Table 1–2: Printer Components: Rear/Left-Side View
Component Function
1. PowerSwitch Powers the printer on or off. Pressing ‘‘|’’ turns
power on; pressing ‘‘O’’ turns power off. To ensure
thatdata is not lost, always be sure the displayreads
00 READY and the Data indicator is off, before you
poweroff the printer. See Section 2.1 and Section 2.2
foradditional information about powering the printer
on and off.
2. Rear Output Tray
(shown closed) The rear output tray is selected when you are using
certain types of print media such as transparencies
andlabels. It can also be used when you want printed
output to be stacked faceup. Refer to Section 2.5 for
informationabout choosing the different output trays.
See Section 2.5.2 for information about opening and
using the rear output tray.
3. Memory Board Access Cover Additional RAM (random-access memory) can be
added to the printer in 1, 2, or 3 MB capacities.
This access cover allows you to easily install the
extramemory board. Refer to the documentation that
comeswith the optional memory board for installation
instructions.
4. Parallel (Centronics)
Interface Cable Connector This connector is used when the interface cable from
the host computer is a parallel cable. Refer to the
DEClaser 2100 Printer Installation Guide for more
information about connecting your computer to the
printer.
5. Serial (RS232)
Interface Cable Connector This connector is used when the interface cable from
the host computer is a serial cable. Refer to the
DEClaser 2100 Printer Installation Guide for more
information about connecting your computer to the
printer.
6. PowerCord Receptacle This is where the power cord is connected to the
printer.

Printer Components 1–5