2. PRINTER SETUP EO1-33032
2.9 Inserting the Optional PCMCIA Cards
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2.8 Loading the Ribbon
(Cont.)
2.9 Inserting the Optional
PCMCIA Cards
3. Slide the ribbon stoppers along the ribbon shafts to a position where
the ribbon is centered when fitted.
4. Take up any slack in the ribbon. Take the leading tape onto the ribbon
take-up roll until the ink ribbon can be seen from the front.
5. Set the ribbon shaft holder plate aligning its holes with the ribbon
shafts.
6. Turn the head lever and the pinch roller lever to position to close
the print head and the pinch roller.
7. Close the top cover.
When the optional PCMCIA interface board is installed in the B-492L/R
printer, there will be two PCMCIA slots available as shown in the figure
below. This allows the use of Flash Memory Type Cards or I/O Cards
such as LAN Cards.
1. Make sure that the printer’s power switch is in the OFF position.
2. Hold the PCMCIA Card so that the side printed with the model name
faces right. Insert the card into the proper slot until the Eject Button
pops out.
CAUTION!
1. To protect PC cards,
discharge static
electricity from your body
by touching the metal
cabinet of the printer
before touching the card.
2. Before inserting or
removing a PCMCIA
card make sure that the
printer’s power is turned
off.
3. Be sure to protect
PCMCIA Cards when not
in use by putting them
into their protective
covers.
4. Do not subject the card
to any shocks or
excessive force nor
expose the card to
extremes in temperature
or humidity
5. The card may be
inserted into the slot
halfway even in the
wrong orientation.
However, the slot is
safety designed so that
the card will not seat
against the connector
pins.
Slot 1:
(I/O type cards such as
LAN cards
)
Slot 0:
(Memory type cards only)
Eject Button
Model Name Printed Side
Flash Memory
Type Card