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Installing the IEEE 1284 interface board

Important

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

1Check the contents of the package.

2Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.

3Loosen the two screws and remove the slot cover.

Controller board illustration

The removed cover will not be reused.

4Fully insert the IEEE 1284 interface board.

Interface unit illustration

Confirm that the IEEE 1284 interface board is firmly connected to the controller board.

5Tighten the two screws to secure the interface board.

Interface unit illustration

6Plug in the power cord, and then turn on the printer.

7Print the configuration page to confirm that the board was attached correctly.

Note

  • Confirm that the 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. 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.