Lexmark Optra S 1250 Manual

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2Hold the flash memory option with the connection points
pointing toward the system board and the notch toward
the top of the printer. Insert it all the way into the
connector at a 45° angle.
3Press the flash memory option down toward the system
board until it snaps into place. Make sure both metal
clips on the connector are fastened and the two pins on
the connector are pushed through the holes in the option.
Notch
Connection Points 

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4If you need to install another option on the system board:
-See “Printer Memory Option” on page 299.
-See “Option Cards” on page 308.
5See “Closing the Printer System Board” on page 297 to
reattach the shield and side door.
Note:To verify that the option is installed properly, see “Verifying
the Installation of Options” on page 325. 

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Removing a Flash Memory Option
WARNING:Electronic components are easily damaged by
static electricity. Touch something metal
before you touch the flash memory option.
1If necessary, follow the steps under “Accessing the
Printer System Board” on page 293.
2Locate the flash memory option.See page 296.
3Push out on the metal clips at each end of the connector.
4Rotate the flash memory option out to a 45° angle, and
gently pull it out of the...

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Option Cards
Option cards available for your printer include:
Internal Network Adapter (INA) option card
Tri-Port interface option card
Parallel 1284-C Adapter option card
Hard Disk with Adapter option card
Refer to the documentation that is included with each option card
for detailed information about that specific card.
Your printer will accommodate one, two or three option cards,
depending on the model. The installation...

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Internal Network Adapter (INA) Option Card
The INA option card, sometimes called an internal print server,
lets you connect the printer to a local area network (LAN).
INA option cards have a similar size and shape. The network port
on the card must correspond to your network.
Installing the INA Option Card
To install, follow the instructions under “Installing an Option
Card” starting on page 315.
Network Port
Card Connector Points 

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Tri-Port Interface Option Card
The Tri-Port interface option card lets you connect your printer to:
LocalTalk network
Serial (RS-232C or Serial RS-422)
Infrared adapter
Multiple Tri-Port interface cards can be installed on models with
multiple connectors. If you install multiple Tri-Port interface cards,
you can use all serial ports, but you can use only one LocalTalk
and one Infrared connection per printer. The LocalTalk and
Infrared...

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Parallel 1284-C Adapter Option Card
The Parallel 1284-C Adapter option card lets you connect your
printer to a Parallel interface. Use a 1284 A-C cable to connect to
yourcomputer.WerecommendaLexmark3meter(9.84ft)cable,
part number 43H5171.
Multiple Parallel 1284-C Adapter cards can be installed and used
on models with multiple connectors.
Installing the Parallel 1284-C Adapter Option Card
To install, follow the instructions under...

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Hard Disk with Adapter Option Card
Like the flash memory option, the hard disk option is useful for
storing information such as downloaded fonts and macros. It can
also store incoming print jobs in a buffer until they print.
You can purchase:
a hard disk with adapter option card
a hard disk adapter card for installing a separately
purchasedharddisk
Your printer can have only one hard disk option installed.
Attaching a Hard Disk to the...

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1Align the connector pins on the end of the hard disk with
the connector on the back of the adapter card.
2Push the hard disk securely into the connector. 

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3Turn the adapter card over and insert the four screws.
Securely tighten each screw.
Installing the Hard Disk with Adapter Option Card
To install, follow the instructions under “Installing an Option
Card” starting on page 315.