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viii Rev. AConfidentialPrecautions on Handling and Disposal of the Product (continued)Ink Discharging Cartridge❏Do not use a used ink cartridge as

5-8 Repair and Troubleshooting Rev. BConfidentialNozzle Test If the printout has missing dots, you can confirm whether a nozzle is clogged using the

Rev. B Repair and Troubleshooting 5-9TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential Preparing for transportFollow the steps below before you transport

5-10 Repair and Troubleshooting Rev. BConfidentialTroubleshooting WARNING: Do not replace the fuse in the Power circuit board assembly. Replacing th

Rev. B Repair and Troubleshooting 5-11TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialError MessagesWhen a printer error occurs, the printer indicates t

5-12 Repair and Troubleshooting Rev. BConfidentialThe ERROR CODE LEDs 1 and 2 indicate the type of error with the Flashing pattern combination of th

Rev. B Repair and Troubleshooting 5-13TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialPattern 6Pattern 7Pattern 8Table 5-7 ERROR CODE 2 LED flashing pat

5-14 Repair and Troubleshooting Rev. BConfidentialTable 5-8 Error codesERROR CODE 1AB CDEMechanical errorHead-related errorPower supply errorCircui

Rev. B Repair and Troubleshooting 5-15TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialError descriptions and remediesThe table below describes the error

5-16 Repair and Troubleshooting Rev. BConfidentialMechanical system power supply overvoltage errorThe mechanical system voltage (+35 V system) is to

Rev. B Repair and Troubleshooting 5-17TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialTroubleshooting Tables (*) The Power circuit board assembly also o

Rev. A Contents ixTM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialContents For Safe Repair and Maintenance Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-18 Repair and Troubleshooting Rev. BConfidential(*) Some of the test points are indicated as test terminals on the circuit board. For the other te

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-1TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialChapter 6Disassembly, Assembly, and AdjustmentBefore dis

6-2 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialScrewsThis section lists the type of screws used in this manual.Table 6-1 ScrewsHead (si

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-3TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialQuick referenceThis Quick Reference will direct you to k

6-4 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidential

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-5TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialDisassembly and Assembly for the TM-J8000/J8000P Covers

6-6 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialTo install, reverse the removal procedure. Read the following note before installation.N

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-7TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential Cover, cartridge assemblyFollow the steps below to disa

6-8 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialCover, roll paperFollow the steps below to disassemble the parts.1. Pull the lever forwa

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-9TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential3. Release the two tabs and pull the Cover, roll paper b

x Contents Rev. BConfidentialChapter 3 HandlingBefore Handling the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-10 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialCase, upper assemblyFollow the steps below to disassemble the parts.1. Remove the three

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-11TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential3. Put the Case, upper assembly down beside the printer

6-12 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialTo install, reverse the removal procedure. Read the following notes before installation

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-13TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential5. During installation of the SSSSwwwwiiiittttcccch h h

6-14 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialMechanism assembly, M-J8000Follow the steps below to disassemble the parts.1. Remove th

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-15TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential4. Remove the two screws (C.P.S-tite (O), 3 x 6) and re

6-16 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidential7. Move the head carriage to the left and remove the six screws.Figure 6-21 Removing t

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-17TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential8. Move the head carriage back to the right side as far

6-18 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialTo install, reverse the removal procedure. Read the following notes before installation

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-19TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential4. To install the connector box, hook the tab (marked w

Rev. B Contents xiTM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialChapter 6 Disassembly, Assembly, and AdjustmentBefore Disassembly, Assembly, and Adj

6-20 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialCase, lower assemblyFollow the steps below to disassemble the parts.1. Remove the cover

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-21TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialTo install, reverse the removal procedure. Read the fol

6-22 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialCablesFollow the steps below to disassemble the parts.1. Remove the covers and the Case

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-23TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialTo install, reverse the removal procedure. Read the fol

6-24 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidential2. Fold the FFFFFFFFCCCC, , , , RRRR as shown below. Fold it so that the dotted lines

