To ensure maximum protection when transporting the printer, always:
Remove any installed paper handling option.
Remove the ribbon cassette.
Reposition the transport lock.
Pack the printer in its original packing material and ship in its original
Installing the Personality Module (PM)
The printer is only operational when an interface is installed, called a
Personality Module (PM). The illustration below shows the standard PM with a
serial and parallel interface.
Never attempt to install or remove a PM while the printer is switched ON.
To avoid damage due to electrostatic discharge, do not touch the pins or
Insert the Personality Module (1) with the component side upwards until the
connector fully engages. Hand tighten the two locking screws (2).