Method and apparatus for voucher and coupon printing in a gaming or vending environment

An interface for controlling a printer, comprising:

• first means for receiving, from a local controller, data indicative of information to be printed;
• second means for receiving, from a central system controller, data indicative of information to be printed;
• and
• third means responsive to said first and second means for generating printer commands in a standard format for said printer.

An interface for controlling a printer, comprising:

• a first driver for receiving, from a local controller, cash data indicative of information to be printed on a voucher;
• a second driver for receiving, from a central system controller, non-cash data indicative of information to be printed on a coupon;
• and
• a processor responsive to said first and second drivers for generating printer commands in a standard format for said printer.

An interface for controlling a printer, comprising:

• first means for receiving, from a local controller, cash data indicative of information to be printed on a voucher;
• second means for receiving, from a central system controller, non-cash data indicative of information to be printed on a coupon;
• and
• third means, responsive to said first and second means, for generating printer commands in a standard format for said printer.