Panasonic Kx Ps8100 Operating Instructions Manual

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7Repack the printer in the original shipping box. Make 
sure that you keep the printer upright and level when 
moving. 
						

							 
Chapter 10
272 
Options  
For the List of options, refer to the  
Setup Manual 
. 
Upgrade options 
The following upgrade options and consumables are available for the 
KX-PS8100 from your local Panasonic reseller: 
• 
Hard Disk Drive (KX-PDHD1) for storing print jobs, and additional fonts 
(page 275) 
• 
32 MB (KX-PEMD2) or 64 MB (KX-PEMD3) SDRAM DIMMs (page 278)
Three DIMM slots are available on the printer controller board. Each slot 
can support a 16 MB, 32 MB or 64 MB SDRAM DIMM.
NOTE:
 
• 
A minimum of 48 MB of SDRAM is required for duplicating. 
• 
Ethernet (KX-PNBC5) or Token Ring (KX-PNBC6) card (page 281)
You must remove the printer controller board from the back of the 
KX-PS8100 printer in order to install or replace the hard disk, add or replace 
memory, or install a Token Ring or Ethernet card.
IMPORTANT:
 
• 
To prevent static electricity damage to any of the following components, 
touch a grounded metal surface, such as the printer’s bare metal frame 
prior to touching the component.
— The interface connectors; SCSI, parallel, and optional network
— ADF interface connector
— Electrical components, connectors inside the printer, any components 
on the optional board (hard disk drive, SDRAM DIMMs, Ethernet 
network card, or Token Ring network card)
— The connector pins on the optional 2nd cassette feeder for the printer 
						

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Removing and replacing the printer controller board
To remove the printer controller board:
1Turn the printer OFF, unplug the power cord and 
disconnect any cables connected to the connectors on 
the back of the printer.
2Loosen the two screws that secure the printer controller 
board to the back of the printer, using a cross-point 
head (+) screwdriver.
3Carefully pull the printer controller board out of its slot in 
the printer.
For instructions on installing printer options see:
•“Installing a hard disk drive” on page 275
•“Installing additional memory” on page 278
•“Installing network cards” on page 281
Printer controller board 
						

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To replace the printer controller board:
1Align the printer controller board with the groove on the 
back of the printer and carefully slide it back inside the 
printer.
2Tighten the two screws on the printer controller board 
that you loosened earlier, using a cross-point head (+) 
screwdriver.
3Plug in the power cord and reconnect any cables to the 
back of the printer.
Printer controller board 
						

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Installing a hard disk drive
The following section explains how to install the hard disk drive on the 
printer. It also describes how to initialize the new hard disk drive for use 
from the printer panel.
To install the hard disk drive you will need to remove the printer controller 
board, install the drive and then replace the printer controller board in the 
printer. For instructions, see “Removing and replacing the printer controller 
board” on page 273.
IMPORTANT:
•To prevent static electricity damage to certain components (see 
page 272), touch a grounded metal surface, such as the printer’s bare 
metal frame prior to touching the component.
CAUTIONS:
•Do not drop or bend the hard disk drive.
•Do not touch the hard disk drive connector and electrical circuit board.
•Protect the hard disk drive from static electricity by keeping it in its anti-
static package until you are ready to install it.
•Avoid exposing the hard disk drive to direct sunlight, high temperatures, 
or humidity.
Kit contents
•Four screws•Four stand offs
•Hard disk drive (KX-PDHD1)•Cable
•Label
The shape of a cable is subject 
to change. 
						

