TM/BA Series Printer Driver for Linux
TM-T70II Model Manual


Contents

  1. Preface
  2. Overview
  3. Initial settings
  4. Setting values of printing options
  5. Paper size information
  6. Printer configuration on using buzzer and/or cash drawer
  7. Restrictions

1. Preface

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."


2. Overview

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.


OptionCUPS Admin displayDescription
PageSize Media SizePaper size
TmxPrintSpeed Print SpeedPrint speed
TmxPaperReductionPaper ReductionBlank page saving
TmxPaperSource Paper SourceWhether to cut or feed the paper
TmxPrinterType Printer TypePrinter type
Resolution ResolutionOutput resolution
TmxFeedPitch Pitch of FeedUnit length of a paper feed
TmxMaxBandWidth Maximum Band WidthMaximum image width
TmxBandLines Band LinesBand Height for image command
TmxSpeedControl Speed ControlPrint speed control
TmxBuzzerControl BuzzerWhether to emit a beep
TmxSoundPattern Sound PatternBeep pattern
TmxBuzzerRepeat Buzzer RepeatBeep repeat count
TmxDrawerControl Cash DrawerCash drawer control
TmxPulseOnTime Pulse On TimePulse 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.

http://localhost:631/help/


3. Initial settings

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 displayInitial 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


4. Setting values of printing options

The following settings are available in printing options.

[General]

Media Size: Specify the paper size

Setting valueCUPS Admin displayDescription
RP82.5x297Roll paper 82.5 x 297 mm<Unselectable>
RP80x297Roll paper 80 x 297 mmRoll paper (80 x 297 mm)
RP60x297Roll paper 60 x 297 mm<Unselectable>
RP58x297Roll paper 58 x 297 mmRoll paper (58 x 297 mm)
RP82.5x2000Roll paper 82.5 x 2000 mm<Unselectable>
RP80x2000Roll paper 80 x 2000 mmRoll paper (80 x 2000 mm)
RP60x2000Roll paper 60 x 2000 mm<Unselectable>
RP58x2000Roll paper 58 x 2000 mmRoll paper (58 x 2000 mm)
A4A4A4
LTLTLetter

Print Speed: Specify the print speed

Setting valueCUPS Admin displayDescription
AutoUse the printer settingsUse the default value of the printer
11st (Fast)Print at the fastest speed
22ndPrint at the second fastest speed
33rdPrint at the third fastest speed
44th (Slow)Print at the slowest speed

Paper Reduction: Specify whether to save blank pages

Setting valueCUPS Admin displayDescription
OffNoneDo not save blank pages
TopTop marginSave blank at the top
BottomBottom marginSave blank at the bottom
BothTop & Bottom marginsSave blank at the top and bottom

Paper Source: Specify whether to cut or feed the paper

Setting valueCUPS Admin displayDescription
DocFeedCutDocument [Feed, Cut]Partially cut after feeding
DocFeedNoCutDocument [Feed, NoCut]Feed to the manual cut position without cutting
DocNoFeedCutDocument [NoFeed, Cut]Partially cut immediately without feeding
DocNoFeedNoCutDocument [NoFeed, NoCut]Do nothing
PageFeedCutPage [Feed, Cut]Partially cut every page after feeding
PageFeedNoCutPage [Feed, NoCut]Feed every page to the manual cut position without cutting
PageNoFeedCutPage [NoFeed, Cut]Partially cut every page immediately without feeding

[Printer Setting]

Printer Type: Specify the printer type

Setting valueCUPS Admin displayDescription
ThermalReceiptThermal receiptThermal receipt type

Resolution: Specify the output resolution

Setting valueCUPS Admin displayDescription
180x180dpi180 x 180 dpi<Unselectable>
203x203dpi203 x 203 dpiOutput 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 valueCUPS Admin displayDescription
180.0180 dpi<Unselectable>
203.2203 dpiPaper feed at 203 dpi
360.0360 dpi<Unselectable>
406.4406 dpi<Unselectable>

Maximum Band Width: Specify the maximum image width

Setting valueCUPS Admin displayDescription
360360<Unselectable>
384384<Unselectable>
416416416 dots
420420<Unselectable>
436436<Unselectable>
512512<Unselectable>
576576576 dots
640640<Unselectable>

Band Lines: Specify the band height for image command

Setting valueCUPS Admin displayDescription
256256Output band by 256 lines

Speed Control: Specify the way of controlling print speed

Setting valueCUPS Admin displayDescription
0,0,0,0None<Unselectable>
-1,-1,-1,-1BA-T series<Unselectable>
9,7,4,1Max. level 9<Unselectable>
10,7,4,1Max. level 10<Unselectable>
11,8,4,1Max. level 11<Unselectable>
13,9,5,1Max. level 13Maximum speed is level 13

[Buzzer Control]

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 valueCUPS Admin displayDescription
OffNot usedDo not emit a beep
BeforeSounds before printingEmit a beep before printing
AfterSounds after printing Emit a beep after printing

Sound Pattern: Specify the beep pattern

Setting valueCUPS Admin displayDescription
InternalInternal buzzerSelect the internal buzzer
AOption buzzer (Pattern A)Beep pattern A
BOption buzzer (Pattern B)Beep pattern B
COption buzzer (Pattern C)Beep pattern C
DOption buzzer (Pattern D)Beep pattern D
EOption buzzer (Pattern E)Beep pattern E

Buzzer Repeat: Specify the number of beeps

Setting valueCUPS Admin displayDescription
11Beep once
22Beep twice
33Beep three times
55Beep five times

[Cash Drawer Control]

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 valueCUPS Admin displayDescription
NoneDon’t open drawersDo not open the drawer
Drawer#1,BeforeOpen drawer #1 BEFORE printingOpen drawer #1 before printing
Drawer#1,AfterOpen drawer #1 AFTER printingOpen drawer #1 after printing
Drawer#2,BeforeOpen drawer #2 BEFORE printingOpen drawer #2 before printing
Drawer#2,AfterOpen drawer #2 AFTER printingOpen drawer #2 after printing

Pulse On Time: Specify the pulse width of drawer kick

Setting valueCUPS Admin displayDescription
20,10,10020 msecOn:20 msec, Off:200 msec
40,20,10040 msecOn:40 msec, Off:200 msec
60,30,12060 msecOn:60 msec, Off:240 msec
80,40,16080 msecOn:80 msec, Off:320 msec
100,50,200100 msecOn:100 msec, Off:400 msec
120,60,240120 msecOn:120 msec, Off:480 msec

5. Paper size information


Paper size name Input size Margin Output paper size
(CUPS Admin display) Width Length Left Right Top Bottom Width Length
  (mm) (mm) (mm)
  • Roll paper 80 x 297 mm
  • Roll paper 58 x 297 mm
  • Roll paper 80 x 2000 mm
  • Roll paper 58 x 2000 mm
  • A4
  • LT
  • 72.0
  • 50.8
  • 72.0
  • 50.8
  • 202.0
  • 207.9
  • 297.0
  • 297.0
  • 2000.0
  • 2000.0
  • 289.0
  • 271.4
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 72.0
  • 50.8
  • 72.0
  • 50.8
  • 202.0
  • 207.9
  • 297.0
  • 297.0
  • 2000.0
  • 2000.0
  • 289.0
  • 271.4

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


6. Printer configuration on using buzzer and/or cash drawer

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.

OptionStatus
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 nameValue 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


7. Restrictions

* You cannot specify printing conditions for each page.


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