Install Hardware Options

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.

It is strongly recommended that you update your printer’s firmware after printer setup is complete. See Update Printer Firmware to Complete the Options Installation. Several of these hardware options have internal firmware that require an update to interface optimally with the firmware version installed on the printer’s main logic board.

Printer Connectivity Modules

You must remove the connectivity module’s access door to install the options listed below. See Accessing the Connectivity Module Slot:

Serial (RS-232 DB-9) port (see Installing the Serial Port Module).

Internal Ethernet (LAN, RJ-45 connector)—supports 10Base-T, 100Base-TX and fast Ethernet 10/100 auto-switching networks (see Installing the Internal Ethernet (LAN) Module).

Media Handling Options

You must remove the printer’s standard bezel to install these options (see Removing the Standard Bezel):

Label dispenser (peel-off liner and dispense label) (see Installing the Label Dispenser)

General purpose media cutter (see Installing the Cutter.)

Media roll adapters for 38.1 mm (1.5 in.), 50.8 mm (2.0 in.), or 76.2 mm (3.0 in.) inner diameter (I.D.) media cores (see Installing Media Roll Adapters)

Power Base Options

The direct thermal and thermal transfer versions of this printer can both be upgraded with power base field upgrade kits to add:

Attached battery base (battery pack is sold separately)

Battery (battery power base is sold separately)