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Installing the IEEE 1284 Interface Board

Important

  • Before beginning work, ground yourself by touching something metal to discharge any static electricity. Static electricity can damage the IEEE 1284 interface board.

  • Do not subject the IEEE 1284 interface board to physical shocks.

  • For connection to the IEEE 1284 interface board, use a half pitch 36-pin interface cable.

1Check the contents of the package.

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2Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cord.

3Remove the two screws and remove the cover of the slot in which the 1284 interface board is installed.

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4Fully insert the IEEE 1284 interface board.

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5Tighten the two screws to secure the interface board.

Check the IEEE 1284 interface board is connected firmly to the interface board slot.

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Note

  • Confirm that the IEEE 1284 interface board was correctly installed by printing the configuration page. If it is correctly installed, "Parallel Interface" will appear for "Device Connection" on the configuration page.

  • If the board was not installed properly, repeat the procedure from step 3. If it cannot be installed correctly even after reattempting installation, contact your sales or service representative.

  • For details about printing the configuration page, see Test Printing.