TransAct EPIC 950, Tech Support Reference Manual

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9
SENSORS
Chassis Open Sensor
• Detects when the printer is racked out
• Metal tab on chassis blocks optical sensor
• Test - OPEN lamp flashes
Cover Open Switch
• Detects when the top cover is open
• Issue - magnet or mount position
• Test - OPEN lamp on when cover open
Top of Form Sensor
• Used for loading and aligning ticket media
• Turns on the feed motor when loading
• Detects black mark on ticket media
• Test - PAPER lamp turns off when aligned
Ticket Low Sensor
• Activates when 6 to 8 ticket are remaining
• Can be disabled using Dip Switch 2
• Test - PAPER lamp flashes on ticket low
Ticket Burst Sensor
• Used to detect paper movement
• Test - with ticket loaded open/close cover
• Ticket should realign, if blocked it backs out
• Clean - remove from bottom of print mech
Ticket Taken Sensor
• Detects when patron removes the ticket
• Test - bezel flashes rapidly when blocked
• Issue - cabinet airflow, p5 years old
• Clean - blow out and/or ultrasonic bath
• NEW sealed optical sensor (
95-05152L )