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SureMark 4610 Printers User's Guide for Models 2CR and 2NR DRAFT June 13, 2008 Final Draft GA27-5003-00...
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How this guide is organized This publication is organized as follows: v Chapter 1, “Introducing the 4610 Models 2CR and 2NR,” on page 1 provides an overview of the 4610 Models 2CR and 2NR . v Chapter 2, “Installing the 4610 Models 2CR and 2NR,” on page 9 describes procedures on setting up and installing the product.
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The IBM SureMark printer Models 2CR and 2NR are dual-station printers consisting of a high-speed thermal station and an impact station for printing inserted documents. The Models 2CR and 2NR are designed for ease of service: The interface card, logic card, and thermal printhead can be replaced by the customer.
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Receipt tear bar Receipt paper width 80 mm Print fonts (CPI) 12, 15, 17, 20 Rotate print (line by line) DBCS thermal font - 24x24 matrix - 13501 characters DRAFT SureMark 4610 Printers: User's Guide for Models 2CR and 2NR...
RS-232, RS-485, USB (Pearl white or Iron Gray IOR 24x7 covers) 2ND, 2CD RS-232, RS-485, USB (Pearl white or Iron Gray Depot covers) Note: IOR 24x7 is IBM on-site repair 24 hours times seven days per week. DRAFT Chapter 1. Introducing the 4610 Models 2CR and 2NR...
Introducing 4610 Models 2CR and 2NR June 13, 2008 Final Draft Communication and power An interface card provides communication with the SureMark printers Models 2CR and 2NR to the system unit. Select the card for your type of communication: the RS485, RS-232, or USB.
+24 V (Japan only) USB is 2.0 Compliant Full Speed System unit input voltage (+24 V); HID; Bulk transfers at 12 Mbps power supply if needed (Mega bits per second) DRAFT Chapter 1. Introducing the 4610 Models 2CR and 2NR...
June 13, 2008 Final Draft Locating the power button The power button ( P in Figure 5) for the 4610 Models 2CR and 2NR is located under the paper door. A removable cover is provided over the power button. Figure 5. Power button...
Hardware requirements SureMark printers work with the following systems: v IBM 4694 systems v IBM 4695 systems (RS-232 connection only and with power supply) v PC or other store controller with an RS-232 or USB port v SurePOS 100 Series systems...
June 13, 2008 Final Draft Calling for service The serial number and model number ( S in Figure 6) are located beside the flipper door. Figure 6. Location of serial number DRAFT SureMark 4610 Printers: User's Guide for Models 2CR and 2NR...
..... . . 16 This section provides safety information and steps on installing your printer. Before you begin Before you install your IBM SureMark printer, be sure to read this section and the IBM Safety Information—Read This First, GA27-4004. Understanding your configuration Your printer can be set up in either an integrated or distributed configuration.
Installing 4610 Models 2CR and 2NR June 13, 2008 Final Draft Understanding the controls, indicators, and connectors This section describes the IBM 4610 Models 2CR and 2NR controls, indicators, and connectors. Figure 7. Indicators and controls. Paper door release button Paper feed button;...
The interface card (either a RS232, RS485, or USB interface) is shipped in a separate box with your printer. Install the interface card as follows: DRAFT Chapter 2. Installing the 4610 Models 2CR and 2NR...
3. Connect the printer with your system unit (RS-232, RS-485, or USB). 4. If you have an RS-232 interface, connect the power cord to the printer. DRAFT SureMark 4610 Printers: User's Guide for Models 2CR and 2NR...
2. Open the paper door by pressing the blue release button ( A in Figure 9). 3. As shown in Figure 9, open the ribbon door ( B ) by pulling downward. DRAFT Chapter 2. Installing the 4610 Models 2CR and 2NR...
4. Remove the impact printer ribbon. 5. Insert the logic card ( D ). and press down on the blue lever ( C in Figure 10) to lock the card into the correct position. DRAFT SureMark 4610 Printers: User's Guide for Models 2CR and 2NR...
2. See 1 in Figure 11. Open the paper-out sensor by grasping the edge and pulling downward. 3. As shown in 2 , press downward on the thermal printhead assembly. 4. Lift the printhead assembly outward to remove (see 3 ). DRAFT Chapter 2. Installing the 4610 Models 2CR and 2NR...
Note: Ensure that the side of each filler overlaps the tab on the side of the system unit. Refer to the installation documentation for your system unit for complete instructions. To install the fillers for a 4694 integrated system: DRAFT SureMark 4610 Printers: User's Guide for Models 2CR and 2NR...
June 13, 2008 Final Draft Knockout Alignment Section Ring Display Filler Printer Filler Display Filler Keyboard Filler Cable Figure 12. Installing the fillers for RS-232/RS-485 systems: 1. Power the system off. DRAFT Chapter 2. Installing the 4610 Models 2CR and 2NR...
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Figure 12 on page 17. 7. Place the printer filler beside the display filler. Make sure you route the printer cable to the side, as shown in Figure 12 on page 17. DRAFT SureMark 4610 Printers: User's Guide for Models 2CR and 2NR...
Chapter 3. Using and maintaining the 4610 This section provides information on the proper use and maintenance of the 4610 Models 2CR and 2NR . For detailed technical information, see Appendix A, “Product specifications,” on page 37. Note: All covers must be installed on the SureMark printer during operation.
Note: When selecting a paper, ensure that the paper’s archive life meets the requirements of the tax authorities of your country for archiving tax-related DRAFT data. SureMark 4610 Printers: User's Guide for Models 2CR and 2NR...
