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Technicians Manual

First Edition August 1, 2006

Revision March 6, 2013

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Technicians Manual

Legal Notices

Disclaimer

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Consult your Nanoptix Inc. sales representative for information that is applicable and current. Nanoptix Inc. reserves the right to improve products as new technology, components, software and firmware become available.

No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of Nanoptix Inc.

Copyright

Copyright 2003 by Nanoptix Inc.

Dieppe, New Brunswick Canada

All rights reserved

Printed in Canada

Confidential, Unpublished

Property of Nanoptix Inc.

Trademarks

Epson is registered trademark of Epson Corporation.

Windows is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Nanoptix is a trademark. Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Warning

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Information to the User

This equipment must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference to radio communications will not occur in a particular commercial installation. If this equipment does cause interference, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to contact Nanoptix

Inc. immediately.

Nanoptix Inc. is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Nanoptix Inc. The correction of interferences caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.

In order to ensure compliance with the Product Safety, FCC and CE marking requirements, you must use the power supply, power cord, and interface cable, which were shipped with this product or which meet the following parameters:

Power Supply

UL Listed power supply with standard 60Hz-50Hz, 100-240VAC input and 24VDC output equipped with AC line filtering, over-current and short-circuit protection.

Use of this product with a power supply other than the Nanoptix Inc. power supply will require you to test the power supply and Nanoptix Inc. printer for FCC and CE mark certification.

Communication Interface Cable

An approved Nanoptix interface cable must be used with this product. Use of a cable other than

Nanoptix approved product will require that you test the cable with the Nanoptix Inc. printer and your system for FCC and CE mark certification.

Power Cord

A UL listed, detachable power cord must be used. A power cord with Type SVT marking must be used. For applications outside the North America, power cords that meet the particular country’s certification and application requirements should be used.

Use of a power cord other than described here may result in a violation of safety certifications that is in force in the country of use.

Industry Canada (IC)

Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing

Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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Table of Contents

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About the Printer ............................................................................................................ 1

 

1.1

 

Description of Printer .................................................................................................. 1

 

1.2

 

General specifications .................................................................................................. 2

 

1.3

 

Paper Loading .............................................................................................................. 3

 

1.4

 

Printer Interface Ports ................................................................................................. 5

 

1.5

 

Printer Controls ........................................................................................................... 6

 

1.5.1

 

Printer Reset (Service use only) ........................................................................................... 6

 

1.5.2

 

Paper Feed Button ................................................................................................................ 6

 

1.5.3

 

Firmware Selector DIP switches ......................................................................................... 7

 

1.5.4

 

Boot mode Selector DIP switches ........................................................................................ 8

 

1.5.5

 

Watch Dog jumper ............................................................................................................... 9

 

1.5.6

 

Bezel illumination control jumper ....................................................................................... 9

 

1.5.7

 

LED ...................................................................................................................................... 10

 

1.6

 

Testing the Printer ..................................................................................................... 11

 

1.7

 

Clearing Jams ............................................................................................................. 12

 

2

 

Troubleshooting the Printer .................................................................................... 13

 

2.1

 

Basic Printer Operation ............................................................................................. 13

 

2.2

 

Communication Cables Pin-Out ............................................................................... 14

 

2.2.1

 

Universal Communication interface ................................................................................. 14

 

2.2.2

 

Serial Interface Connection pin-out .................................................................................. 15

 

2.2.3

 

Illuminated bezel interface ................................................................................................. 15

 

2.3

 

Printing Problems ...................................................................................................... 16

 

2.3.1

 

Main Controller PCB Connector Layout ......................................................................... 17

 

3

 

Media and Supplies Guide ....................................................................................... 18

 

3.1

 

Thermal Paper Specifications ................................................................................... 18

 

3.2

 

Ordering Thermal Paper ........................................................................................... 20

 

3.3

 

Ordering Communication Cables ............................................................................. 20

 

3.4

 

Parts List ..................................................................................................................... 21

 

4

 

Mechanical Drawings .............................................................................................. 23

 

5

 

Spare parts replacement instructions ...................................................................... 25

 

6

 

Printer Maintenance Instructions ........................................................................... 36

 

7

 

Service & Support .................................................................................................... 40

 

7.1

 

Returning printers back to Nanoptix for repairs (RMA) ....................................... 40

 

7.2

 

Technical Support Contact Information .................................................................. 40

 

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Figures

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F

IGURE

1: N

ANOPTIX

P

AY

C

HECK

™ P

RINTER

.............................................. 1

 

