EPSON TM-T88V Technical Reference Guide - Support

Chapter 5 Replacement of the TM-T88IVReplacement of the TM-T88IVThe TM-T88V is designed so that it can smoothly replace the TM-T88IV. This chapter describesprecautions for the replacement.CompatibilityPrintingThe printing and character specifications are the same as those of the TM-T88IV. Without specialconfigurations, the TM-T88V prints the same results as the TM-T88IV prints.Print DensityThe print density of the TM-T88V can be set with DIP switches (2-3/2-4) as can the TM-T88IV.Set the density the same as for the TM-T88IV to print in the same print density.The print density can be set also with a customized value. The initial setting of thecustomized value is “Depends on the DIP switch settings.” If the customized value ischanged, the value set with the customized value is enabled. (See "Setting the MemorySwitches (Customized Value)" on page 48.)Two-Color PrintingYou cannot use the paper for two-color printing (P320RB/P320BB) with the TM-T88V, which youcan use with the TM-T88IV.Number of Head Energizing Parts5For the TM-T88V, the initial setting of the number of head energizing parts is “One-partenergizing.” You can change the setting with the customized value (See "Setting the MemorySwitches (Customized Value)" on page 48.); however it does not usually need to be changed.Number of head energizing partTM-T88V One-part energizing Two-part energizing Four-part energizingTM-T88IV One-part energizing Two-part energizing Four-part energizing Auto energizing95