Summary:
This article provides a wiring/setup guide for connecting an Android tablet, a mechanical meter, and an Epson TM‑T88 thermal printer using either Firefly or Parani Bluetooth adapters, listing the required cables, power connections, and null‑modem adapter options. It warns that hex nuts for mounting the Bluetooth adapters aren’t supplied, is intended for Certified Truck Shops, and links to additional configuration guides for the printer and Bluetooth adapters.
Question:
How do I wire an Android tablet with a Mechanical meter and Epson TM-T88 Thermal Printer?
Environment:
- New Mobile Delivery
- Android Tablet
- Epson TM-T88 Thermal Printer
- Epson TM88 Thermal Printer
Answer:
Disclaimer:
The following guide was designed to assist Certified Truck Shops. This guide might not show all of the items and Cargas might not supply everything needed for a full installation. Please consult a Certified Truck Shop.
Please select the correct tab for your corresponding Firefly or Parani bluetooth adapter.
Warning:
One item not shown and Cargas does not supply in this setup, is hex nuts to mount the Firefly/Parani bluetooth adapters to the serial cables. These are usually supplied by Certified Truck Shops.
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| A | Android Tablet | F | Firefly Bluetooth Adapter |
| B | USB A to USB C Cable | G | Firefly Bluetooth Adapter USB Power Cable |
| C | Epson TM-T88 Thermal Printer | H | Lind Power Adapter |
| D | Epson TM-T88 Power Cable (to fused truck power) |
I | Lind Power Adapter Power Cable (to fused truck power) |
| E | Null Modem DB9 Pin to DB25 Pin Female/Male Click Here For Amazon Link |
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Warning:
One item not shown and Cargas does not supply in this setup, is hex nuts to mount the Firefly/Parani bluetooth adapters to the serial cables. These are usually supplied by Certified Truck Shops.
Click Here for an Amazon Link
| A | Android Tablet | G | Parani Bluetooth 9pin Null Modem adapter |
| B | USB A to USB C Cable | H | Parani Bluetooth Adapter USB Power Cable |
| C | Epson TM-T88 Thermal Printer | I | USB 6ft extension cord |
| D | Epson TM-T88 Power Cable (to fused truck power) |
J | Lind Power Adapter |
| E | DB9 Pin to DB25 Pin Female/Male Click Here For RS-Online Link |
K | Lind Power Adapter Power Cable (to fused truck power) |
| F | Parani Bluetooth Adapter |
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Additional Info:
- Guide: Epson TM-T88 Thermal Printer
- How to configure a Firefly Bluetooth adapter
- How to configure a Parani Bluetooth Adapter
- What is a Null Modem Cable/Adapter?
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