Installing internal options

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Available internal options

Accessing the controller board

Note: Use the screwdriver located inside the bottom front door of the printer.
Location of 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. Remove the connector cover.

    Removal of connector cover of the printer

  2. Remove the screws from the controller board access cover.

    Removal of screws from the access cover

  3. Remove the access cover.

    Removal of the access cover

  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

    Option card connector

    2

    Memory card connector

    3

    Lexmark Internal Solutions Port or printer hard disk connector

  5. Align the base of the access cover to the printer.

    Aligning the base of the access cover

  6. Reattach the access cover.

    Attaching the access cover

  7. Tighten the screws on the access cover.

  8. Reattach the connector 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.

  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.

    Memory card is aligned to the connector on the controller board.

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

    Memory card is attached to the controller board.

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. Doing so may cause damage.

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

    Optional card aligned with the holes on the controller board

  4. Push the card firmly into place.

    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 with the controller board.

Installing an Internal Solutions Port

Note: Use the screwdriver located inside the bottom front door of the printer.
Location of the screwdriver

The controller board supports one optional Lexmark Internal Solutions Port (ISP). Install an ISP for additional connectivity 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.
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. Unpack the ISP kit.

    ISP kit and accessories

    1

    ISP

    2

    Plastic mounting bracket

    3

    Thumbscrews

  2. Access the controller board. For more information, see Accessing the controller board.

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

    Installing the plastic mounting bracket

  4. Install the ISP on the bracket.

    Installing the ISP on the bracket

  5. Use the thumbscrew to attach the bracket to the ISP.

    Securing the ISP to the bracket

  6. Secure the ISP mounting bracket to the controller board cage using the screws.

    Securing the bracket to the controller board

  7. Insert the plug of the ISP interface cable into the connector of the controller board.

    Inserting the plug of the ISP cable into the controller board

Installing a printer hard disk

Note: Use the screwdriver located inside the bottom front door of the printer.
Location of the 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 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 installed, then the hard disk must be installed onto the ISP.

    To install a hard disk onto the ISP:

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

      The bracket is removed.

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

      Installation warning: Hold the hard disk by its edges. Touching or pressing on the center of the hard disk may damage it.
      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 hard disk interface cable into the receptacle of the ISP.

      Note: The plugs and receptacles are color-coded.
      Hard disk cable is plugged into the ISP

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

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

      Installation warning: Hold the hard disk by its edges. Touching or pressing on the center of the hard disk may damage it.
      Installation of the hard disk to the controller board

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

      Securing the hard disk

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

      Note: The plugs and receptacles are color-coded.
      Hard disk is plugged into the controller board.

Removing a printer hard disk

Note: Use the screwdriver located inside the bottom front door of the printer.
Location of 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 hard disk interface cable from the controller board, leaving the cable attached to the 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.

    Hard disk cable is unplugged.

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

    Screws of the hard disk are removed.

  4. Remove the hard disk.

    Hard disk is removed.