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Part No. 960-000192R_Rev. A
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JCM® TRAINING
OVERVIEW
GEN2U™ Printer
®
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Table of Contents
Overview ................................................................................. 3
GEN2U Printer Unit .................................................................................. 3
Component Locations ............................................................. 4
Component Names .................................................................................. 4
Cleaning Procedures .............................................................. 5
Cleaning Card Procedure ......................................................................... 8
GEN2U Communications ....................................................... 9
Printing a Configuration Ticket ................................................................. 9
JCM Printer Basic Driver ...................................................... 10
About GEN2U Firmware ....................................................... 12
GEN2U Firmware Identification .............................................................. 12
GEN2U Firmware Structure ................................................................... 12
About OTP Printer Units ....................................................... 13
Additional Check for OTP Units ............................................................. 13
Using the JCM DFU Downloader ......................................... 14
BlueWaveDX Tool Download ................................................ 16
Setup for the BlueWaveDX Tool.............................................................. 16
Updating Firmware Using the BlueWaveDX Tool.................................... 16
Switch The Paper Low Sensor OFF ..................................... 17
Bezel LED Indications .......................................................... 17
Status LED Indications ......................................................... 17
Error Conditions .................................................................... 18
Maintenance Equipment ....................................................... 19
Personal Notes and Comments ............................................ 20
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OVERVIEW
This training course addresses the following JCM GEN2U models:
GEN2U PRINTER UNIT
Figure 1 illustrates the GEN2U Printer Unit.
Table 1 GEN2U Printer Versions
Device
Version Difference
GEN2U
RS-232, Netplex, USB
NOTE: The GEN2U (Universal) protocol is configured with Firmware. The firmware
determines the protocol and speed.
Figure 1 Typical GEN2U Printer Unit
GEN2U Unit
NOTE: For GEN2U Printer Component Locations, refer to Page 4.
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COMPONENT LOCATIONS
COMPONENT NAMES
Figure 2 illustrates the GEN2U Component Names and Locations.
Figure 2 GEN2U Printer Component Names
e
l
b
a
c
d
f
g
h
j
k
i
a) RS232/USB Coil Interface Cable
b) Coil Interface Cable Connector
c) Lid Latch
d) Copper Shield
e) Bezel LED Connector
f)
Bottom Tray
g) Upper Lid
h) Feed Button
i)
Status LEDs
j)
Rubber Boot
k) USB Update Port
l)
Paper Tray (300 Ticket)
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CLEANING PROCEDURES
Regular cleaning of the GEN2U Printer Unit will help promote optimum
printer performance. Indications that the Printer may require cleaning include:
•
Frequent paper jams
•
Partial print output
•
Light print quality
The JCM Printer Cleaning Kit (P/N 350-00292-100) is recommended for best
results cleaning the GEN2U Printer. The Cleaning Kit includes Alcohol Wipes,
Cleaning Swabs, and feed-through Cleaning Cards.
To clean the GEN2U Printer, use the following procedure:
1. Press the Lid Latch (refer to Figure 2 c on page 4) to open the Printer Lid.
2. Use a cleaning swab dampened with Isopropyl Alcohol to wipe clean the following
Sensors (refer to Figure 4 on the following page):
•
Printer Tray Sensor (Figure 4 a)
•
Paper Low Sensor (Figure 4 b)
•
Lid Open Sensor (Figure 4 d)
•
Ticket Taken Sensor (Figure 4 e)
Table 2 GEN2U Printer Sensor Cleaning Methods
Symbol
Sensor Type
Cleaning Method
a
Printer Tray (Drawer Open)
Wipe clean with an alcohol swab.
b
Ticket Low (Paper Low)
Wipe clean with an alcohol swab.
c
Paper Out (Index Mark)
Blow clean with compressed air.
d
Lid Open
Wipe clean with an alcohol swab.
e
Ticket Taken Sensor
Wipe clean with an alcohol swab.
NOTE: JCM strongly recommends a thorough cleaning of the GEN2U Printer at least
once per year. Additional cleanings may be indicated, depending on environmental
conditions where the GEN2U Printer is installed (e.g., smoke-filled or dusty
environments).
Figure 3 JCM Printer Cleaning Kit (P/N 350-00292-100)
NOTE: GEN2U Printer Sensor Cleaning Methods are listed in Table 2 below. Refer to
Figure 4 on the following page for Sensor locations.
