the top and bottom |
Paper Source: Specify whether to cut or feed the paper
| Setting value | CUPS Admin display | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DocFeedCut | Document [Feed, Cut] | Partially cut after feeding |
| DocFeedNoCut | Document [Feed, NoCut] | Feed to the manual cut position without cutting |
| DocNoFeedCut | Document [NoFeed, Cut] | Partially cut immediately without feeding |
| DocNoFeedNoCut | Document [NoFeed, NoCut] | Do nothing |
| PageFeedCut | Page [Feed, Cut] | Partially cut every page after feeding |
| PageFeedNoCut | Page [Feed, NoCut] | Feed every page to the manual cut position without cutting |
| PageNoFeedCut | Page [NoFeed, Cut] | Partially cut every page immediately without feeding |
Printer Type: Specify the printer type
| Setting value | CUPS Admin display | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ThermalReceipt | Thermal receipt | Thermal receipt type |
Resolution: Specify the output resolution
| Setting value | CUPS Admin display | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 180x180dpi | 180 x 180 dpi | <Unselectable> |
| 203x203dpi | 203 x 203 dpi | Output at 203 x 203 dpi |
| 162x162dpi | [90%/180dpi] | <Unselectable> |
| 144x144dpi | [80%/180dpi] | <Unselectable> |
| 126x126dpi | [70%/180dpi] | <Unselectable> |
| 108x108dpi | [60%/180dpi] | <Unselectable> |
| 90x90dpi | [50%/180dpi] | <Unselectable> |
| 72x72dpi | [40%/180dpi] | <Unselectable> |
| 68x68dpi | [38%(A4 to 80mm)/180dpi] | <Unselectable> |
| 48x48dpi | [27%(A4 to 58mm)/180dpi] | <Unselectable> |
| 0182x182dpi | [90%/203dpi] | 90% reduced (203dpi) |
| 0162x162dpi | [80%/203dpi] | 80% reduced (203dpi) |
| 0142x142dpi | [70%/203dpi] | 70% reduced (203dpi) |
| 0121x121dpi | [60%/203dpi] | 60% reduced (203dpi) |
| 0102x102dpi | [50%/203dpi] | 50% reduced (203dpi) |
| 081x81dpi | [40%/203dpi] | 40% reduced (203dpi) |
| 077x77dpi | [38%(A4 to 80mm)/203dpi] | 38% reduced(A4 to 80mm) (203dpi) |
| 056x56dpi | [28%(A4 to 58mm)/203dpi] | 28% reduced(A4 to 58mm) (203dpi) |
Pitch of Feed: Specify the unit length of a paper feed
| Setting value | CUPS Admin display | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 180.0 | 180 dpi | <Unselectable> |
| 203.2 | 203 dpi | Paper feed at 203 dpi |
| 360.0 | 360 dpi | <Unselectable> |
| 406.4 | 406 dpi | <Unselectable> |
Maximum Band Width: Specify the maximum image width
| Setting value | CUPS Admin display | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 360 | 360 | <Unselectable> |
| 384 | 384 | <Unselectable> |
| 416 | 416 | 416 dots |
| 420 | 420 | <Unselectable> |
| 436 | 436 | <Unselectable> |
| 512 | 512 | <Unselectable> |
| 576 | 576 | 576 dots |
| 640 | 640 | <Unselectable> |
Band Lines: Specify the band height for image command
| Setting value | CUPS Admin display | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 256 | 256 | Output band by 256 lines |
Speed Control: Specify the way of controlling print speed
| Setting value | CUPS Admin display | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0,0,0,0 | None | <Unselectable> |
| -1,-1,-1,-1 | BA-T series | <Unselectable> |
| 9,7,4,1 | Max. level 9 | <Unselectable> |
| 10,7,4,1 | Max. level 10 | <Unselectable> |
| 11,8,4,1 | Max. level 11 | <Unselectable> |
| 13,9,5,1 | Max. level 13 | Maximum speed is level 13 |
Note)
! When using buzzer, printer configuration may be required depending
on the combination of options.
Please refer to "6. Printer configuration on using buzzer and/or cash
drawer" for details.
