IBM Network Printer 24 IPDS Option
The enclosed IPDS SIMM and CD ROM are intended for the IBM Network Printer 24. If you have a
different printer, contact your point of purchase to obtain the correct IPDS option.
Installing the IPDS Option is a four step process:
1. Install the IPDS SIMM in the printer. (See “Installing the IPDS Option SIMM.”)
2. Verify the IPDS SIMM was properly installed. (See “Installing the IPDS Option SIMM.”)
3. Determine amount of DRAM memory needed to properly print jobs using IPDS. (See “Determining
DRAM Memory Requirements for IPDS.”)
4. Determine if you need to update printer Controller Microcode. (See “Determining If You Need to
Update Controller Microcode” on page 6.)
Installing the IPDS Option SIMM
1. Setup the printer as described in
Network Printer 24 and 24PS: Quick Setup
.
2. If you are already familiar with installing options in the controller, install the IPDS SIMM. The IPDS
Option SIMM can go in any socket within the 4-socket group (labelled FLASH). For further details,
review the
User's Guide
.
Note: When you handle the IPDS option and other computer components, take these precautions:
Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you.
Always handle components carefully. Handle adapters and memory-module kits by the edges.
Never touch any exposed circuitry.
When you are installing a new option, touch the static-protective package containing the option to
the mounting bracket on the controller card for at least two seconds. This reduces static electricity
from the package and from your body.
When possible, remove the option and install it directly in the controller without setting the option
down. When this is not possible, place the static-protective package that the option came in on a
smooth, level surface and place the option on it.
Do not place the option on the printer cover or other metal surface.
3. Reinstall the controller card. Verify that the controller and options are installed correctly by printing a
new Configuration Page. See step 4.
4. Print a Configuration Page (full details are in the
Quick Setup
):
a. Make sure the printer is offline. If the printer is online, press the Online key to take it offline.
b. Press the Menu key once. TEST MENU appears in the message display area.
c. Press the Item key once. CONFIG PAGE appears in the message display area. Note that the
menu name appears on the top line and the action item appears on the second line.
d. Press the Enter key to print the Configuration Page.
5. Verify the IPDS SIMM was installed properly by checking the Configuration Page, under Installed
Options for IPDS.
Determining DRAM Memory Requirements for IPDS
Below are DRAM memory requirements for updating IPDS microcode and for printing jobs using IPDS.
1. Verify that you have at least 8MB DRAM memory installed. IPDS requires a minimum of 8MB DRAM
(printer memory) to work properly. If the Configuration Page you printed in step 4 does not show at
least 8MB Total Memory, install additional DRAM memory. Review the
User's Guide
for more
information on installing DRAM SIMMs.
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