Nanoptix PayCheck NextGEN User manual

PayCheck™NextGEN
Technicians Manual
October 18, 2017
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Consult your Nanoptix Inc. sales
representative for information that is applicable and current. Nanoptix Inc. reserves the right to
improve products as new technology, components, software and firmware become available.
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Dieppe, New Brunswick Canada
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Warning
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

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Information to the User
This equipment must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference to radio communications will not
occur in a particular commercial installation. If this equipment does cause interference, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to contact Nanoptix
Inc. immediately.
Nanoptix Inc. is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized
modification of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and
equipment other than those specified by Nanoptix Inc. The correction of interferences caused by
such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
In order to ensure compliance with the Product Safety, FCC and CE marking requirements, you
must use the power supply, power cord, and interface cable, which were shipped with this
product or which meet the following parameters:
Power Supply
UL Listed power supply with standard 60Hz-50Hz, 100-240VAC input and 24VDC output
equipped with AC line filtering, over-current and short-circuit protection.
Use of this product with a power supply other than the Nanoptix Inc. power supply will require you
to test the power supply and Nanoptix Inc. printer for FCC and CE mark certification.
Communication Interface Cable
An approved Nanoptix interface cable must be used with this product. Use of a cable other than
Nanoptix approved product will require that you test the cable with the Nanoptix Inc. printer and
your system for FCC and CE mark certification.
Power Cord
A UL listed, detachable power cord must be used. A power cord with Type SVT marking must be
used. For applications outside the North America, power cords that meet the particular country’s
certification and application requirements should be used.
Use of a power cord other than described here may result in a violation of safety certifications that
is in force in the country of use.
Industry Canada (IC)
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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Table of Contents
About the Printer.............................................................................................1
1.1 Description of Printer......................................................................................1
1.2 General specifications....................................................................................2
1.3 Paper Loading .................................................................................................3
1.4 Printer Interface...............................................................................................5
1.5 Printer Controls...............................................................................................7
1.5.1 Printer Reset (Service use only)............................................................................. 7
1.5.2 Paper Feed Button................................................................................................... 7
1.5.3 DIP switches............................................................................................................. 8
1.5.4 LED............................................................................................................................ 9
1.5.5 Paper Low............................................................................................................... 10
1.6 Testing the Printer.........................................................................................11
1.6.1 Configuration Ticket................................................................................................. 11
1.6.2 Printer Performance Metrics.................................................................................... 12
1.7 Clearing Jams................................................................................................13
2Troubleshooting the Printer......................................................................14
2.1 Basic Printer Operation ................................................................................14
2.2 Communication Cables Pin-Out ..................................................................15
2.2.1 Universal Communication interface .................................................................... 15
2.2.2 Illuminated bezel interface.................................................................................... 15
2.3 Printing Problems .........................................................................................16
2.3.1 Main Controller PCB Connector Layout.............................................................. 17
3Media and Supplies Guide........................................................................18
3.1 Thermal Paper Specifications......................................................................18
3.2 Ordering Thermal Paper ...............................................................................20
3.3 Ordering supplies & cables..........................................................................20
3.4 Parts List........................................................................................................21
4Spare parts replacement instructions .....................................................23
5Printer Maintenance Instructions.............................................................29
6Service & Support......................................................................................32
6.1 Returning printers back to Nanoptix for repairs (RMA).............................32
6.2 Technical Support Contact Information......................................................32