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To install a new hard disk drive:
1Place the printer controller board on a stable surface. 
2Unpack the new hard disk drive. With the electrical 
circuit board side up, place the drive on a flat surface or 
on the palm of your hand.
Do not touch the drive with magnetic objects or place objects 
sensitive to magnets near the drive.
3Screw the four stand offs in the back of the hard disk 
drive.
4Insert the provided cable into the connector on the hard 
disk drive in the direction shown in the figure. 
Please note the direction of the color line of the cable.
Hard disk drive
Cable
Projection
Color line for first pin 
						

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5Insert the other end of the cable into the connector on 
the printer controller board, directing a projection on the 
cable against the groove in the connector. 
Slide the cable until the click is heard.
6Put the four stand offs of the hard disk drive into the four 
holes, and secure the hard disk drive on the printer 
controller board with four screws.
7Stick the label provided to the hard disk drive.
8Replace the printer controller board in the printer. 
For instructions, see “Removing and replacing the printer controller 
board” on page 273.
Projection 
						

							 
278 Options 
After you install the hard disk and power on the printer, you may be 
prompted to initialize the new hard disk drive. If so, follow the directions 
below: 
1 
From   
Ready  
 or   
Ready(Sleep)  
, press the   
MENU/EXIT  
 
button to enter the   
Setup  
 menus. 
2 
Press the   
s  
/CONTINUE   
button until “  
Hard Disk  
” 
appears. Follow the instructions on the printer LCD 
panel. 
Installing additional memory 
The following section explains how to install a 32 or 64 MB SDRAM 
(Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) DIMM (Dual In-line 
Memory Module) on the KX-PS8100.
To install the SDRAM DIMM (illustrated below) you will need to do the 
following: 
• 
Remove the printer controller board from the back of the printer. 
• 
Install a 32 or 64 MB SDRAM DIMM in either of the empty SDRAM slot on 
the printer controller board. 
• 
Replace the printer controller board.
IMPORTANT:
 
• 
To prevent static electricity damage to certain components (see 
page 272), touch a grounded metal surface, such as the printer’s bare 
metal frame prior to touching the component. 
• 
SDRAM DIMM
CAUTIONS:
 
• 
Do not drop or bend the SDRAM DIMM. 
• 
Do not touch the connector edge of the SDRAM DIMM. 
• 
Protect the SDRAM DIMM from static electricity by keeping it in its anti-
static package until you are ready to install it. 
• 
Avoid exposing the SDRAM DIMM to direct sunlight, high temperatures, 
or humidity.
Initializing the hard 
disk
The shape of a 
SDRAM DIMM is 
subject to change.
Kit contents 
						

							 
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The printer controller board ships with the following memory configuration: 
• 
The DIMM slot numbered J1, is reserved for the printer’s system software 
ROM DIMM. 
• 
The DIMM slots numbered J8, J2 and J3 are reversed for SDRAM 
DIMMs. Install a SDRAM DIMM in the empty slot to increase the memory 
of your printer. 
Additional SDRAM DIMMs may be used for your printer in 32 or 64 MB 
configurations, allowing your printer a maximum memory configuration of 
192 MB of SDRAM. 
To install a SDRAM DIMM you will need to remove the printer controller 
board, install the SDRAM DIMM, then replace the controller board in the 
printer. For instructions, see “Removing and replacing the printer controller 
board” on page 273.
Installing SDRAM 
DIMMs
 
J8 (  
DIMM slot  
)
J1 (  
ROM DIMM  
)
J2 (  
DIMM slot  
)
J3 (  
DIMM slot  
)
The lever may be only on one side 
of each socket. 
						

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To install a SDRAM DIMM:
1Unpack the SDRAM DIMM(s). 
Do not touch the connector edge on the SDRAM DIMM.
2Place the printer controller board on a stable surface. 
3Unlatch the lever on the side of the empty socket (J2 or 
J3).
4Ensure that the notches on the SDRAM DIMM are 
aligned inside the empty socket.
5a)Slide the SDRAM DIMM into the empty socket (J2 or 
J3) at a 45-degree angle and push the DIMM into the 
socket.
b)Snap the lever(s) into place.
6Replace the printer controller board in the printer.
For instructions, see “Removing and replacing the printer controller 
board” on page 273.
Notch
a
bSDRAM DIMM
Socket (J2 or J3)