HP Jetdirect EX Plus Installation Manual

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JetDirect

Print Servers

HP JetDirect External Print Servers

300X, 500X, 170X, EX Plus

Hardware Installation Guide

HP JetDirect External

Print Servers

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Hewlett-Packard Company 2014.

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Publication number 5969-3466

November 2014

Applicable Products:

HP J2591A, HP J3258B, HP J3263A, HP J3264A, HP J3265A

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Warranty

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.

A copy of the specific warranty terms applicable to your HP product and replacement parts can be obtained from your HP Sales and Service Office or Authorized dealer.

For warranty service information, see appendix C at the back of this manual.

Customer Support

Hewlett-Packard has support services available to help you in case of difficulties with your HP JetDirect 300X, 500X, 170X, and EX Plus external print servers.

Safety Considerations

Prior to the installation and use of this product, review all safety markings and instructions.

Instruction Manual

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can damage equipment or data.

Do not proceed beyond a WARNING or CAUTION notice until you have understood the hazard and have taken appropriate steps.

Servicing. Any service, adjustment, maintenance, or repair of this product must be performed only by authorized service-trained personnel.

Power. These products do not have a power switch; they are powered on when either the power cord or AC adapter is plugged into a power outlet. The power outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible for quick disconnect.

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Contents

1 Product Overview

Supported Printers, Plotters, and HP All-in-One

Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Network Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Network Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Components and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Transmission Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Switches (HP JetDirect 300X and 500X). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

2 Hardware Installation

Verifying the Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Selecting a Configuration Page Language . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Resetting to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

A Specifications

Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Acoustic Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Electromagnetic Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

B Regulatory Statements

FCC Statement (U.S.A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

European Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Product Overview

This hardware guide covers the following Hewlett-Packard print servers:

Three-Port Print Servers One-Port Print Servers

HP JetDirect 500X J3265A HP JetDirect 170X J3258B HP JetDirect 500X J3264A HP JetDirect EX Plus J2591A

HP JetDirect 300X J3263A

These print servers send data to printers at speeds of up to 360 kilobytes per second, which is as fast or faster than many internal print servers. The external print servers enhance workgroup capability by letting you place your printers, plotters, or HP All-in-One peripherals network, and by increasing network printer performance and management.

The one-port print servers connect one printer, plotter, or All-in-One peripheral with a parallel port to the network. These print servers have one high-speed, bidirectional parallel port (IEEE 1284 standard) that supports multiple network operating systems (NOSs) (Figure 1.1).

at convenient locations directly on the

Figure 1.1 Use an HP JetDirect 300X, 170X, or EX Plus external print

server to connect one peripheral to your network.

1.The scanning functionality of HP All-in-One peripherals is not supported by J2591A.

1-1

The HP JetDirect 300X provides connectivity to 10Base-T and 100Base-TX networks. The HP JetDirect 170X provides connectivity to 10Base-T networks. The HP JetDirect EX Plus provides connectivity to 10Base-T and 10Base2 networks.

The HP JetDirect three-port print servers have three high-speed, bidirectional parallel ports (IEEE 1284) that support multiple network operating systems (NOSs). Each port operates independently which, in effect, gives you three print servers in one (Figure 1.2).

Figure 1.2 Use the HP JetDirect 500X print server to connect up to three

peripherals to your network.

There are two models of the HP JetDirect 500X: one for 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 10Base2 networks (J3265A) and the other for Token Ring networks (J3264A). The 500X connects up to three printers, plotters, or HP All-in-One peripherals with parallel ports to a network.

Supported Printers, Plotters, and HP All-in-One Peripherals

The HP JetDirect external print servers support almost any

printers

, plotters, or HP All-in-One peripherals2 with a parallel port, including those made by HP and other companies. To connect a serial printer, use a parallel-to-serial adapter.

1. GDI printers are not supported by HP JetDirect print servers.

2. J3263A, J3264A, J3265A, and J3258B support the following HP All-in-One peripherals: HP LaserJet 1100A, the HP OfficeJetPro Series, and the OfficeJet R40 and R60.

1-2 Product Overview

Network Management

The HP JetDirect external print servers support the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which enables remote printer management and troubleshooting. A standard SNMP agent resides on these print servers. Any standard SNMP-based application can be used to access and manage these print servers.

Peripherals connected to an HP JetDirect external print server appear as intelligent nodes on the network and are accessible through various diagnostic utilities using the SNMP/IPX and SNMP/IP protocols. These print servers also collect network statistics and error messages to aid in network management and troubleshooting.

