NCR 7156 Thermal Receipt and Impact Slip Printer: Setup and User’s Guide BD20-1435-A Issue B September 1998
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Important Information to 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 (QQGQ), Class 2 power supply with SELV (Secondary Extra Low Voltage), nonenergy hazard output, limited energy source, input rated 100-240 Vac, 1.5/0.8 A, 50/60 Hz, output rated 24 Vdc, 2.3 A.
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7156 Setup and User’s Guide Contents Contents Chapter 1: The 7156 Printer 1 Features and Options..................................................................................................2 Receipt Station ......................................................................................................2 Slip Station ............................................................................................................3 Both Stations ........................................................
Contents 7156 Setup and User’s Guide Chapter 3: Ordering Paper and Supplies 27 Ordering Thermal Receipt Paper ............................................................................27 Ordering Forms .........................................................................................................28 Ordering Ribbon Cassettes.......................................................................................28 Ordering Other Supplies ...........................................................
156 Setup and User’s Guide Chapter 1: The 7156 Printer Chapter 1: The 7156 Printer Receipt Cover On Line Button On Line Green LED Paper Status Red Led Paper Feed Button Receipt Front Cover LED Slip or Check Extended Slip Table The 7156 printer is a fast, quiet, and very reliable multiple function printer. Relatively small, it is easy to setup and use. It prints receipts, validates and prints checks, and prints on a variety of single- or multiple-part forms.
Chapter 1: The 7156 Printer 7156 Setup and User’s Guide The industry-standard RS-232C communication interface allows the 7156 to be connected to any host computer that uses RS-232C. Control codes are provided for easy migration of applications written for Epson as well as other NCR printers. With thermal printing technology on the more frequently used receipt station, there is no ribbon cassette to change and paper loading is extremely simple.
7156 Setup and User’s Guide Chapter 1: The 7156 Printer Slip Station Bi-directional, impact printing Standard pitch (host selectable): 13.9 characters per inch, 66 columns Compressed pitch (host selectable): 17.
Chapter 1: The 7156 Printer 7156 Setup and User’s Guide Options Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) check reader built into the slip station for verifying checks (includes custom MICR field parsing) Extended slip table for handling large forms (standard with MICR check reader) Paper cutter (receipt station) Remote power supply Two cash drawer drivers Communication cable 4 September 1998
7156 Setup and User’s Guide Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer What Is in the Box? The following items are packed in the shipping box (printers shipped in bulk may not include all of these items): Printer enclosed in a plastic bag and foam pack Thermal receipt paper roll (inside receipt bucket) Test printout protecting the thermal printhead (inside receipt bucket) Cardboard support for cantilever (on slip table) Foam restraint for carriage (behind fron
Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer 7156 Setup and User’s Guide Removing the Packing Material 1. Once the printer is removed from the foam pack and plastic bag, open the receipt cover by pulling up on the front left corner. 2. Remove the paper roll, discard any packing material, and remove the test printout from inside the receipt bucket.
7156 Setup and User’s Guide Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer 3. Open the front cover and remove the foam restraint. 4. Remove the cardboard support from the slip table. 5. Remove the ribbon cassette and cables from the box. 6. Save all packing materials for future storing, moving, or shipping the printer. 7. Complete the Installation report card and send it to NCR. Caution: Remove the foam restraint and the cardboard support before operating the printer.
Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer 7156 Setup and User’s Guide Repacking the Printer Review the illustrations on the previous two pages to pack the printer. 1. Place receipt paper between the receipt cover and the printhead for protection. 2. Remove the ribbon cassette, move the carriage to the right, and place the foam restraint between the left side of the printer and the carriage to protect the carriage. 3. Place the cardboard support on the slip table. 4.
7156 Setup and User’s Guide Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer Choosing a Location The 7156 printer takes up relatively little counter space and may be set on or near the host computer. Make sure there is enough room to open the receipt cover to change the paper and to open the front cover to change the ribbon cassette. The illustration shows the actual dimensions of the printer, but leave several inches around the printer for connecting and accessing the cables.
Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer 7156 Setup and User’s Guide Connecting the Cables There are three different types of cables that connect to the printer: Power supply cable supplying power from the power supply Communication cable connecting the printer to the host computer Cash drawer cables connecting the printer to one or two cash drawers Caution: Disconnect the power before connecting the cables.
7156 Setup and User’s Guide Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer Cash Drawer Connector 1 Cable Access Cover Cash Drawer Connector 2 Power Cable Strain Relief Bushings Communication Cable Cable Clamps Power Connector Communication Connector Bottom of the Printer September 1998 11
Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer 7156 Setup and User’s Guide Turning On the Printer On Line Button Standard Operator Panel On Line Button with Recessed Plunger On Line Green LED On Line Green LED Paper Status Red LED Paper Status Red LED Paper Feed Button Paper Feed Button Alternate Version Operator Panel Note: The operator panel may differ from the standard version (left) depending on the model.