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Figures
FIGURE 1: NANOPTIX PAYCHECK™NEXTGEN PRINTER .............................. 1
FIGURE 2: TICKET STACK ORIENTATION...................................................... 3
FIGURE 3: LOADING PAPER ........................................................................ 4
FIGURE 4: INTERFACE –LEFT...................................................................... 5
FIGURE 5: INTERFACE –RIGHT .................................................................... 6
FIGURE 6: INTERFACE -FRONT.................................................................... 6
FIGURE 7: PRINTER RESET ......................................................................... 7
FIGURE 8: PAPER FEED BUTTON................................................................. 7
FIGURE 9: DIP SWITCH............................................................................... 8
FIGURE 10: DIP SWITCH............................................................................. 8
FIGURE 11: LED POSITIONS ....................................................................... 9
FIGURE 12: PAPER LOW............................................................................ 10
FIGURE 13: SAMPLE TEST TICKET............................................................. 11
FIGURE 14: SAMPLE METRICS TICKET....................................................... 12
FIGURE 15: CLEARING JAMS..................................................................... 13
FIGURE 16: SENSORS............................................................................... 14
FIGURE 17: CONNECTOR LAYOUT ............................................................. 17
FIGURE 18: PERFORATION TEST ............................................................... 18
FIGURE 19: TICKET SPECIFICATIONS......................................................... 19
FIGURE 20: PART LISTMECHANICAL DRAWINGS ........................................ 21
FIGURE 21: MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS -RIGHT ......................................... 22
FIGURE 22: MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS -FRONT ........................................ 22
FIGURE 23: MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS -TOP............................................. 22
FIGURE 24: PRINTER MOUNT ..................................................................... 23
FIGURE 25: JAM PROOF MODULE .............................................................. 23
FIGURE 26: BASE PLATE .......................................................................... 24
FIGURE 27: CIRCUIT BOARDS.................................................................... 24
FIGURE 28: TICKET INLET &INDEX SENSOR............................................... 25
FIGURE 29: TICKET TRAY ......................................................................... 25
FIGURE 30: FRONT BAR............................................................................ 26
FIGURE 31: PRINTING MECH ..................................................................... 26
FIGURE 32: PAPER GUIDE ......................................................................... 27
FIGURE 33: TOP PAPER GUIDE .................................................................. 27
FIGURE 34: CHUTE SENSOR...................................................................... 28
FIGURE 35: GUIDE SWITCH........................................................................ 28
FIGURE 36: REMOVE EXCESS DUST ........................................................... 29
FIGURE 37: REMOVE TOP PAPER GUIDE..................................................... 29
FIGURE 38: REMOVE ROLLER ................................................................... 30
FIGURE 39: CLEAN ROLLER...................................................................... 30
FIGURE 40: CLEAN PAPER GUIDE SENSOR USING COTTON SWAB................. 30
FIGURE 41: CLEAR DUST OFF GEARS USING COMPRESSED AIR ................... 31
FIGURE 42: CLEAN PRINT LINE ................................................................. 31

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Tables
TABLE 1: SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................... 2
TABLE 2: INTERFACE -LEFT........................................................................ 5
TABLE 3: INTERFACE -RIGHT ...................................................................... 6
TABLE 4: INTERFACE –FRONT .................................................................... 6
TABLE 5: LED INFORMATION ...................................................................... 9
TABLE 6: PAPER LOW............................................................................... 10
TABLE 7: BEZEL INTERFACE ..................................................................... 14
TABLE 8: 14 PIN RS232 SERIAL INTERFACE ............................................. 15
TABLE 9: BEZEL INTERFACE ..................................................................... 15
TABLE 10: TROUBLESHOOTING PRINTING PROBLEMS................................ 16
TABLE 11: CONNECTOR FUNCTIONS ......................................................... 17
TABLE 12: PAPER SPECIFICATIONS........................................................... 18
TABLE 13: ORDERING THERMAL PAPER.................................................... 20
TABLE 14: ORDERING SUPPLIES ............................................................... 20

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About the Printer
1.1 Description of Printer
The Nanoptix PayCheck™ NextGen, is extremely fast, quiet, and very reliable. With thermal
printing technology, there is no ribbon cassette to change, and paper loading is extremely
simple. The printer is small enough to fit almost anywhere and is easy to use with the ticket
exiting from the front.
Figure 1: Nanoptix PayCheck™ NextGen Printer