Buzzer: Specify whether to emit a beep
| Setting value | CUPS Admin display | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Off | Not used | Do not emit a beep |
| Before | Sounds before printing | Emit a beep before printing |
| After | Sounds after printing | Emit a beep after printing |
Sound Pattern: Specify the beep pattern
| Setting value | CUPS Admin display | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | Internal buzzer | Select the internal buzzer |
| A | Option buzzer (Pattern A) | Beep pattern A |
| B | Option buzzer (Pattern B) | Beep pattern B |
| C | Option buzzer (Pattern C) | Beep pattern C |
| D | Option buzzer (Pattern D) | Beep pattern D |
| E | Option buzzer (Pattern E) | Beep pattern E |
Buzzer Repeat: Specify the number of beeps
| Setting value | CUPS Admin display | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Beep once |
| 2 | 2 | Beep twice |
| 3 | 3 | Beep three times |
| 5 | 5 | Beep five times |
Note)
! When using cash drawer, printer configuration may be required depending
on the combination of options.
Please refer to "6. Printer configuration on using buzzer and/or cash
drawer" for details.
Cash Drawer: Specify the operation of cash drawer
| Setting value | CUPS Admin display | Description |
|---|---|---|
| None | Don’t open drawers | Do not open the drawer |
| Drawer#1,Before | Open drawer #1 BEFORE printing | Open drawer #1 before printing |
| Drawer#1,After | Open drawer #1 AFTER printing | Open drawer #1 after printing |
| Drawer#2,Before | Open drawer #2 BEFORE printing | Open drawer #2 before printing |
| Drawer#2,After | Open drawer #2 AFTER printing | Open drawer #2 after printing |
Pulse On Time: Specify the pulse width of drawer kick
| Setting value | CUPS Admin display | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 20,10,100 | 20 msec | On:20 msec, Off:200 msec |
| 40,20,100 | 40 msec | On:40 msec, Off:200 msec |
| 60,30,120 | 60 msec | On:60 msec, Off:240 msec |
| 80,40,160 | 80 msec | On:80 msec, Off:320 msec |
| 100,50,200 | 100 msec | On:100 msec, Off:400 msec |
| 120,60,240 | 120 msec | On:120 msec, Off:480 msec |
| Paper size name | Input size | Margin | Output paper size | |||||
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| (CUPS Admin display) | Width | Length | Left | Right | Top | Bottom | Width | Length |
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This driver allows you to specify the paper size using CUPS’ options.
Example) Print a file to 72 x 102 mm in size.
$ lp -o media=Custom.72x102mm file
The paper size can be specified within the following range.
| Paper width: | 25.4 - 72 mm |
| Paper length: | 25.4 - 2,000 mm |
When using buzzer and/or cash drawer, printer configuration may be
required depending on the combination of options.
Referring the following table, please set the customize value written
in the same column where the option status is matching.
| Option | Status | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal buzzer | Nonuse | Nonuse | Nonuse | Use | Use | Nonuse |
| External buzzer | Nonuse | Nonuse | Nonuse | Nonuse | Nonuse | Use |
| Drawer #1 | Nonuse | Use | Nonuse | Nonuse | Use | Nonuse |
| Drawer #2 | Nonuse | Nonuse | Use | Nonuse | Nonuse | Nonuse |
| Value name | Value to set (*=Don’t care) | |||||
| BuzzerSelect | * | 0 or 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Pulse1BeepTimes | * | 0 | * | * | 0 | * |
| Pulse2BeepTimes | * | * | 0 | 1 | 1 | * |
Note)
- BuzzerSelect : 0=None, 1=External buzzer, 2=Internal buzzer
- Pulse1BeepTimes : 0=Use drawer#1, 1:Not available (Beep internal buzzer
instead of opening drawer #1)
- Pulse2BeepTimes : 0=Use drawer#2, 1:Use internal buzzer
- Internal buzzer and drawer #2 can’t be used together.
- External buzzer and any drawers can’t be used together.
- Recommended settings are as follows:
BuzzerSelect=2, Pulse1BeepTimes=0, Pulse2BeepTimes=1
For setting the printer, please use the port setting tool tmpcsconfig
in the command line of the terminal. Before setting the printer, it
should be connected correctly, and the port should be set correctly.
You need root privileges for the setting.
# tmpcsconfig set PortID ValueName Value
Example)
- For the printer connected to the port ESDPRT001, let’s set BuzzerSelect=2.
# tmpcsconfig set esdprt001 buzzerselect 2
The shortened form of the above-mentioned is as follows:
# tmpcsconfig s 1 bu 2
- For the printer connected to the port ESDPRT001, let’s set Pulse2BeepTimes=1.
# tmpcsconfig set esdprt001 pulse2beeptimes 1
The shortened form of the above-mentioned is as follows:
# tmpcsconfig s 1 pulse2 1
* You cannot specify printing conditions for each page.
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