Table 1 GEN5 Printer Versions Device Version Difference PSA-66-ST5 RS-232, Netplex, USB NOTE: The GEN5 protocol is configured with Firmware. The firmware determines the protocol and speed. GEN5 P RINTER Figure 1 illustrates the GEN5 Printer Unit. Figure 1 Typical GEN5 Printer Unit NOTE: For GEN5 Printer Component Locations, refer to page 4.
(Figure 2 j) adjacent to the USB Update Port (Figure 2 k). The DIP Switches are used to set operational parameters, and vary by manufacturer. NOTE: To verify the correct DIP Switch settings for the GEN5 Printer Unit, refer to the Software Information Sheet for the Manufacturer and installed Firmware version.
Wipes, Cleaning Swabs, and feed-through Cleaning Cards. Figure 3 JCM Printer Cleaning Kit (P/N 350-00292-100) NOTE: GEN5 Printer Sensor Cleaning Methods are listed in Table 2 below. Refer to Figure 4 on the following page for Sensor locations. Table 2 GEN5 Printer Sensor Cleaning Methods...
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4. Rotate the Print Head Release Lever (Figure 5 a) leftward, then gently press down on the Lever to lower the Print Head. Figure 5 GEN5 Print Head Release Lever 5. Wipe the Print Head surface clean using a new cleaning swab (refer to Figure 6 page 7).
September, 2017 LEANING ROCEDURE The Cleaning Card can be used for a quick cleaning of the GEN5 Print Head and Paper Path. NOTE: Make sure the Printer’s Power Supply is properly connected. To use the Cleaning Card, follow this procedure: 1.
To disable the GEN5 Printer’s Ticket Low Sensor, proceed as follows: 1. Pull the Ticket (Figure 9 a) out of the GEN5 Printer Ticket In Slot (Figure 9 b). 2. Press the Upper Lid Release Lever (Figure 9 c) toward the rear of the GEN5 Printer to open the Upper Lid.
ONFIGURATION ICKET To print a Ticket with the current Configuration and Firmware information, proceed as follows: 1. Ensure Ticket Paper is loaded into the GEN5 Printer. 2. Press the Button twice within two (2) seconds to print the FEED Configuration Ticket (refer to Figure 9 on page 9).
JCM® Training Overview GEN5™ Printer JCM PRINTER BASIC DRIVER The JCM Printer Basic Driver is used to test and troubleshoot the GEN5 Printer. To test the GEN5 Printer, proceed as follows: 1. Remove power from the GEN5 Printer Unit. 2. Connect the GEN5 Printer to a PC using the Evaluation Harness DB-9 Connector.
† Refer to Table 5 for USB Firmware Type descriptions. GEN5 F (IGT) IRMWARE DENTIFICATION GEN5 Printer Firmware for IGT is identified as shown in Table 4 below. Table 4 GEN5 Firmware Identification (IGT) Identifier Example Printer Type - First two characters 'G5' = GEN5 e.g., 'G5'...
4. If no Printer is detected, Drivers will need to be installed. (Drivers are installed automatically when the Printer is connected to a PC.) NOTE: If Printer Drivers need to be installed manually, contact JCM Technical Support at (800) 683-7248.
BLUEWAVE™DX DOWNLOAD The JCM offers an alternate method for BlueWave™DX Tool (P/N 214780) updating the Firmware on the GEN5 Printer. To do so, proceed as follows: DX T ETUP FOR THE 1. Within the BlueWaveDX Tool’s root directory, create a new folder...
Slow Blink Paper Low or Printer Error Fast Blink Ticket Printing/Ticket in Chute Printer Power is OFF STATUS LED INDICATIONS The Status LEDs will indicate the operational state of the GEN5 Printer. Table 7 Status LED Indications Ready Paper Open Fault...
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