F

IGURE

2: T

ICKET

S

TACK

O

RIENTATION

...................................................... 3

 

F

IGURE

3: L

OADING

P

APER

........................................................................ 4

 

F

IGURE

4: I

NTERFACE

P

ORTS

..................................................................... 5

 

F

IGURE

5: P

RINTER

R

ESET

......................................................................... 6

 

F

IGURE

6: P

APER

F

EED

B

UTTON

................................................................. 6

 

F

IGURE

7: F/W DIP S

WITCH

....................................................................... 7

 

F

IGURE

8: B

OOT

S

ELECTOR

........................................................................ 8

 

F

IGURE

9: W

ATCH

D

OG

(P

AY

C

HECK

3™ & P

AY

C

HECK

4™

ONLY

) .............. 9

 

F

IGURE

9: B

EZEL

C

ONTROL

........................................................................ 9

 

F

IGURE

9: LED P

OSITIONS

....................................................................... 10

 

F

IGURE

10: S

AMPLE

T

EST

T

ICKET

............................................................. 11

 

F

IGURE

11: C

LEARING

J

AMS

– P

AY

C

HECK

™ 1, 2 & 3 ............................... 12

 

F

IGURE

12: C

LEARING

J

AMS

– P

AY

C

HECK

4™ ......................................... 12

 

F

IGURE

13: S

ENSORS

............................................................................... 13

 

F

IGURE

14: C

ONNECTOR

L

AYOUT

(P

AY

C

HECK

SHOWN

) ......................... 17

 

F

IGURE

15: P

ERFORATION

T

EST

............................................................... 18

 

F

IGURE

16: T

ICKET

S

PECIFICATIONS

......................................................... 19

 

F

IGURE

17: M

ECHANICAL

D

IMENSIONS

...................................................... 24

 

F

IGURE

18: M

AIN

B

RACKET

...................................................................... 25

 

F

IGURE

19: T

ICKET

T

RAY

......................................................................... 25

 

F

IGURE

20: B

ASE

P

LATE

.......................................................................... 26

 

F

IGURE

21: F

LAT

C

ABLE

A ....................................................................... 26

 

F

IGURE

22: F

LAT

C

ABLE

B ....................................................................... 27

 

F

IGURE

23: D

AUGHTER

PCB .................................................................... 28

 

F

IGURE

24: P

RINTING

M

ECHANISM

– P

AY

C

HECK

™ 1, 2 & 3....................... 29

 

F

IGURE

25: P

RINTING

M

ECHANISM

P

AY

C

HECK

4™ ................................... 30

 

F

IGURE

26: M

AIN

PCB ............................................................................. 31

 

F

IGURE

27: P

APER

G

UIDE

......................................................................... 32

 

F

IGURE

28: P

APER

G

UIDE

S

ENSOR

– P

AY

C

HECK

™ 1, 2 & 3 ...................... 33

 

F

IGURE

29: P

APER

G

UIDE

S

ENSOR

– P

AY

C

HECK

4™ ................................ 33

 

F

IGURE

30: M

ECH

K

IT

– P

AY

C

HECK

4™ ................................................... 34

 

F

IGURE

31: D

ISASSEMBLY

........................................................................ 35

 

F

IGURE

32: R

EMOVE

T

ICKET

T

RAY

............................................................ 36

 

F

IGURE

33: R

EMOVE EXCESS DUST

........................................................... 36

 

F

IGURE

34: R

EMOVE TOP PAPER GUIDE

..................................................... 37

 

F

IGURE

35: R

EMOVE

R

OLLER

................................................................... 37

 

F

IGURE

36: C

LEAN

R

OLLER

...................................................................... 37

 

F

IGURE

37: C

LEAN PAPER GUIDE SENSOR USING COTTON SWAB

................. 38

 

F

IGURE

38: B

OTTOM PAPER GUIDE INSPECTION

......................................... 38

 

F

IGURE

39: C

LEAR DUST OFF GEARS USING LIGHT BRUSH

.......................... 39

 

F

IGURE

40: C

LEAN

P

RINT

L

INE

................................................................. 39

 

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Tables

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T

ABLE

1: S

PECIFICATIONS

.......................................................................... 2

 

T

ABLE

2: I

NTERFACE

P

ORTS

....................................................................... 5

 

T

ABLE

4: B

OOT

S

ELECTOR

......................................................................... 8

 

T

ABLE

4: W

ATCH

D

OG JUMPER

................................................................... 9

 

