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Install Hardware Options
This section assists you installing common printer connectivity modules and media handling options.
Important • To simplify and speed up the setup process, install all connectivity modules and media handling options
before setting up and using your printer for the first time.
Important • It is strongly recommended that you update your printer’s firmware after the printer has completed the
setup process. Many of these options have internal firmware that require an update to operate properly with the
printer’s Main Logic Board’s installed firmware version.
Printer Connectivity Modules
The connectivity module’s access door must be removed (Accessing the Connectivity Module Slot) prior to
installing the following options:
• Serial (RS-232 DB-9) Port - Installing the Serial Port Module
• Internal Ethernet (LAN, RJ-45 connector) — supports 10Base-T, 100Base-TX and fast Ethernet
10/100 auto-switching networks - Installing the Internal Ethernet (LAN) Module
Media Handling Options
The printer’s standard bezel must be removed (Removing the Standard Bezel) prior to installing the
following options:
• Label Dispenser (Peel-Off Liner and Present Label for Operator) - Installing the Label Dispenser
• General purpose media cutter - Installing the Cutter
• Media Roll Adapters for 38.1 mm (1.5 inch), 50.8 mm (2.0 inch), or 76.2 (3.0 inch) I.D. media cores.
Power Base Options
The printer is supported with power base field upgrade kits for each the direct thermal and thermal transfer
versions of these printers.
• Attached Battery Base (battery pack sold separately)
• Battery (battery power base sold separately)