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Section 1 provides a general overview of the
GEN5™ Series Printer, shown in Figure 1-1. This
section is designed to help the user navigate
through this guide with ease. It includes the following information:
• GEN5 Printer Unit
• Model Descriptions
• Precautions
• Primary Features
• Component Names
• Specifications
• Unit Dimensions
• Technical Contact Information
In order to make operating this device and navigating within this manual easier, the following illustrations are used:
• Safety Instructions need to be observed in order to
protect the operators and the equipment; these are
identified with Bold text and the following
pictographs:
• Special Notes affect the use of the Printer; these are
identified with italic text and the following
pictograph:
• Steps require the operator to perform specific
actions; these are identified with sequential
numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.).
ESD WARNING: Electronic Circuit
Boards and their components are
sensitive to static electricity. Care must
be taken during all handling and
inspection of the GEN5 Printer Unit to
avoid exposure to ESD. Do not handle
the Unit outside of its protective
enclosure unless you are properly
grounded and protected against ESD.
Always discharge static electrical
charges on clothing and tools, and
wear a properly grounded Anti-ESD
wrist strap before handling or using the
Unit. Be sure to test and service the
Unit in EOS/ESD-safe Workstations.
Product Descriptions
Model Descriptions
Table 1-1 lists the Product Model Number
Descriptions for the GEN5™ Printer.
Table 1-1 GEN5 Model Number Specifications
No.
No. (1)
(1)
Standard Unit: PSA-66-ST5
Firmware Descriptions
Table 1-2 lists the Firmware Number Description for the GEN5 Printer.
Table 1-2 GEN5 Firmware Number Specifications
No.
No. (1) (2) (3) (4)
Firmware Type
N - Netplex
R - RS 232
(1)
S - USB SPC
H - USB HID (GDS)
C - USB CDC
P - USB PDC
(2)Country Code (3 digit, alpha)
(3) Manufacturer
(4) Firmware Version
Model: GEN5
Firmware: 5 * - *** - ** ****
Symbols in Figure 1-2 are defined as follows:
1. (Type 1) Do not insert a torn, folded, or wet
Ticket; it may cause a jam inside the unit.
(Type 2) Do not expose the unit to water . The unit
2.
contains several precision electronic devices that
can be damaged if water or other liquid is
sprayed or spilled into the unit.
(Type 3) Do not install the unit in a dusty
3.
environment. Dust may affect/degrade the
sensor
’s and printer’s performance.
User Cautions
Careful measures were taken in the design of this
product to ensure quality; however, the following
cautions should be read and observed by all users
for safe operation.
GEN5 Type 5 Firmware (IGT)
Table 1-3 lists the Firmware Number Description (IGT) for the GEN5 Printer.
T able 1-3 GEN5 Firmware Number Specifications
(IGT)
No.
No. (1) (2) (3) (4)
(1)
G: IGT
Firmware Type
N - Netplex
R - RS 232
(2)
S - USB SPC
H - USB HID (GDS)
C - USB CDC
P - USB PDC
1. This unit is not designed for outdoor installation.
Be sure that the Host Machine contains enough
protection to avoid wet or dusty conditions when
installing it in both indoor and open air spaces.
2. Be sure that the Host Machine is designed with
careful consideration
or clearing a Ticket jam.
3. Avoid exposing the Ticket Bezel Slot to direct
Sunlight
and/or Incandescent Lamp illumination
having a Gradient Angle of 15 Degrees or more,
and an illumination index of 3000 Lux or less.
Ensure that the Host Machine is also designed to
avoid exposing the Ticket Bezel Slot to direct
Sunlight or incandescent light.
4. Do not allow the Printer to endure a range of temperature and humidity beyond the environmental
ts specified (See “Environmental Specifica-
limi
tions” on page 1-7 of this Section).
5. Do not use the Printer in environments that may
be subjec
t to extreme temperature changes.
