GEN5™ Printer QUICK REFERENCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Introduction This Quick Reference Guide is designed for use with the GEN5 ™ line of Printers (Figure 1). Figure 1 Typical GEN5 Printer This Guide covers the set-up and use of the following Printer: PSA-66-ST5.
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GEN5™ Printer Operator Indicators (LED) And Controls The GEN5 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 GEN5 Keypad LED Status Codes.
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GEN5 DIP S WITCH ETTINGS The GEN5 Printer has a bank of DIP Switches. The functionality of the DIP Switch settings is determined by the Firmware loaded into the GEN5 Printer. NOTE: For current DIP Switch settings, refer to the Software Information Sheet for the Firmware version installed in the GEN5 Printer.
Self-Test Procedure The Self-Test Procedure is used to print a “Configuration Ticket” and verify that the GEN5 Print function operates normally. The Configu- ration Ticket can be used to check print quality. To print a Configura- tion Ticket (Figure 3), press the FEED button twice.
GEN5™ Printer PRINTER SENSOR FUNCTIONS There are five (5) primary Sensor functions on the GEN5 Printer. Bezel light and Keypad LEDs may indicate a Sensor-related error condition (refer to Table 3). Table 3 GEN5 Printer Sensor Status Sensor Location/Description Located in the Print Head, Paper Out indicates that paper is Paper Out not loaded in the GEN5 Printer.
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 GEN5 Printer Errors Error Description Remedy Paper Out Paper is not detected.
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GEN5™ Printer UPDATING FIRMWARE ON THE PRINTER To update Firmware on the GEN5 Printer using a PC: 1. From your PC Desktop, launch the JCM Device Firmware Upgrade Downloader (JCM DFU) (Figure 4). Figure 4 JCM Device Firmware Upgrade Downloader UI Window/Closeup 2.
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GEN5™ Printer 4. To verify communication between the GEN5 Printer and the Device Firmware Upgrade Application, look for the Printer Detected indicator (Figure 5 ) in the window. Figure 5 “Printer Detected” Indicator 5. Click the button to select the desired...
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Tool, perform the following steps: 1. Create a folder in the root directory of the SD Card, named: GEN5 System 2. Place the Firmware file for the GEN5 Printer into this new folder. NOTE: Multiple versions of Firmware can be stored in the GEN5 System folder.
PTION Using the BlueWaveDX Tool, the Bar Code format printed by the GEN5 Printer can be changed. To do so: 1. Connect the BlueWaveDX Tool to the GEN5 Printer with a USB Cable. 2. Using the Arrow keys, scroll to the...
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Printer. JCM P ONNECTING TO THE RINTER ASIC RIVER To connect to the JCM Printer Basic Driver: 1. Click the Start Button on the PC Desktop, then click on Programs 2. Scroll down to , then click the icon. JCM Printer Basic Driver Opening Screen appears (Figure 9).
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GEN5™ Printer JCM P RINTER ASIC RIVER CREEN The JCM Printer Basic Driver Main Screen (Figure 10) displays three main sections: 1. PRINTER CONFIGURATION (Figure 10 a) 2. COMMANDS Figure 10 3. PRINTER STATUS Figure 10 Figure 10 JCM Printer Basic Driver Main Screen NOTE: Descriptions of these features appear on Page 15.
GEN5™ Printer PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE To ensure high performance printing quality, the GEN5 Printer must be cleaned periodically using the following methods: – Perform the Cleaning Card Method every three (3) months. – Manual Cleaning should be performed every six (6) months.
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