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Chapter 10 - OptionsChapter Overview

Introduction ................................................................................... 10-3Printer Options .............................................................................. 10-3Paper Handling Options ................................................................ 10-3

Lower Feeder Unit (LFU) ...................................................... 10-4Duplexer ............................................................................... 10-13

Controller Board Upgrades ......................................................... 10-18Removing the Controller Board ........................................... 10-18Installing SODIMM and Firmware Upgrades ...................... 10-2010/100BaseT Upgrade .......................................................... 10-25Internal IDE Hard Drive Upgrade ........................................ 10-28Replacing the Controller Board Panel .................................. 10-28

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IntroductionThis chapter describes available printer options and coversinstallation for those that are user installable.

Printer OptionsYou can order controller board upgrades and paper handling optionsto enhance your printer’s performance. The following chart listsoptions and their types of installation.

Option Type of Installation

10/100BaseT Factory or user

Duplexer* User only

Internal IDE hard disk Factory or user

Lower feeder unit (LFU) User only

RAM upgrades Factory or user

* Requires at least one installed LFU

All factory installable options ordered with your printer are installedbefore the printer is shipped.

To order options, call XANTÉ at 800-926-8839 (US and Canada) from7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Central Standard Time Monday throughThursday or 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, or call your XANTÉvendor. If it is a factory upgrade, you will be given an RGA (ReturnGoods Authorization) number and shipping instructions.

Paper Handling OptionsYou can add up to two optional paper cassette feeders to your printerto increase input capacity for standard paper to approximately 1,250sheets. You also can add an optional duplexer for automatic doublesided printing if you have at least one LFU installed on your printer.

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Lower Feeder Unit (LFU)

This section describes installing and removing a lower feeder unit(LFU). You can install up to two LFUs each of which handles a 500sheet cassette.

Installing the LFUTo install the LFURequired tool: Small level

1. Unpack the paper cassette feeder (fig 10.1) from the shippingcarton. Remove all plastic, tape, and stabilizing material. Savethe carton and packing material to use for storing the feeder.

The package should contain the following items:• Feeder unit• Universal 500 sheet paper cassette• 2 side covers• Metal coupler 1 (fig. 10.6)

2. Place the LFU close to the printer in an area that meets theguidelines in “Printer Location” in chapter 2. Then, pull theLFU cable out the side (Fig. 10.1).

LFU Cable

Alignment PostsFront

Back

Fig. 10.1 Lower Feeder Unit (LFU)

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3. Locate and, if necessary, open metal coupler 2 (fig. 10.2).

Alignment Posts

Coupler 2

Fig. 10.2 Open the Coupler

If you are installing two LFUs, make sure the couplers on bothunits are open. Hold one unit over the other making sure thealignment posts on the bottom one fit in the correspondingopenings in the top unit. Then lower the top unit into place(fig. 10.3).

FrontAlignment Posts

LF Cable

Back

LFU Cable

Fig. 10.3 Mounting Two LFUs

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4. Remove the toner cartridges and oil bottle from the printer. See“Removing and Installing a Toner Cartridge” and “Installingor Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle” in chapter 2 for details.

5. Align the printer squarely over the LFU and lower the printeronto the LFU alignment posts (fig. 10.4).

Warning! The printer weighs approximately 101 lbs (46 kg)without toner, cassettes, and media installed. Alwayshave two people lift the printer by the recessed gripareas on the bottom sides.

Fig. 10.4 Set the Printer on the LFU(s)

6. Attach the printer to the LFU. To do this

a. Slide the LFU connector cover down until its top tab isfree of the printer and then lift the cover out (fig. 10.5).Save this cover in a safe place.

Back

Tab

LFU Connector Cover

Left Side

Fig. 10.5 Remove the LFU Connector Cover

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b. Loosen the thumb screw on metal coupler 1 and angle thecoupler slightly until you can slide it into the opening justbelow the printer’s LFU connector; then rotate coupler 1down until it is vertical and the coupler’s hole aligns withthe hole on the printer (fig. 10.6).

Metal Coupler 1

Thumb Screw

Connector

Fig. 10.6 Mount the Metal Coupler

c. Tighten the thumb screw to hold the coupler in place(10.6).

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d. Remove the printer’s cassette; locate coupler 2 inside thecassette opening, squeeze the handle, and rotateclockwise until it locks into place (fig. 10.7).