6. Do not use the Printer where it may be exposed to
airborne evaporated or sp
7. Clean and maintain the Printer regularly when
located in an excessively smo
ment.
for retrieving a Ticket and/
oradic chemicals.
ke-filled environ-
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General InformationGEN5™ Series Printer Section 1
Caution: Be careful to avoid personal
injury to your fingers when closing the
Printer Lid, sliding the Printer into the
EGM, and securing the Service Door
Latches.
WARNING: Do not inject water or liquid
agents of any kind into the Printer, as
this may cause extreme damage to the
Unit.
WARNING: To minimize risk of damage
to internal printed circuit boards, never
allow excess fluid (e.g., from a wet
cleaning cloth) to drip or leak into the
device. Internal printed circuit boards
may be damaged. Do not use any
citrus-based cleaners, solvents or
scouring agents that can damage the
plastic surfaces of the device.
Caution: Make sure Interface Harness
connections to the Host Machine are
shorter than 9.84 Feet (3 Meters) in
length. Cut off all unused portions of
the Interface Harness wiring to avoid
static electrical effects or short circuit
possibilities that could cause damage
to the Unit.
WARNING: This Unit is designed for
use with a Current limiting Power
Source! Design the Host Cabinet space
to meet all local related safety
standards.
Mounting, Dismounting & Transportation
Methods for mounting, dismounting and transporting the unit:
1. Be sure to turn the Power OFF before mounting
or removing the Unit from its permanent location. Plugging or unplugging Connector plugs
from their
may cause damage to the Unit.
2. When installing the Bottom Tr
that each part is carefully placed in its proper
location.
3. Be sure to carry the Unit by both hands when
transporting.
cause personal injury if the Unit accidentally
becomes disassembled and drops away .
4. Be careful not to use excessive outside pressu
on the Unit, or subject it to excessive vibration
during transportation.
5. Make sure the Printer section does not drop off
the Base when pullin
receptacles while the Power is ON
ay Section, ensure
Holding the Unit by one hand may
re
g it forward.
Placing Foreign Objects Into The Unit
Observe the following precautions when placing
foreign objects into the Unit:
1. Do not insert anything except Tickets into the
Ticket In Slot. Inserting Receipts, Stapled Tickets, Rubber Bands or Credit Cards into the Unit
may d
amage the Unit’s Transport Path.
2. Do not inject liquids into the Ticket Transport.
Injectin
age the Sensors within the Unit’s Transport Path.
g water, oil or cleaning agents may dam-
Preventive Maintenance
The Preventive Maintenance requirements are
defined as follows:
4. Use a soft, lint-free Microfiber cloth, cotton swab
th Isopropyl alcohol, or non-flammable com-
wi
pressed air spray to clean dust and debris from
the Rollers
5. Make sure that the Guides and Unit sections
properly reinstalled in their respective locations
after completion of maintenance procedures.
6. Do not redesign or disassemble the Unit. Unau-
thorized use by inadequately trained personnel or
use ou
operation voids the warranty.
7. If the Unit is exposed to water or liquids, use a
clean, dry M
absorb excess liquids immediately. Any remaining liquids may affect and degrade the Sensors
and Printer component performance.
and Ticket Path.
are
tside the original manufacturer’s intent for
icrofiber cloth to wipe off and
1. Turn power to the GEN5 Printer Unit OFF before
beginning a Maintenance Procedure. The equipment produces improper operating signals while
in Maintenan
injury.
2. Keep the Printer Head section clean. If it
become
other debris adhering to the surfaces, print quality
will degrade, or paper jamming may occur.
3. Clean the Unit once a month to keep its performance stable.
The following Ticket types may not print or read
correctly, or can cause a jam and/or damage to the
Unit’s T ransport Path. T icket stocks that exhibit the
following conditions (Figure 1-3) should be
avoided:
• Torn
• Folds or wrinkles
• Dirty
• Curled
• Wet
• Cut out of specification
• Index mark out of specification
Primary Features
The GEN5 Printer includes the following primary
features:
•
Faster CPU – Updated processor installed
Faster Print Speed – Prints at 90mm per second
Phone: +44 (0) 190-837-7331
Fax: +44 (0) 190-837-7834
Unit B, Third Avenue
Denbigh West Business Park
Bletchley , Milton Keynes,
Asia and Oceania
JCM Gold (HK) LTD.
