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CAUTION: Do not plug the cable differently from the instruction in this manual. Wrong connection may cause equipment damage and fire. Be sure to set this equipment on a firm, stable, horizontal surface. Product may be damaged or cause injury if it falls. Do not use in locations subject to high humidity or dust levels.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SEIKO EPSON Corporation could void your authority to operate the equipment. FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
When connecting or disconnecting cables, make sure that the power switch of the DM-D500 and printers connected to the DM-500 are turned off. Do not drop the DM-D500, because you may damage the built-in vacuum fluorescent display. installation manual warranty card (201 model only)
Usage The DM-D500 can be used with the following equiment. IR Series. You can attach the DM-D500 to the IR Series using the “DM-D pole unit for IR” (DP-504). (See page 8.) TM-H5000II/TM-J8000 printers. You can attach the DM-D500 to TM-H5000II/TM-J8000 printers using the “DM-D pole unit for TM printers (Type B)”...
B5X0 000001 and higher TM-T285 B5X0 510001 and higher TM-J8000 *1: If your printer is a TM-H5000, always purchase the latest model of the UB-S01 before using it with the DM-D500. If an old model of the UB-S01 (Part code: C8233610000)is connected to the TM printer, please purchase and install the latest model of the UB-S01 board (Part code: C8233610200).
Assembling Attaching to the IR Series The DM-D500 can be attached directly to the IR Series using the “DM-D pole unit for IR” (DP-504). Required items The following items are used to attach the DM-D500 to the IR Series. These items are packed with the “DM-D pole unit for IR” (DP-504). fixing screws base Assembling steps...
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2. Attach the base to the setting position on the IR Series, and secure it with the screws. Note: When attaching the base, note that the corners of the base are set as shown below. 3. Pass the cable for the DM-D500 through the base. 4.
5. Connect the cable for the DM-D500 to the DM connector on the IR Series. Attaching to the TM-H5000II/TM-J8000 The DM-D500 can be attached directly to the TM-H5000II/TM-J8000 printers using the “DM-D pole unit for TM printers (Type B)” (DP-503). Required items The following items are used to attach the DM-D500 to the TM-H5000II/TM-J8000 printers.
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When using support B for extension, insert the tab on support B into the hole on support C until you feel it click. 2. Attach the base to the setting position on the TM printer and secure it with the screws.
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3. Pass the cable for the DM-D500 through the base. 4. Insert the tab on the base into the hole on the support until you feel it click. 5. Connect the cable for the DM-D500 to the DM connector on the TM printer.
Attaching to the TM-U375/TM-U950 The DM-D500 can be attached directly to the TM-U375/TM-U950 printers using the “DM-D pole unit for TM printers (Type A)” (DP-502). Required items The following items are used to attach the DM-D500 to the TM-U375/ TM-U950 printers. These items are packed with the “DM-D pole unit for TM printers (Type A)”...
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C to the DM-D500. When using support B for extension, insert the tab on support B into the hole on support C until you feel it click. 2. Attach the rubber feet to the printer. [TM-U375] When using support B...
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4. Connect the cable for the DM-D500 to the DM connector on the TM printer. 5. Adjust the length of the cable and secure fixing plate A to the printer with screws. [TM-U375] [TM-U950]...
6. Store any excess cable in the support, and attach the DM-D500 to fixing plate A. Attaching to the TM-H6000/TM-U675 The DM-D500 can be attached directly to the TM-H6000/TM-U675 printers using the “DM-D pole unit for TM printers (Type A)” (DP-502).
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When using support B for extension, insert the tab on support B into the hole on support C until you feel it click. 2. Attach the rubber feet to the printer. 3. Attach fixing plate B to the printer. When using support B...
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5. Connect the cable for the DM-D500 to the DM connector on the TM printer. 6. Attach fixing plate A to the TM printer using the stopper. When you attach the stopper, insert the projections on the stopper into the holes of fixing plate B.
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7. The horizontal rotation mechanism of fixing plate A can be adjusted. To secure the location of the display, set fixing plate A to either one of the following four positions and secure it with the angle fixing screw.
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8. Store any excess cable in the support and attach the DM-D500 to fixing plate A. 9. Connect the power cable of the printer. To avoid disconnection, hook the cable to the tabs on fixing plate B, as shown below.
Attaching to Other TM Printers When using with other TM printers, the DM-D500 can be attached to a desk or other surface, using the “DM-D pole unit for TM printers (Type A)” (DP-502), and Velcro tapes or screws. Required items The following items are used when the DM-D500 is used with other TM printers.