Metal Coupler 2

Securing Post

Handle

Fig. 10.7 Close Coupler 2

If you are installing a second LFU, close its coupler also.

7. Connect the LFU cable to the printer’s lower white connector(fig. 10.8).

Printer Side

LFU Side

Duplexer Connector(Upper, Black)

LFU Connector(Lower, White)

LFU Cable

Fig. 10.8 Connect the LFU Cable to the Printer

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When installing a second LFU, connect its cable to the whiteconnector on the upper LFU’s left side at the lower back edge.

8. Attach the left LFU side cover by sliding its notch around thefeeder’s corresponding securing peg and rotating the coveraround to the front until it snaps into place (fig. 10.9). Attachthe right side cover by sliding its back edge on first androtating the cover to the front until it snaps into place.

Note: The pliable side covers fit snugly; you may need to ease eachon by pressing its back edge in and running your hand to thefront.

Side Cover (R)

NotchSide Cover (L)

Peg

Notch

Fig. 10.9 Attach the LFU Side Covers

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9. Adjust the two anchor feet (on the right side of the LFU at thefront and back) by rotating them until the printer is level (fig.10.10).

AnchorFeet

Anchor Foot

Fig. 10.10 Level the Printer

If two LFUs are installed, adjust the feet on both the upper andlower feeder.

10. Install the LFU cassette(s) (fig. 10.11). To do this

a. Pull out the two LFU guide rails (one on the left and oneon the right ) until they stop.

b. Align the leading edge of the cassette with the guiderails and gently slide the cassette into the rails until itstops about half way into the LFU.

c. Adjust the media length and width guides for themedia’s size and load media into the cassette.

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d. Push the cassette the rest of the way into the LFU.

Printer Cassette

LFU Cassette (upper)

LFU Guide Rail

LFU Cassette (lower)

Printer

LFU (upper)

LFU (lower)

LFU Guide Rail

LFU Cassette

Fig. 10.11 Install the LFU Cassette(s)

11. Reinstall toner cartridges and the fuser oil bottle. See“Removing and Installing a Toner Cartridge” and “Installingor Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle” in chapter 2 for details.

12. Reconnect all interface cables and the power cord. Then, turnon the printer; when READY/IDLE appears, the printer isready to accept a job.

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Removing the LFUTo remove the LFU

1. Make sure the printer displays a PLEASE WAIT orREADY/IDLE message. Then, turn off the printer anddisconnect the power cord from the power supply.

2. Remove all installed media cassettes by pulling each cassetteout until it stops, lifting it up slightly and removing it from theprinter. Then, remove any media from the cassettes.

3. Remove the fuser unit by opening the top cover, loosening theunits two securing thumbscrews and lifting the fuser unitstraight up and out of the printer (fig. 9.4).

Caution: Make sure to keep the fuser unit level duringremoval and while it is out of the printer to preventfuser oil spills.

4. Remove the right and left LFU side covers by pulling theirfront edges free and pivoting the covers toward the back of theprinter, and sliding the notches free from their securing pegs(fig. 10.9).

5. Disconnect the LFU cable from the printer’s connector bypulling the cable straight out (fig. 10.8). If a second LFU isconnected, disconnect its cable from the upper LFU.

6. Open the LFU’s metal coupler 2 by squeezing its handle androtating it counterclockwise (fig. 10.7). If a second LFU isconnected, open its metal coupler also.

7. Loosen metal coupler 1’s thumb screw; then, angle the couplerslightly up and out until you can lift it out of the printer LFUconnector (fig. 10.6).

8. Reattach the LFU connector cover by sliding the two smallbottom tabs in the base of its opening, rotating the cover upand snapping the top tab into place (fig. 10.5).

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9. Have someone help you lift the printer straight off the LFUvertically until the printer is free of the alignment posts (fig.10.3). Then set the printer on a stable surface that will supportits weight.

Warning! The printer weighs approximately 101 lbs (46 kg)without toner, cassettes, and media installed. Alwayshave two people lift the printer by the recessed gripareas on the bottom sides.

10. Close the LFU metal coupler 2 (fig. 10.2) and lay the LFUcable back up on the LFU in the sloped area where it comesout to prevent damage when the unit is stored. (fig. 10.1).

11. Repack the LFU in its original packing materials, making sureto include the 2 side covers, metal coupler 1, and the papercassette. Then, store it in a location that meets the sameguidelines as in “Storing the Printer” in chapter 9.

