TROY Group MAN-EXT2000 manual Setting the Switches XConnect II and XConnect II Lite

Although TROY XCD external print servers are designed to withstand normal handling procedures, you should exercise reasonable precautions when installing them, particularly with regard to static discharge.

•Make sure that you are adequately grounded by touching a bare metal part of the printer before starting the installation.

•Avoid moving around the work area in order to eliminate static charge buildup.

•If possible, do not work on a carpeted area.

Step 1-a Setting the Switches (XConnect II and XConnect II Lite)

Important Note: If you have an XConnect 100, Pony 100, or Pony Print Server Plus, skip to Step 1-b below).

There are 4 DIP switches on one side of an XConnect II or XConnect II Lite print server (see figure 2-1) that are used for power-up options. As shipped, the two outside switches are in the OFF (up) position and the two middle switches are in the ON (down) position (OFF=0, ON=1) for operation on either a 10baseT or 10base2 network with a printer attached to the parallel port. If you want to configure the print server in a different manner, use a small screwdriver or pen to gently flip the switch as described in the following paragraphs.

Switch 1 (Normal/Factory Default/Test)

Setting this switch ON allows you to restore the print server parameter settings to their original factory settings. The next

2-2 Installation