7156 Setup and User’s Guide Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer Loading and Changing the Receipt Paper Although the illustrations show a used roll being removed, the instructions apply to loading paper for the first time. Change the paper when either of the following two conditions occurs: Paper Status LED (red) flashes: the paper is low There are approximately 1 ½ to 7 ½ meters (5-25 feet) of paper remaining on the roll.
Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer 7156 Setup and User’s Guide Removing the Paper Roll 1. Open the receipt cover. 2. Remove the used roll.
7156 Setup and User’s Guide Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer Putting In the Paper Roll Note: Tear off the end of the new roll so that the edge is loose. 1. Place the new roll in the bin with a little extra paper extending over the front. Be sure the paper unrolls from the bottom of the roll. Otherwise the paper will not be printed on because the thermal coating will be on the wrong side. 2. 3. Close the receipt cover. Remove the excess paper by tearing it against the tear-off blade.
Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer 7156 Setup and User’s Guide Putting In and Changing the Ribbon Cassette Change the ribbon cassette when the print is too light or the ribbon is frayed. Removing the Ribbon Cassette 1. Open the front cover. 2. Squeeze the tabs on the cassette and pull the cassette out of the printer.
7156 Setup and User’s Guide Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer Putting In the Ribbon Cassette 1. Tighten the ribbon by turning the knob in the direction of the arrow. 2. Position the ribbon cassette on the carriage and snap it into place. Be sure the ribbon is underneath the printhead. 3. Close the front cover.
Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer 7156 Setup and User’s Guide Printing on Forms or Checks There are several types of transactions that require you to insert a form or check into the printer: Credit card transaction (some credit card transactions may be printed on the receipt station and not require any forms) Multiple-part forms such as credit transactions or merchandise returns Electronic funds transfers Check printing (printing the date, payee, and amount on the check face) Check endorsement A
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Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer 7156 Setup and User’s Guide Validating and Verifying Checks Note: If the MICR check reader feature is present, checks are verified then validated. 1. Insert the check from the front and place it on the slip table face down as shown in the illustration on the facing page. 2. Slide the check to the right until it lines up against the guide (wall). 3.
7156 Setup and User’s Guide Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer ENDORSE HERE DO NOT WRITE, STAMP OR SIGN BELOW THIS LINE RESERVED FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION USE LED Check Orientation Guide Slip Table Extended Slip Table September 1998 21
Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer 7156 Setup and User’s Guide Testing the Printer Test the receipt station using the simple tests described here. Additional tests are described in the “Diagnostics” chapter in the Owner's Guide. The tests print data about the printer's configuration which is useful to a service representative if there is a problem. The tests also print the character sets and cut the paper. The tests continue until you stop them.
7156 Setup and User’s Guide Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer Sample Print Test September 1998 23
Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer 7156 Setup and User’s Guide Setting Switches A group of switches, called DIP switches, are used to set communication parameters for the RS-232C communication interface. The switches are located behind the front cover. Note: The DIP switches are used for other functions. See the “Diagnostics” chapter in the Owner's Guide for more information. Caution: The DIP switches are set at the factory to predetermined settings and should generally not be changed.
7156 Setup and User’s Guide Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer Use a paper clip or other pointed object to set the switches. 1. Open the front cover. 2. Set the switches to the desired settings shown in the table. Switch 1 must be set to Off for the on-line mode. Setting switch 1 to On puts the printer in level 1 diagnostics (setup mode). Changing the other switches in level 1 diagnostics can change settings that have been pre-set at the factory.
Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer 7156 Setup and User’s Guide Cleaning the Printer There is no customer maintenance required for the 7156 printer. However, you may occasionally clean the cabinet as needed to remove dust and finger marks. Use any household cleaner designed for plastics, but test it first on a small unseen area.
7156 Setup and User’s Guide Chapter 3: Ordering Paper and Supplies Chapter 3: Ordering Paper and Supplies Ordering Thermal Receipt Paper The 7156 requires “fax grade” thermal paper with the following dimensions: Diameter Length Width 80 mm max. (3.15 inches) 83 meters (273 ft.) 80 mm ± .5 mm (3.15 ± .008 inches) The paper must not be attached at the core. Use paper with a colored stripe at the end to indicate that the paper is running low.
Chapter 3: Ordering Paper and Supplies 7156 Setup and User’s Guide Ordering Forms The 7156 prints on single- or multiple-part forms in the slip station (up to five-part forms). Forms and slips must meet the following requirements: Front insertion (minimum): 51 mm (2.0 inches) wide 70 mm (2.75 inches) long Side insertion (minimum): 203 mm (8.0 inches) wide 51 mm (2.
7156 Setup and User’s Guide Chapter 3: Ordering Paper and Supplies Ordering Other Supplies Contact your sales representative to order the supplies listed in the table. Item Type Number Power supply with attached cable to printer and U.S. power supply cord 7156-K330 Power supply, attached cable Power supply cord (to outlet) RS-232C Communication cables 25-pin (host) to 9-pin 9-pin to 9-pin 7156-K301 United States International (no plug) United Kingdom S.E.V.
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