12. Set the printer up again following the instructions in chapter 2.Also be sure to reinstall the LFU Connector cover (fig. 10.5).

Duplexer

This section describes installing and removing the optional duplexer.

Installing the DuplexerYou must have at least one optional LFU (Lower Feeder Unit)installed on the printer before installing the duplexer.

Tools required: Small flat head screw driver

1. Unpack the duplexer from its shipping carton. Remove allplastic, tape, and stabilizing materials. Save the carton andpacking materials to use for storing the duplexer.

2. Place the duplexer close to the printer in an area that meets theguidelines in “Printer Location” in chapter 2.

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3. Make sure the printer displays a READY/IDLE message.Then, turn off the printer, disconnect the power cord from thepower source, disconnect any interface cables, and remove anymedia from the top of the printer.

4. Remove the media exit cover by pulling up its handle until itsbottom hooks release; then, rotate the cover up and forward tofree the cover’s top tabs (fig. 10.12).

Media Exit Cover

Caps

LFU Caps

Fig. 10.12 Remove the Media Exit Cover

5. Remove the two back upper caps using the screw driver topress down in each cap’s opening to free the top tabs; thenrotate the caps down and back to release the bottom tabs (fig.10.12).

6. Remove the two LFU caps by sliding them straight back andout (fig. 10.12).

7. Install the duplexer (fig. 10.13.)

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Fixing Pins

LFU Slots

Top Tabs

Top Cover

Printer Slots

Fig. 10.13 Install the Duplexer

a. Open the duplexer’s top cover.

b. Hold the duplexer at a slight angle and align its fixingpins with the LFU slots.

c. Slide the fixing pins into their slots while rotating theduplexer’s top cover up into the printer until theduplexer’s top tabs snap into their corresponding printerslots.

d. Tighten the two duplexer thumbscrews to secure theduplexer to the printer (fig. 10.14). Then, rotate theduplexer’s top cover up into place.

Duplexer Top Cover

Thumb Screws

Printer

Duplexer

Fig. 10.14 Secure the Duplexer to the Printer

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8. Remove the left side cover from the printer by pulling the frontedge free, pivoting the cover to the back and sliding its notchfree from its securing peg (Fig. 10.15).

Peg

Notch

Side Cover (L)Notch

Fig. 10.15 Remove the Side Cover

9. Connect the duplexer cable to the printer’s black duplexerconnector (fig. 10.16). Then, reattach the left side cover to theprinter (fig. 10.15).

Printer Side

LFU Side

LFU Connector (Lower White)

Duplexer Connector(Upper Black)

LFU Cable

Duplexer Cable

Fig. 10.16 Connect the Duplexer Cable

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10. Reconnect all interface cables and the power cord. Then, turnon the printer; when READY/IDLE appears, the printer isready to accept a job.

Removing the DuplexerTo remove the duplexer

1. Turn off the printer, disconnect the power cord from the powersource, disconnect any interface cables, and remove any mediafrom the top of the printer.

2. Remove the LFU left side cover and unplug the duplexer cable(figs. 10.15 and 10.16).

3. Open the duplexer’s top cover and loosen the two duplexerthumb screws (fig. 10.14).

4. Pull the duplexer back, rotating the upper part first to free itstop tabs from the printer slots; then, ease back until the fixingpins are free from the LFU slots (fig. 10.13).

5. Replace the LFU caps by sliding them straight back into theLFU (fig. 10.12).

6. Replace the printer’s two upper caps by inserting their bottomtabs into the slots on the printer and then rotating the caps upuntil their top tabs snap into place (fig. 10.12).

7. Replace the media exit cover by inserting its bottom hooks intothe slots on the printer and then rotating the cover up until thetop tabs snap into their corresponding slots on the printer (fig.10.12).

8. Reconnect all printer interface cables and the power cord.Then, turn on the printer; when READY/IDLE appears, theprinter is ready to accept a job.

9. Repack the duplexer in its original packing and store it in alocation that meets the same guidelines as in “Storing thePrinter” in chapter 9.

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Controller Board UpgradesThe RAM, Ethernet, 10/100BaseT, and internal IDE hard diskupgrades are controller board modifications. This section coversinstalling SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Insertion MemoryModule), firmware (flash ROM), and Ethernet upgrades.

