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Interface Cards

Installing an Interface Card
Removing an Interface Card

You can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer's built-in parallel and Ethernet interfaces and provide added network compatibility. The EPSON interface cards in the table below are compatible with your printer. (Not all interface cards are available in all countries.)

Note:

The asterisk () is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by country.

If you are unsure whether you need an optional interface or would like to know more about interfaces, contact your dealer.

Installing an Interface Card

Follow these steps to install an optional interface card:

Caution:

Before you install the interface card, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal. Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components.

Turn off the printer.

Unplug the printer's power cord from the electrical outlet.

Remove all interface cables from the interface connectors.

Remove the screws that secure the interface slot cover on the far left side of the printer and remove the cover.

Note:

Keep the slot cover in a safe place. You will need to reattach it if you remove the interface card later.

Slide and push the interface card into the slot firmly, making sure that the connector at the back of the interface card is fully inserted into the printer's internal socket.

Secure the interface card by fastening the retaining screws.

Reconnect all interface cables.

Plug the printer's power cord into an electrical outlet.

Turn on the printer.

To confirm that the interface card is installed correctly, print a status sheet. If the interface is not listed on the status sheet, try reinstalling the card making sure the card is securely fastened to the socket on the printer.

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Removing an Interface Card

Follow these steps to remove an optional interface card:

Caution:

Before you remove an interface card, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal. Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components.

Turn off the printer.

Unplug the printer's power cord from the electrical outlet.

Remove all interface cables from the interface connectors.

Remove the screws that secure the interface card.

Gently but firmly pull the interface card out until it is released from the printer's internal socket.

Replace the interface slot cover (removed when the interface card was installed) over the now empty slot. Use the two screws to secure it.

Keep the interface card in an anti-static packet such as the one it came packaged in.

Reconnect all interface cables.

Plug the printer's power cord into an electrical outlet.

Turn on the printer.

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