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Memory Cards

This chapter describes the optional cards that can be used with the printer and gives instructions for installation.

Contents

PCMCIA Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

CompactFlash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

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PCMCIA Memory Card

A Type I- or Type II-compliant PCMCIA memory card holds extra memory or font options for the printer. The card is hot-swappable (it can be installed while the printer is on).

Electrostatic Discharge Caution • Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any static-sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads.

To install the PCMCIA card, complete these steps:

1.

Remove the PCMCIA card shield from the rear of the printer (

Figure 41 ).

Figure 41 • PCMCIA Card Installation

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PCMCIA card shield

PCMCIA card

Notch

Card-eject button

2.

Insert the PCMCIA card, with the notch up, into the card slot as shown. Insert it far enough to make the eject button pop out.

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3.

Reinstall the PCMCIA card shield over the PCMCIA card and card slot.

Note •

The PCMCIA card may take a few minutes to initialize. The PAUSE light flashes while the card initializes. If the card is already initialized, the PAUSE light flashes only once or twice after the card is installed.

The printer is ready to operate with the additional memory or font option. To be sure that

the card has successfully initialized, print a configuration label as instructed in

Print a

Printer Configuration Label on page 32 and review it to see whether the new memory

card information is listed.

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CompactFlash Card

A CompactFlash card is a nonvolatile memory card that stores data even when the power to the printer is turned off. A Type I-compliant CompactFlash card holds extra memory or optional fonts for your printer.

Caution • This procedure should only be performed by qualified service technicians.

Electrostatic Discharge Caution • Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any static-sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads.

To install a CompactFlash card, complete these steps:

1.

Turn the AC power Off (O).

2.

Disconnect the AC power cord from the printer.

3.

Remove the two screws near the bottom of the electronics cover (

Figure 42

).

Figure 42 • Printer Exterior

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Electronics cover

Screws

Channel

Lip of cover

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4.

Lift the electronics cover at the rear top corner. Pull the corner forward and up, then lift the cover up and away from the printer.

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5.

Insert the CompactFlash card into the card slot on the upper portion of the option board.

Insert the card with the back (unlabeled) side of the card facing out. The card can be inserted only one way and should snap into place.

Figure 43

shows where to insert the CompactFlash card.

Figure 43 • Compact Flash Card Insertion

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Option board

Card slot

Compact flash card

6.

Reinstall the electronics cover by lowering the cover so the lip of the cover goes into the channel on the top of the printer.

7.

Secure the cover by reinstalling the two screws near the bottom of the cover.

8.

Reconnect the printer AC power cord.

9.

Press and hold CANCEL while turning the printer On (I).

The printer prints a configuration label.

10.

Check for the presence of additional memory or optional fonts by looking at the information on the configuration label.

Note •

The CompactFlash card may take a few minutes to initialize. If the process is not successfully completed within 10 minutes, contact Technical Support at http://www.zebra.com/SS/service_support.htm for assistance.

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