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IB-20/IB-21E Network Interface Cards
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Note
The printer’s serial interface must be switched to barcode mode when using the barcode
reader.
Caution
This printer remains energized for 30 minutes even after it is powerd off due to internal
cooling. Unplug the power cord before installing the barcode reader to the printer. Power
on the printer immediately after you finish the barcode reader connection.
A.3.10 IB-20/IB-21E Network Interface Cards
The IB-21E network interface card is provided as a standard accessory for the FS-8000CN
printer.
Either of these two network interface cards is required to connect your printer to a network.
The network interface cards support TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, and EtherTalk protocols so
that the printer can be used on network environments including Windows, Macintosh, UNIX,
NetWare, etc. Install the network interface card in either the OPT1 or OPT2/HDD slot located
on the lower right side of the printer rear as shown below.
Figure A-17
The two cards differ in their support for connectors and operating voltages. The IB-20 supports
connectors for 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 10Base-2, whereas the IB-21E supports
connectors for only 10Base-T and 100Base-TX. The IB-20’s printer interface accepts 3.3 V
and 5 V and allows memory sharing, whereas the IB-21E’s printer interface accepts only 3.3 V
and does not allow memory sharing.
Instructions on installing and operating the IB-20/21E Network Interface Cards are fully
detailed in the documentation that comes with this product.
Caution
This printer remains energized for 30 minutes even after it is powered off due to internal
cooling. Unplug the power cord before installing the network interface card to the printer.
Power on the printer immediately after you finish the network interface card installation.
OPT2/HDD Slot
OPT1 Slot