Phasershare Network And Serial Connections; Installing Phasershareª Network Cards - Tektronix PHASER 380 User Manual

Getting Set Up
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PhaserShare network and serial connections

Phaser 380 Color Printer
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Optional PhaserShare cards provide Ethernet, Token Ring, or
LocalTalk/Serial connections for the printer. PhaserShare network cards
offer high performance and ßexible workgroup connectivity. All data input
ports and network protocols are simultaneously active. Print jobs are
processed on a Þrst-come, Þrst-served basis.
PhaserShare cards can be purchased initially with the printer or later as a
separate upgrade kit. For ordering information, refer to ÒPhaserShare
network cards (recommended)Ó on page 8-7.
Installing PhaserShare™ network cards
The PhaserShare Network Cards and Software System Administrator Manual
contains detailed information on installing, conÞguring and using the
optional network interfaces.
Observe static electricity precautions when installing a
Caution
PhaserShare network card.
Power down the printer. Do not unplug the printer; this preserves a
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ground path to dissipate static charges. Unpack the network card.
The Token Ring Network Card requires jumpers to be properly
Note
positioned on the network card to support the speed of the network.
Remove the network card cover plate from the rear panel of the
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printer. Slide the network card into the card slot and Þrmly push
it into place. Secure the card in place with its thumbscrews.
Connect the appropriate network interface cable to one end of the
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network cardÕs connectors.
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