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1.2 General specifications
Print Method Direct Thermal
Resolution 8 dot/mm (203 dpi)
Print Width 64mm
Paper Width 65mm
Cartridge Size 400, 600, 800
Operating Temperature 0° to 60° C
Storage Temperature -20° C to 75° C
Operating Relative Humidity 5% to 90% RH at 50C (non-condensing)
Communication Interface Options 2 Bidirectional RS-232C
3 USB 2.0 high speed host ports
2 USB 2.0 high speed device ports
(1 for maintenance)
HDMI output port, 1080p
Ethernet Port
Micro SD Card Reader
Memory/Firmware 32 Gbit Flash, 4 Gbit Ram & 16 kbit EEPROM
Resident Character Sets Support 32 fonts Approx.
(16 resident 16 user defined)
Integrated Bar Codes UPC-A, UPC-E, interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, Code
93, Codabar, EAN 8, EAN 13, Code 128.
Note: other bar codes can be programmed quickly
Speed Up to 200 mm (7.9 in.) per sec. (monochrome)
Up to 125 mm (5 in.) per sec. (two-color mode)
Sensors Last sheet paper low, adjustable paper low, paper
out, ticket taken, drawer open, cover open, ticket
jam
Duty Cycle (max.) 5 tickets per minute
Human Interface Drop-in paper loading, status LEDs, paper feed
button
Dimensions 65mm width x 112mm height x 286mm depth
Weight 0.57 Kg (1.25 lbs)
Immunity EN 55024
Information Technology Equipment
Emission Standards United States - FCC Part 15 Subpart A
Canada - Industry Canada ICES-003
Europe – EN 55022
Class A emissions
Information Technology Equipment
Safety QPS Certified
Control Number: LRE1123
Table 1: Specifications

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1.3 Paper Loading
The paper stack should be changed when it is low or out.
Caution: The printer will not operate without paper, but it may continue to accept data from the
host computer. Since the printer cannot print any transactions, the data may be lost.
The maximum stack that will fit in the ticket cartridge is 400, 600 or 800 tickets depending on the
cartridge option that was purchased with the printer.
Ticket stack orientation:
The stack must be oriented so
that it’s top of form mark is on the
leading edge of the ticket.
Figure 2: Ticket Stack Orientation

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Open drawer. Drop ticket stack into ticket
(if necessary) cartridge.
Feed ticket into printer mechanism Once paper has been aligned
until resistance is felt. ticket is ready to print.
Figure 3: Loading Paper
CD
AB

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1.4 Printer Interface
Identifier Type Function
A USB type B USB communication
B 14 pin “Molex mini fit” Power & dual serial communication
C Left jumper Connects pin 5 to Pin 7 & 10 on port B
Right jumper Bezel control connected to pin 9 of port B
D Switch left position Port B Aux port Netplex
Switch right position Port B Aux port RS232
E 3 pin “JST PE” Debug
Note: For ESD protection, left jumper must be installed when switch D is set to Netplex
Table 2: Interface - left
Figure 4: Interface – left

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Identifier Type Function
F USB type A USB communication (expansion)
G RJ45 802.3 Network interface
H Micro HDMI Video, etc.
Table 3: Interface - right
Figure 5: Interface – right
Identifier Type Function
I SD media card interface MicroSD
J Molex microfit 3.0 Bezel illumination
K Mini USB type B maintenance
L USB type A USB communication (expansion)
Table 4: Interface – front
Figure 6: Interface - front

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1.5 Printer Controls
1.5.1 Printer Reset (Service use only)
The printer is reset by disconnecting and reconnecting the power/communication cable.
Once connected, the printer goes through a startup routine and resets itself.
Figure 7: Printer Reset
1.5.2 Paper Feed Button
The paper feed button is used to advance the paper. Once the ticket removed, the printer will
realign the paper to the ready position.
Figure 8: Paper Feed Button

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1.5.3 DIP switches
DIP switch is available through the access hole of the bottom plate.
Figure 9: DIP Switch
Identifier Position Function
1 ON Recovery mode
OFF (default) Run mode
2 ON or OFF (default) Spare
3 ON or OFF (default) Spare
4 ON (default) Watchdog enabled
OFF Watchdog disabled
Figure 10: DIP Switch

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1.5.4 LED
Two LEDs provide visual feedback of the operation of the printer.
Figure 11: LED Positions
Error LED
(Red) Status LED (Green) Condition
OFF ON Printer Ready
ON OFF Paper Out
MED BLINK OFF Temperature Error
SLOW BLINK OFF Voltage Error (Over 26.2
VDC)
FAST BLINK ON Print Head Error
FAST BLINK ON Missing Black Index Mark
FAST BLINK ON Paper Jam
Table 5: LED Information

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1.5.5 Paper Low
There are 4 paper low detection options. Paper low sensor 1 is only used when paper
low sensor 2 is in the off position.
Detection quantity (sheets) Paper low 2 position
1 OFF
50 HIGH
35 MEDIUM
15 LOW
Table 6: Paper low
To change the paper low detection quantity. Turn the printer on its left side and remove
the sensor cover. Using the alignment pins, place the sensor in the desired position.
Then reinstall the sensor cover
Figure 12: Paper low

