Available internal options

• Flash memory

• Font cards

• Firmware cards

  • Forms and Bar Code

  • IPDS

  • PRESCRIBE

• Internal solutions port

  • RS-232C Serial Interface Card

  • Parallel 1284-B Interface Card

  • MarkNet^TM N8230 Fiber Ethernet

• MarkNet N8372 Wireless Print Server Interface Card

• Printer hard disk

Accessing the controller board

 CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the printer.

3. Using a flat-head screwdriver, open the controller board access cover.

   Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any controller board components or connectors.
   

4. Close the access cover.

5. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

6. Turn on the printer.

Installing a memory card

 CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the printer.

3. Open the controller board access cover.

   Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any controller board components or connectors.
   

4. Unpack the memory card.

   Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the connection points along the edge of the card.

5. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.

   

6. Close the controller board access cover.

7. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

8. Turn on the printer.

Installing an optional card

 CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the printer.

3. Open the controller board access cover.

   Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any components or connectors.
   

4. Unpack the optional card.

   Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the connection points along the edge of the card.

5. Push the card firmly into place.

   
   Note: The entire length of the connector on the card must touch and be flush against the controller board.
   Warning—Potential Damage: Improper installation of the card may cause damage to the card and the controller board.

6. Close the access cover.

7. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

8. Turn on the printer.

Installing a printer hard disk

 CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the printer.

3. Open the controller board access cover.

   Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any controller board components or connectors.
   

4. Unpack the hard disk.

5. Attach the hard disk to the controller board.

   Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch or press the center of the hard disk.
   

6. Attach the hard disk interface cable to the controller board.

   

7. Close the access cover.

8. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

9. Turn on the printer.

Installing an internal solutions port

 CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the printer.

3. Unpack the internal solutions port (ISP) kit.

   Note: Remove the preinstalled interface cable from the ISP.
   

   1	ISP
   2	Mounting bracket
   3	Thumbscrews
   4	Housing
   5	Interface cable

   
   

4. Install the ISP into its housing.

   

5. Secure the ISP in place and attach the ISP extended cable.

   

6. Open, and then remove the controller board access cover.

   Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any controller board electronic components or connectors.
   

7. Attach the ISP kit to the printer.

   

   If a printer hard disk is installed, then remove the hard disk before installing the ISP.

   1. Unplug the hard disk interface cable from the controller board.

      

   2. Connect the ISP extended cable to the ISP connector.

      

   3. Install the hard disk.

      

8. Close the access cover.

9. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

10. Turn on the printer.

Installing optional trays

 CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the printer.

3. Unpack the optional tray, and then remove all packing material.

   Note: If optional trays are already installed, then unlock them from the printer before lifting the printer. Do not try to lift the printer and trays at the same time.

4. Align the printer with the optional tray, and then lower the printer until it clicks into place.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: If the printer weight is greater than 20 kg (44 lb), then it may require two or more people to lift it safely.
   

5. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

6. Turn on the printer.

Add the tray in the print driver to make it available for print jobs. For more information, see Adding available options in the print driver.