question for gen 2 universal printer.

[vtyler]

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?

[Firebird]

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.

[vtyler]

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.

[Firebird]

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.

[vtyler]

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.

[BrianJM]

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.