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Document insert forms: Note: Models 2CR and 2NR support up to three parts on a multipart form. Table 7 on page 22 list the specifications of supported single and multipart forms. Notes: 1.
102 mm (4 in.) Paper weight: 75–95 g/m Polymer film: The 4610 Models 2CR and 2NR can support polymer film in the thermal station. Installing large paper rolls The 4610 can accommodate extra large rolls (up to 15 in.) of paper below the printer.
Using and maintaining the 4610 June 13, 2008 Final Draft Figure 15. Opening the ribbon cover 2. If a ribbon cartridge is installed, remove it by lifting it straight up. Note: You might need to grasp the body of the cartridge rather than the top to remove it.
3. Maintain ribbon tension by turning the ribbon cartridge knob as shown in Figure 16. Lower the cartridge into position until the notches on its sides snap into place on the printer guides. DRAFT SureMark 4610 Printers: User's Guide for Models 2CR and 2NR...
Using an inferior grade of ribbon can affect print quality and the life of printheads and the printer mechanism. The 4610 Models 2CR and 2NR require a stuffer-box ribbon type: Feed rollers pull the ribbon from one end of the cartridge and stuff it into the cartridge cavity of the other end.
1. Open the ribbon door ( B in Figure 9 on page 13) by pulling downward. 2. Remove the ribbon cartridge by lifting it out. 3. Move the carriage to the right until it stops, or as shown in Figure 19 on page DRAFT SureMark 4610 Printers: User's Guide for Models 2CR and 2NR...
Using and maintaining the 4610 June 13, 2008 Final Draft Figure 19. Cleaning the MICR head 4. Gently wipe the head (see M in Figure 19) with the swab several times. Wipe away any residual alcohol with a dry swab. 5.
3. Wipe off any residual alcohol with a dry swab. If print quality does not improve after cleaning the thermal printhead, call for service. DRAFT SureMark 4610 Printers: User's Guide for Models 2CR and 2NR...
Using and maintaining the 4610 June 13, 2008 Final Draft Clearing jams in the check flipper area If a check jams in the check flipper mechanism: Figure 21. Removing the flipper door (lower document insert cover) 1. Lift up the left front corner of the flipper door (document insert cover) and pull the cover from the printer.
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Figure 23. Removing the check flipper cartridge 5. Reach inside the document insert station and carefully remove the jammed check. 6. Reinstall the check flipper cartridge and the flipper door. DRAFT SureMark 4610 Printers: User's Guide for Models 2CR and 2NR...
June 13, 2008 Final Draft Chapter 4. Running tests and diagnostics This chapter describes the IBM Diagnostics for POS Systems and Peripherals, offline tests, and troubleshooting procedures. Attention: For firmware and driver updates, see the IBM SureMark Printers: Programming Guide for Models 2CR and 2NR, GA27-5005 Testing the 4610 When you power ON the SureMark printer, it runs a power-on self-test (POST).
2. Follow the instructions that are printed for each required test. Summary of off-line test menus IBM recommends that you use the firmware off-line test menus to perform the off-line tests. However, note that some legacy off-line test methods still apply (see “Legacy methods for off-line tests”...
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However, if both cards are replaced, you must store the correct serial number in the firmware. For more information, see the IBM Retail Store Solutions support website at www.ibm.com/solutions/retail/store/support/.
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June 13, 2008 Final Draft Customer receipt test: Note: IBM recommends that you use the off-line menus to initiate this test. To initiate the customer receipt test, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold both the paper feed and document feed buttons ( A and B in Figure 24 on page 32) to enter offline mode 2.
Troubleshooting Table 10 contains common steps to identify and resolve problems. For the latest troubleshooting guidance and symptom-fix tip information, go to the IBM Knowledgebase support Web site at: www2.clearlake.ibm.com/store/support/html/ knowledgebase.html. This site contains additional information that is gathered from field experience, and might not have been available at the publishing date of this document.
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June 13, 2008 Final Draft Appendix A. Product specifications This section describes the Models 2CR and 2NR physical specifications. Physical dimensions Figure 26 describes the physical dimensions: Figure 26. SureMark 4610 Models 2CR and 2NR dimensions Table 11. Summary of dimensions Width: 202 mm (7.801 in.) footprint...
12, 15, 17, 20 cpi 12, 15, 17 cpi Note: To conserve power, the Models 2CR and 2NR reduce their throughput when printing high print densities, such as logo messages or full black lines. Because these types of print messages are used on a limited basis, the overall performance when printing a customer receipt is not noticeably affected.
Product specifications June 13, 2008 Final Draft Figure 27. Printable area of an inserted document (portrait) Figure 28. Printable area of an inserted document (landscape) DRAFT Appendix A. Product specifications...
UPC A/E v JAN 8 (EAN) v JAN 13 (EAN) v Code 39 v ITF v Code 128 A, B, C v Code 93 v Codabar v PDF417 DRAFT SureMark 4610 Printers: User's Guide for Models 2CR and 2NR...
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Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
In solch einem Fall ist der Abstand bzw. die Abschirmung zu der industriellen Störquelle zu vergröβern.″ Anmerkung: Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Geräte, wie in den IBM Handbüchern angegeben, zu installieren und zu betreiben. Australia and New Zealand Attention: This is a Class A product.
June 13, 2008 Final Draft Chinese Class A warning statement Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Japanese power line harmonics compliance statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Attention: This product is a Class A Information Technology Equipment and...
ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between the part, the product, and the service person. No damage will occur if the service person and the part being installed are at the same charge level. DRAFT SureMark 4610 Printers: User's Guide for Models 2CR and 2NR...
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