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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 interface units.

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

1Check the contents of the package.

2Turn the machine off and unplug the power cord.

3Loosen the two screws and remove the slot cover.

Illustration of the main unit.

The removed cover will not be reused.

4Fully insert the IEEE 1284 interface board.

Illustration of the main unit.

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

5Tighten the two screws to secure the interface board.

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

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 "List / Test Print", Print.

  • 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.