Related Manuals for NCR 7169
Summary of Contents for NCR 7169
- Page 1 Owner's Guide NCR 7169/7199 Printer Configuration Utility Release 1.0 BCC5-0000-5368 Issue A...
- Page 2 NCR, therefore, reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. All features, functions, and operations described herein may not be marketed by NCR in all parts of the world. In some instances, photographs are of equipment prototypes. Therefore, before using this document, consult with your NCR representative or NCR office for information that is applicable and current.
- Page 3 Preface Audience This book is written for hardware installer/service personnel, system integrators, and field engineers. Notice: This document is NCR proprietary information and is not to be disclosed or reproduced without consent.
-
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Overview System Requirements Main Window Chapter 1: Using the NCR Configuration Utility Setting up the Printer Obtaining the COM port number Printing the Diagnostic Form using the paper feed button Connecting the printer to the terminal... - Page 5 Revision Record Issue Date Remarks Jun 2019 First Issue...
-
Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduction Chapter 1: Overview The NCR Configuration Utility is used to do the following tasks: • View and modify settings of the connected printer • Print diagnostic forms • Reset all printer settings to default • Save settings to a configuration ( ) file .cfg... -
Page 8: Main Window
Introduction Main Window This section describes the main window of the NCR Configuration Utility. Item Description Printer Displays tabs that contain different sets of parameters to modify. Settings Tab Printer Displays settings that can be modified and applied to the printer. - Page 9 Introduction Item Description Printer Data Provides options to do the following tasks: Options • Get the actual settings from the connected printer and display the settings on the application tabs. For more information, refer Viewing Actual Printer Settings page 12. • Send modified settings from the application to the connected printer.
-
Page 10: Chapter 1: Using The Ncr Configuration Utility
Introduction Using the NCR Configuration Utility Chapter 1: This chapter provides procedures for the following utility functions: • Connecting the printer to the terminal • Viewing the current printer settings • Configuring printer • Printing a diagnostic form • Resetting all actual printer settings to default •... -
Page 11: Setting Up The Printer
Introduction Setting up the Printer Before using the NCR Printer Flash Utility, the printer must first be set up. To set up the printer, follow these steps: 1. Obtain the following information required for the interface settings: • COM Port number—used in the COM interface. For more information, refer to Obtaining the COM port number on the next page. -
Page 12: Obtaining The Com Port Number
Introduction Obtaining the COM port number The COM port number is obtained through the Device Manager window or through the Edgeport Configuration Utility. Note: Ensure that the USB Virtual COM Port Driver or Edgeport Utility is installed. For more information, refer to your printer's Owner's Manual. To view the COM Port number, do any of the following: •... - Page 13 Introduction • Open Edgeport Configuration Utility. The COM port number is then displayed.
-
Page 14: Printing The Diagnostic Form Using The Paper Feed Button
1. Open the receipt cover. 2. While pressing down the paper feed button, close the receipt cover. The diagnostic form is printed. Note: The following sample image provides details required for the RS–232 and Ethernet connection configurations. The printer used is 7169. -
Page 15: Connecting The Printer To The Terminal
To establish the connection between the printer and the terminal, follow these steps: 1. Connect the printer communication cable to the terminal. 2. To start the Configuration Utility application, double–click the NCR Configuration Utility.exe file. The application displays the Configuration Utility main window. -
Page 16: Disconnecting The Printer From The Terminal
1-10 Introduction 6. Enable the log file feature. For more information, refer to Enabling the application log file on the facing page. Note: For troubleshooting purposes, it is recommended to keep a log file that records all application activities. Disconnecting the printer from the terminal To disconnect the printer from the terminal, follow this step: •... -
Page 17: Enabling The Application Log File
Introduction 1-11 Enabling the application log file It is recommended to keep a log file that records all application activities. This log file can be used when troubleshooting the printer or the application. To enable the log file feature, follow this step: •... -
Page 18: Viewing Actual Printer Settings
• For 7169, refer to NCR 7169 Multifunction Printer Owner's Manual (BCC5-0000- 5349) or to NCR 7169 Multifunction Printer Programmer's Guide (BCC5-0000-5352). • For 7199, refer to NCR 7199 Thermal Receipt Station Printer User Guide (BCC5-0000- 5172) or to NCR RealPOS 7199 Thermal Receipt Station Printer Programmer's Guide (BCC5-0000-5170). -
Page 19: Resetting All Printer Settings To Default
Introduction 1-13 Resetting All Printer Settings to Default To reset the actual printer settings to default, follow these steps: 1. Connect the printer to the terminal. For more information, refer to Connecting the printer to the terminal on page 9. 2. Select Reset All Setting to Default. The application resets all printer settings to default values and send the settings to the connected printer. -
Page 20: Loading Configuration Settings
1-14 Introduction Loading Configuration Settings To load the configuration settings from a configuration ( ) file to the application, .cfg follow these steps: 1. Select Load Configuration File. The application displays the Open window. 2. Locate the configuration file and select Open. The application loads the printer settings from the configuration file to the application tabs.