JCM GEN2U User manual

A JCM Product
Quick Reference Guide
© 2016, JCM Global Corporation
Part No. 960-000177R_Rev. A
GEN2U™Printer
For more information about product set up, use, testing procedures
and troubleshooting methods, please contact the Technical Support
Division of Customer Service via the email addresses listed below:
Americas
[email protected]
Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia & UK
[email protected]
Asia & Oceania
[email protected]
NOTE: Due to advancements in related
industry technologies and future product
development, the information in this guide is
subject to change without notice.
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QUICK REFERENCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Introduction
This Quick Reference Guide is designed for use with the GEN2U
line of Printers (Figure 1).
This Guide covers the set-up and use of the following Printers:
PSA-66-ST2.
Figure 1 Typical GEN2U Printer
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Operator Indicators (LED) And Controls
The GEN2U™ Printer features a Keypad with LED Status Indicators
and a FEED Button (Figure 2). Printer Status indicators include a
Front Bezel Light and the four (4) Keypad LEDs. Refer to Table 1
below for GEN2U Keypad LED Status Codes.
Bezel Light
Figure 2 GEN2U Printer Keypad, LEDs and FEED Button
Table 1 GEN2U Keypad LED Status Codes
Condition Ready Paper Open Fault
Powered OFF
Ready Blinking
Flushed
Paper Out
Head Up or Ticket
Module Open
Temperature Error
Voltage Error
Print Head Error
Missing Index Marker
Paper Jammed Blinking
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B EZEL O PERATION
Table 2 identifies the Front Bezel Display indications, which allow
you to determine the Printer Status from a distance.
Self-Test Procedures
The Self-Test Procedures can be used to print a “Configuration
Ticket” and verify that the GEN2U Print function operates normally.
The “Configuration Ticket” can be used to check print quality.
To run a Self-Test, press and hold down the FEED button during
Power-up until the Configuration Ticket starts to print (Figure 3):
Table 2 GEN2U Bezel Display Status Indicators
Bezel Display Status
Solid On Printer Idle and Ready
Slow Blink Paper Low or Printer Error
Fast Blink Ticket Printing/Ticket In Chute
OFF Printer Power Off
Model Number
System
Communications
Setup
Print Control
Parameters
Amount of
Memory
Resident Ticket
Template Package
Version
Firmware Version
List of fonts
available in the
printer by TCL
page mode
Figure 3 GEN2U Printer Configuration Ticket
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PRINTER SENSOR FUNCTIONS
There are six (6) primary Sensor functions on the GEN2U Printer.
Bezel light and Keypad LEDs may indicate a Sensor-related error
condition (refer to Table 3).
Table 3 GEN2U Printer Sensor Status
Sensor Location/Description
Paper Out Located in the Print Head, Paper Out indicates that paper is
not loaded in the GEN2U Printer.
Paper Low Located in the Paper Tray, Paper Low indicates that less
than two (2) Tickets are detected in the GEN2U Printer.
Paper Taken Located in thePresenter Chute, Paper Taken indicates that a
Ticket remains in the Presenter Chute.
Drawer Open Located on the CPU Board, Drawer Open indicates that the
Printer is not seated properly in the Host Machine.
Platen Engaged Located in the Print Head, Platen Engaged indicates that the
Printer Platen is correctly positioned.
Printer Lid Open Located in the Print Head, Printer Open indicates that the
Printer Lid is open.
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P RINTER E RRORS
Most Printer Errors occur due to paper running out or user interven-
tion. See Table 4 below for Error Descriptions and recommended
solutions. Refer to Figure 2 and Table 1 (Page 3) for Error Indicators.
Table 4 GEN2U Printer Errors
Error Description Remedy
Paper Out Paper is not detected. Load new paper stack.
Head Up or
Open The Printer Lid is open, or the
Print Head Release Lever is
open.
Close the Printer Lid or close
the yellow Print Head Release
Lever.
Temperature Operating Temperature exceeds
limits. Determine cause of high temperature, let unit cool down.
Voltage Power Supply voltage exceeds
acceptable range. Check cabling, apply correct power level.
Print Head Error due to connectivity or
interface issue with Print Head. Power cycle and reset printer. If error recurs, service the printer.
Missing
Black Index The Black Index Mark is not detected. Ensure paper meets
specifications and is loaded
correctly.
Paper Jam Error in Paper path as Ticket is
presented. Open Printer Head, inspect for jammed Ticket.
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UPDATING FIRMWARE ON THE PRINTER
To update Firmware on the GEN2U Printer:
1. From your PC Desktop, launch the FutureLogic Device
Firmware Upgrade Application (FLDFU) (Figure 4).
2. Make sure the GEN2U Printer is powered ON.
3. Connect a USB cable from the PC to the Printer’s USB port
(right side).
Figure 4 FutureLogic Device Firmware Upgrade
Application UI Window
NOTE: A USB Hub is recommended. Connect
the USB Hub between the PC and the GEN2U
Printer.
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4. To verify communication between the GEN2U Printer and
the Device Firmware Upgrade Application, look for the
Printer Detected indicator (Figure 5 a) in the window.
5. Click the Select FIRMWARE button to select the desired
Firmware Upgrade file to be downloaded (Figure 6 a).
a
Figure 5 “Printer Detected” Indicator
a
Figure 6 Click Select Firmware
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6. From the Firmware Upgrade window (Figure 7), click on the
desired Firmware update file (Figure 7 a) to be downloaded
to the Printer. Click the Open button (Figure 7 b) to continue.
7. Click the Full Upgrade button (Figure 8 a).
a
b
Figure 7 Select the Firmware File to Download
a
Figure 8 Select the Full Upgrade Button
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a
Figure 9 Upgrading Boot/BSP Alert! Screen
NOTE: If the “Upgrading Boot/BSP - Alert!” message
appears (Figure 9), the Upgrade Key must be
installed to complete the Upgrade. To do so:
1. Remove the Rubber Cap from the 4-Pin Connector
(on the Printer’s right side).
2. Insert the Upgrade Key into the 4-Pin Connector
(Figure 10 a).
3. Click Yes in the Upgrading Boot/BSP-Alert! dialog
box (Figure 9 a).
Upgrade Key
4-pin Connector
a
Figure 10 Inserting Upgrade Key in 4-pin Connector (Right side)
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