Phone: +852-2429-7187
Fax: +852-2929-7003
Unit 1-7, 3/F., Favor Industrial Centre
2-6 Kin Hong Street, Kwai Chung,
N.T. Hong Kong
E-mail: asiasupport@jcmglobal.com
WARNING: Before performing this
procedure, observe the ESD WARNING
in “User Cautions” on page 1-2.
WARNING: The GEN5 Printer Unit
MUST be mounted to a grounded metal
plate.
NOTE: Baud Rate settings are autoconfigured by the system’s firmware.
Baud settings in Table 2-1 are
provided for reference.
WARNING: DIP Switches SW5 and SW6
are reserved - DO NOT change the
settings on these DIP Switches.
Figure 2-1 DIP Switch and Firmware Update Port
DIP SW1
ON
OFF
123456
Printer
Section 2
This section provides installation and preventive
maintenance procedures for the GEN5 Printer. This
section includes:
• Installation Procedure
• DIP Switch Configuration
• Connector Pin Assignments
• Preventive Maintenance
• Cleaning Procedure
Installation Procedure
Perform the following steps to install the GEN5
Printer Unit in the Host Machine:
1. Remove AC power from the Host Machine.
2. Identify the location where the
is to be installed.
3. Mount the Mounting Rail to the Host Machine
chassis using
screws or a mounting plate with four (4) M4 x 4
studs.
a minimum of four (4) M4 x 4
GEN5 Printer Unit
DIP Switch Configuration
This section provides the DIP Switch Configuration
Settings for SW1 through SW4 on the GEN5
Printer Unit (Figure 2-1). While Baud Rate settings
are auto-configured by the system’s firmware, autoconfiguration can be overridden by manually setting the DIP Switches to configure baud rate settings on the Printer Unit.
4. Slide the GEN5 Printer onto the Mounting Rail.
5. Connect the Power and Signal Connector to the
GEN5 Pri
If it becomes necessary to manually configure
Baud Rate Settings on the GEN5 Printer Unit, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the rubber plug from the side of the
Printer (refer to Figure 1-4 j).
2.
Set DIP Switches SW1 through SW4 to select the
desired Baud Rate (Tab
3. Open the Printer lid.
4. Press and hold the Feed Button for one (1)
second.
5. Close the Printer lid.
6. Power cycle the Printer Unit.
7. Print a Configuration Ticket to verify that the
Baud Rate Setti
ng has been changed
le 2-1).
.
Disabling the Paper Low Sensor
If it becomes necessary to disable the GEN5
Printer Unit’s Paper Low Sensor, perform the following steps:
1. Remove Paper from the Print Head.
2. Put the GEN5 Printer in a "Paper in
dition. Cover the Taken Sensor (Figure 2-11 e)
with your finger or a Ticket.
3. Press and hold the Feed button (Figure 2-4 a) for
3 second
Paper Low Sensor has just been turned
RED Fault light flashes, the Paper Low Sensor
has just been turned OFF.
WARNING: To avoid damaging the
Printer Unit, DO NOT use a screwdriver
or other probing instrument to try to
clear a Ticket Jam.
Figure 2-5 Lid Release Lever
a
Figure 2-6 Open Printer Lid
a
b
Figure 2-7 Print Head Release Lever
a
NOTE: Make sure Tickets are properly
loaded in the Printer before resuming
normal operation.
NOTE: JCM’s Printer Cleaning Kit
(P/N 350-00292-100) includes
Cleaning Swab(s), Cleaning Wipe(s)
and feed-through Cleaning Card(s),
and is recommended for best results.
Figure 2-8 Cleaning Kit (P/N 350-00292-100)
Cleaning Kit Contents
Cleaning Wipe
Cleaning Card
Cleaning Swab
(Qty 10)
(Qty 10)
(Qty 10)
Clearing a Ticket Jam
To remove or clear a jammed Ticket from the
GEN5 Printer, proceed as follows:
1. Open the EGM access door.
2. Pull the Printer out of the EGM on its Sliding
Base.
