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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...
Standards and Approvals The following standards are applied only to the printers that are so labeled. (EMC is tested using the Epson power supplies.) North America: FCC/ICES-003 Class B WARNING The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will invalidate the EMC standards of this device.
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 your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice. Never attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work can be dangerous.
❏ Power switch cover ❏ AC adapter (Model: M159B [PS-180]) ❏ AC cable ❏ USB cable ❏ Instruction sheet ❏ User’s Manuals (for printer and AC adapter) * The AC adapter is embedded in the printer. TM-C3400A User’s Manual 5...
Installing the power switch cover onto the power switch prevents inadvertent changing of the power switch. WARNING: If an accident occurs with the power switch cover attached, unplug the AC cable immediately. Continued used may cause fire. 6 TM-C3400A User’s Manual...
Connecting the AC cable (See page 8.) Installing the ink cartridge (See page 9.) Installing fanfold paper (See page 13.) Attaching/adjusting the paper ejection tray (See page 18.) Installing the printer driver and connecting the printer to the computer (See page 19.) TM-C3400A User’s Manual 7...
Connecting the AC Cable WARNING: Always use the Epson Model M159B (PS-180) as the AC adapter. Using the other AC adapter can result in electric shock and fire. Should a fault ever occur in the AC adapter, immediately turn off the power to the printer and remove the AC cable from the wall socket.
Installing/Replacing the Ink Cartridge CAUTION: Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. The use of non-genuine ink may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic product behavior. Do not open the ink cartridge package until you are ready to install it in the printer.
, and after ink charging, go When installing fanfold paper ➁ ❏ When you have used up the paper (when you install same type of ➀ ➄ paper): ➀ ➄ ❏ When you change the paper type: 10 TM-C3400A User’s Manual...
➄ Turning on the printer and Loading the paper and turning on the printer loading the paper (page 17) (page 14) ➀ Removing paper Removing fanfold paper Remove the paper left on the paper ejection table. TM-C3400A User’s Manual 11...
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For information on how to display the printer driver, see page 19. Turn off the printer. CAUTION: The changed setting of the paper position detection is stored in the printer when the printer is turned off. Be sure to turn off the printer to enable the setting. 12 TM-C3400A User’s Manual...
2, since the paper ejection guide is adjusted in the default setting. Unlock the paper ejection guide, using the tip of a tool, such as a pen. Slide the paper ejection guide as wide as possible, and lock it. TM-C3400A User’s Manual 13...
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Turn on the printer. When the Power LED stays on after flashing, insert the paper with the printable side up until it is automatically drawn in (approximately 100 mm), and then the paper is fed automatically. 14 TM-C3400A User’s Manual...
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Pull the release lever to open the roll paper cover. If the paper feed guide is attached into the grooves inside of the roll paper cover, slide it in the direction of the arrow to remove it. Close the roll paper cover. TM-C3400A User’s Manual 15...
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Push the roll paper guide on the left in the direction of the arrow, and load the roll paper with the printable side up completely inside the printer. Lock the roll paper guide. Unlock the paper ejection guide, using the tip of a tool, such as a pen. 16 TM-C3400A User’s Manual...
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Load the roll paper with the printable side up completely inside the printer. While aligning the roll paper with the paper ejection guide, close the roll paper cover. Turn on the printer, and then the paper is fed automatically. TM-C3400A User’s Manual 17...
Attach the paper ejection tray to the hooks under the paper ejection table. Pull the lever at the bottom-right of the paper ejection tray to unlock it. Slide the bottom tray to align it with the paper length, and lock it. 18 TM-C3400A User’s Manual...
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Printers and Faxes Printers Open [ ] (or [ EPSON TM-C3400A Printing Right-click on [ ] and click [ Preferences ] to display the printer driver. TM-C3400A User’s Manual 19...
Open the roll paper cover and remove the paper. Remove the adhesive on the autocutter blade on the side of the roll paper cover with an implement such as a cotton swab. If necessary, moisten the cotton swab with alcohol. 20 TM-C3400A User’s Manual...
❏ Check the Paper LED. If it lights, check for a paper jam, and install the paper correctly referring to “Installing Paper” on page 10. ❏ Turn off the printer and then turn it back on. If the Error LED is still flashing, call your supervisor or a service person. TM-C3400A User’s Manual 21...
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(At 40°C {104°F}: up to 1 month) Overall dimensions (H W D) 261 255 275 {10.28 10.04 10.83”} (The protrusion excluded) Mass Approximately 10.0 kg dpi: dots per 25.4 mm (dots per inch) TM-C3400A User’s Manual 23...
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