The opto detectors are used to detect paper and position the ticket. The list below helps you to identify the type of opto detector is used in your BOCA printer.
Ghostwriter series printers
Tear/Cut opto
In last Ghostwriter series two opto types (422264-STR & 422264-ANG) were used. Electrically both optos are the same the only difference is the connector mounted on the board. The type of opto needed depends on the model and paper guide installed in the printer. Always replace the opto with the same type as already installed.
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422264-STR (straight connector) | 422264-ANG (angled connector) |
Load opto
The load was controlled by a load switch.
Lemur series printers
Tear/Cut opto
In the first Lemur printers the S423764 opto was installed.
S423764
From June 2013 the new opto (SSQOPTO) is gradually phased in starting with the RADJW paper guides.
The SQ optos for black mark detection have a blue line across the IC.
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SSQOPTO | SSQOPTO-CUT BM opto without bracket to mount in cutter (BC1-BC5) |
The Lemur UPG printer has the (SSQOPTO-U) opto installed in the paper guide rail for registering the black mark. The opto has a new JST connector and new frame.
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SSQOPTO-U | SSQOPTO-CUT-U BM opto without blue to mount in cutter (BC1-BC5) |
From April 29th 2020 the opto (SSQOPTO-JST) with the new JST connector is also phased in for the new non-UPG paper guides. Basically, using the new connector is the old frame.
SSQOPTO-JST
Load opto
In the first Lemur printers a load switch was installed.
From August 2014 the new load opto (SSQLOAD, alternative part number: SQ OPTO-L) is gradually phased in starting with the RADJW paper guides. Older printer models use a mechanical switch.
The SQ optos for ticket load detection have a gold dot on the IC.
SSQLOAD
The Lemur UPG printer has the SQLOAD-U (alternative part number: SQ OPTO-L-U) opto installed in the paper guide rail for ticket load. The opto has a new JST connector and new frame.
SSQLOAD-U
From April 29th 2020 the opto (SSQLOAD-JST, alternative part number: SQ OPTO-L-JST) with the new JST connector is also phased in for the new non-UPG paper guides. Basically, using the new connector is the old frame.
SSQLOAD-JST
Cutter knife position opto
In the BC4 cutter an opto (SSQOPTO-C) was introduced to position the cutter knife. All previous cutters had switches to detect the position. The same opto is used in the cutter for a Lemur-X.
The SQ optos for cutter knife position detection have a silver dot on the IC.
SSQOPTO-C
Since the introduction of the Lemur UPG printer the connector on the cutter has changed to a JST type. This opto has now part number SSQOPTO-C-U
SSQOPTO-C-U
The Lemur-X model uses a slightly different style opto to detect the cutter knife position This has a JST type connector and the frame with the mounting hole. This opto has part number SSQOPTO-C-UX
SSQOPTO-C-UX
GAP opto
In the BC5 cutters, an opto could be installed to detect gaps.
For older printers, this opto has part number SSQOPTO-GAP
SSQOPTO-GAP
This opto detector is now obsolete!
Note: This opto is supplied without the (red/blue) connecting cable S424231. This cable only fits on the SSQOPTO-GAP
S424231
For newer printers, this opto has part number SSQOPTO-GAP-JST
SSQOPTO-GAP-JST
Note: This opto is supplied without the (red/blue) connecting cable S424232. This cable only fits on the SSQOPTO-GAP-JST opto!
S424232
When you need to replace a gap opto in an older style printer, you will also need the following conversion cable.
For most standard printer model: S423256-JST
Lemur-M HOF opto
On Lemur-M a head of form (HOF) opto (S423810) is used to detect the leading edge of the ticket
S423810
Lemur-M printers built (since 23-05-2016) will be getting HOF opto that have SQ-gap optos (S423810-SQ). Printer s/n 365042 to 517257.
Note: This opto is supplied without the (red/blue) connecting cable S424231
S423810-SQ
This opto detector is now obsolete!
Lemur-M printers built (since 05-2023) will be getting HOF opto that have SQ-gap optos (S423810-SQ-JST). Printer s/n 517257 and higher.
Note: This opto is supplied without the (red/blue) connecting cable S424232
When you need to replace a HOF SQ opto in an older style printer, you will also need the following conversion cable.
For Lemur-M models: S424131-JST