3. Press the Lid Release Lever toward the rear of
the Prin
ter to release the Lid (Figure 2-5 a),
7. After removing debris, rotate the Print Head
Release Lever to its Home (latched) position.
8. Once the Ticket Jam has been cleared, close the
Printer Lid. Ensure that it latches.
9. Reload the Tickets into the Printer,
then press and
hold the Feed button (Figure 2-4 a) to feed a
ti
cket through the Printer. Verify that Tickets are
feeding properly.
4. Rotate the Lid up in the direction indicated by the
arrow (Figure 2-6 a) to access the Printer
red
int
erior (Figure 2-6 b).
Cleaning Procedure
JCM strongly recommends an annual completion
of the Cleaning and Preventive Maintenance procedures to ensure that the GEN5 Printer performance
meets factory specifications for trouble-free operation.
(Figure 2-3 a). Make sure that no debris or paper
ains jammed under the Pressure Roller (Fig-
rem
ure 2-6 b).
6. If debris is blocking the Ticket Path, pull (rotate)
5. Pull the Ticket out of the Ticket Insertion Slot
the Ticket Path through the Print Mechanism
(Figure 2-7 a) and carefully
remove any debris.
the Print Head Release Lever leftward to acc
ess
Print Head and Roller Cleaning Procedure
To clean the GEN5 Printer Print Head and Rollers,
perform the following procedure:
1. Open the EGM access door.
2. Pull the Printer out of the EGM on its Sliding
Base.
3. Remove any loaded Tickets.
4. Press the Lid Release Lever to open the Printer
Lid (Figure 2-5 a).
NOTE: Refer to Figure 2-11 and Table
2-9 for Printer Sensor Locations and
Cleaning Methods.
NOTE: The Paper Out (Index Mark)
Sensor (Figure 2-11 c) is located
within the Print Head approximately 1
inch from its right edge. This sensor
should be cleaned using nonflammable Compressed Air.
NOTE: Make sure Tickets are properly
loaded in the Printer before resuming
normal operation.
Figure 2-11 Printer Sensor Locations (cut-away)
e
b
a
c
d
5. Pull the Print Head Release Lever to release the
Print Head (Figure 2-7 a).
6. Use non-flammable compressed air to remove
du
st and dirt from the compartment, Print Head
(Figure 2-9 a), Rollers, Paper Out Sensor and
T
aken Sensor.
7. Press down on the Print Head Release Lever to
lower the Print Head, then gently wipe
swab along the length of (and inside) the Print
Head (Figure 2-9 a). Then return the Print Head
Release Lever to its
closed position.
a cotton
Sensors Cleaning Procedure
The GEN5 Printer has five (5) Sensors that work
with the EGM firmware to provide reliable product
performance.
To clean the GEN5 Printer Sensors, follow this
procedure:
1. Press the Lid Release Lever to open the Printer
Lid (Figure 2-5 a).
2. Clean the surfaces of the Sensors using Isopropyl
Alcohol
3. Close the Printer Lid.
4. Realign the Printer with the Sliding Base, then
re
and a clean cotton swab.
install it into the EGM.
8. To clean the Print Head Rollers (Figure 2-10 a)
and Feed Rollers (Figure 2-10 b), turn the Rollers
by han
d while wiping them with a new Cleaning
Wipe or a clean Microfiber cloth (slightly dampened with Isopropyl Alcohol).
This section was intentionally left out due to a Non-Disclosure Agreement requirement.