Network Configuration

The HP JetDirect 300X, 170X, and 500X print servers provide an embedded web server that can be accessed through a supported web browser.

Product Overview

Product Overview 1-3

Components and Features

HP JetDirect 300X (J3263A):

Bidirectional parallel port (IEEE 1284).

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Network port (Ethernet or Fast Ethernet): RJ-45 for 10Base-T

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or 100Base-TX. Test button (sends print server configuration page).

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2 LEDs on front indicate LAN activity/status.

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2 LEDs on back indicate 10 or 100 Mbps.

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HP JetDirect EX Plus (J2591A):

Bidirectional parallel port (IEEE 1284).

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Network port (Ethernet): RJ-45 (10Base-T) or BNC

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(10Base2). Test button (sends print server configuration page).

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2 LEDs on front indicate LAN activity/status.

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HP JetDirect 170X (J3258B):

Bidirectional parallel port (IEEE 1284).

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Network port (Ethernet): RJ-45 (10Base-T).

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Test button (sends print server configuration page).

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2 LEDs on front indicate LAN activity/status.

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HP JetDirect 500X (J3265A, J3264A):

3 bidirectional parallel ports (IEEE 1284).

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Network port:

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J3265A (Ethernet): RJ-45 (10Base-T, 100Base-TX) and BNC (10Base2).

J3264A (Token Ring): DB9 (shielded twisted-pair) and RJ-45 (unshielded twisted-pair).

Test button (sends print server configuration page to Port 1).

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2 LEDs on front indicate LAN activity/status.

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J3265A: 2 LEDs on back indicate 10 or 100 Mbps.

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J3264A: switch for 4 or 16 Mbps.

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HP JetDirect Quick Start Guide:

Included with every external print server. Explains how to install the print server and configure it for Novell or Microsoft NOSs.

Power Module:

Included with every external print server: Provides power to the HP JetDirect external print servers.

1-4 Product Overview

Product Overview

Product Overview 1-5

Transmission Media

IEEE 802.3 Ethernet

IEEE 802.3 Fast Ethernet

IEEE 802.5 Token Ring

*For 10Base-T, the print server works only with a 10Base-T LAN hub or concentrator that supports link beat (link test pulse) signals.

10Base2 Thin coaxial cable with BNC connector.

10Base-T Four pairs of unshielded twisted-pair

Category 3, 4, or 5 cable with RJ-45 connector.*

100Base-TX Four pairs of unshielded twisted-pair

Category 5 cable with RJ-45 connector for 10 or 100 Mbps operation.

Shielded twisted-pair cable with 9-pin D-connector (operating at 4 Mbps or 16 Mbps).

Four pairs of unshielded twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 connector (operating at 4 Mbps or 16 Mbps).

1-6 Product Overview

Hardware Requirements

Product Overview

HP JetDirect 300X HP JetDirect 170X HP JetDirect EX Plus HP JetDirect 500X

Printer, plotter, or HP All-in-One peripheral

Recommended HP cables and part numbers

Power Module (Included)

J3263A (Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base-TX) J3258B (Ethernet 10Base-T) J2591A (Ethernet 10Base-T or 10Base2) J3265A (Ethernet 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, or

10Base2) J3264A (Token Ring): DB9 (shielded twisted-

pair) or RJ-45 (unshielded twisted-pair) Bidirectional parallel port (IEEE 1284)

(or parallel-to-serial adapter for serial ports)

2 meter A-to-B parallel cable (C2950A) 3 meter A-to-B parallel cable (C2951A) 3 meter A-to-C parallel cable (C2946A) 10 meter A-to-C parallel cable (C2947A)

See Appendix A for the power module for your country

Product Overview 1-7

LEDs

On the top of the print server are Status and LAN Activity LEDs:

If the Status LED is...

And the Activity LED is... Then the print server is...

Off Off Not receiving power. On Off On; no LAN activity detected. On Blinking On; LAN activity detected. Off On (Solid) Encountering a fault during self-test or

operation.

Blinking Off Encountering one of the following conditions:

running a self-test

●

not configured.

●

not able to attach to the network.

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On On On; heavy LAN activity detected.

Between the Status and LAN Activity LEDs is the Test button, used to print a configuration page. See Chapter 2 for more information.

On the back of the HP JetDirect 300X (J3263A) and 500X (J3265A) Print Servers, there are LEDs that indicate the operating speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) (Figure 1.3). (This applies to 10Base-T and 100Base-TX networks only.)

If the 10 (left) LED is...

Off Off No link established. On Off Link established at 10 Mbps. Off On Link established at 100 Mbps.