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-25TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential3. Make sure that you pass the FFFFFFFFCCCC, , , , hhhh

6-26 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialCircuit boardsFollow the steps below to disassemble the parts.1. Turn printer on its si

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-27TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential3. Remove two Hexagon socket head bolts, 3 x 5 and thre

6-28 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidential5. Disconnect the FFC, L, FFC, R, FFC, head, Power switch assembly, Switch board assemb

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-29TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential6. Remove one long screw (C.C., 3 x 30) and the Spacer

xii Contents Rev. BConfidentialAbout This Manual Aim of the ManualThis manual was created to provide the information on printer maintenance and repa

6-30 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidential8. Remove four screws (C.P.(O), 3 x 8).Figure 6-42 Removing the screws9. Lift up the o

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-31TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialTo install, reverse the removal procedure. Read the fol

6-32 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialFan assemblyFollow the steps below to disassemble the parts.1. Turn printer on its side

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-33TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential3. Disconnect the fan cable and remove the Plate, lower

6-34 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialTo install, reverse the removal procedure. Read the following note before installation.

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-35TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialDisassembly and assembly for the mechanism assembly, M-

6-36 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidential4. Remove the two screws (C.P.S-tite (O), 3 x 6) and remove the connector box.Figure 6-

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-37TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential6. Disconnect the cables from the Connector board.Figur

6-38 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialTo install, reverse the removal procedure. Read the following notes before installation

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-39TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialPump unitCAUTION:To maintain print quality, do not let

Rev. A Specifications 1-1TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialChapter 1SpecificationsFeaturesThe TM-J8000 is a high-quality ink-jet POS print

6-40 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidential5. Remove the Tube, waste ink from the Pump unit and remove the Pump unit.Figure 6-59

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-41TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialTo install, reverse the removal procedure. Read the fol

6-42 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialRoll paper unitFollow the steps below to disassemble the unit.1. Remove the covers so y

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-43TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential5. Remove the two Springs, platen hold that are hooked

6-44 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidential7. Remove the four screws (C.C.S-tite, 3 x 5) from inside the Roll paper unit.Figure 6-

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-45TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential9. Slide out the Roll paper unit, and disconnect the Ro

6-46 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialTo install, reverse the removal procedure. Read the following notes before installation

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-47TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential2. When you set the Roll paper unit on the frame, make

6-48 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialHead unitCAUTION:To maintain print quality, do not let any objects touch or contact the

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-49TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential3. While pressing the two tabs inward, pull the Damper

1-2 Specifications Rev. AConfidential❏ Ink cartridge:• Using a large ink cartridge enables a long time between cartridge changes and low running cos

6-50 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidential5. Remove the two screws (C.B.P-tite, 2.6 x 8) and remove the Head unit.Figure 6-76 Re

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-51TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialTo install, reverse the removal procedure. Read the fol

6-52 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialCartridge frame unitFollow the steps below to disassemble the unit.1. Discharge the ink

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-53TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential6. Pull back the Cartridge frame unit until it stops, a

6-54 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidential8. Disconnect the Tube, waste from the Cartridge frame unit’s tube.Figure 6-83 Disconn

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-55TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialTo install, follow the steps below.1. Connect the Tube,

6-56 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidential3. Connect the Damper sub-unit’s tube into the Cartridge frame unit until the tube stop

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-57TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential5. Make sure the Tube, waste is behind the tab shown be

6-58 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidential7. Lubricate the two screws (C.C.S-tite, 3 x 6) shown below with O-10 and secure them.