To install a controller board upgrade

1. Remove the controller board.

2. Install the upgrade(s).

3. Replace the controller board.

Caution: Static electricity can destroy electronic components,such as your controller board, SODIMMs, firmware,hard disk, and Ethernet board. Use an anti-staticwristband or touch an unpainted metal surface toeliminate static electricity before working with boardsand upgrades; also, always hold boards and upgrades bytheir edges and avoid walking on carpeted areas.

Removing the Controller Board

1. Make sure the printer displays a PLEASE WAIT orREADY/IDLE message. Then, turn off the printer anddisconnect the power cord from the power supply.

2. Remove any media in the output area.

3. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the back of the printer’scontroller board access panel (fig. 10.17).

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Thumbscrews

Fig. 10.17 Loosen the Panel Screws

4. Grasp the thumbscrews and gently pull the access panel andattached controller board straight back out of the printer (fig.10.18).

InterfaceWires

Fig. 10.18 Remove the Controller Board

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Figure 10.19 shows upgrade installation locations.

EngineConnection

Fig 10.19 Controller Board

Installing SODIMM and Firmware Upgrades

SODIMMs are used for RAM upgrades. The resolution upgrade is afirmware (flash ROM) change and a FIFO SIMM change.

RAM Upgrades (SODIMMs)Standard RAM configuration is 64 MB for the XANTÉ ColourLaser600 and 256 MB for the XANTÉ ColourLaser 1200 and 1200 Pro.Your printer features interleaved DRAM for faster processing andbetter buffering capabilities.

RAM can be upgraded with 16 and 64 MB SODIMMs installed inthe DRAM banks (fig. 10.19). SODIMMs must be installed in pairs.If you use both 16 MB and 64 MB SODIMMs, the pair of 64 MBSODIMMs must be installed in the DRAM banks labeled 0 (0/0 and0/1). The following list shows the valid DRAM SODIMMinstallations for your printer.

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Bank 0/0 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB

Bank 0/1 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB

Bank 1/0 16 MB 64 MB

Bank 1/1 ______ ______ 16 MB 64 MBTotal RAM 64 MB 128 MB 160 MB 256 MB

The following are SODIMM specifications for your printer.

Note: If you purchase SODIMMs from a vendor other thanXANTÉ, you should test the RAM before purchasinglarge quantities. XANTÉ tests show some vendor’sRAM, manufactured to specifications, is incompatiblewith our printers. XANTÉ cannot guarantee theperformance of RAM sold by other vendors.

Common Specifications for all Densities

Module type: 72-pin SODIMM

Organization: x32

Parity: none

Power voltage: 3.3V

I/O voltage: 3.3V tolerant

Speed: 60 ns or better

Mode: EDO

Refresh: CAS before RAS

Contact: gold

Dimension: 2.3" (length) x 1.5" (max height)

Supported Densities and Organizations

RAS/CASDensity Org Config Addressing Quantity16 MB 4M x 32 4M x 4 bit 11/11 8

64 MB 16M x 32 4M x 4 bit 12/12 8

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Resolution Firmware UpgradeThe 1200 dpi resolution upgrade is a SIMM based firmware upgrade.It consists of a flash SIMM, a FIFO SIMM, and, possibly, aSODIMM RAM upgrade. You can install this upgrade on site.

Installing SODIMMs or SIMMsRAM SODIMMs are installed in the DRAM banks (see previoussection); flash and FIFO SIMM banks are labeled in figure 10.20.The RAM SODIMMs and the flash and FIFO SIMMs are differentsizes and only fit in the correct banks.

SODIMMS

Ban

k 1/

1B

ank

1/0

Ban

k 0/

1B

ank

0/0

Flash ROM SIMM Bank

Fig. 10.20 Flash SIMM and SODIMM Banks

1. Remove the controller board panel following instructionsearlier in this chapter.

2. Unpack the SIMM or SODIMM.

3. Remove the existing SIMM or SODIMM if necessary usingthe following procedure.

a. Pull open the latches on each end of the SIMM orSODIMM bank.

Note: As a SIMM is released by the latches, it tilts outof the bank (fig. 10.21). A SODIMM does nottilt (fig. 10.22).

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b. Pull a SIMM out at a 45-degree angle or a SODIMMstraight up and out of the bank.

