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GEN2U™ Printer QUICK REFERENCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Introduction This Quick Reference Guide is designed for use with the GEN2U line of Printers (Figure 1). Figure 1 Typical GEN2U Printer This Guide covers the set-up and use of the following Printers: PSA-66-ST2.
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GEN2U™ Printer Operator Indicators (LED) And Controls The GEN2U™ 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 GEN2U Keypad LED Status Codes.
Self-Test Procedures The Self-Test Procedures can be used to print a “Configuration Ticket” and verify that the GEN2U Print function operates normally. The “Configuration Ticket” can be used to check print quality. To run a Self-Test, press and hold down the FEED button during...
GEN2U™ Printer PRINTER SENSOR FUNCTIONS There are six (6) primary Sensor functions on the GEN2U Printer. Bezel light and Keypad LEDs may indicate a Sensor-related error condition (refer to Table 3). Table 3 GEN2U Printer Sensor Status Sensor Location/Description Located in the Print Head, Paper Out indicates that paper is Paper Out not loaded in the GEN2U Printer.
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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 GEN2U Printer Errors Error Description Remedy Paper Out Paper is not detected.
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Firmware Upgrade Application (FLDFU) (Figure 4). Figure 4 FutureLogic Device Firmware Upgrade Application UI Window 2. Make sure the GEN2U Printer is powered ON. 3. Connect a USB cable from the PC to the Printer’s USB port (right side). NOTE: A USB Hub is recommended. Connect the USB Hub between the PC and the GEN2U Printer.
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GEN2U™ Printer 4. To verify communication between the GEN2U 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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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 11).
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GEN2U™ Printer JCM P RINTER ASIC RIVER CREEN The JCM Printer Basic Driver Main Screen (Figure 12) displays three main sections: 1. PRINTER CONFIGURATION (Figure 12 a) 2. COMMANDS Figure 12 3. PRINTER STATUS Figure 12 Figure 12 JCM Printer Basic Driver Main Screen NOTE: Descriptions of these features appear on Page 14.
GEN2U™ Printer PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE To ensure high performance printing quality, the GEN2U 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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GEN2U™ Printer Figure 18 GEN2U Printer Presenter Rollers 12. Wipe and clean the Presenter Rollers (Figure 18 a) with a Cleaning Wipe. 13. Use a clean, dry Micro-fiber cloth to wipe excess liquid from all surfaces. 14. Reload the Tickets.
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