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-59TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential9. Hook the Cartridge frame unit’s cable in the three t

Rev. A Specifications 1-3TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialGeneral Specifications (for both receipt and slip)Printing specifications❏ Prin

6-60 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialCarriage unitCAUTION:To maintain print quality, do not let any objects touch or contact

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-61TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential4. Unhook all the cables from the clamp shown below and

6-62 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidential6. Disconnect the Damper sub-unit’s tube from the Cartridge frame unit. See “Cartridge

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-63TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential8. Remove the following parts in order from the Carriag

6-64 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialTo install, reverse the removal procedure. Read the following notes before installation

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-65TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential3. When you install the Damper sub-unit, hook the Dampe

6-66 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialShutter unitCAUTION:To maintain print quality, do not let any objects touch or contact

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-67TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential3. Remove the Pump unit and put it aside. (It is not ne

6-68 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidential5. Remove three screws (C.C.S-tite, 3 x 6) and remove an assembly (center roller fixing

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-69TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential7. Remove five screws; then lift up the Shutter unit wh

1-4 Specifications Rev. AConfidentialCharacter specifications❏ Number of characters: Alphanumeric characters: 95International characters: 32 Extende

6-70 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidentialTo install, reverse the removal procedure. Read the following notes before installation

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-71TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialPaper guide, slip, lowerCAUTION:To maintain print quali

6-72 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidential4. Remove the following units. See the relevant section in this chapter.• Pump unit• Ro

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-73TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential7. Remove the screw (C.P.T-B, 2.5 x 10) and plain washe

6-74 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidential9. Remove the following parts from the Paper guide, slip, lower.• B.O.F. detector sub-a

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-75TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialTo install, follow the steps below.1. Assemble the foll

6-76 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidential3. Install the Paper guide, slip, lower on the frame. Make sure no cables are caught.Fi

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-77TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential5. Secure the screw (C.P.T-B, 2.5 x 10) and plain washe

6-78 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidential7. Apply the Green screw lock on the side of the screw (C.P.T-B, 2.5 x 10) and plain wa

Rev. A Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment 6-79TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential9. Set the two Sleeve, S. paper guide in the holes show

Rev. A Specifications 1-5TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialInterfaceRS-232 serial interfaceNOTES: * The data word length, baud rate, and p

6-80 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment Rev. AConfidential11. Hook the two Springs, platen hold.Figure 6-130 Hooking the Spring, platen hold12.

ConfidentialRevision Table Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries.Revision Page DescriptionRev. B xii5-45-85-1

1-6 Specifications Rev. AConfidentialRS-485 serial interface(RS485 serial interface is a dealer option.)Notes: * The handshaking, data word length,

Rev. A Specifications 1-7TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialDIP switchesSerial interface model(BPS: Bits Per Second)Note: Changes in DIP sw

1-8 Specifications Rev. AConfidentialParallel interface modelNote: Changes in DIP switch settings (excluding switches 2-7 and 2-8, interface reset s

Rev. A Specifications 1-9TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialInternal buffer❏ Receive buffer: Selectable as 45 or 4K bytes using the DIP swi

1-10 Specifications Rev. AConfidentialEnvironmental condition❏ Temperature and Humidity:Printing: 10 to 35 °C, 20 to 80% RH (non-condensing) (Area w

Rev. A Specifications 1-11TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialEMI and safety standards appliedThe following standards are applied only to th

1-12 Specifications Rev. AConfidentialSlip SectionPaper feeding mechanism❏ Paper feeding method: Friction feed method❏ Minimum paper feeding pitch:P

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-1TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialChapter 2Outline of Operation M-J8000 printer mechanism The printer is co

2-2 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidentialPrint mechanismThis mechanism is comprised of the following: the print head unit (128-nozzle unit, with n

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-3TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialIn the same way, rotation of the carriage motor in the arrow B direction

Rev. A iTM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialCONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTBY USING THIS DOCUMENT, YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEM

2-4 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidential4. A printed pixel (or segment) consists of two dots. To print a segment, two consecutive pulses are appl

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-5TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialData Input and PrintingFigure 2-7 shows a block diagram of the driver IC.