And the 100 (right) LED is... Then the print server has...

Auto-negotiation Switches

10 & 100 LEDs

Figure 1.3 Back of HP JetDirect 300X Print Server. (For the HP JetDirect

500X, the LEDs are also located next to the RJ-45 port.)

1-8 Product Overview

Switches (HP JetDirect 300X and 500X)

The HP JetDirect 300Xand 500X Print Servers have configuration switches that should be used only if the print server fails to link on the network. The factory-default setting of all 3 switches down will suit most installations. These switches only apply to 10Base-T and 100Base-TX networks only.

When the first switch is set to Auto, the other two switch settings are ignored; the server auto-negotiates the link speed and duplex setting with the connected switch or hub device. Even with devices that don’t auto-negotiate, the print server detects the network link speed and uses half duplex.

Although nearly always unnecessary, you can control the settings directly by positioning the switches as shown in the table below,

only if you are certain of the duplex setting and speed at which the switch or hub is operating.

Product Overview

If the auto switch is set to...

AUTO (down)

MANUAL (up)

And if the speed switch is set to...

either position (default=down)

10 (up) HALF (down) 10Base-T

100 (down) HALF (down) 100Base-TX

10 (up) FULL (up) 10Base-T

100 (down) FULL (up) 100Base-TX

And if the duplex switch is set to...

either position (default=down)

Then the settings are...

Auto-negotiated (factory default)

Half-duplex

Full-duplex

Note In Auto mode, you can see the network speed being

used by checking the LEDs at the RJ-45 connector. See p.1-8.

Product Overview 1-9

1-10 Product Overview

Hardware Installation

To install the HP JetDirect external print servers, you need to complete these steps.

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Verify that your printer parallel port(s) work properly.

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Connect the print server to the network and printer(s) and plug in the print server.

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Generate a configuration page from the print server.

After you install the print server, the next step will be to configure it.

Follow these instructions to install the HP JetDirect external print servers. (“Printer” refers to any peripheral you are connecting to the print server.)

1. To ensure your printer(s) work properly, do one of the following:

■

send data through the parallel port of each printer you are connecting to the print server, or

■

generate a printer self-test page (refer to your printer manual for instructions).

2. Switch off the power for each printer.

3. For a Token Ring print server (J3264A), set the data-rate switch

to the appropriate speed (4 Mbps or 16 Mbps) (Figure 2.1). To do this, take a pen or similar object and slide the switch up for 16 Mbps or down for 4 Mbps.

Data-rate switch

Figure 2.1 Token Ring data-rate switch set at 16 Mpbs on the J3264A

2-1

For the 300X or 500X Ethernet print servers (J3263A or

J3265A), verify that the auto-negotiation switches are in their default positions—all down. (For other options, see page 1-9.)

Figure 2.2 Hardware connections using a U.S. power module for the

HP JetDirect J3265A Print Server

Note

In the following steps, the circled numbers correspond to those in Figure 2.2. The HP JetDirect 300X, 170X, and EX Plus have one printer port ➌. The HP JetDirect 500X Token Ring and 300X have no BNC port ➊. On the HP JetDirect 500X and 300X, the RJ-45 connector ➋ is used for either 10 or 100 Mbps operation. The JetDirect 170X has no BNC port ➊.

5. Connect the print server to the network ➊ or ➋.

6. Connect the print server to the printer(s) ➌, ➍, and ➎.

If you are attaching only one printer to the 500X, HP recommends that you attach that printer to Port 1 ➌.

If you are using DLC/LLC network protocols, your printer must be connected to Port 1 (the DLC/LLC protocol is supported only on Port 1).

7. Plug the power module into the power receptacle in the back of

the print server ➏.

2-2 Hardware Installation

Plug the power module into the wall outlet ➐. Since there is no

power switch, the print server is switched on after you plug it in.

Check the LEDs on the front of print server. The Status LED

should be green—either steady or blinking.

If the internal self-test failed, the Activity LED will be on and the Status LED will be off. For troubleshooting information, see the Troubleshooting chapter in the software guide shipped with your print server.

Wait about 10 seconds. For 10Base-T and 100Base-TX networks,

10.

check the 10 and 100 LEDs on the back to verify that the correct one is lit. See p.1-8.

11. Switch on the power on your printer(s) to begin printing.

Verifying the Hardware Installation

To verify the installation of the HP JetDirect external printer server, generate a configuration page. This page is generated from Port 1 of the printer server.

To generate a configuration page, follow these steps:

1. Print a configuration page by pressing and releasing the Test

button on the print server.

