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Installing the Gigabit Ethernet board

Important

  • The printer's Ethernet port is not available when the Gigabit Ethernet board is attached to the printer. Use the Ethernet port on the Gigabit Ethernet board.

1Check the contents of the package.

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  1. Gigabit Ethernet Board

  2. Protective Cap (1)

  3. Ferrite Cores (2)

    Use the included ferrite cores when connecting an Ethernet cable to the board.

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    These items are not included with the Gigabit Ethernet board.

  4. Screws (2)

2Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.

3Unplug the cable from the Ethernet port, and then cover it with the protective cap.

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4Loosen the screw and remove the slot cover.

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The removed cover will not be reused.

5Remove the screws securing the controller board.

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The removed screws will be used to secure the controller board again later.

6Holding the handle, carefully pull out the controller board.

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Slide the controller board completely out, and then place it on a flat surface such as a table.

7Install the Gigabit Ethernet board in the indicated position.

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Install the Gigabit Ethernet board carefully if the SDRAM module is already installed. If the Gigabit Ethernet board comes in contact with the SDRAM module, the SDRAM module may become damaged.

8Carefully completely insert the Gigabit Ethernet board vertically.

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Push the Gigabit Ethernet board all the way in, and confirm that it is securely connected to the controller board.

9Use the screws to fasten the Gigabit Ethernet board to the controller board panel.

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10Fit the controller board into the printer, and push it carefully until it stops.

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Push it firmly into the printer using the handle. The printer may malfunction if the controller board is not properly installed.

11Fasten the controller board to the printer using the screws.

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Note

  • Confirm that the board was correctly installed by printing the configuration page. If it is correctly installed, "Gigabit Ethernet Board" will appear for "Device Connection" on the configuration page. For information about printing the configuration page, see Test Printing.

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

  • Before using the board, you must configure settings from the control panel. For details, see Ethernet Configuration.