FAAC Valiprint User manual

Complementary & Preliminary
O-line Barcode
voucher printer
Service and User Guide

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Table of Contents
1. Technical characteristics 4
1.1 Power supply 4
1.2 Label creation for the Barcode voucher printer 5
1.3 The LED on the dispenser 5
2. Valiprint Configuration Tool 7
2.1 Connection 7
2.2 Parameter configuration 7
3. Use of the o-line Barcode voucher printer 9
4. Voucher: operation 11
4.1 Voucher: use 12
4.2 Voucher: already used or not valid 13
4.3 Voucher: cashing Agreements (parking lot operator) 14

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1. Technical characteristics
Dimensions: 85.5mm (width) x 150mm (length) x 55mm (height)
Approximate weight: 400g (batteries and paper included)
Operating temperature (closed environments only): From 0°C to +50°C (From +32°F to +122°F)
Recharging temperature: From +10°C to +45°C (From +50°F to +113°F)
Storage temperature (non operative): From -20°C to +60°C (From -4°F to +140°F)
Relative humidity: 20 - 85%
Branches: Completely autonomous off-line operation
Internal supply: Rechargeable batteries 1.2V Ni-MH 1600mAH AA (4x)
External power supply and recharge device input: 100-230V AC +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz
Energy consumption:
-Standby - 30mA
-Average operation - 1.3A
Configuration interfaces: RS232 (COM on Pc). RJ12 (port on Validator)
Printing system: Directly on paper via thermal print head
Horizontal dot pitch: 0.125mm (approximately 200dpi)
Vertical dot pitch: 0.125mm
Printing width: 48mm
Paper width: 58mm
Paper roll diameter: 44mm
Paper roll length: 25m
Encryption information: Validation information impressed via barcode by the built-in
thermal printer
Included Accessories
-4x rechargeable 1.2V Ni-MH 1600mAH AA batteries
-1 power supply unit with cord
Not Included Accessories
-Labels to be applied into the dispenser (see relevant chapter)
-Dispenser configuration software (supplied with the CD of the
Parkplus software and to be requested to the HUB Parking tech-
nical support service by email: [email protected])
-Serial cable D9 <-> RJ12 for download from configuration
software
▪Rechargeable Batteries:
Insert the rechargeable batteries checking the polarity.
Fig.1
N.B. Only use rechargeable batteries
as per specifications
Connect the power supply unit as shown in the picture
▪Power supply unit:
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1.1 Power supply

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▪1 Button Dispenser Label
▪4 Button Dispenser Label
10% DISCOUNT
20% DISCOUNT
1 EURO REDUCTION
1h FREE PARKING
▪Cut out and insert the label
▪Fill in the label describing the function of each but-
ton (applied Agreement)
If there is an error, the LED flashes in sequence.
The reason can be identified by counting the number of flash-
es:
LED Indication Condition Solution
On On -
Off Off -
Short flashes every second Quick Recharge -
Out of Paper Replace Roll
Thermal head too hot Let it cool
Battery exhausted Recharge or replace batteries
Battery low (appr. 20% remaining) Recharge battery
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1.2 Label creation for the Barcode voucher printer
1.3 The LED on the dispenser
▪Size 52 mm x 23 mm

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Voucher #: 0051000276
2. Valiprint Conguration Tool
▪Connect the serial cable to the dispenser and the PC's
COM 1 port
Notes:
▪If a USB/COM converter is being used, communica-
tion with the software might not be assured.
▪The software does not allow COM ports other than
COM1 to be used.
▪Press the UPLOAD button.
The parameters set within the dispenser must be entered
in the relevant software boxes.
▪Launch the “ValiPrint Configuration Tool” software
▪Enter Password: zeag1234 (case sensitive)
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2.1 Connection
2.2 Parameter conguration
At the customer's discretion. Equivalent to the “Control
code” item in the Parkplus menu: Agreements-> ena-
bled Valiprint. It can be from 1 to 255.
Select index@station.
It must al-
ways be 1.
If you have a 1-key dispenser:
set from 0000000 to 9999999
If you have a 4-key dispenser:
divide the range by the number of keys.
E.g. with 4 active keys:
Key 1 -> 0000000 - 2499999
Key 2 -> 2500000 - 4999999
Key 3 -> 5000000 - 7499999
Key 4 -> 7500000 - 9999999
Discount No. 1
go to the automatic pay station to
read the entry
ticket and this
voucher to obtain
a 10% discount.
Thank you for your
visit.
See you again soon
Discount No. 1
Go to the automatic pay
station to read the entry
ticket and this voucher to
obtain a 10& discount.
Thank you for your visit.
See you again soon
Upper part of the voucher
▪Configure parameters as shown in the picture
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Voucher #: 0051000276
Parte inferiore del voucher
VAT number:
Tax code:
Agreement No. 1
123456789
1234567890
Enter your country code.
Dispenser Identification: it must be unique for every dispenser
present in the parking lot. It corresponds to the item “Valiprint
Codes Enabled” in the Parkplus menu: Agreements-> Valiprints
Enabled.
DO NOT MODIFY!
▪Saving data: press the Download button.
▪Press Exit to escape the program.
VAT number:
1234567890
Tax code:
123456789
Agreement No. 1
▪In case of 4-key dispenser, perform the configurations
shown in the previous item, for each BUTTON tab
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▪Press buttonPARAMETER DEFINITION
Fig.12
▪configure parameters as shown
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Open the cover not too forcefully
Insert paper
3. Use of the Barcode voucher printer
Pay attention to the direction of introduc-
tion
▪With no batteries inserted or with batteries exhausted, the Barcode
voucher printer does not work.
▪Always keep the power supply unit connected to the Barcode
voucher printer!Otherwise the batteries will have a limited life in
stand-by mode (MAX 4 days).
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Please note:
Close the cover and ensure
the paper slides easily in the
slot
Press the print button 1 ( or but-
ton 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the 4-button
model)
Tear the voucher along the cutting
corner and hand it to the customer
Tear off extra paper

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Voucher #: 0051000276
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4. Voucher: operation
The customer goes to the cashier with the Ticket to be paid and a discount voucher.
The voucher entitles the customer to a discount.
Several Vouchers may be used for the same Ticket
Function
Procedure: Scan the customer's ticket.
The Ticket Payment screen will be displayed with the amount to be paid (1)
4.1 Voucher: use
Fig.39
Discount No. 1
Go to the automatic pay
station to read the entry
ticket and this voucher to
obtain a 10& discount.
Thank you for your visit.
See you again soon
VAT number:
1234567890
Tax code:
123456789
Agreement No. 1
Scan the Voucher
The amount of the applied discount (3) and the amount of the discounted ticket (4) will
be automatically displayed.
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Procedure: After reading the voucher, the program will signal whether the ticket is:
▪already used
4.2 Voucher: already used or not valid
The customer goes to the cashier with the ticket to be paid and a discount voucher
already used or not valid.
Function
▪not valid
Result: No discount will be applied to the ticket.
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4.3 Voucher: cashing agreements (Parking Owner)
The value of discounts applied to the voucher used by customers, will have to be
subsequently cashed in by the Parking Owner.
Function
Procedure: Go into the TICKETS (1) menu
Press the AGREEMENTS (2) button
the report of agreements to be cashed in (3) will be displayed.
Select the rows relative to the agreements you wish to cash in:
▪rows (4) may be selected
or
▪use search boxes (5)
The PAY AGREEMENT (6) button will be enabled.
Cash in by confirming on OK (7)
Result: The Owner will have cashed in the amount of all vouchers issued by one of the facili-
ties equipped with the Barcode voucher printer.
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