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1.6 Testing the Printer
1.6.1 Configuration Ticket
This test can be used to verify the correct operation of the printer. The test prints a resident
ticket listing the current printer settings. This ticket can also be used to verify the printing quality.
To print the test ticket, the printer must be powered “ON” while holding the paper feed button for
approximately 5 seconds. A status ticket similar to below will be printed. Pressing the button
again will result in blank tickets.
Figure 13: Sample Test Ticket
Model: PAYCHECK NextGen
Firmware: NPG-9.99Z (0x6D00)
Printer Driver Ver: 1.0.1.1
SETTINGS
COMMUNICATION
Protocol: NTL
Interface: Serial
Serila Settings: 9600,8,NONE
Handshaking: XON + RTS
Print mode: Page
NETWORKING
eth0 99.99.99.201
PRINT CONTROL
Speed: 200 mm/sec
BurnTime: 300 uS
Motor Current: 58%
PRINTER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Voltage: 24.7 Volts
Temperature: 25 Celcius
SYSTEM RESOURCES
FLASH Used=00000
Free=65535
LIBRARY INVENTORY (Satandard)
Tpl: 0, 1, 2, 4, 4, 5,6,7,8,9,A,B
Rgn 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, h, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F,
G, I, J, K, L, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, Z, X, a,
b, c, d, e, f, g, I, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q
Gfx:
LIBRARY INFORMATION
Board: 209022-0001R-04
Board ID: 5P00122
Printer ID: NG0003C
Date Code: 20160505
*S|0|PAY-4.82H|@|@|@|I|@|P|*

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1.6.2 Printer Performance Metrics
(not implimented in all firmware versions)
This ticket lists the performance metrics recorded by the printer since the printer was installed.
The test prints a resident ticket listing various errors and status. To print this ticket, the printer
must be turned “ON” and operating in normal “Run Mode”. Press and hold the paper feed
button for approximately 5 seconds. A performance ticket similar to below will be printed.
Figure 14: Sample Metrics Ticket
(B8D52E31) Performance Report (B8D52E31)
Nanoptix Paycheck USB printer Statistics
Printer ID: P4B3671
Model: PAYCHECK NextGen
Firmware: NG000512Q (0x9D8A)
Power Cycles: 39
Tickets printed: 2906
Jams: 2
Voltage errors: 0
TOF. Errors: 1
Drawer opened: 57
Paper low: 46
Paper out: 23
Platen open: 19
Paper in chute: 2845
Max tickets (1 m): 5
Max tickets (10 m): 10
Max tickets (1 hr): 10
Max tickets (24 hr): 10
Max temp.: 28 Celcius
Min temp.: 17 Celcius
Max voltage: 24.7 Volts
On time 0132D:08H:52M:43S

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1.7 Clearing Jams
The Nanoptix PayCheck NextGen printer’s paper guide and printing mechanism roller are easily
removed, giving full access to the paper path.
Figure 15: Clearing Jams

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2 Troubleshooting the Printer
2.1 Basic Printer Operation
Although the Nanoptix PayCheck™ printer is a complex device, its operation is fairly simple.
The printer requires two consumables to operate, (1) a regulated 24 VDC power source and
(2) approved thermal paper. The printer is equipped with eight communication interface ports
The printer is mounted using a slidding baseplate. This baseplate’s home position is detected
by a magnetic sensor. A reflective optical sensor (B) situated in bottom of the ticket tray is used
to detect the last sheet of paper. In order to do this, paper low sensor (C) must installed in
“disable” position This paper low sensor (C) has 3 other mounting positions used to trigger a
paper low condition at varying amounts of paper left in the tray. A third optical sensor (F) is
used in the printing mechanism assembly to detect the presence of paper and start the feeder
motor when loading paper. This sensor also works in conjunction with a fourth optical sensor
(A) situated in the paper chute to realign paper back to its “ready” position.
Figure 16: Sensors
Identifier Function
A Paper in chute
B Paper low 1 (single sheet)
C Paper low 2 (3 height options)
D Printer closed (under bracket)
E Cover open
F Index (Top of form)
Table 7: Bezel Interface