T

ABLE

4: B

EZEL

C

ONTROL

......................................................................... 9

 

T

ABLE

5: LED I

NFORMATION

.................................................................... 10

 

T

ABLE

6: 14 P

IN

RS232 S

ERIAL

I

NTERFACE

............................................. 14

 

T

ABLE

7: RS-232 S

ERIAL

I

NTERFACE

P

IN

-O

UT

......................................... 15

 

T

ABLE

8: B

EZEL

I

NTERFACE

..................................................................... 15

 

T

ABLE

9: T

ROUBLESHOOTING

P

RINTING

P

ROBLEMS

.................................. 16

 

T

ABLE

10: C

ONNECTOR

F

UNCTIONS

......................................................... 17

 

T

ABLE

11: P

APER

S

PECIFICATIONS

........................................................... 18

 

T

ABLE

12: O

RDERING

T

HERMAL

P

APER

.................................................... 20

 

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About the Printer

1.1 Description of Printer

The Nanoptix PayCheck™ printer, is extremely fast, quiet, and very reliable. With thermal printing technology, there is no ribbon cassette to change, and paper loading is extremely simple. The printer is small enough to fit almost anywhere and is easy to use with the ticket exiting from the front.

Figure 1: Nanoptix PayCheck™ Printer

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1.2 General specifications

Print Method

Resolution

Print Width

Paper Width

Cartridge Size

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

Direct Thermal

8 dot/mm (203 dpi)

64mm

65mm

200, 400, 600, 800

0° to 50° C

-40° C to 65° C

5% to 90% RH at 50C (non-condensing)

Operating Relative Humidity

Communication Interface Options Bidirectional RS-232C

Dedicated USB Comm

Dedicated USB Maintenance Port

Memory/Firmware

PayCheck™ & PayCheck 2™:

1 Mbit of RAM, 2 Mbit flash & 16Kbit EEPROM

Resident Character Sets

Integrated Bar Codes

PayCheck 3™ & PayCheck 4™:

2 Mbit Flash, 1 Mbit Ram & 16 kbit EEPROM

Support 32 fonts Approx.

(16 resident 16 user defined)

UPC-A, UPC-E, interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, Code

93, Codabar, EAN 8, EAN 13, Code 128.

Note: Other Bar Codes can be programmed quickly

Speed

Sensors

Duty Cycle (max.)

Human Interface

Dimensions

Weight

Immunity

Emission Standards

Safety

PayCheck™ & PayCheck 2™:

Up to 125 mm/sec. (monochrome)

PayCheck 3™ & PayCheck 4™:

Up to 200 mm (8 in.) per sec. (monochrome)

Up to 125 mm (5 in.) per sec. (two-color mode)

Paper low, paper out, ticket taken, drawer open, ticket jam, ticket in chute, black mark

5 tickets per minute

Drop-in paper loading, status LEDs, paper feed button

113mm width x 67mm height x 286mm depth

2.3 Kg

EN 55024

Information Technology Equipment

United States - FCC Part 15 Subpart A

Canada - Industry Canada ICES-003

Europe – EN 55022

Class B emissions

Information Technology Equipment

QPS Certified

Control Number: LRE1123

Table 1: Specifications

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1.3 Paper Loading

The paper stack should be changed when it is low or out.

Caution:

The printer will not operate without paper, but it may continue to accept data from the host computer. Since the printer cannot print any transactions, the data may be lost.

The maximum stack that will fit in the ticket cartridge is 200, 400, 600 or 800 tickets depending on the cartridge option that was purchased with the printer.

Ticket stack orientation:

The stack must be oriented so

that it’s top of form mark is on the

leading edge of the ticket.

Figure 2: Ticket Stack Orientation

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A

Open drawer.

(if necessary)

C

B

Drop ticket stack into ticket cartridge.

D

Feed ticket into printer mechanism Once paper has been aligned until resistance is felt. ticket is ready to print.

Figure 3: Loading Paper

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1.4 Printer Interface Ports

Port Identification

A

B

C

D

Connector Type

14 pin “Molex type”

USB type B

USB type B

3 pin “Molex type”

Table 2: Interface Ports

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Function

RS-232 Communication

USB Communication

USB Maintenance

Bezel LED

(B)

USB type B

(A)

14 pin

“Molex” type

(C)

USB type B

Figure 4: Interface Ports

(D)

3 pin

“Molex” type

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1.5 Printer Controls

1.5.1 Printer Reset (Service use only)

The printer is reset by disconnecting and reconnecting the power/communication cable.