Fig. 10.21 Open the Latches and Remove the SIMM

Fig. 10.22 Remove the SODIMM

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4. Install the new SIMM or SODIMM using the following steps.

Note: Install the SODIMM closest to the back of the printerfirst.

a. Align the SIMM or SODIMM over its bank using thefollowing appropriate step.

1) Flash ROM SIMM—tilt the SIMM 45 degreestoward the back of the board (toward theinterfaces) with the notched corner toward the topof its bank.

2) FIFO SIMM—tilt the SIMM 45 degrees towardthe top of the board with the notched corner to theleft of its bank.

3) SODIMM—hold the SODIMM straight above itsbank with the notched corner toward the center ofthe DRAM bank.

b. Push the SIMM or SODIMM into its bank using thefollowing appropriate step.

1) Flash ROM or FIFO SIMM—tilt the SIMM up inits bank until it is positioned at a 90-degree anglewith the controller board making sure the banklatches snap into place.

2) SODIMM—push the SODIMM straight down intoits bank until the bank latches snap into place.

Caution: Do not force a SIMM or SODIMM into place. If itdoes not go in easily, realign it making sure thatthe notched corner is positioned correctly and thatthe SIMM or SODIMM is seated correctly in thebank.

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10/100BaseT Upgrade

You can upgrade the printer’s standard 10BaseT unshielded twistedpair configuration for the Ethernet port to a 10/100BaseTconfiguration. After installing the Ethernet upgrade, see chapter 6 forinformation about configuring and using the Ethernet options.

Required tools: • A small magnetized Phillips head screwdriver• A 3/16" hex nut driver or needle nose pliers

1. Remove the controller board following the instructions earlierin “Removing the Controller Board” in this chapter.

2. Remove the old Ethernet board using the following procedure.

a. Locate and remove the two hex screws attaching themetal back plate on either side of the serial port (fig.10.23).

Phillips Head Screw

Hex Screw

Hex Screw

Parallel Port

Serial Port

Phillips Head Screw

Metal Back Plate

Fig. 10.23 Remove the Back Plate’s Securing Screws

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b. Locate and remove the two Phillips head screwsattaching the metal back plate on either side of theparallel port (fig. 10.23).

c. Locate and remove the plastic screw on the lower, rightend of the Ethernet board (fig. 10.24).

Plastic Screw

Fig. 10.24 Remove the Ethernet Board’s Plastic Screw

d. Remove the Ethernet board by grasping both sides andgently pulling it straight up and out of its sockets. Youmay have to use both hands to remove this board.

3. Unpack the Ethernet upgrade which includes the board, ahexagonal plastic post, a plastic screw, and a plastic nut.

4. Locate the sockets for the Ethernet board and the post just tothe left of the right socket (fig. 10.25).

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Ethernet Board Sockets

Post Opening

Fig. 10.25 Ethernet Board Sockets and Post

5. Replace the current plastic post with the new one byunscrewing the old post from the plastic nut on the back of thecontroller board (fig. 10.26). Then, screw the new hexagonalplastic post into the plastic nut on the back of the controllerboard (fig. 10.26).

Hexagonal Plastic PostPlastic Nut

Plastic Screw

Fig. 10.26 Replace the Old Plastic Post with the New Post

6. Align the Ethernet board over it sockets and post (fig. 10.25).Then, lower the it down onto the controller board making sure theEthernet board pins fit snugly into the controller board sockets.

7. Attach the metal back plate by inserting and tightening the hexscrews on either side of the serial port; then, insert and tighten thePhillips head screws on either side of the parallel port (fig. 10.23).

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Internal IDE Hard Drive Upgrade

The internal hard drive upgrade provides extra space to storedownloaded fonts and allows you to implement the AccelaFontfeature on your printer. See “Printer Options” earlier in this chapterto order the upgrade. See “AccelaFont” in chapter 6.

The IDE hard drive upgrade can be factory or user installed.Installation instructions are included with the upgrade.

Replacing the Controller Board Panel

After installing the upgrade(s), replace the controller board panel.

1. Hold the controller board by its access panel and align theboard with its opening in the printer (fig. 10.18).

2. Slide the board straight into the printer until it seats firmly andthe thumbscrews on the access panel align with the holes onthe printer (fig. 10.18).

3. Tighten the thumbscrews (fig. 10.17) to secure the panel to theprinter.

4. Reconnect all interface cables and the power cable to theprinter and the AC power supply.

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