Installing internal options

shock hazard caution icon CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system 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 wall 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.

You can customize your printer connectivity and memory capacity by adding optional cards.

Available internal options

Using the security lock feature

The printer is equipped with a security lock feature. When a lock compatible with most laptop computers is attached, the printer is locked. Once locked, the metal plate and the system board cannot be removed. Attach a security lock to the printer in the location shown.

Accessing the system board

shock hazard caution icon CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system 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 wall 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.
Note: This task requires a flathead screwdriver.
  1. Open the cover.

  2. Remove the metal panel.

    1. Turn the screws on the panel counterclockwise to remove them.

      picture shows the removal of system board panel screws
    2. Shift the metal panel to the left to disengage the hooks, then pull forward to remove it.

      picture shows the removal of system board tray
  3. Use the following illustration to locate the appropriate connectors.

    Warning—Potential Damage: System board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before touching any system board electronic components or connectors.
    picture of the system board with numbered callouts

    1

    Memory card connector

    2

    Firmware and flash memory card connectors

    3

    Internal print server connector

    4

    Hard disk connector


  4. Reattach the system board cover.

    Warning—Potential Damage: System board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before touching any system board electronic components or connectors.
    1. Reinstall the hooks on the left side of the metal panel into the slots on the system board cage, and then shift to the right.

      picture shows insertion of system board tray
    2. Align and then turn each screw clockwise to tighten.

      picture shows screws being turned counter clockwise
    3. Close the cover.

Installing a memory card

shock hazard caution icon CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system 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 wall 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: System board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before touching any system board electronic components or connectors.

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

  1. Access the system board.

    For more information, see Accessing the system board.

    Note: This task requires a flathead screwdriver.
  2. Unpack the memory card.

    Note: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card.
  3. On the system board, open the memory card connector latches.

  4. Align the notches on the memory card to the ridges on the connector.

    picture of memory card with numbered callouts

    1

    Notch

    2

    Ridge


  5. Push the memory card straight into the connector until it clicks into place.

  6. Reattach the system board cover.

Installing a flash memory or firmware card

The system board has two connections for an optional flash memory or firmware card. Only one of each may be installed, but the connectors are interchangeable.

shock hazard caution icon CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system 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 wall 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: System board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before touching any system board electronic components or connectors.
  1. Access the system board.

    Note: This task requires a flathead screwdriver.
  2. Unpack the card.

    Note: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card.
  3. Holding the card by its sides, align the plastic pins on the card with the holes on the system board.

    picture of firmware card with numbered callouts

    1

    Plastic pins

    2

    Metal pins


  4. Push the card firmly into place.

    picture fo firmware card being attached to the system board

    Notes:

    • The entire length of the connector on the card must touch and be flush against the system board.
    • Be careful not to damage the connectors.
  5. Reattach the system board cover.

Installing an Internal Solutions Port

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

Note: This task requires a flathead screwdriver.
shock hazard caution icon CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system 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 wall 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: System board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before touching any system board electronic components or connectors.
  1. Access the system board.

    For more information, see Accessing the system board.

  2. Unpack the ISP and plastic tee.

    Note: Avoid touching the components on the card.
  3. Locate the appropriate connector on the system board.

    isp installation target
  4. Remove the printer hard disk.

    For more information, see Removing a printer hard disk.

  5. Remove the metal cover from the ISP opening.

    removing the system board port cover
  6. Align the posts of the plastic tee to the holes on the system board, and press down until the tee clicks into place. Be sure each post of the tee has latched completely, and the tee is seated firmly on the system board.

    picture of the plastic tee installed
  7. Install the ISP on the plastic tee. Angle the ISP over the plastic tee, and then slant it toward the plastic tee so that any overhanging connectors will pass through the ISP opening in the system board cage.

    angling the ISP to the board
  8. Lower the ISP toward the plastic tee until the ISP is seated between the guides of the plastic tee.

    attaching the ISP
  9. Insert the long thumbscrew and turn it clockwise, enough to hold the ISP in place, but do not yet tighten the thumbscrew.

    picture of thumbscrew on tee
  10. Attach the two provided screws to secure the ISP mounting bracket to the system board cage.

    attaching ISP screws
  11. Tighten the long thumbscrew.

    Warning—Potential Damage: Do not overtighten the thumbscrew.
  12. Insert the plug of the ISP interface cable into the receptacle of the system board.

    Note: The plugs and receptacles are color-coded.
    attaching isp cable
  13. Reattach the system board cover.

Installing a printer hard disk

Note: This task requires a flathead screwdriver.
shock hazard caution icon CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system 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 wall 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: System board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before touching any system board electronic components or connectors.
  1. Access the system board.

    For more information, see Accessing the system board.

  2. Unpack the printer hard disk.

  3. Locate the appropriate connector on the system board.

    isp installation target
    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. Using a flathead screwdriver, loosen the screws.

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

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

      mounting hard drive to ISP
    4. Insert the plug of the printer hard disk interface cable into the receptacle of the ISP.

      Note: The plugs and receptacles are color-coded.
      attaching hard drive cable to ISP

    To install a printer hard disk directly on the system board:

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

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

      picture of attaching the hard drive screws
    3. Insert the plug of the printer hard disk interface cable into the receptacle of the system board.

      Note: The plugs and receptacles are color-coded.
      attaching hard drive cable
  4. Reattach the system board cover.

Removing a printer hard disk

Note: This task requires a flathead screwdriver.
Warning—Potential Damage: System board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before touching any system board electronic components or connectors.
  1. Access the system board.

    For more information, see Accessing the system board.

  2. Unplug the printer hard disk interface cable from the system 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 the cable out.

  3. Remove the screws while holding the printer hard disk in place, and then remove the printer hard disk.

  4. Set the printer hard disk aside.

  5. Reattach the system board cover.