If this information is required, please contact the closest offic e lo ca ti on lis te d bel ow:
GEN5™ Series
Printer
Section 3
Americas
JCM American
Phone: +1-702-651-0000
Fax: +1-702-644-5512
925 Pilot Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119
E-mail: support@jcmglobal.com
Phone: +852-2429-7187
Fax: +852-2929-7003
Unit 1-7, 3/F., Favor Industrial Centre
2-6 Kin Hong Street, Kwai Chung,
N.T. Hong Kong
E-mail: asiasupport@jcmglobal.com
Fax: +44 (0) 190-837-7834
Unit B, Third Avenue
Denbigh West Business Park
Bletchley, Milton Keynes,
Buckinghamshire MK1 1DH, UK
E-mail: support@jcmglobal.eu
Communication
C = CDC
H = GDS/HID
P = PDC
S = SPC
Communication
Interface Type
(Serial or USB)
Communication
Speed
Number of Data
Bits Used
Communication
Parity Used
Communications
Handshaking
Numeric setting
(default = 0.0%)
Enabled/
Disabled
Enabled/
Disabled
Enabled/
Disabled
Amount of Flash
Memory in use
Flash Memory
Available
Used
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Section 6 GEN5™ Series PrinterFirmware Updating and Testing
NOTE: The parameters listed in Table
6-1 are set in Firmware, and can only be
changed by the manufacturer.
Figure 6-3 Load Ticket Stack into Printer/
LED Status
a
b
Figure 6-4 Paper Feed Button
a
Figure 6-5 FLDFUSetupV228.exe File Location
a
Table 6-1 Configuration Ticket Parameters
Field NameDescription
LIBRARY INVENTORY
Templates (#):
Print Regions (#):
Graphics(#):(Not Used)
Fonts:
*. Sample data; information may vary based on product configuration.
Firmware is specific to Game Manufacturer and Jurisdiction; contact
OEM to verify approved firmware version for the Game and Jurisdiction. (“G” indicates that the Firmware is for IGT.)
†. Base Serial Number is a 16-digit code that incorporates the date of
manufacture in xxxxYYYYMMDDnnnn format; this number also
appears on the Unit’s Serial Number sticker, below the bar code.
Section 6 GEN5™ Series PrinterFirmware Updating and Testing
NOTE: Look for a GEN5 Firmware
filename that begins with “5”.
NOTE: When upgrading to a different
Firmware version, deselect the Erase
User Settings checkbox (refer to Figure
6-11 c). Downloading time runs longer if
the checkbox is selected.
Figure 6-11 Verify Connection & Select Firmware
a
b
c
NOTE: Download progress is indicated
by a blue Progress Bar and a green
Flashing Square that appears on the
upper right side of the display screen.
Figure 6-12 Start Full Firmware Upgrade
a
Figure 6-13 Firmware Upgrade Completed
a
NOTE: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 is
required to run the JCM Printer Basic
Driver. If necessary, this component can
be installed from the JCM Printer Basic
Driver folder.
5. Click “Select FIRMWARE” to open the Browser
(Figure 6-11 b).
6. Click the “
6-12 a) to begin the Firmware download.
Full Upgrade” Screen Button (Figure
8. From the Printer, press the “FEED” button twice
within 2 seconds to print a Configuration Ticket.
Verify that the updated Firmware loaded properly
(refer to Figure 6-2 and Table 6-1).
This completes the Firmware Download procedure.
JCM Printer Driver Installation
Perform the following steps to download and install
JCM Printer Basic Driver. (Refer to Figure 6-1
the
for the necessary Tools and Harness Connections).
7.
Look for the “***Printer Successfully
updated
a). When it appears, the Firmware Upgrade is
co
mplete.
***” message display (Figure 6-13
1. Download the “JCM_Printer_Driver”.zip file from
www.jcmglobal.com to a new folder in the PC’s
Downloads directory (Figure 6-5 a).
2. Open the PC’s Downloads directory where the
JCM_Printer_Driver”.zip file is located, then
“
extract the files into a new folder on the PC Desktop (e.g., click
folder name, such as JCM_Printer_Driver).
3. From the
folder, double-click the “
the application.
Make New Folder, then enter a new
JCM Printer Basic Driver - Installation
setup.exe” file to install
Running the JCM Printer Basic Driver
To run the JCM Printer Basic Driver Application:
1. Click the Start button on the PC desktop.
2. Click
3. Click on the “JCM Printer Basic Driver” icon.
The JCM Printer Basic Driver user interface will
appear (Figure 6-14).