2-6 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidentialFigure 2-8 Head drive implementationRoll paper feed mechanismThis mechanism comprises the paper-feed mot

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-7TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialPaper feedingThe paper-feed motor assembly consists of a step motor and a

2-8 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidentialPaper loadingThe paper roll is loaded by putting it into the roll paper guide unit (which includes the pa

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-9TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialJ/S changeover mechanismThis printer uses a single motor to feed both rol

2-10 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidentialSlip paper-guide sectionThis section consists of four major components: the front slip guide ("Pape

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-11TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialWhen the J/S changeover mechanism is switched to the slip-feed mechanism

2-12 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidentialTop-feed rollersThe driven rollers ("Roller, slip hold, top") are supported by lever ("Le

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-13TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialShutter mechanismOperating principleThe purpose of this mechanism is to

ii Rev. AConfidentialFor Safe Repair and Maintenance Work Key to Symbols The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as

2-14 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidentialFigure 2-21 Shutter mechanism (3)The main components are: the shutter frame ("Frame, shutter"

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-15TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialThe shutter detection mechanism can be used to detect abnormal shutter o

2-16 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidentialStep 2The shutter motor now turns in the CCW direction, returning the shutter mechanism to home position

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-17TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialT.O.F. detector mechanism Detects presence of a slip.Paper-width detecto

2-18 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidentialThe carriage detector consists of an LED and a photo IC. The circular detection plate, which looks like

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-19TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialPump position detector mechanismThis mechanism detects the roller positi

2-20 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidentialCartridge detector mechanismThe cartridge detector, mounted on the cartridge guide unit, detects whether

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-21TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialPaper-width detectorThis detector detects the width of the inserted slip

2-22 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidentialThe detector consists of an LED and a phototransistor. When a slip moves into place, light from the LED

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-23TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialShutter detector mechanismThis detector confirms that the shutter moves

Rev. A iiiTM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialSafety PrecautionsWARNING: ❏Do not replace the fuse in the Power circuit board assembly. Repl

2-24 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidentialA spring within the microswitch holds the lever so that it juts out into the paper path. When roll paper

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-25TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialCover-open detector mechanismThis mechanism consists of lock lever (&quo

2-26 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidentialThe printer uses these signals to control stopping of the cutter motor and to detect errors related to t

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-27TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialThe rotation speed from the cutter motor passes from the cutter-motor ge

2-28 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidentialCutter mechanismThis mechanism is comprised of a cutter carriage sub-assembly, the circular cutting blad

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-29TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialcatching and cutting the paper. The cutter carriage sub-assembly then re

2-30 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidentialThe following is a block diagram of the ink system.Figure 2-42 Ink system block diagramPumping mechanis

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-31TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialThe pump consists of a roller, a tube, and a pressure pulley (see illust

2-32 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidentialWiping/carriage-lock mechanismThe wiping mechanism wipes ink and dust off the surface of the nozzles, an

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-33TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialOverview of electrical circuit The following is a block diagram of the T

iv Rev. AConfidentialSafety Precautions (continued)CAUTION:Ink Cartridge❏Do not put your finger inside the ink cartridge holder which contains the

2-34 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidentialMain-board UnitThe main-board unit carries out the major part of TM-J8000 control. The unit includes the

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-35TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialThe following table describes the function of each of the principal elem

2-36 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidentialConnectors CN1 IM – IM-system power connector (power interlock detect)CN2 DKD – Drawer connectorCN3 I/F

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-37TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialAir pressure sensorThe air pressure sensor is mounted on the Main circui

2-38 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidentialPower-ON/OFF controlThe TM-J8000 power provides two power switches: one on the front and one on the rear

Rev. A Outline of Operation 2-39TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialTable 2-4 Logic circuit operation (where rear power switch is activated

2-40 Outline of Operation Rev. AConfidential

Rev. A Handling 3-1TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialChapter 3HandlingBefore Handling the Product Before handling the product, carefully r

3-2 Handling Rev. AConfidentialTable 3-1 Power on/off modesThe power on/off mode is set by DIP switches 2-4 and 2-5, as shown in the table below.Co

Rev. A Handling 3-3TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialPower switch fixed mode (power off command mode)This mode allows use of the power off

Rev. A vTM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialSafety Precautions (continued)CAUTION:❏Do not incinerate or heat a lithium battery that has bee

3-4 Handling Rev. AConfidential❏If either the front or rear power switch is turned off, follow the steps below to turn on printer power.1.Make sure

Rev. A Handling 3-5TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialPart Names and Functions The front view of the TM-J8000 is shown below.Figure 3-1 Pr

