NCR 7156 Setup And User Manual

Manual is about: Thermal Receipt and Impact Slip Printer

Summary of 7156

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    Ncr 7156 thermal receipt and impact slip printer: setup and user’s guide bd20-1435-a issue b september 1998.

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    September 1998 ii disclaimer information in this document is subject to change without notice. Therefore, before using this document, consult your ncr sales representative for information that is applicable and current. Ncr reserves the right to improve products as new technology, components, softwa...

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    September 1998 iii 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 lis...

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    September 1998 iv 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 teste...

  • Page 5: Contents

    7156 setup and user’s guide contents september 1998 v contents chapter 1: the 7156 printer 1 features and options..................................................................................................2 receipt station ..........................................................................

  • Page 6: Revision Record

    Contents 7156 setup and user’s guide september 1998 vi chapter 3: ordering paper and supplies 27 ordering thermal receipt paper ............................................................................27 ordering forms .................................................................................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: The 7156 Printer

    7156 setup and user’s guide chapter 1: the 7156 printer september 1998 1 chapter 1: the 7156 printer receipt cover receipt paper feed button front cover led extended slip table slip or check on line button paper status red led on line green led the 7156 printer is a fast, quiet, and very reliable mu...

  • Page 8: Features and Options

    Chapter 1: the 7156 printer 7156 setup and user’s guide september 1998 2 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 ...

  • Page 9: Slip Station

    7156 setup and user’s guide chapter 1: the 7156 printer september 1998 3 slip station bi-directional, impact printing standard pitch (host selectable): 13.9 characters per inch, 66 columns compressed pitch (host selectable): 17.1 characters per inch, 80 columns printing of forms up to five plies fro...

  • Page 10: Options

    Chapter 1: the 7156 printer 7156 setup and user’s guide september 1998 4 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)...

  • Page 11: What Is In The Box?

    7156 setup and user’s guide chapter 2: setting up and using the printer september 1998 5 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...

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    Chapter 2: setting up and using the printer 7156 setup and user’s guide september 1998 6 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 mater...

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    7156 setup and user’s guide chapter 2: setting up and using the printer september 1998 7 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...

  • Page 14: Repacking The Printer

    Chapter 2: setting up and using the printer 7156 setup and user’s guide september 1998 8 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, mov...

  • Page 15: Choosing A Location

    7156 setup and user’s guide chapter 2: setting up and using the printer september 1998 9 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...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Cables

    Chapter 2: setting up and using the printer 7156 setup and user’s guide september 1998 10 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 compu...

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    7156 setup and user’s guide chapter 2: setting up and using the printer september 1998 11 cable access cover communication connector bottom of the printer power cable communication cable power connector cash drawer connector 1 cash drawer connector 2 strain relief bushings cable clamps.

  • Page 18: Turning On The Printer

    Chapter 2: setting up and using the printer 7156 setup and user’s guide september 1998 12 turning on the printer paper status red led on line green led paper feed button on line button with recessed plunger on line button paper status red led on line green led paper feed button standard operator pan...

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    7156 setup and user’s guide chapter 2: setting up and using the printer september 1998 13 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 co...

  • Page 20: Removing The Paper Roll

    Chapter 2: setting up and using the printer 7156 setup and user’s guide september 1998 14 removing the paper roll 1. Open the receipt cover. 2. Remove the used roll. Receipt cover 2 1.

  • Page 21: Putting In The Paper Roll

    7156 setup and user’s guide chapter 2: setting up and using the printer september 1998 15 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 th...

  • Page 22: Removing The Ribbon Cassette

    Chapter 2: setting up and using the printer 7156 setup and user’s guide september 1998 16 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 casse...

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    7156 setup and user’s guide chapter 2: setting up and using the printer september 1998 17 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 t...

  • Page 24: Printing On Forms Or Checks

    Chapter 2: setting up and using the printer 7156 setup and user’s guide september 1998 18 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 rece...

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    7156 setup and user’s guide chapter 2: setting up and using the printer september 1998 19 slip table extended slip table ¦ pay to the order of $ dollars 19 memo 2001 check orientation guide.

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    Chapter 2: setting up and using the printer 7156 setup and user’s guide september 1998 20 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...

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    7156 setup and user’s guide chapter 2: setting up and using the printer september 1998 21 slip table extended slip table endorse here do not write, stamp or sign below this line reserved for financial institution use check orientation guide led.

  • Page 28: Testing The Printer

    Chapter 2: setting up and using the printer 7156 setup and user’s guide september 1998 22 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 con...

  • Page 29: Sample Print Test

    7156 setup and user’s guide chapter 2: setting up and using the printer september 1998 23 sample print test.

  • Page 30: Setting Switches

    Chapter 2: setting up and using the printer 7156 setup and user’s guide september 1998 24 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 switch...

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    7156 setup and user’s guide chapter 2: setting up and using the printer september 1998 25 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 s...

  • Page 32: Cleaning The Printer

    Chapter 2: setting up and using the printer 7156 setup and user’s guide september 1998 26 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...

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    7156 setup and user’s guide chapter 3: ordering paper and supplies september 1998 27 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 ...

  • Page 34: Ordering Forms

    Chapter 3: ordering paper and supplies 7156 setup and user’s guide september 1998 28 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 ...

  • Page 35: Ordering Other Supplies

    7156 setup and user’s guide chapter 3: ordering paper and supplies september 1998 29 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, at...

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    Chapter 3: ordering paper and supplies 7156 setup and user’s guide september 1998 30

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