Firmware Updating and Testing GEN5™ Series PrinterSection 6
Figure 6-14 JCM Printer Basic Driver UI
a b
NOTE: If the spinner disappears, the
attempted connection to the specified
Port has failed. In this event, select a
different Port Number from the combo
box.
Figure 6-15 Connecting to Selected Port Message
a
b
Figure 6-16 Printer Basic Driver Main Page
Figure 6-17 Printer Configuration Section
Figure 6-18 Commands Section
a
b
c
d
e
f
Printer Basic Driver Main Page
When the Printer connects successfully, the Printer
(Figure 6-16) will be
4. Select the desired Communication Protocol and
Port Number to connect the Printer.
a) To toggle the Communication Protocol setting from
RS-232 to Netplex, click and drag the
PROTOCOL slide bar until the desired setting is
displayed (Figure 6-14 a).
b) To sp ecify the desired Port Numbe r , click the PORT
NUMBER combo box (Figure 6-14 b), then click on
the desired Port (e.g., COM3).
The Printer Basic Driver displays a spinner
(Figure 6-15
SELECTED PORT...
(Figure 6-15
a) and the “CONNECTING TO
” status message
b) while trying to connect to the
specified Port.
Basic Driver Main Page
displayed.
The Main Page is divided into the following three
(3) sections:
• Printer Configuration
• Commands
• Printer Status
Printer Configuration
The Printer Configuration section (Figure 6-17)
displays the Printer Configuration information
listed in Table 6-2.
From the Commands section, specific actions
(described in Table 6-3) can be sent to the Printer.
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Section 6 GEN5™ Series PrinterFirmware Updating and Testing
WARNING: If the Flush command is
used, new Firmware must be installed
in the Printer to restore normal
operation and full functionality.
NOTE: When the Warning condition has
been resolved, the Warning tile display
reverts back to its original color.
Figure 6-19 Printer Status Section
a
Figure 6-20 Printer Basic Driver Menu Options
a
b
c
d
e
f
Figure 6-21 Exiting the Printer Basic Driver UI
a
Table 6-3 Commands and Descriptions
CommandDescription
Reset (a)P
Clear (b)
Flush (c)
Feed (d)
Print Ticket
Information (e)
Get Value (f)
hysically resets the Printer
Clears the Printer Status Fields (Warning
and Error Status alerts)
Deletes the Printer Application (refer to the
Warning text below)
Feeds a blank Ticket through the Printer to
the top of the next form
Prints a Test Ticket with Communications
and Printer Setup Information
Retrieves the Printer’s CRC value,
depending on the 4-byte (8-digit) seed
value supplied (Default = 0)
Printer Status
The Printer Status section (Figure 6-19) monitors
the Printer’s current status. When any of the twenty
(20) separate Warning conditions monitored by the
Printer occurs, the Warning tile display color
changes to
(Figure 6-19
RED to alert the user of the condition
a).
Table 6-4 Menu Options and Controls
Menu OptionDescription
RESET
CONNEC
INFO (b)
HELP (c)
Minimize (d)
Maximize (e)
Close (f)
TION (a)
Click the RESET CONNECTION
current Printer or connect to another
Printer
Click the INFO
Information page data (e.g., Current
Version Number)
Click the HELP
online User Manual.
Click the Minimize
the user interface display.
(To restore the user interface display size,
click the JCM logo
Windows Taskbar on the PC Desktop.)
Click the Maximize
the user interface display to full screen.
To restore the default user interface
display size, click the Maximize icon again.
Click the Close
Printer Driver application user interface
and exit the program.
icon to reconnect the
iconto display the
icon to view the
icon to minimize
icon in the
icon to maximize
icon to close the
Exiting the Printer Driver Application
T o close and exit the JCM Basic Printer Driver user
interface, click the Close
icon (Figure 6-21 a).