3-6 Handling Rev. AConfidentialThe rear view of the TM-J8000 is shown below.Figure 3-2 Printer rear viewTable 3-7 Part names and functions (rear vi

Rev. A Handling 3-7TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialA view of the underside of the printer is shown below.Figure 3-3 Underside of the pr

3-8 Handling Rev. AConfidentialA view of the control panel is shown below.Figure 3-4 Control panelTable 3-9 Part names and functionsName FunctionPO

Rev. A Handling 3-9TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialA view of the printer with the printer cover open is shown below.Figure 3-5 Inside p

3-10 Handling Rev. AConfidentialA view inside the roll paper cover is shown below.Figure 3-6 Inside roll paper coverTable 3-11 Part names and funct

Rev. A Handling 3-11TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialInstalling or Replacing the Paper Roll CAUTION:❏The manual cutter is intended to cut

3-12 Handling Rev. AConfidential4. Be sure to note the correct direction for the paper to come off the roll.Figure 3-9 Paper roll direction5. Pull

Rev. A Handling 3-13TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialInstalling or Replacing the Ink Cartridge CAUTION:❏Do not put your finger inside the

vi Rev. AConfidentialPrecautions to Protect the Product CAUTION:Turning Product on its Side❏When turning the product on its side, be sure to turn i

3-14 Handling Rev. AConfidential3. Pull back the ink cartridge lever and remove the used ink cartridge if there is one.Figure 3-12 Ink cartridge le

Rev. A Handling 3-15TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialNote:❏The first ink charging is conducted automatically when the first ink cartridge

3-16 Handling Rev. AConfidentialInserting Slip Paper When inserting slip paper, be sure that the right side of the paper is against the right side

Rev. A Handling 3-17TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialSetting the DIP Switches If you need to change settings, follow the steps below to m

3-18 Handling Rev. BConfidentialFront power switch coverThe illustration below shows the front power switch cover installed.Figure 3-17 Front power

Rev. B Handling 3-19TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential3. Remove the jammed paper.Figure 3-19 Shutter OPEN/CLOSE gearPaper jams near the a

3-20 Handling Rev. BConfidentialSelf Test The self test is used to check whether the printer is operating correctly.Running the self test on a paper

Rev. B Handling 3-21TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialThe printer is ready to receive data as soon as it completes the self test.Note:If y

3-22 Handling Rev. BConfidential5. Run any software program that sends data to the printer. The printer prints “Hexadecimal Dump” and then all the c

Rev. A Maintenance and Inspection 4-1TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialChapter 4Maintenance and Inspection Proper maintenance is essential

Rev. A viiTM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialNo Chemical Solvents❏Do not use alcohol, benzine, thinners, trichloroethylene, or ketone-base

4-2 Maintenance and Inspection Rev. AConfidentialCAUTION:❏Do not touch or contact any objects to the cap and cleaning plate on the Pump unit to main

Rev. A Maintenance and Inspection 4-3TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialLubricationLubrication is a particularly important element in keepi

4-4 Maintenance and Inspection Rev. AConfidential

Rev. A Repair and Troubleshooting 5-1TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialChapter 5Repair and Troubleshooting Repairing the Printer Before Re

5-2 Repair and Troubleshooting Rev. AConfidentialThe following tools are available commercially. Obtain the tools required.Table 5-2 Tools availab

Rev. A Repair and Troubleshooting 5-3TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialTorque-limiting wrenchShape of the tip<Shape of the tip>7 mm&

5-4 Repair and Troubleshooting Rev. BConfidentialSequences Required for Repair The table below describes the sequences required for repairing the pr

Rev. B Repair and Troubleshooting 5-5TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidentialInk Discharging SequencePerform this sequence before you disassembl

5-6 Repair and Troubleshooting Rev. BConfidentialHead Exchange SequenceThis sequence is used before you replace the head unit of the TM-J8000 printe

Rev. B Repair and Troubleshooting 5-7TM-J8000/J8000P Technical ManualConfidential7. Cross out a number from the table on the label of the ink discha