Once connected, the printer goes through a startup routine and resets itself.

Figure 5: Printer Reset

1.5.2 Paper Feed Button

The paper feed button is used to advance the paper. Once the ticket removed, the printer will realign the paper to the ready position.

Paper Feed

Figure 6: Paper Feed Button

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PayCheck 3™:

PayCheck 4™:

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Remove the ticket tray to access the firmware selector DIP switches.

DIP switch is available through access hole in paper tray.

Various firmware and setting configurations are available by selecting the

16 different DIP switch combinations. (Applies to PayCheck 3

&

PayCheck 4

only)

Figure 7: F/W DIP Switch

DIP switch functions vary in different firmware versions

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1.5.4 Boot mode Selector DIP switches

PayCheck 3™:

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Remove ticket tray and plate to access the boot mode selector DIP switches.

PayCheck 4™: Remove ticket tray plate to access the boot mode selector DIP switches.

Different boot options are available by selecting the 4 different DIP switch combinations.

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Figure 8: Boot Selector

DIP switch settings

OFF-OFF

OFF-ON

ON-OFF

ON-ON

Function

Run mode (default setting)

None

None

Recovery mode (Corrupted firmware)

Table 3: Boot Selector

8

1.5.5 Watch Dog jumper

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Figure 9: Watch Dog (PayCheck 3™ & PayCheck 4™ only)

Jumper setting

ON

OFF

Function

Run mode (default setting)

Recovery mode (disable watch dog)

Table 4: Watch Dog jumper

1.5.6 Bezel illumination control jumper

Figure 10: Bezel Control

Jumper setting

ON

OFF

Function

Bezel illumination control connected to pin 9 of host I/O

Bezel illumination control not available on Pin 9 of host I/O

Table 5: Bezel Control

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1.5.7 LED

Note: An external LED bezel can be connected through the front 3-pin “Molex” type connector.

(Pin-out is described in section 2.2.3)

Error LED

(Red)

Status LED

(Green)

Voltage LED (Red)

(PayCheck 2™ only)

Condition

OFF ON OFF Printer

MED BLINK OFF

SLOW BLINK OFF

FAST BLINK

FAST BLINK

FAST BLINK

ON

ON

ON

OFF

ON (Bright)

OFF

OFF

OFF

Temperature Error

Voltage Error (Over 26.2

VDC)

Print Head Error

Missing Black Index Mark

Paper Jam

Table 6: LED Information

Error LED Status LED Voltage LED

(RED) (GREEN) (RED – PayCheck 2™ only)

Figure 11: LED Positions

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1.6 Testing the Printer

This test can be used to verify the correct operation of the printer. The test prints a resident ticket listing the current printer settings. This ticket can also be used to verify the printing quality.

PayCheck™ & PayCheck 2™:

To print the test ticket, the printer must be powered “ON” while holding the paper feed button for

approximately 5 seconds

. Once repetitive beeping is heard, release the paper feed button. A test ticket similar to the one below will be printed. Pressing the button again will result in blank tickets.

PayCheck 3™ & PayCheck 4™:

To print the test ticket, the printer must be powered “ON” while holding the paper feed button for

approximately 5 seconds

. A status ticket similar to below will be printed. Pressing the button again will result in blank tickets.

Model: PAYCHECK 4

(0x1CB1)

User Version: S R.2.4.0

Protocol: NTL

COMMUNICATION

Interface: Serial

Baud Rate: 38400,8,NONE

Handshaking: PRT+RTS

Print mode:

Back USB :

NTL

Fw Controlled

PRINT CONTROL

Speed: 100

Black Bar Index:

No HPQ Burn Time:

Motor Current:

Real-Time Command:

Auto Reset Status:

Validation Bit:

Save Valid Bit: mm/sec

Right

250 us

2

Enabled

Disabled

Smart TOF

Enabled

PRINTER ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS

Voltage: 24.7

Temperature: 25

SYSTEM RESOURCES

FLASH Used=00000 RAM: Used=00000

Celcius

Free=65535 Free=65535

LIBRARY INVENTORY (CUSTOM)

Templates: 6

Regions:

Fonts :

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,h,9,A,B,C,D

,E,F,G,I,J,K,L,N,O,P,Q,R,

S,T,U,Z,X,a,b,c,d,e,f,g,i,j,k, l,m,n,o,p,q,s,t,u,v,w

0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,A,B

Graphics:

MANUFACTURING INFORMATION

Printer ID:

Date Code:

A to D: 03d8, 021a, 0231, 03c6

Dip Switch Config (1234): 0000

Status: *S|0|PAY-4.82H|@|@|@|I|@|P|*

P312681

20100215

Figure 12: Sample Test Ticket

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1.7 Clearing Jams

The Nanoptix PayCheck™ printer’s paper guide and printing mechanism roller are easily removed, giving full access to the paper path.