Menu Options
The Menu Options shown in the JCM Printer Basic
Driver Menu Bar (Figure 6-20
GEN5 Bottom Presenter Housing, illustration of ...7-5
GEN5 Bottom Presenter, illustration of ...7-3
GEN5 Bottom Tray Assembly, illustration of ...7-11
GEN5 Entire Unit, illustration of ...7-1
GEN5 Lid Upper Presenter, illustration of ...7-9
GEN5 Top Presenter, illustration of ...7-7
F
P
Paper Feed Button
Loading Tickets (note) ...2-6
Precautionary Symbols
types of ...1-2
Primary Features
GEN5 Printer ...1-4
Printer Errors
Corrective Actions ...A-3
Printer Status
Front Bezel LED Indicators ...A-2
LED Error Code ...A-2
Product Descriptions ...1-2
S
Safety
pictographs indicating
1 to 3 symbols inside boxed area ...1-1
Software Descriptions
Product Number Specifications of ...1-2
Special Notes
italic text highlights
finger points to ...1-1
Steps
sequential numbering of ...1-1
Fault Table
table listings of ...A-1
Feed Button
advancing to the next Ticket ...2-6
feeding paper ...2-6
Front Bezel LED
Indicators ...A-2
GEN5
photo of a ...1-1
G
M
Testing
instructions for ...6-1
Tool Requirements
Firmware updating and testing ...6-1
workbench ...4-1
This section provides troubleshooting instructions
for the GEN5 Printer Unit, and includes the following information:
• Introduction
• Troubleshooting Overview
• Fault Table Listings
• Front Bezel LED Indicators
• LED Indication Conditions
• Printer Errors
Introduction
Most Printer issues result from minor causes.
Before replacing any parts, be sure that all assembly and circuit board connectors are properly fitted
with their harnesses properly connected.
Poor performance by the GEN5 Printer is often due
to dust, residue or foreign objects adhering to the
sensors or rollers. Clean the Transport Path first,
then carefully observe the operating state of the
Printer when printing a Configuration Ticket. This
Table A-1 General Fault Conditions
observation is important in locating any causes of
failure and the possible fault location.
Perform all repairs and updates by referring to
Firmware Updating and T esting in Section 6 of this
Manual, and the Disassembly/Reassembly instructions in Section 4 of this Manual.
Troubleshooting Overview
This product allows the operator to perform fault
diagnosis by checking various Fault Table Listings
against the symptoms. Survey the cause(s) of any
failure occurrences during the process.
After determining the cause of the failure, repair
the unit and replace any appropriate parts deemed
necessary. Then perform the Performance Test.
Fault Table Listings
Table A-1 identifies possible GEN5 Printer Unit
fault conditions that can occur, and the necessary
actions required to correct them.
Symptoms/Error MessagesCorrective Action Required
No Power/
No LEDs Illuminated
No Ticket Detected
Paper Jam Detected
Printer Lid Open
Firmware Problem (Flushed)
Hardware Fault Detected
Ticket does not load
Check the Power Supply connection from the Host EGM to the Printer. Make sure the RS-232/USB
Coil Interface Cable is properly connected to the Printer. Press the FEED Button to verify that the
Ticket advances.
Remove and reload the Ticket Stack into the Paper T ra y. Check and then clean the Paper O ut/Index
Mark Sensor (refer to “Sensors Cleaning Procedure” on page 2-8). The press the FEED button to
verify that the Printer detects the white-colored tickets and black-colored Index Mark.
Follow the procedure for “Clearing a Ticket Jam” on page 2-7.
Close the Printer Lid.
Reload the Firmware.
Refer to Section 6: “Firmware Updating and Testing” on page 6-1 for details.
Power cycle the Printer. Then check the Firmware version.
Refer to Section 6: “Firmware Updating and Testing” on page 6-1 for details.
Reload the ticket. Refer to “Clearing a Ticket Jam” on page 2-7 for details.
Table A-2 identifies the GEN5 Printer Front Bezel LED Indicators and Printer Status without requiring
the EGM or Kiosk to be opened.
LED Indication Conditions
Printer Status LED Code Conditions
Table A-3 lists the various Printer Status LED Code conditions for Tickets (refer to Figure 2-3 b).
