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Lexmark MS631

Lexmark MS631

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.

    1

    ISP

    • RS-232C Serial Interface Card
    • Parallel 1284-B Interface Card
    • MarkNet™ N8230 Fiber Ethernet

    2

    ISP extended cable

    3

    Mounting bracket

    4

    Thumbscrews

    5

    Housing

  4. Remove the preinstalled interface cable from the ISP.

  5. Install the ISP into its housing.

  6. Secure the ISP in place, and then attach the ISP extended cable.

  7. Using a flat‑head screwdriver, 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.

  8. Attach the ISP kit to the printer.

    If a hard disk is installed, then disconnect the hard disk interface cable before installing the ISP.

    Note:  Hard disk is supported only in some printer models.

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

    2. Connect the hard disk interface cable to the ISP.

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

  9. Close the ISP kit, and then install the screw.

  10. 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.

  11. Turn on the printer.

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