Figure 13: Clearing Jams – PayCheck™ 1, 2 & 3

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Figure 14: Clearing Jams – PayCheck 4™

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2 Troubleshooting the Printer

2.1 Basic Printer Operation

Although the Nanoptix PayCheck™ printer is a complex device, its operation is quite simple.

The printer requires two consumables to operate, (1) a regulated 24 VDC power source and

(2) thermal paper. The printer is equipped with three communication interface ports: one power/communication port situated at the bottom rear of the unit, one USB port at the top rear of the unit and one maintenance USB port situated on the side of the printer. A 3-pin I/O connector situated at the front of the unit can be used to control an external illuminated bezel.

The two main components of the printer, the base assembly and the main bracket are connected together via a white flat cable. A photo-interruptible sensor is used to detect the main bracket’s open/close status. A reflective optical sensor situated at the front of the ticket tray is used to detect a low paper condition. A third optical sensor is used in the printing mechanism assembly to detect the presence of paper and start the feeder motor when loading paper. This sensor also works in conjunction with a fourth optical sensor situated in the paper chute to realign paper back to its “ready” position.

When the sensors are not reporting any errors and a recognized data stream is sent to the printer, a printed ticket will result.

Paper in

Chute

Paper Low

Tray In

Top of

Form

Figure 15: Sensors

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2.2 Communication Cables Pin-Out

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The table below describes the connection pin-out for the Universal Interface

(14-pin “Molex” type)

Pin Signal Name Printer I/O Host I/O Printer

Function

1 Reset Input Output Printer

2 PRT_AUX_RXD Input Output Auxiliary

Receive

3 VAUX Input Output Power

4 PRT_AUX_TXD Output Input Auxiliary

Transmit

5

6

7

8

9

10

Signal / Frame

Ground

24V

Signal / Frame

Ground

24V

Bezel_pwm

Signal / Frame

Ground

Signal / Frame

Ground

Power Input

Signal / Frame

Ground

Power Input

Signal / Frame

11 PRT_RS232_RXD

24V Output

Ground

Input

Signal / Frame

Ground n/a

Signal / Frame

Ground n/a

Signal / Frame

Ground

Power Input

Signal / Frame

Ground

Power Input n/a

Signal/ Frame

Bezel Driver

Signal/ Frame

Ground Ground

Output Data

12 PRT_RS232_TXD Output Input Transmit

13 PRT_Status Output

14 PRT_RS232_RTS Output Input

Note: Bezel illumination control jumper must be present for Bezel modulation to be present on pin 9

Table 7: 14 Pin RS232 Serial Interface

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2.2.2 Serial Interface Connection pin-out

The table below describes the connection pin-out for the Serial interface (12-pin: “Molex” type),

(Applies to PayCheck

& PayCheck 2

only)

Pin Signal Name Printer I/O

1 24V Power Input

2 PRT_RS232_TXD Output

Host I/O n/a

Input

Printer

Function

Power Input

3 PRT_RS232_RXD Input

4 n/a

5 Signal Ground

6 RS232_DSR

7 n/a

Signal Ground

Output n/a

Signal Ground Signal Ground

4K7 pull up to 24V Input n/a

Data

None

Printer Ready none

8 PRT_RS232_RTS

(host CTS)

9

10

11

12

Bezel pwm

Signal Ground

Signal Ground

24V

Shell Frame Ground

24V Output

Signal Ground

Signal Ground

Power Input

Frame Ground n/a Bezel driver

Signal Ground Signal Ground

Signal Ground Signal Ground n/a Power Input

Frame

Ground

Shield

Note: Bezel illumination control jumper must be present for Bezel modulation to be present on pin 9

Table 8: RS-232 Serial Interface Pin-Out

2.2.3 Illuminated bezel interface

The table below describes the connection pin-out for the front Bezel Connector (3-pin “Molex” type).

Pin Signal Printer I/O

2 24VDC Output

3 GND GND

Table 9: Bezel Interface

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2.3 Printing Problems

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The table below can be used to determine the cause and resolution of the most common problems that may occur. If the information in this section does not correct the problem, contact a Nanoptix service representative.

