NAPCO GEM-PRINT Installation Instruction

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GEM-PRINT

Parallel Printer Interface

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WI954D 6/05

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The GEM-PRINT Parallel Printer Interface is a bus mounted
device which allows the Gemini series control panels to be
connected to a parallel printer for the purpose of recording system
activity. GEM-PRINT is compatible with following control panels:

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GEM-P816 (ver. 9A or greater)
GEM-P1632 (ver. 9A or greater)

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GEM-P1664 (ver. 1 or greater)

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GEM-P3200 (ver. 20 or greater)

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GEM-P9600 (ver. 20 or greater)

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GEM-X255 (GEM-PRINT version ∆2 or greater)

When installed on a control panel which has been
programmed via PCD-Windows v.5.0 (or greater), the GEM­PRINT will create reports using the same custom User, Area and
Zone descriptions which have been entered into the downloader
(see PROGRAMMING). The GEM-PRINT provides signal and
ground isolation between the control panel and the printer and will
protect the control panel from shorts, transients and surges which
may emanate from the printer or the associated cabling.

SPECIFICATIONS

Input Power: 89 mA (max.) @13.8 VDC (supplied by control

panel connections).
panel combined auxiliary current by 89 mA.

Dimensions: 1½" x 7" x 4¾" (H x W x D)

MAXIMUM WIRE LENGTH

The GEM-PRINT may be mounted on the control panel bus
up to 1000 feet from the control panel. The Parallel Printer must
be mounted with 20 feet of the GEM-PRINT module.

NOTE:

(GEM-PRINT to printer) must be no more than 20 feet and
the printer shall reside in the same room as the GEM­PRINT with no intervening walls or barriers.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The following system hardware is required:

Compatible Gemini Control Panel

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Standard PC Printer Cable (DB25 to 36 pin Centronics)

Parallel Printer - Dot Matrix printer preferred.

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NOT compatible with "Win Printers" or Laser Jet / Ink Jet
printers requiring a Windows-based operating system.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

Mount the GEM-PRINT to flat surface with two 1-inch number 8
screws in mounting ears on either side of case.

CONNECTION

Connect the GEM-PRINT terminals 1-4 to the control panel

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bus as per the wiring diagram.

For UL approved installations, the wire length

Reduce available

Note:

Connect the Parallel Printer to the GEM-PRINT using Standard

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PC Printer Cable (DB25 to 36 pin Centronics).

OPERATION

The GEM-PRINT is fully automatic except for paper
changes. Push Button SW3 (inside box) for paper alignment and
Form Feed functions. JP1 must have shunt connector across Pin
1 (See table below). Programmable Printer Supervisory: The
Control Panel can supervise the printer and cause an E27-00
Printer Supervisory System Trouble under the following
conditions:

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NOTE:

Short JP1

PROGRAMMING
Using PCD3000

P816/1632 v.9A and GEM-P3200/9600 v.20 panels only:

Enable GEM-PRINT in By-Feature Programming Menu

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Enter Zone Descriptions in Account Operations Menu:

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Descriptions >> Zones

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Enter Area Descriptions in Account Operations Menu >>
Descriptions >> Areas

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Enter User Descriptions in By-Feature Programming Menu >>
L) User/System Codes.

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In the Local or Remote Communications Menu, select:

Download >> Dealer Program & Descriptions.
The User, Zone and Area descriptions are automatically
transferred to the GEM-PRINT and are used when printing of
activity reports.

Using PCD-Windows

sion control panels listed in "GENERAL DESCRIPTION" above:

Enable GEM-PRINT in the

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System Options

Configure GEM-PRINT in the

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Screen, GEM-PRINT Formatting

The Printer fails to respond to a print request

An idle Printer fails to respond to a poll within 30 minutes

The Printer is out of paper

To disable Printer Supervisory, see chart below.

JP1 and SW3 Button Operation

Pin #

1 5 Seconds Form Feed

1 Momentary Paper Align

2 Not Used Not Used

3 5 Seconds Disable Printer Supervisory

>> A) System Configuration Screen.

NOTE: The GEM-PRINT is UL-listed for supplemental
use only. The printer used in conjunction with the GEM­PRINT must also bear the UL mark.

Press Button SW3 Operation

, version 3.34b or greater; for use with the GEM-

, version 5.0 or greater; for use with all ver-

System Assignment

tab;

System Assignment

tab;

Screen,

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Enter zone descriptions in the

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Zone Assignment

screen;

Enter area descriptions in the

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Area Descriptions

Enter user descriptions in the

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User/System Codes

Enter local or remote downloading by holding the Shift

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tab;

tab;

Area Assignment

User Assignment

GEM-PRINT WIRING DIAGRAM

screen,

screen,

key on the keyboard and selecting the appropriate

method of communications. Upon selecting

to Panel

, select the following:

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Dealer

Descriptions

Configuration

Languages/Messages

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Download

9 10 11 12

GEM-P816 / P1632

GEM-P3200 / P9600 / X255

Control Panels

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manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for thirty-six months following the date of
manufacture. NAPCO will, within said period, at its option, repair or replace any product failing to
operate correctly without charge to the original purchaser or user.

This warranty shall not apply to any equipment, or any part thereof, which has been
repaired by others, improperly installed, improperly used, abused, altered, damaged, subjected
to acts of God, or on which any serial numbers have been altered, defaced or removed. Seller
will not be responsible for any dismantling or reinstallation charges.

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OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
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OWN NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT.

In case of defect, contact the security professional who installed and maintains your
security system. In order to exercise the warranty, the product must be returned by the security
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obligation under this warranty, or otherwise, if the product has been repaired by others,
improperly installed, improperly used, abused, altered, damaged, subjected to accident,
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charges.

This warranty contains the entire warranty. It is the sole warranty and any prior agreements
or representations, whether oral or written, are either merged herein or are expressly cancelled.
NAPCO neither assumes, nor authorizes any other person purporting to act on its behalf to

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modify, to change, or to assume for it, any other warranty or liability concerning its products.

In no event shall NAPCO be liable for an amount in excess of NAPCO's original selling
price of the product, for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential,
or otherwise arising out of any failure of the product. Seller's warranty, as hereinabove set forth,
shall not be enlarged, diminished or affected by and no obligation or liability shall arise or grow
out of Seller's rendering of technical advice or service in connection with Buyer's order of the
goods furnished hereunder.

NAPCO RECOMMENDS THAT THE ENTIRE SYSTEM BE COMPLETELY TESTED
WEEKLY.

Warning: Despite frequent testing, and due to, but not limited to, any or all of the following;
criminal tampering, electrical or communications disruption, it is possible for the system to fail to
perform as expected. NAPCO does not represent that the product/system may not be
compromised or circumvented; or that the product or system will prevent any personal injury or
property loss by burglary, robbery, fire or otherwise; nor that the product or system will in all
cases provide adequate warning or protection. A properly installed and maintained alarm may
only reduce risk of burglary, robbery, fire or otherwise but it is not insurance or a guarantee that
these events will not occur. CONSEQUENTLY, SELLER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR
ANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR OTHER LOSS BASED ON A CLAIM
THE PRODUCT FAILED TO GIVE WARNING. Therefore, the installer should in turn advise the
consumer to take any and all precautions for his or her safety including, but not limited to, fleeing
the premises and calling police or fire department, in order to mitigate the possibilities of harm
and/or damage.

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and limits its liability for any loss or damage including incidental or consequential damages to
NAPCO's original selling price of the product regardless of the cause of such loss or damage.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or differentiate in their
treatment of limitations of liability for ordinary or gross negligence, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
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