TROY Group MAN-EXT2000 User Manual

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2-2   Installation
Although TROY XCD external print servers are designed to
withstand normal handling procedures, you should exercise
reasonable precautions when installing them, particularly
with regard to static discharge.
• Make sure that you are adequately grounded by touching a
bare metal part of the printer before starting the installation.
• Avoid moving around the work area in order to eliminate
static charge buildup.
• If possible, do not work on a carpeted area.
Step 1-a  Setting the Switches
(XConnect II and XConnect II Lite)
Important Note: 
 If you have an XConnect 100, Pony 100,
or Pony Print Server Plus, skip to Step 1-b below).
There are 4 DIP switches on one side of an XConnect II or
XConnect II Lite print server (see figure 2-1) that are used
for power-up options.  As shipped, the two outside switches
are in the OFF (up) position and the two middle switches are
in the ON (down) position (OFF=0, ON=1) for operation on
either a 10baseT or 10base2 network with a printer attached
to the parallel port.   If you want to configure the print server
in a different manner, use a small screwdriver or pen to
gently flip the switch as described in the following
paragraphs.
Switch 1 (Normal/Factory Default/Test)
Setting this switch ON allows you to restore the print server
parameter settings to their original factory settings.  The next