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3. Rotate the Print Head Release Lever (Figure 5 a) leftward, then gently press down
on the Lever to lower the Print Head.
a
c
b
d
e
Figure 4 GEN2U Printer Sensor Locations
a
Figure 5 GEN2U Print Head Release Lever
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4. Wipe the Print Head surface (Figure 6 a) clean using a new cleaning swab.
5. To clean the Print Head Rollers (Figure 7 a) and the Presenter Assembly’s Feed
Rollers (Figure 7 b), turn the Rollers by hand while wiping them with a new Clean-
ing Wipe or a clean Microfiber cloth (slightly dampened with Isopropyl Alcohol).
a
Figure 6 Clean Print Head
a
b
Figure 7 Clean Print Head Rollers and Feed Rollers
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CLEANING CARD PROCEDURE
The Cleaning Card can be used for a quick cleaning of the GEN2U Print Head
and Paper Path.
To use the Cleaning Card, follow this procedure:
1. Open the EGM service door.
2. Pull the Printer out of the EGM on its Sliding Base.
3. Remove the Ticket Stock from the Paper Tray (Figure 8 a).
4. Remove the Cleaning Card from its protective packaging.
5. Insert the Cleaning Card into the Ticket In Slot (Figure 8 b). It will automati-
cally load in the proper position.
6. Press and hold the Feed Button (Figure 8 c) to feed the Cleaning Card through
the Printer’s Paper Path.
7. Carefully remove the Cleaning Card from the Printer’s Ticket Out Slot.
8. Feed 2 or 3 Tickets through the Printer to remove Alcohol residue before reload-
ing Ticket Stock into the Paper Tray..
NOTE: Make sure the Printer’s Power Supply is properly connected.
NOTE: Each Cleaning Card is intended for single use only. Always use a new Cleaning
Card for each cleaning cycle.
b
c
a
Figure 8 Feed Cleaning Card into Ticket In Slot
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GEN2U COMMUNICATIONS
Table 3 lists the supported GEN2U Data Communication Speeds (Baud Rates)
for the following Gaming device manufacturers.
PRINTING A CONFIGURATION TICKET
To print a Ticket with the current Configuration and Firmware information,
proceed as follows:
1. Remove power from the GEN2U Printer.
2. Press and hold the FEED Button.
3. Reapply power to the GEN2U Printer.
4. Continue to press and hold the FEED Button until the Configuration Ticket
begins to print, then release the Button.
Table 3 GEN2U Communication Speeds
Baud Rate (Data Communications Speeds)
Game Manufacturer
38,400 (RS-232 Common)
Most EGM (e.g., Scientific Games, ATI, Everi)
9600 (RS-232)
Other EGM (e.g., Konami)
19200 (Netplex)
IGT
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JCM PRINTER BASIC DRIVER
The JCM Printer Basic Driver is used to test and troubleshoot the GEN2U
Printer. To test the GEN2U Printer, proceed as follows:
1. Remove power from the GEN2U Printer Unit.
2. Connect the GEN2U Printer to a PC using the Evaluation Harness DB-9
Connector.
3. Reapply power to the GEN2U Printer Unit.
4. From the PC Desktop, double-click on the JCM Printer Basic Driver icon.
5. Click to select the Communication Protocol - either RS-232 or Netplex
Communications (Figure 9 a).
6. Click to select the COM Port Number where the GEN2U Printer is connected
(Figure 9 b).
The JCM Printer Basic Driver User Interface is displayed (refer to Figure 10 on
page 11).
NOTE: Printers with USB Firmware will always have RS-232 Communications active.
a
b
Figure 9 JCM Printer Basic Driver UI (Opening Screen)
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7. Print Ticket Information (Figure 10 a).
– Verify Configuration information.
– Verify the Print quality of the Ticket Information.
An Active condition for a Sensor or Printer Error will be displayed in the
Printer Status section as a RED highlighted box, as shown in Figure 10 b
below. When the Active condition is cleared, the RED highlight disappears
from the Printer Status display.
b
a
Figure 10 JCM Printer Basic Driver UI (Active Condition displayed)
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ABOUT GEN2U FIRMWARE
GEN2U FIRMWARE IDENTIFICATION
GEN2U Printer Firmware is identified as shown in Table 4 below.
GEN2U FIRMWARE STRUCTURE
GEN2U Firmware consists of three (3) Levels and two (2) Classes, as
described in Table 5 and Table 6 below.
Table 4 GEN2U Firmware Identification*
* Various Game Manufacturers may have requested different Firmware naming formats.
