Intermec 3240 User manual

Centronics Parallel I/O Card
P/N 070872-001
Instruction Sheet

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Centronics Parallel I/O Card Instruction Sheet
The following instructions explain how to install an Intermec Centronics Parallel I/O
Card into Intermec 3240, 3400, 3440, 3600, and 4400 printers. This procedure is to be
performed by trained Intermec service personnel only.
Parts Provided:
•Centronics Parallel I/O Card
•Ribbon cable
•(2) Phillips screws
Tools Required:
•Phillips screwdriver
Warning
Electrical equipment is dangerous! Make sure the printer power switch is turned off
and the AC power cord is disconnected before opening the tower door or removing the
electronics cover. Working on live equipment can cause injury or death.
Avertissement
“Le matériel électrique peut être dangereux ! Assurez-vous que l’interrupteur
d’alimentation de l’imprimante est éteint et que le cordon d’alimentation est
débranché, avant d’ouvrir le couvercle du support d’imprimante. Travailler sur du
matériel sous-tension peut provoquer des blessures ou la mort.”

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Install the Parallel I/O Card in the 3xxx Printer
Caution
Static electricity can damage electronic components as you handle them. Static-
sensitive electronic components are packaged in static protective bags. Before
opening the bag, touch it to the metal base of the printer to reduce static electricity.
Touch the metal base of the printer to reduce static electricity before installing the
parallel I/O card in the printer.
1. Turn off the printer power and remove the power cord.
2. Remove the media cover and the electronics cover from the printer.
3. Remove and discard the optional I/O board port cover from the rear of the printer
(see illustration). Retain the two port cover screws.
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Optional I/O
board port
Retain the
two screws
Optional
I/O board
port cover

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4. Connect one end of the ribbon cable to the parallel I/O card.
Note: Both ends of the ribbon cable are keyed. Either end can be plugged into the
parallel I/O card or the main PCB.
5. With the component side of the parallel I/O card facing the interior of the printer,
secure the parallel I/O card to the optional I/O board port with the two port cover
screws.
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J8
Parallel I/O
card
Optional I/O
board port
Main PCB
Ribbon
cable
Key
Ribbon
cable
Parallel I/O
card

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6. Connect the free end of the ribbon cable to the appropriate connector (see the
following table) on the main PCB.
Printer Model Number I/O Connector
3240 J8
3400A and B J8
3400C and D J7
3440 J3
3600 J8
7. Reinstall and secure the media cover and electronics cover.
8. Reinstall the power cord.
9. Test that the printer recognizes the parallel I/O card by printing a hardware
configuration test label. See the printer user’s manual for instructions on printing a
hardware configuration test label. The following message should appear on the
configuration test label:
I/O Option Card: Centronix

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Install the Parallel I/O Card in the 4400 Printer
Caution
Static electricity can damage electronic components as you handle them. Static-
sensitive electronic components are packaged in static protective bags. Before
opening the bag, touch it to the metal base of the printer to reduce static electricity.
Touch the metal base of the printer to reduce static electricity before installing the
parallel I/O card in the printer.
1. Turn off the printer power and remove the power cord.
2. Open the tower door by removing the three Phillips screws at the rear of the printer
(see illustration).
3. Remove and discard the port cover from the optional I/O board port. Retain the two
screws.
Tower door
Phillips screw
(3 places)
Optional I/O
board port
Port
cover
Phillips
screws
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AC power
cord

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4. Secure the parallel I/O card (Part No. 052713) to the optional I/O board port with
two Phillips screws. The components on the parallel I/O card must face toward the
interior of the printer.
5. Connect one end of the ribbon cable to the parallel I/O card.
Note: Both ends of the ribbon cable are keyed. Either end can be plugged into the
parallel I/O card or the main PCB.
6. Plug the parallel I/O cable (Part No. 053924) into J18 on the main PCB. Check that
all the cable connections (not shown) on the main PCB are secure.
7. Before closing the tower door, check all cable connections. All cables must be
carefully folded prior to securing the electronics door. Ensure that the keypad cable
is folded away from the encoder wheels of the TTR assembly. Close the tower door
and secure it with three Phillips screws.
8. Test that the printer recognizes the parallel I/O card by printing a hardware
configuration test label. For help, see the 4400 User's Manual (Part No. 058607).
The following message should appear on the configuration test label:
I/O Option Card: Centronix
Main PCB
J18
Parallel I/O card
Phillips screws
(2 places)
Tower door
Parallel I/O cable
Optional I/O
board port
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