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3. Pass the cable for the DM-D500 through the hole on fixing plate A, and fix the cable at the bottom as shown below. 4. Connect the cable for the DM-D500 to the DC connector on the TM printer. When using support B for extension...
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5. Store any excess cable in the support, and attach the DM-D500 to fixing plate A. 6. Peel off the Velcro tapes, and attach the display to the setting position. Assembling steps using screws 1. Follow steps 2 and 3 in “Assembling steps using Velcro tapes.” 2.
The DM-D500 can be attached directly to the DM-D stand using the “DM-D stand unit for DM-D 500” (DP-501). The DM-D500 with the DM-D stand can be connected to a TM printer, or be used as a stand alone product.
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(5mm). To distinguish the two types of screws, see the illustration below. notch (one or more lines) inch-type display connector millimeter-type printer connector extension cable connector RS-232C connector installation screw...
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Set the jumpers on the DM-D stand as follows: Set the jumpers as in the left columns when connecting both the TM printer and the DM-D stand. (Default setting) Set the jumpers as in the left column when using the DM-D stand as stand alone.
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Assembling steps 1. Pass the cable for the DM-D500 through the DM-D stand. When extending the length of the DM-D stand, attach the extension support (DP-105) to the DM-D stand. Insert the tab on the DM-D500 (or the extension support) into the hole on the DM-D stand until you feel it click.
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5. When using as a stand alone, go to step 6. When using with the printer, connect one end of the printer interface cable for the printer to the printer connector on the DM-D stand; then connect the other end to the connector on the printer.
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When using the extension cable, connect it (with the arrow mark up) to the extension cable connector indicated with “POWER OUT” on the DM-D stand; then connect the other end to the power connector on the printer. extension cable connector 7.
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9. Arrange the cables as shown below. Put the cables for the DM-D500 inside the DM-D stand. 10. Attach the base plate to the DM-D stand following the number of the arrow shown below. At this time, push the base plate until it is locked by the hook on the DM-D stand.
Part Names and Functions Exterior display Display: Characters are displayed. Power switch: The power is turned on/off. DIP switch: The functions of the DM-D500 are changed. (See “DIP switch” for details.) Note: When turning on the DM-D500 again after turning it off, wait for at least 3 seconds.
DIP Switch DIP Switch Functions The DM-D500 has two groups of DIP switches. The functions of the DIP switches are as follows: DIP switch 1 DSW1 No. Function Data receive error Hand shaking Data length Parity on or off Parity type Change transmis- sion speed (*1)XON/XOFF is effective only when the DM-D500 is connected with a stand alone.
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DM-D500 cannot be used, but when selecting “256 can be used. (*4)When setting to “Printer is selected,” data is sent to the TM printer, but is not displayed on the display. When setting to “Display is selected,” data is displayed on the display but is not output from the TM printer.
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Setting the DIP switches CAUTION: Turn off the DM-D500 while removing the DIP switch cover to prevent electrical damage to the DM-D500. 1. Turn off the power for the DM-D500. 2. Remove the DIP switch cover. 3. Change each setting of the switches with a pointed object, such as a pen tip or small screwdriver.
Turning and Tilting the DM-D5 0 0 You can turn or tilt the display while holding the support. The display can be moved easily, so do not move any further if it stops. If you move it by force, you may damage it. With the “DM-D pole unit for IR”...
Self Test The DM-D500 has a self test function. If you want to perform a self test, you must change the setting of the DIP switch. Check Items of Self test The following items are checked during the self test: Control ROM version DIP switch settings Example of display characters...
Specification General Specifications Height, Width, Depth and Weight DM-D500 DM-D stand (DP-501) 200 mm • DM-D500: Height: Width: Depth: Weight: • DM-D stand (DP-501): Height: Width: Depth: Weight: <DM-D500 and DM-D stand> 213 mm 118 mm 83 mm 213 mm 51 mm 460 g 65 mm...
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(Type A)” (DP-502): Height: Width: Depth: Weight: <DM-D pole units> DM-D pole unit for DM-D pole unit for TM printers (Type A) TM printer (Type B) (DP-502) (DP-503) 248 mm 78 mm base 129 mm 50 mm 53 mm...
Tilt angle Horizontal rotation Vacuum fluorescent display • Total number of dots: • Dot pitch: • Number of characters: • Number of characters: • Display color: • Brightness: Electrical Specifications Type Rated voltage DC 11.4 to 48 V Rated current 0.53 A (at 11.4V) (max.) Environmental Specifications Operation environment Storage environment...
Character Specifications Type of character • Alphanumeric characters: 95 • International characters: • Extended graphics: • Kanji characters (The Kanji character model supports printing with one of the following character sets.): Character grid • Font A: • Font B: • Kanji: Character style •...