Problem

Printer Does Not

Function When Turned

On

Paper jam

Noisy Feeder Motor (paper disengaged)

Paper does not realign itself when a ticket is printed

Line of print or section missing lengthwise on entire ticket

Possible Causes

Printer not plugged in

Tray not fully closed

Flat cable incorrectly or not fully inserted into receptacle

Paper width out of specification

Debris or partial ticket stuck in paper path

Paper’s perforation burst strength out of spec

Printer is meant to be operated with paper engaged in the printing mechanism, failing to do so will cause gears to grind and slip, noise may result

Paper’s alignment mark, (which is the black dot printed on the nonsensitive side of thermal paper) may be out of specification

Paper’s thermal coating inconsistent

Thermal printing mechanism damaged

Thermal print head is dirty

What to Do

Check that printer cables are properly connected at both ends

Check that the host and power supply are getting power

Close the tray

Fully insert flat cable in the into receptacle at both ends

Test paper width for compliance

Open paper guide and detach roller, remove debris

Test paper perforation for compliance

Do not operate printer without any paper engaged in the printing mechanism

Note: Never lubricate gears or any other part of the printer

The maximum reflectance of the alignment mark is 15% (infrared). Simply put, this means that the alignment mark’s color should be an even/crisp black. If any white or gray is visible, it is an indication that the reflectance could be more than 15%

Change the paper stack to make sure the thermal coating is not the source

Contact customer service representative

Print is light or spotty

Paper’s thermal coating inconsistent

Clean print head by following recommended procedure (Section 6)

Change the paper stack to make sure the thermal coating is not the source

Table 10: Troubleshooting Printing Problems

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J100 USB

J101 Future

J200 Bezel

J300

J301

Thermal Print Head

TPH Grounding Tab

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J700 Motor

J800 Top Of Form

J1000 Daughter PCB I/O

Table 11: Connector Functions

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Figure 16: Connector Layout (PayCheck™ shown)

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3 Media and Supplies Guide

3.1 Thermal Paper Specifications

NOTE: Qualified thermal paper with the following specifications is required for proper operation.

Width

Length

65 mm +/-1 (2.56 IN)

156 mm +/- 1 (6.14 IN)

Thickness

Brightness

4.5 +0.1 -0.3 mil

89%

Smoothness

2000 sec Avg.

Perforation burst strength

Alignment Mark (TOF)

1.3 +/- 0.4 LBS (0.59 +/- 0.18 Kg.

Optical Density 1.10 min.

Table 12: Paper Specifications

Figure 17: Perforation Test

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Figure 18: Ticket Specifications

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3.2 Ordering Thermal Paper

The following paper grade produced by Appleton and Kanzaki Specialty Papers are recommended by Nanoptix. There are a number of paper converters qualified to supply this paper, provided the stacks are from these recommended grades.

Paper qualification services are offered by Nanoptix for additional grades not listed below.

Manufacturer Numbers Paper Grade

Appleton Papers

Tel:920-991-8438

Nanoptix part no.

100505-3024 (200 stack)

100505-3025 (400 stack)

100505-3026 (600 stack)

100505-3027 (800 stack)

Royale 700-4.5

Kanzaki Specialty

Papers

(USA)

Tel:888-526-9254

Fax: 413-731-

8864

100505-3012 (200 stack)

100505-3013 (400 stack)

100505-3014 (600 stack)

100505-3015 (800 stack)

TO-381-N

Table 13: Ordering Thermal Paper

3.3 Ordering Communication Cables

Contact your sales representative to order the communication cables listed in the table.

The numbers are for reference only. Suppliers may use other numbers.

RS232 communication cable (14-Pin “Molex” type to DB-9)

OneCheck In-Line Cable

USB Cable 2M (A to B)

210036-0004R

210036-0003R

100390-0001R

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3.4 Parts List

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Item #

1

2

3

4

5

7

8

9

10

12

14

15

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Part #

102952-0001

102952-0002

103027-0001

103027-0002

102953-0000

100041-1164

103554-0000

103561-0000

102590-0000

100069-2005

100378-0000

103433-0000

103483-0000

Description

Ticket Tray 200 Version II

Ticket Tray 400 Version II

Ticket Tray 600 Version II with Notches

Ticket Tray 800 Version II with Notches

Baseplate Version II

M3 x 6mm, SEMS Screw, (Daughter Boards) Note:Use Thread Lock

Main Board DSP, Ticket Printer III

Main Bracket w Paperfeed Switch

Upper Slide with Custom Plunger

Compression Spring 0.563" Long

LED Bezel board - Indirect light - 285 mcd BRIGHTNESS

Universal Interconnect - RoHS

Ticket, Universal, 14Pin Plug (Power Only) to 14Pin Receptalce and DB9 Female

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28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