Be sure to verify which Firmware version is approved for use within a Property’s jurisdiction.
Identifier
Example
Printer Type - First two characters
e.g., 'GU'
'GU' = GEN2U
Protocol - One character
'R' = RS-232
'N' = Netplex
'U' = USB
'GUR' = RS-232
Version number - Remaining characters
(variable length)
'GUR0001213.dfu' = GEN2U, RS-232, Version 001213
'GUN0010506.sha' = GEN2U, Netplex, Version 0010506
'GUU001A508.sha'= GEN2U, USB, Version 001A508
Table 5 GEN2U Firmware Levels
Level
Contents
Application Level
Contains Ticket Formatting, Content and Specific Details for a
Ticket, such as Jurisdictional requirements and Protocol (RS-232,
Netplex, USB)
BSP Level
Board Support Level, contains the Printer Operational
components
Boot Code
Boot Code consists of Printer Startup/Power Up routines.
Table 6 GEN2U Firmware Classes
Class
Description
GDS (Gaming Device Standard)
Used by most Game Manufacturers, GDS is indicated by
extension .dfu
SPC (Specific Printer Command)
Used by IGT and WMS, SPC is indicated by extension of .sha;
May be either Netplex- or USB-specific.
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ABOUT OTP PRINTER UNITS
One-Time Programmable (OTP) Printer Units (Figure 11) can be identified as
follows:
•
The Printer Unit’s Serial Number label does not feature an RoHS
Symbol.
•
The CPU Module is a plug-in (removable) type.
ADDITIONAL CHECK FOR OTP UNITS
1. Print a Configuration Ticket, then review the Configuration information.
2. Verify whether the second to last character of the Firmware Version is a 2 or a 4.
(e.g.: GUU01xxx2x.sha’ or GUN001xx4x.sha’).
3. These units cannot be updated using the JCM DFU Downloader Application.
The IGT Download Application must first be used to update the Firmware
version.
NOTE: The OTP Units cannot be updated using the JCM DFU Downloader
Application. The IGT Download Application must be used.
NOTE: Once the Firmware has been updated using the IGT Download Application,
firmware updates can be performed as needed using the JCM DFU Downloader
Application (described on the following page).
Figure 11 One-Time Programmable (OTP) CPU
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USING THE JCM DFU DOWNLOADER
To update the GEN2U Printer Firmware, proceed as follows:
1. Connect a USB Cable between the USB Update Port on the right side of the
GEN2U Printer (refer to Figure 2 k on page 4) and the PC.
2. Apply power to the GEN2U Printer.
3. From the PC Desktop, double-click on the JCM DFU Downloader Application
icon to launch it.
The Printer status will display as 1 device connected (Figure 12 a).
4. If no Printer is detected, Drivers will need to be installed. (Drivers are installed
automatically when the Printer is connected to a PC.)
5. Click on Select FIRMWARE.
The PC’s web browser opens automatically.
6. Select the proper Firmware version.
The JCM DFU Downloader screen will indicate the following information:
- File Name
- File Type (DFU, SHA)
- Printer Model Format
a
Figure 12 JCM DFU Downloader Application UI
NOTE: If Printer Drivers need to be installed manually, contact JCM Technical Support
at (800) 683-7248.
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7. Click on Full Upgrade.
If the Upgrading Boot/BSP-Alert! message (Figure 13 a) is displayed, then an
Upgrade Key must be inserted into the 4-pin Connector adjacent to the GEN2U
Printer’s USB Upload Port (Figure 13 c).
8. Remove the Rubber Plug from the 4-pin Connector (Figure 13 b).
9. Insert the Upgrade Key into the GEN2U Printer’s 4-pin Connector (Figure 13
c).
10.Click the Yes screen button (Figure 13 d) to continue.
11.When the Printer status indicates ***Printer Successfully Updated.*** (Figure 14
a), the Firmware Update is complete.
a
c
d
b
Figure 13 Insert Upgrade Key/Upgrading Boot/BSP Alert! Message
a
Figure 14 JCM DFU Downloader Firmware Update Complete
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BLUEWAVE™DX DOWNLOAD
The JCM BlueWave™DX Tool offers an alternate method for updating the
Firmware on the GEN2U Printer. To do so, proceed as follows:
SETUP FOR THE BLUEWAVEDX TOOL
1. Within the BlueWaveDX Tool’s SD Card root directory, create a new GEN2U
System folder.
