Installing internal options

shock hazard caution icon CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: 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.

Available internal options

Accessing the controller board

Note: This task requires a flat-head screwdriver.
shock hazard caution icon CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: 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. Open the controller board access cover.

  2. Using a screwdriver, loosen the screws on the controller board shield.

  3. Remove the shield.

  4. Use the following illustration to locate the appropriate connector.

    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.
    The connectors on the controller board

    1

    Lexmark Internal Solutions Port or printer hard disk connector

    2

    Option card connector

    3

    Memory card connector


  5. Reattach the shield, and then align the screws with the holes.

  6. Tighten the screws on the shield.

  7. Close the access cover.

Installing a memory card

shock hazard caution icon CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: 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.
Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer first before touching any controller board electronic components or connectors.

An optional memory card can be purchased separately and attached to the controller board.

  1. Access the controller board.

    For more information, see Accessing the controller board.

  2. Unpack the memory card.

    Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the connection points along the edge of the card. Doing so may cause damage.

  3. Align the notch (1) on the memory card with the ridge (2) on the connector.

  4. Push the memory card straight into the connector, and then push the card toward the controller board wall until it clicks into place.

  5. Reattach the controller board shield, and then the controller board access cover.

Installing an optional card

shock hazard caution icon CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: 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.
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.

  1. Access the controller board.

    For more information, see Accessing the controller board.

  2. Unpack the optional card.

    Warning—Potential Damage: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card.

  3. Holding the card by its sides, align the plastic pins (1) on the card with the holes (2) on the controller board.

  4. Push the card firmly into place as shown in the illustration.

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

  5. Close the controller board access door.

    Note: When the printer software and any hardware options are installed, it may be necessary to manually add the options in the printer driver to make them available for print jobs. For more information, see Adding available options in the print driver.

Installing an Internal Solutions Port

The controller board supports one optional Lexmark Internal Solutions Port (ISP).

Note: This task requires a flat-head screwdriver.
shock hazard caution icon CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: 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.
Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer first before touching any controller board electronic components or connectors.

  1. Access the controller board.

    For more information, see Accessing the controller board.

  2. If a printer hard disk is installed, then remove the printer hard disk first.

    For more information, see Removing a printer hard disk.

  3. Unpack the ISP kit.

    Contents of the ISP kit

    1

    ISP solution

    2

    Screw for attaching the plastic bracket to the ISP

    3

    Screws for attaching the ISP mounting bracket to the controller board shield

    4

    Plastic bracket


  4. Remove the metal cover from the ISP opening.

    1. Loosen the screw.

    2. Lift the metal cover, and then pull it out completely.

  5. Align the posts of the plastic bracket to the holes on the controller board cage, and then press the plastic bracket on the controller board cage until it clicks into place.

    Note: Make sure that the plastic bracket has latched completely, and that the plastic bracket is seated firmly on the cage.

  6. Install the ISP on the plastic bracket.

    Note: Hold the ISP at an angle over the plastic bracket so that any overhanging connectors will pass through the ISP opening in the cage.

  7. Lower the ISP toward the plastic bracket until the ISP is seated between the guides of the plastic bracket.

  8. Use the provided thumbscrew for the ISP to attach the plastic bracket to the ISP.

    Note: Turn the screw clockwise, enough to hold the ISP in place, but do not tighten it yet.

  9. Attach the two provided screws to secure the ISP mounting bracket to the controller board shield.

  10. Tighten the thumbscrew that is attached to the ISP.

    Warning—Potential Damage: Do not screw it on too tightly.

  11. Connect the ISP solution interface cable into the receptacle of the controller board.

    Note: The plugs and receptacles are color-coded.

Installing a printer hard disk

Note: This task requires a flat-head screwdriver.
shock hazard caution icon CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: 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.
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.

  1. Access the controller board.

    For more information, see Accessing the controller board.

  2. Unpack the printer hard disk.

  3. Locate the appropriate connector on the controller board cage.

    The location of the ISP connector on the controller board
    Note: If an optional ISP is currently installed, then the printer hard disk must be installed onto the ISP.

    To install a printer hard disk onto the ISP:

    1. Remove the screws attached to the printer hard disk mounting bracket, and then remove the bracket.

    2. Align the standoffs of the printer hard disk to the holes in the ISP, and then press the printer hard disk down until the standoffs are in place.

      Installation warning: Hold only the edges of the printed circuit board assembly. Do not touch or press on the center of the printer hard disk. Doing so may cause damage.
      Align the standoffs of the printer hard disk to the holes in the ISP, and then press the printer hard disk down until the standoffs are in place.

    3. Insert the plug of the printer hard disk interface cable into the receptacle of the ISP.

      Note: The plugs and receptacles are color-coded.

    To install a printer hard disk directly on the controller board cage:

    1. Align the standoffs of the printer hard disk to the holes in the controller board cage, and then press the printer hard disk down until the standoffs are in place.

      Installation warning: Hold only the edges of the printed circuit board assembly. Do not touch or press on the center of the printer hard disk. Doing so may cause damage.

    2. Use the two provided screws to attach the printer hard disk mounting bracket.

    3. Insert the plug of the printer hard disk interface cable into the receptacle of the controller board.

      Note: The plugs and receptacles are color-coded.

Removing a printer hard disk

Note: This task requires a flat-head screwdriver.
shock hazard caution icon CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: 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.
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.

  1. Access the controller board.

    For more information, see Accessing the controller board.

  2. Unplug the printer hard disk interface cable from the controller board, leaving the cable attached to the printer hard disk. To unplug the cable, squeeze the paddle at the plug of the interface cable to disengage the latch before pulling out the cable.

  3. Remove the screws holding the printer hard disk in place.

  4. Remove the printer hard disk.

  5. Set aside the printer hard disk.