Star IFBD-HI01X Quick Start Manual

im00372 IFBD-HI01X/IFBD-HI02X

Replacing the Interface Board

Use the following procedure to replace the interface board.
(1) Make sure that the power cord is unplugged.
(2) Remove the two screws, and remove the interface board unit.
(3) Slide the new interface board into the printer until it is firmly seated.
Note: Insert the interface board so that it connects with the connector.
(4) Secure the interface board using the two screws that you removed in step 2.
(5) Once the interface board has been connected, perform a self-print test before connecting
the Ethernet cable. Also, make sure that the printer recognizes the interface board. When
recognized: Prints "Interface: 100/10 BASE".
■ IFBD-HI01X
DIP Switch
1
ON
2
Screws
SW 100/10 B ASE
Push Switch LED

Setting the DIP Switches : Ethernet

The timeout time when acquiring the address from the DHCP/BOOTP server can be set using
DIP switch No. 1. If DIP switch No. 1 is set to ON, a timeout is not performed. If the address can-
not be acquired due to the timeout, set DIP switch No. 1 to ON.
DIP Switch No. Description
1 Timeout Time
2 TFTP Client

Initializing Ethernet Settings

Set the push switches as described below to initialize the setting information. Push the switch-
es for 5 to 9 seconds while running under normal operating mode. The LED will flash with a red
regular pattern.
After that, push the switches once again in that state to turn OFF the LED. This will return the
settings of the interface board to their factory default settings. After the interface board has
been initialized, the printer will automatically reboot itself.
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■ IFBD-HI02X
DIP Switch
1
2
S W 1 0 0 / 1 0 B A S E
Push Switch
LED
ON OFF
None 20 Seconds *
Valid Invalid *
* : factory default setting

Connecting to the Host Device (PC)

Ethernet Cable

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Note that the Ethernet cable is not provided. Please use a cable that meets specifications.
(1) Make sure the printer is turned off.
(2) Connect the Ethernet cable to the connector on the interface
board. Then, connect the other end of the cable to the hub or
the router.
(3) You can check the MAC address, the settings of the interface
board and the IP address by running a self-print.

USB Cable

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Note that the USB cable is not provided. Please use a cable that meets specifications.
(1) Make sure the printer is turned off.
(2) Connect the USB cable to the USB port (USB type B) of the
printer.
ON
Note: When the USB cable is connected to this product, it protrudes
from the back face of the printer.
You cannot place the printer so as to closely fit the wall or
install the printer vertically.

Printer Driver / Utility Software

The printer driver and utility software can be downloaded from the following site.
Screws
http://www.star-m.jp/prjump/000034.html

Printer Firmware

Not all versions of the printer firmware can be used with the IFBD-HI01X/IFBD-HI02X. For de-
tails, refer to the following site.
http://www.star-m.jp/prjump/000045.html

Connecting the USB device

You can use the USB device (such like the USB dongle for wireless communication and the bar-
code reader) which is supported by this product, by connecting it to the USB port (USB type A).
For information related to the USB devices supported by this product, please visit the following
website.
http://www.star-m.jp/prjump/000046.html
USB dongle
Barcode reader