2. The Firmware files for the GEN2U Printer should be placed within the new
GEN2U System folder.
UPDATING FIRMWARE USING THE BLUEWAVEDX TOOL
1. Connect a standard USB Male "A" to Male "B" cable from the BlueWaveDX
Tool’s USB Connector Type A (Figure 15 a) to the GEN2U Printer’s USB
Update Port (Figure 15 b).
2. Turn the BlueWaveDX Tool’s Power Switch ON (Figure 15 c).
3. When the Firmware Update screen appears, press the OK Button (Figure 15 d).
4. Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys (Figure 15 e) to scroll through the list of
available GEN2U Firmware versions.
5. Press the OK Button (Figure 15 d) to select the desired Firmware version.
6. Press the OK Button again to start the download.
7. When the Download Complete message is displayed, press the CLR Button
(Figure 15 f) to return to the Main Menu
OR
Press the OK Button (Figure 15 d) to download Firmware to another Printer.
NOTE: Sub-folders are not recognized.
a
c
d
e
f
b
Figure 15 BlueWaveDX Tool Primary Controls/GEN2U USB Update Port
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SWITCH THE PAPER LOW SENSOR OFF
For Firmware versions dated 07/06/11 and later, the GEN2U Printer’s Paper
Low Sensor can be switched off and on, as needed. To do so:
1. Press the Lid Latch to open the GEN2U Printer Lid (refer to Figure 2 c on
Page 4).
2. Press the FEED Button three (3) times rapidly.
BEZEL LED INDICATIONS
The Bezel LED will display the following Bezel LED Indications.
Table 7 Bezel LED Indications
STATUS LED INDICATIONS
The Status LEDs will indicate the operational state of the GEN2U Printer.
Table 8 Status LED Indications
Bezel Display
Status
Solid ON
Printer is ready and in idle
Slow Blink
Paper Low or Printer Error
Fast Blink
Ticket Printing/Ticket in Chute
OFF
Printer Power is OFF
Condition
Ready
Paper
Open
Fault
Powered OFF
Ready
Blinking
Flushed
Paper Out
Print Head Release
Lever Up or Lid Open
Temperature Error
Voltage Error
Print Head Error
Missing Index Mark
Paper Jammed
Blinking
NOTE: If the Paper Low Sensor becomes enabled, the GREEN READY LED will flash
three (3) times. If the Paper Low Sensor becomes disabled, the RED FAULT LED will
flash three (3) times.
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ERROR CONDITIONS
Table 9 Error Conditions
Error
Error Description
Resolution
Paper Out
Results when the Printer does not detect Paper
present.
Load a new Paper Stack.
Head Up or
Open
Results from raising the Print Head Release
Lever or opening the Lid.
Raise and Lock the Yellow
Lever on the Print Head.
Temperature
Results when the Printer is operating outside of
its allowable temperature range.
If the Printer is operating in an environment
where the ambient temperature is roughly room
temperature, this error would most likely be due
to a hardware problem.
The Printer will automatically
resume operation after the
detected head temperature
falls within range.
Voltage
Results if the Printer detects a Power Supply
Voltage (+24VDC to +25VDC) outside its
allowable range. This error could be due to a
poor cable connection.
The Printer will automatically
resume operation after the
Power Supply is detected to
be within range.
Print Head
Results when the Printer senses an internal
error due to connectivity or an interfacing
problem with the Thermal Print Head. This error
could be due to a cable problem between the
Main Controller Board and the Printer engine.
The Printer will remain in this
error state until the power is
cycled or the Unit is reset.
If the problem persists, the
Printer will require service.
Missing Black
Index Mark
Results if the black Index Mark is not detected
within approximately 10" of paper feeding or
printing. This error indicates the presence of the
wrong kind of paper in the Printer, or that the
paper was inserted in the wrong direction (so
that the black Index Mark is rotated 180
degrees).
Reload paper in proper
orientation.
Paper Jam
Results when the Printer detects an error in the
Paper Path.
Open the Printer Head and
inspect the Paper Path for a
Jammed Ticket.
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MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
Table 10 Maintenance Equipment
JAC No.
Description
350-00292-100
Cleaning Kit
150-00013-100
Evaluation Harness
350-00258-100
24VDC Power Supply
302-100010R
USB Cable Male A to Male B
302-100004R
USB to Serial Adapter
JU-H30812-S1
4 Port Hub
100-00368-102
Upgrade Key
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