39

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19

20

21

22

22

23

24

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100050-0103

103560-0000

100041-0683

102971-0000

103490-0001

103490-0002

100795-0000

100069-1001

100417-0000

100069-2003

100350-0001

100041-1166

100069-1002

100420-0000

100413-0000

100416-0000

100781-0000

100878-0000

103596-0000

100041-1244

100051-0107

100063-1005

M3 Nylon Lock Nut

Frame Assembly with Paperfeed Switch

M3 x 8mm, Flat Head Screw (Lower Slides)

Flat flex; 528mm; connects main board and interconnect (reorder #: 102971-02-01)

Bezel, 65mm, Long, Green

Bezel, 65mm, Long, Blue

Ticket Chute Lock

Torsion Spring Left

Upper Paper Chute

Compression Spring 0.625" Long

Axiohm MHTP Mechanism; FS24; 80mm (Default)

M3 x 10mm, SEMS Screw, (Mech)

Torsion Spring Right

Paper In; Rohs

Paper In Harness

Bezel Harness (connects main boad to a panel mount 3pin)

Top of form flex circuit (125mm straight)

TOF Sensor Clip

Front paper feed harness

M4 x 8mm, SEMS Screw, (Mech Mount)

M3 Flat Washer

Black Vinyl Grommet, 5/16" hole

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43

44

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103491-0001

103491-0002

103622-0001

103621-0000

102904-0000

Bezel, 65mm, Short, Green

Bezel, 65mm, Short, Blue

External Bezel (Plastic, label and foam)

External Bezel Bracket

102904 - (Ticket Printer, LED Bezel Harness; connects LED board to panel mount 3pin)

NOTE: Part numbers listed are for the PayCheck 3™ printer only. Should parts for either

PayCheck™, PayCheck 2™ or PayCheck 4™ printers be required, please contact your

Nanoptix service representative.

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4 Mechanical Drawings

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Right Side View

Bottom View

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Front View

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Top View

Figure 19: Mechanical Dimensions

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5 Spare parts replacement instructions

Use ESD protection (such as a wrist strap) anytime a PCB is exposed

Instruction A: Removal of the main bracket

1. Lift latch, slide bracket forward and out

2. Disconnect flat cable

Figure 20: Main Bracket

Instruction B: Removal of the ticket tray

PayCheck

1, 2 & 3: Lift on access tab, Remove ticket tray

PayCheck 4

: Remove mounting screw and slide tray to the right

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Figure 21: Ticket Tray

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Instruction C: Removal of the base plate (PayCheck™ 1, 2 & 3 only)

Remove Tinnerman screw (using ¼ inch nut driver) and slide base plate back

Figure 22: Base Plate

Instruction D: Removal of flat cable

1. Disconnect the main controller PCB end of the cable by following Instruction A

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Figure 23: Flat Cable A

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2. Disconnect daughter PCB end of the cable:

1. Remove the two cable retainers

2. Remove the universal daughter PCB by removing the four mounting screws

3. Unlatch cable by lifting the two side connector tabs

Figure 24: Flat Cable B

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Instruction E: Removal of the universal daughter PCB

1. Remove the main bracket by following Instruction A

2. Remove the universal daughter board by removing the 4 mounting screws

3. Remove cable by unlatching the two side tabs of the connector

Figure 25: Daughter PCB

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Instruction F: Removal of the printing mechanism Kit

For PayCheck™ 1, 2 & 3

1. Remove ticket tray by following Instruction B

2. Remove base plate by following Instruction C

3. Disconnect the TOF flex circuit and printing mechanism flat cable

4. Remove the 2 mounting screws

5. Lift printing mechanism straight up

6. Disconnect motor connector

7. Disconnect mech grounding tab using “long nose” pliers

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Figure 26: Printing Mechanism – PayCheck™ 1, 2 & 3

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1. Remove ticket tray by following Instruction B

2. Disconnect the TOF flex circuit and printing mechanism flat cable

3. Remove the blue top paper guide (not shown)

4. Remove the 2 mounting screws

5. Lift printing mechanism straight up

6. Disconnect motor and paper guide connector

7. Disconnect mech grounding tab using “long nose” pliers

Figure 27: Printing Mechanism PayCheck 4™

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Instruction G: Removal of the main controller PCB

1. Remove the printing mechanism kit by following Instruction F

2. Disconnect bezel & paper guide harnesses

3. Disconnect flat cable

4. Remove 4 mounting screws

Figure 28: Main PCB

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Instruction H: Removal of paper guide kit (PayCheck™ 1, 2 & 3 only)

1. Remove the printing mechanism kit by following Instruction F

2. Pry one side and hold

3. Keeping an upwards pressure, push on the other side’s tab

4. Then remove by unlatching the final 2 tabs

Note: during reassembly, make sure to install the right spring on the right side and the left spring on the left side.