Front Bezel LED Indicators
Table A-2 Front Bezel LED Indicators (Printer Status)
Bezel DisplayLED StatusPrinter Status
ON (Solid)
Slow Flashing
Fast Flashing
OFF
The Status LED Display (Figure 1-4 i) indicates
various combinations of solid or alternating Color
light flashing conditions when any of the Printer
Status Conditions listed in Table A-3 occur.
Printer idle and ready
Low Ticket Stack (Paper supply)
OR
Printer Error
Ticket Printing/Take Ticket
Printer or EGM Power is switched OFF.
Identify the cause and solution for an indicated
error by comparing it against each listing in Table
A-3.
Table A-3 Printer Status LED Codes
Condition or Error DetectedReady (GREEN)Paper (YELLOW)Open (ORANGE)Fault (RED)
Table A-4 lists possible GEN5 Printer Error Conditions and Corrective Actions.
Printer Errors
Table A-4 Printer Error Conditions
ErrorDescriptionCorrective Action Required
Paper Out
Print Head
Temperature
Voltage
Missing Black
Index Mark
Paper Jam
Printer does not detect paper.Load paper correctly.
Printer senses an internal error
due to connectivity or an interface
problem with the Thermal Print
Head. This condition may occur
due to a cabling problem between
the Main Controller Board and the
Printer Engine.
Printer is operating outside of
allowable temperature range
specifications. If the operating
environment ambient temperature
is equivalent to room temperature,
the error may be due to a hardware
problem.
Printer detects a Power Supply
Voltage outside of allowable range
specifications. The error could be
due to improper cable connection.
The Selected Paper Type is
Indexed Paper, but the black Index
Mark is not detected within
approximately 10” of paper feeding
or printing.
The error may occur due to the
per being loaded in the wrong
a
p
direction (so that the black Index
Mark is rotated 180°) or due to an
incorrect paper type being loaded
into the printer.
Printer detects an error in the
Paper Path for Presenting the
Ticket.
The Printer will remain in this condition until the power is cycled or the Unit
e
t. If the problem persists, the Printer may require service. Cont a ct JCM
is res
Customer Service for assistance.
The Printer will automatically resume operation after the detected Head
mperature falls within allowable temperature range specifications.
e
T
The Printer will automatically resum
Voltage is detected to be within range specifications (+21VDC to +25VDC).
Check the paper supply and orientation.
Open the Printer Head and inspect the Paper Path for a jammed Ticket.
a removable Plastic Assembly attached to the front of the Printer Unit. It features a rectangular access slot for easy retrieval of Tickets. Bezels are available in different shapes,
colors and sizes to accommodate different mounting options ... 1-2
2DIP Switch
an acronym for Dual Inline Package Switch, a mountable two-position slide switch containing up to 16 individual switches per block assembly located on a Printed Circuit
Board (PCB), which may be set to an ON or OFF position. DIP Switches are often used
in circuits where manual selection of operational changes, options and features is desired ... 2-1
GEN5™ Series
Printer
Appendix B
B
D
3Firmware Updating
a process whereby the System Firmware stored in memory is updated periodically for
improved performance. ... 6-1
4Pictograph
small internationally recognized safety and attention symbols placed to the left of
Notes, Cautions and Warnings throughout a JCM Maintenance Manual ... 1-1
5Precautions
Special instructions and warnings that appear in JCM Maintenance Manuals. Precautions are intended to promote personal safety and prevent damage to equipment when
working with the applicable JCM Product ... 1-2
6Ticket Jam
on occasion, wrinkled or damaged Tickets become stuck within the mechanical area of
the Printer Unit. This condition may occur due to a damaged or degraded Ticket, or due
to a Paper feed error. ... 2-7
7TTL
an acronym for Transistor to Transistor Logic levels ... 2-4
an acronym for Universal Serial Bus. The USB protocol is a widely used serial-based
communications data bus which allows a large number of peripheral devices to communicate with a Host controller, and is commonly found on nearly all personal computers built today. The GEN5 Printer features a USB interface, allowing the user to
download data files into flash memory quickly and easily from a PC ... 2-5