Xante Accel-a-Writer 812 Options Manual
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Page 1: Chapter 9 - Options
Chapter 9 - Options Chapter Overview Paper Handling Options Optional Replacement Cassettes Optional 500 Sheet Cassette and Feeder RAM Upgrades Installing RAM Upgrades Ethernet Upgrade Installing the Ethernet Upgrade ____________________________________________ Options 9-1... - Page 2 Notes Optionsbb ___________________________________________...
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Page 3: Paper Handling Options
Paper Handling Options Your Accel-a-Writer 812 offers several ways to increase its paper handling capacity and diversity. The options include replacement cassettes and a 500 sheet paper feeder with a cassette. -
Page 4: Optional Replacement Cassettes
Optional Replacement Cassettes You can order optional replacement cassettes in the following sizes: 250 sheet cassettes letter multi-size (letter, legal, A4, executive, B5) 500 sheet cassettes multi-size (letter, legal, A4, executive, B5) multi-size (letter, A4, executive, B5) Note: If you use a multi-size universal cassette, you should install the universal cassette cover. - Page 5 Check the paper length and width guides (fig. 9.1). If they are set for the size media you are going to use, skip to step 3. If not, use the following procedure to reposition the guides. If the length guide is not positioned for the desired size, slide it to the right, lift it up and out.
- Page 6 Replace the length guide by placing it in the slots for the desired length and sliding it to the left until it locks in place (fig. 9.2). Replace the width guide by placing it in the slots for the desired width and sliding it back until it locks in place (fig.
- Page 7 Set the paper size dial to the size of the media loaded in the cassette (fig. 9.3). Then make sure the paper size indicator on the end of the cassette matches the setting. EXEC EXEC • Paper Capacity Paper Size Indicator Indicator Fig.
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Page 8: Optional 500 Sheet Cassette And Feeder
Optional 500 Sheet Cassette and Feeder With the addition of the optional paper feeder, a second paper cassette can be added to your printer. This provides versatility. For example, if you use both letter and executive size paper, you can load 250 sheets of letter paper in one cassette and 500 sheets of executive paper in the second one used with the feeder. - Page 9 Warning! The printer weighs approximately 43 lbs (19.4 kg) with the toner and a cassette loaded. Have someone help you lift it. With the help of someone else, align the printer over the feeder and gently lower it onto the feeder (fig. 9.4). RE AD Y MA NU AL DA TA...
- Page 10 Check the paper length guide (fig. 9.5). If it is not positioned for the desired length, lift the length guide up and out. Then, place it in the slots for the desired length, making sure it seats firmly into place. Check the paper width guide (fig.
- Page 11 Set the paper size dial to the size of the media loaded in the cassette (fig. 9.6). Then make sure the paper size indicator on the end of the cassette matches the setting. Adjust the paper capacity indicator for the amount of media loaded in the cassette (9.6).
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Page 12: Installing Ram Upgrades
MB. These upgrade modules allow the printer to handle larger, more complex graphics and text files with more downloaded fonts. The Accel-a-Writer 812 will accept 4, 16, or 32 MB SIMMs (Single In-line Memory Module). The 4 MB upgrades are 72 pin SIMMs, arranged as a 1 MBit by 32 bit width. - Page 13 Use the following procedure to install the RAM upgrade. Put on the anti-static wristband following the directions on the package. Turn off your printer and disconnect the power cord and all interface cables. Open the top cover by pressing in on the raised finger grips on each side and lifting up and back approximately 180˚...
- Page 14 Locate and remove the side cover securing screw located on the back of the printer just below and to the left of the interface plate (fig. 9.8). Slide the side cover toward the back of the printer (fig. 9.8). Fig. 9.8 Remove the Securing Screw and Slide the Side Cover Back 9-14 Optionsbb ___________________________________________...
- Page 15 Remove the side cover by lowering it and gently lifting the bottom edge up and out of the slots on the printer. Then, set the cover aside for now (fig. 9.9). Fig. 9.9 Remove the Side Cover Remove the 9 screws securing the EMI shield to the printer (fig. 9.10). Fig.
- Page 16 Tilt the EMI shield down and lift the tabs at the bottom out of the slots on the printer (fig. 9.11). Then, set the shield aside for now. Fig. 9.11 Remove the EMI Shield 9-16 Optionsbb ___________________________________________...
- Page 17 Locate the RAM banks on the controller board (fig. 9.12). Bank 1 Bank 2 Fig. 9.12 Locate the Controller Board RAM Banks Install the RAM upgrade using the following procedure. Note: RAM banks must be filled in order, Bank 1 and then Bank 2.
- Page 18 Fig. 9.13 Open the Bank Latches Tilt the SIMM to be removed forward towards you to a 45˚ angle and slide it up and out of the bank (fig. 9.14). Remove the upgrade SIMM from its protective bag. Align the new SIMM with the notched corner down and the SIMM tilted to the right at a 45˚...
- Page 19 Gently push the SIMM toward the left and up to a 90˚ angle (fig. 9.14) with the controller board until the two bank latches snap in place in front. You may have to hold the two latches out while pushing the SIMM into place, and then release them.
- Page 20 Replace the 9 screws securing the EMI shield (fig. 9.16). Fig. 9.16 Replace the EMI Shield Screws 9-20 Optionsbb ___________________________________________...
- Page 21 Replace the side cover by slipping the tabs on the bottom edge into the slots on the printer and raising the cover back up (fig. 9.17). Fig. 9.17 Replace the Side Cover ____________________________________________ Options 9-21...
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Page 22: Ethernet Upgrade
Slide the side cover back into position by pushing it toward the front of the printer (fig. 9.18). Fig. 9.18 Position the Side Cover Replace the side cover screw on the back of the printer just below and to the left of the interface plate. Close the top cover.