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Interface Cards

Installing an interface card
Removing an interface card

You can install various optional interface cards to supplement your printer's built-in parallel, USB, and Ethernet interfaces and provide added network compatibility.

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

Installing an interface card

Your printer comes with a Type B interface slot. Various optional interface cards are available to expand your printer's interface options.

Note:

Mac OS 8.5.1 to 9.X supports the Type B IEEE 1394 Interface Card (C12C82372). It can be connected to a Macintosh^® FireWire^® port.

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.

Make sure the printer is not turned on, and that the power cord is unplugged.

Be sure to set any switches and jumpers on the card, as necessary. See the interface card's manual for details.

Remove the screws as shown below 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, then fasten the screw as shown below.

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. See Printing a Status Sheet.

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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.

Loosen and remove the two screws securing the interface card onto the back of the printer.

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

Replace the interface slot cover (removed and stored 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.

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