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Napco GEMPRINT Parallel Printer Module
Parallel Printer Interface
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
© NAPCO 2005 WI954D 6/05
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The GEM-PRINT Parallel Printer Interface is a bus mounted device which allows
the Gemini series control panels to be connected to a parallel printer for the
purpose of recording system activity. GEM-PRINT is compatible with following
control panels:
• GEM-P816 (ver. 9A or greater)
• GEM-P1632 (ver. 9A or greater)
• GEM-P1664 (ver. 1 or greater)
• GEM-P3200 (ver. 20 or greater)
• GEM-P9600 (ver. 20 or greater)
• GEM-X255 (GEM-PRINT version 2 or greater)
When installed on a control panel which has been programmed via PCD-Windows
v.5.0 (or greater), the GEMPRINT will create reports using the same custom User,
Area and Zone descriptions which have been entered into the downloader (see
PROGRAMMING). The GEM-PRINT provides signal and ground isolation between the
control panel and the printer and will protect the control panel from shorts,
transients and surges which may emanate from the printer or the associated
cabling.
Input Power: 89 mA (max.) @13.8 VDC (supplied by control panel connections).
Note: Reduce available panel combined auxiliary current by 89 mA. Dimensions:
1½" x 7" x 4¾" (H x W x D)
MAXIMUM WIRE LENGTH
The GEM-PRINT may be mounted on the control panel bus up to 1000 feet from
the control panel. The Parallel Printer must be mounted with 20 feet of the
GEM-PRINT module.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The following system hardware is required:
• Compatible Gemini Control Panel
• Standard PC Printer Cable (DB25 to 36 pin Centronics)
• Parallel Printer - Dot Matrix printer preferred.
• NOT compatible with "Win Printers" or Laser Jet / Ink Jet printers
requiring a Windows-based operating system.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Mount the GEM-PRINT to flat surface with two 1-inch number 8 screws in
mounting ears on either side of case.
• Connect the GEM-PRINT terminals 1-4 to the control panel bus as per the
wiring diagram.
• Connect the Parallel Printer to the GEM-PRINT using Standard PC Printer
Cable (DB25 to 36 pin Centronics). OPERATION
The GEM-PRINT is fully automatic except for paper changes. Push Button SW3
(inside box) for paper alignment and Form Feed functions. JP1 must have shunt
connector across Pin 1 (See table below). Programmable Printer Supervisory: The
Control Panel can supervise the printer and cause an E27-00 Printer Supervisory
System Trouble under the following conditions:
• The Printer fails to respond to a print request
• An idle Printer fails to respond to a poll within 30 minutes
• The Printer is out of paper
NOTE: To disable Printer Supervisory, see chart below.
PROGRAMMING
Using PCD3000, version 3.34b or greater; for use with the GEMP816/ 1632 v.9A
and GEM-P3200/9600 v.20 panels only:
• Enable GEM-PRINT in By-Feature Programming Menu >> A) System Configuration
Screen.
• Enter Zone Descriptions in Account Operations Menu: Descriptions >> Zones
• Enter Area Descriptions in Account Operations Menu >> Descriptions >> Areas
• Enter User Descriptions in By-Feature Programming Menu >> L) User/System
Codes.
• In the Local or Remote Communications Menu, select: Download >> Dealer
Program & Descriptions.
The User, Zone and Area descriptions are automatically transferred to the
GEM-PRINT and are used when printing of activity reports.
Using PCD-Windows, version 5.0 or greater; for use with all version control
panels listed in "GENERAL DESCRIPTION" above:
• Enable GEM-PRINT in the System Assignment Screen, System Options tab;
• Configure GEM-PRINT in the System Assignment Screen, GEM-PRINT Formatting
tab;
NOTE: The GEM-PRINT is UL-listed for supplemental use only. The printer used
in conjunction with the GEMPRINT must also bear the UL mark.
• Enter zone descriptions in the Zone Assignment screen;
• Enter area descriptions in the Area Assignment screen, Area Descriptions
tab;
• Enter user descriptions in the User Assignment screen, User/System Codes
tab;
• Enter local or remote downloading by holding the Shift key on the keyboard
and selecting the appropriate method of communications. Upon selecting Download
to Panel, select the following:
• Dealer
• Descriptions
• Configuration
• Languages/Messages.
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