User manual VIA PRO 133 DATASHEET

[. . . ] All future products are committed to meeting the same Year 2000 compliance. | VIA Flash SIMM Contents Overview Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Kit contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installing Flash Memory in the VIAPAGE® 10i, 10i/n, 10e, 10ex, 12i and 12i/n Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Preparing Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Removing the Access Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 6 Installing the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Installing Flash Memory in the VIAPAGE 20, 20DX and 20DXn Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 SIMM Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Preparing Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installing the SIMM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installing Flash Memory in the VIAPAGE 18, 18n, 24DX and 24DXn Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Installing SIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Installing the SIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Finishing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Software Utilities Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Hardware Installation Guide: English | 3 Introduction Overview With the VIAPAGE Flash SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module) card installed in your printer, you can store information such as downloaded fonts, bar codes, form overlays and macros. These are stored in "flash" memory, which means that they are not erased when the printer is switched off. Use the VIA Image Creator and NetFlash software utilities on the CD included in this kit, to download flash memory fonts and macros, etc. ! Your VIAPAGE printer accommodates only one Flash SIMM. The plastic mount pins should fit into the holes on each end of the SIMM card. 2 Insert the option board into the printer, making sure that it locates in the guide rails. Slide in the board and push it firmly into place. 3 Tighten the screws. Installing the Board 1 Locate the guide rails (1) and edge connector (2) in the printer. ! If the screws do not fit, the board may not be properly seated. Slide the board out and reinstall it. Hardware Installation Guide: English | 7 Installing Flash Overview Memory in the VIAPAGE 20, 20DX and 20DXn Printers SIMM Configurations The VIAPAGE 20/20DX has three slots for installation of optional SIMMS: SIMM sockets !SIMMs and circuit boards can be damaged by static electricity and rough handling. Keep the SIMM cards and option board in the packaging until you're ready to perform the installation. To avoid damage to SIMMs, ground yourself by touching the chassis of your computer each time before handling. Disconnect printer from power before beginning installation procedure. Preparing Your Printer 1 Turn printer off and unplug power cord. 3 Push the OPEN button, then open the top cover. 8 | VIA Flash SIMM 4 Remove and save the two large screws on the right side, which hold the side panel in place. 6 Remove and save the two screws on the left of the metal plate covering the internal board, then pull the plate out about an inch and lift it out. Installing the SIMM Card 5 Pull the side panel out and remove it from the printer. [. . . ] 1 Locate the three SIMM sockets on the board. SIMM sockets Hardware Installation Guide: English | 9 2 Insert the silver metallic contact edge of the SIMM into the left socket (FSIMM1) at about a 45° angle, with the notched corner of the SIMM at the bottom. Push in until the silver contacts are fully inserted into the socket. 4 Insert the tabs on the metal plate into the slots on the printer housing, then swing it up into place and replace the two mounting screws. 3 Pivot the SIMM to the left until it snaps into place. 10 | VIA Flash SIMM 5 Replace the side panel (tabs go in slots): you'll need to move the cover hinge out of the way before you put the side panel back into place. 6 Secure the panel in place with the two screws. 7 Close the printer cover. Hardware Installation Guide: English | 11 8 Reattach the interface cable and plug the power cord into the power outlet. 12 | VIA Flash SIMM Installing Flash Overview Memory in the VIAPAGE 18, 18n, 24DX and 24DXn Printers Installing SIMMs Preparation 1 Turn the printer off. ! CAUTION! [. . . ]