PrintServer 17 Series Printer ------------------------------------------------------------ Optional Memory Installation Guide Order Number: EK-PRT17-UP. B01 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts ------------------------------------------------------------ First Printing, October 1993 Second Printing, January 1994 Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description. Possession, use, or copying of the software described in this publication is authorized only pursuant to a valid written license from Digital or an authorized sublicensor. © Digital Equipment Corporation 1994. All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A. The postpaid Reader 's Comments forms at the end of this document request your critical evaluation to assist in preparing future documentation. The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: DEC, DECnet, DECprint, Digital, PrintServer, ULTRIX, VAX, VAX DOCUMENT, VMS, and the DIGITAL logo. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. S2430 This document was prepared using VAX DOCUMENT Version 2.1. ------------------------------------------------------------ Preface The controller board has three slots for optional memory modules, which allow you to increase the amount of RAM in the printer. This guide describes how to install the optional memory modules. ------------------------------------------------------------ CAUTION ------------------------------------------------------------ Static electricity can damage memory modules. Do not handle the modules until you have put on the ground strap and attached it to the printer chassis. Digital memory modules use 70 ns chips. Using memory modules from other vendors that do not conform to these specifications may affect printer performance or functionality. ------------------------------------------------------------ iii Memory modules come in 4 MB and 8 MB sizes that look similar to those shown in Figure 1. The minimum amount of memory required depends on the variation of the PrintServer 17 (300 dpi or 600 dpi) and the particular printer hardware and software options you have installed. Table 1 lists the ROM version, the memory size, and the order numbers for the PrintServer 17 series printers. Table 1 PrintServer 17 Series Memory Modules ------------------------------------------------------------ PrintServer Configuration ROM Version 1 Memory Size Order Number ------------------------------------------------------------ PrintServer 17 V1.2 or older 4 MB LPS1X-UC 8 MB LPS1X-UD V2.0 or newer 4 MB LPS1X-UE 8 MB LPS1X-UF ------------------------------------------------------------ 1 The ROM version number appears on the printer 's operator panel each time the printer is powered on. Refer to the PrintServer 17 Printer Operator 's Guide, Section 3.1, for powering on instructions. ------------------------------------------------------------ Figure 1 4 MB and 8 MB Memory Modules iv 1 ------------------------------------------------------------ Optional Memory Installation The following items are in the optional memory installation kit: · 4 MB or 8 MB memory module · Grounding strap · This installation guide Use the following procedure to remove the controller board assembly and install the optional memory modules in the PrintServer 17 series printer. If you need additional information about the printer, refer to your PrintServer printer operator 's guide. 1. If you have a 300 dpi printer, power off both the front and rear power switches. If you have a 600 dpi printer, power off the rear power switch. 2. Remove the top and bottom paper cassettes from the printer. 3. Disconnect the network interface cable from the interface connector panel on the back of the printer. Optional Memory Installation 1-1 4. Loosen the two captive screws ! on the interface connector panel. p If the screws are too tight to loosen by hand, use a flat-bladed screwdriver to loosen the screws. DSG-000306ðTX 1ðTX ------------------------------------------------------------ 5. Pull the controller board assembly out completely from the front of the printer. DSG-000307ðTX ------------------------------------------------------------ 6. Put one end of the grounding strap on your wrist and attach the other end (with the copper strip) to the metal chassis of the printer. ------------------------------------------------------------ CAUTION ------------------------------------------------------------ Static electricity can damage the memory module. Always wear the grounding strap before handling a memory module. ------------------------------------------------------------ 7. Insert the memory module into Slot 1 ! at a 70° angle. ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE ------------------------------------------------------------ Memory modules are notched on one end so they fit correctly into the slot only one way. When installing the module, the notch should be positioned as illustrated by " in the following illustration. ------------------------------------------------------------ 8. Push the memory module forward # so that it is seated straight up and securely in the slot. Table 1-1 Memory Module Installation ------------------------------------------------------------ If you are installing . . . Then . . . ------------------------------------------------------------ One memory module Install that module in Slot 1. Two memory modules Install them in Slot 1 and Slot 2. Both 4 MB and 8 MB memory modules Install the higher capacity memory module in Slot 1. For example, if you are installing two 8 MB modules and a 4 MB module, install the 8 MB modules in Slots 1 and 2, and the 4 MB module in Slot 3. ------------------------------------------------------------ Optional Memory Installation 1-5 ------------------------------------------------------------ DSG-000309ðTX HARD:MacDonald:PrintServer 17:S1788 MAINTENANCE:FRANK (SEE S1790):dsg-309-b.eps ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ 1ðTX ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ 2ðTX 3ðTX ------------------------------------------------------------ 9. Remove the grounding strap from the printer chassis. 10. Reinstall the controller board assembly. 11. Tighten the interface connector panel screws. 12. Reconnect the network interface cable. 13. Power on the printer. p If an error message displays on the operator panel, see Chapter 7 in your PrintServer printer operator 's guide for the corrective action to take. Optional Memory Installation 1-7