This section covers the following topics:
- Printer ports
- PhaserShare network and serial connections
- Parallel connection
- SCSI peripheral devices
- Turning on the printer
- As the printer warms up
- Front panel controls
- Accessing the front panel menu
Printer ports
The printer can support one optional PhaserShare network card; refer to the description for number 1. The printer is shipped with a parallel port available on the rear panel; refer to the description for number 2. A SCSI port is also included on the printer's rear panel; refer to the description for number 3.
Note: See Interface cables and adapters about ordering cables for
connecting the printer.
All ports and network protocols are simultaneously active. The printer accepts print jobs on a first-come, first-served basis.
- PhaserShare card (optional)
The printer accepts one of the following:
- Parallel (standard)
If needed, the parallel port can be configured for bi-directional communications. Refer to the Phaser 350 On-line Reference Guide for instructions on using utility files to control the parallel port. The guide also covers other topics such as disabling timeouts, bi-directional status reporting and the parallel port pinout.
- SCSI (standard)
The SCSI port is used only for connecting an external hard disk or for connecting the Phaser Copystation. Refer to SCSI peripheral devices for more information on the SCSI port. Refer to Phaser Copystation for more information on the Phaser Copystation.
Note: Make all printer connections before you turn on the printer.
PhaserShare network and serial connections
Optional PhaserShare cards provide Ethernet, Token Ring, or LocalTalk/serial connections for the printer. PhaserShare cards can be purchased initially with the printer as an installed option or later as a separate upgrade kit. If purchased initially, you will find the PhaserShare network manuals included in the shipping box with your printer. If you purchased a PhaserShare card as an upgrade kit, install the card using the directions provided with the upgrade kit.
PhaserShare network interfaces offer high performance and flexible workgroup connectivity. All data input ports and network protocols are simultaneously active. Print jobs are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
The PhaserShare Networking System Administrator Manual contains all the information necessary for configuring and using the optional network interfaces. For ordering information, refer to PhaserShare network cards. Refer to Interface cables and adapters for information on ordering serial cables.
Parallel connection
The printer supports a standard bi-directional parallel port. The parallel port can be set for bi-directional communications using downloadable utility files or from your World Wide Web browser. Refer to the Phaser 350 On-line Reference Guide or the PhaserShare Networking System Administrator Manual, respectively, for information on changing parallel communications.
Connect to the printer's parallel port using the high-density bi-directional parallel cable included with your printer. This cable is a 36-pin high-density printer to 25-pin DSUB PC cable.
Using the following illustration, connect a parallel interface cable to your computer and to the printer's parallel port.
SCSI peripheral devices
The SCSI port is used for connecting these optional peripheral devices:
Refer to Interface cables and adapters for information on ordering SCSI cables.
Selecting a SCSI hard disk
Turning on the printer
After you have connected the interface cables, you are ready to connect the power cord and turn on the printer. If you need to turn the printer off, wait until the display shows Ready or the printer's name before powering it down.
Caution: To avoid damaging the printer, make sure that the voltage
select switch is set to match the AC line voltage for your
location and that the power switch is in the off position before
connecting the power cord.
If you move the printer to a location that uses a line voltage other than the printer's current setting, refer to Changing line voltage for information on changing the line voltage selection switch.
- Plug the power cord into the printer and into a grounded outlet.
- Turn on the printer.
Note: To ensure optimum printing performance and best ink economy,
leave the printer turned on overnight and during weekends. The
printer automatically switches into a standby mode to reduce
power consumption during periods of infrequent use.
As the printer warms up
The first time you turn your printer on, it will take about 15 minutes to warm up. The printer's front panel displays a percentage value to indicate its progress. The warm-up cycle is complete when the front panel displays 100%.
As the printer initializes, you will hear a series of start-up noises that are normal and are not an indication of problems with the printer. During warm-up, the printer outputs a cleaning page as part of its initialization. The printer is available for printing when it displays Ready or the printer's name.
Turning off the Startup page
After the printer has warmed up, it automatically prints a startup page. If you want to turn off the startup page, you can do so through the front panel. Refer to Front panel buttons for instructions on using the front panel. You can also control the startup page through a utility file provided on the printer's CD-ROM, or through your World Wide Web browser. Refer to the Phaser 350 On-line Reference Guide or the PhaserShare Networking System Administrator Manual, respectively, for information on utility files and web browsers.
Front panel controls
When you first turn on the printer, the Power and Error indicators on the front panel are lighted. The printer takes about 15 minutes to completely warm up. During the warm-up cycle, the Power indicator remains on, the Error light goes out, and the front panel displays a series of "Warming up" messages.
Status messages, such as Warming Up, appear on the top line of the display. Button labels, such as Info, Clean and Menu appear on the lower line of the display. Button labels identify a function for the corresponding button located under the label. For example, to access other menus, press the button located under the word Menu.
Accessing the front panel menu
When the printer is shipped, access to the front panel menu is made by pressing the Menu button. System administrators may choose to limit access to front panel menus, requiring users to know a two-button combination to gain full access to menus. Refer to Front panel overview for a complete description of front panel controls and menus.