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Figure 29: Paper Guide

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Instruction I: Removal of the paper guide sensor

For PayCheck 1, 2 & 3

1. Remove paper guide kit by following Instruction H

2. Remove PCB by carefully prying latch

Figure 30: Paper Guide Sensor – PayCheck™ 1, 2 & 3

For PayCheck 4™

1. Remove print mechanism kit by following Instruction F

2. Remove top paper guide (blue)

3. Remove bottom paper guide (black)

4. Remove PCB by carefully prying latch

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Figure 31: Paper Guide Sensor – PayCheck 4™

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Instruction J: Disassembly of printing mechanism kit

1. Remove print mechanism kit by following Instruction F

Additional steps for PayCheck 4

only

2. Remove top paper guide (blue)

3. Remove bottom paper guide (black)

4. Remove the Axiohm mount by remove the 2 mounting screws

5. Remove the mech mount by removing the mounting screw

6. Remove Front Axiohm module by removing mounting screw

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Figure 32: Mech Kit – PayCheck 4™

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For PayCheck

1, 2, 3 & 4

7. Cut tie wrap

8. Remove mech mount mounting screw (PayCheck

1, 2 & 3 only)

9. Separate mechanism by sliding mount upwards (PayCheck

1, 2 & 3 only)

10. Push sensor out using a screw driver

11. Remove print head by prying with a small screw driver

(Make sure not to apply any pressure to the print head white flat cable)

12. Remove head by pushing down and back

(Attention: springs may pop out of position)

Figure 33: Disassembly

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6 Printer Maintenance Instructions

Note: Under normal operating conditions, the minimum interval for cleaning the

Nanoptix PayCheck

printer is 3 months or 5 km of paper printed, which ever comes first.

1. Slide printer drawer open and remove ticket tray

Figure 34: Remove Ticket Tray

2. Remove excess dust using a portable vacuum cleaner or wipe clean with a damp cloth

Figure 35: Remove excess dust

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3. Remove paper guide cover (when in use) & top paper guide. Then press down on bottom paper guide

Figure 36: Remove top paper guide

4. Remove roller by pressing down and rolling out towards front of printer

Figure 37: Remove Roller

5. Clean the roller with a cotton swab and a mild soap solution.

Figure 38: Clean Roller

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6. Clean paper guide sensor using cotton swab

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Figure 39: Clean paper guide sensor using cotton swab

7. Make sure that bottom paper guide can move up and down freely. Ensure that the gaps pointed by the arrows are equal and measures approximately ½ a millimeter (20 mils or the thickness of 5 sheets of TITO paper). If not, readjust the frame to ensure proper alignment.

Figure 40: Bottom paper guide inspection

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8. Visually inspect the two inner sides of the bottom paper guide. If excessive wear is visible (deep grooves caused by paper), bottom paper guide should be replaced

Good Replace

9. Clear dust off gears using light brush

Figure 41: Clear dust off gears using light brush

10. Clean the print line (black line on the print head) with a cotton swab and isopropyl alcohol.

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Figure 42: Clean Print Line

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7 Service & Support

7.1 Returning printers back to Nanoptix for repairs (RMA)

 Send repair approval request to Nanoptix Inc. which should include:

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Printer model #

- Serial

-

Brief problem description

 Ship defective products to Nanoptix Inc.

 Ensure that each package being sent is identified by the specified RMA number

NOTE: Make sure to place a blank ticket or a piece of paper between thermal print head and roller for shipping and storage.

United States of America Canada and International

Nanoptix Inc.

04730

NOTE: It is imperative to have every package clearly identified by an RMA number.

7.2 Technical Support Contact Information

Service department

Nanoptix Inc.

699 Champlain St.

Dieppe, NB, Canada

E1A 1P6

Tel: 506.384.3388

Fax: 506.384.3588

E-mail: [email protected]

Web site: www.nanoptix.com

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