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i pulled a gen 2 universal out of an i game and i would like to try an use it on another project i am working on. my problem is i require to be able to print from usb. is it possible to re flash a netplex printer to do this?

If the machine you are going to install the printer in uses USB communication, yes it can be flashed to use USB communication, it just has to be flashed with GUN0010505.

the device i would be hooking it to does require a usb printer but it is not a slot. i do r&d for a couple companys one of them needs a device that keeps logs of sensor data and prints the data on a slip upon request. i also do part time work at a slot repair company recently they were scraping a few units and one of them had this printer in it. i taught that because of its compact size and the fact that i got it cheap it would be perfect for me to try and modify for my use.

I would imagine if you found a run program with the proper parameters(templates, fonts, and communication protocols) then it should work in it, provided the printer has enough memory to hold such a run program.

well if i can find a firmware that will work the microcontroller im using has usb print capability. so looks like im waiting to see if i can persuade futerlogic to give me the firmware.

With the Gen2 Universals they are no longer just a netplex printer.  They are Netplex, RS232 and USB printers.  You can re-flash them with a number of different firmware setups to use in a variety of equipment not just slot machine's.  If you are needing a very specific connection type I would contact Futurelogic.