2. If the configuration page displays the message I/O CARD

READY, you have successfully completed the hardware installation.

Selecting a Configuration Page Language

The configuration page for the HP JetDirect external print server is sent to the printer attached to Port 1. The printer language is auto-detected the first time the print server is powered up and after each cold reset.

Hardware

Installation

Hardware Installation 2-3

If you want to change the detected printer language, use the LEDs and Test button to select a PDL for the configuration page. When you hold down the Test button for three seconds, the LEDs begin to cycle through four configurations, as outlined in the following table.

Release the Test button when you get the right PDLs, and the configuration page will be printed.

The Status

For PDL...

HP PCL (default) Off Off

ASCII Off On Postscript On Off

HP-GL/2 On On

LED is...

And the Activity LED is...

When you first press the Test button, the Status and Activity LEDs are on and solid for about 3-4 seconds. Then they switch off, indicating they are cycling through the PDLs.

Resetting to Factory Defaults

Once you have configured the HP JetDirect external print server, the configuration settings are retained in memory unless you manually reset them.

(The firmware is not affected when you reset the configuration settings.)

To reset the configuration settings to their factory defaults, follow these steps:

1. Unplug the power cord from the print server.

2. While holding down the Test button on the print server, plug the

power module into the print server and continue to hold down the Test button for five seconds. All previous configuration settings will be erased.

2-4 Hardware Installation

Specifications

Physical Specifications

Product Number

J2591A 178 mm

J3263A 178 mm

J3264A 280 mm

J3265A 280 mm

J3258B 180 mm

*Measurement includes any protrusions for connectors, legs, etc.

Width Height Depth* Weight

(7.0 in.)

(11 in.)

(7.09 in.)

31 mm (1.2 in.)

33 mm (1.3 in.)

124 mm (4.9 in.)

112 mm (4.4 in.)

127 mm (5.0 in.)

141 mm (5.6 in.)

115 mm (4.53 in.)

269 g (0.59 lbs.)

241 g (0.53 lbs.)

454 g (1 lb.)

440 g (0.97 lbs.)

224 g (0.49 lbs.)

A-1

Power Requirements

Power Modules for J3264A and J3265A

Note: If two parts are listed for one country/region, either part can be used.

Country Part Num. Input Rating Output Rating

Australia, New Zealand, Argentina

China 0950-2808 230-240VAC

Continental Europe 9100-5166 220-240V

Japan 9100-5169 90-110V

South Korea 9100-5168 220-240V

South Africa, India 9100-5171 220-250V

United Kingdom, Singapore, Ireland, Hong Kong

USA, Canada, Latin America, Taiwan

9100-5172 230-240VAC

50 Hz

0950-3358 230-240VAC

50 Hz

0950-3347 230-240VAC

50 Hz

0950-3349 220-240V

50 Hz

50/60 Hz

0950-3352 90-110V

50/60 Hz

50 Hz

0950-3351 220-240V

50 Hz

0950-3354 220-250V

50 Hz

9100-5167 220-240V

50 Hz

0950-3350 220-240V

50 Hz

9100-5165 110-127V

60 Hz

0950-3348 110-127V

60 Hz

13 VDC @625 ma

13 VDC @800 ma

13 VDC @625 ma

13 VDC @800 ma

13 VDC @625 ma

13 VDC @800 ma

13 VDC @625 ma

13 VDC @800 ma

13 VDC @625 ma

13 VDC @800 ma

13 VDC @625 ma

13 VDC @800 ma

13 VDC @625 ma

13 VDC @800 ma

13 VDC @625 ma

13 VDC @800 ma

A-2 Specifications

Power Modules for J2591A, J3263A, and J3258B

Note: If two parts are listed for one country/region, either part can be used.

Country Part Num. Input Rating Output Rating

Australia, New Zealand, Argentina

China 0950-2806 230-240VAC

Continental Europe 0950-3170 220-240V

Japan 0950-3173 90-110V

South Korea 9100-5168 220-240V

South Africa, India 9100-5171 220-250V

United Kingdom, Singapore, Ireland, Hong Kong

USA, Canada, Latin America, Taiwan

0950-3172 230-240VAC

50 Hz

9100-5172 230-240VAC

50 Hz

0950-2808 230-240VAC

50 Hz

9100-5166 220-240V

50 Hz

50/60 Hz

9100-5169 90-110V

50/60 Hz

50 Hz

0950-3171 220-240V

50 Hz

9100-5167 220-240V

50 Hz

0950-3169 110-127VAC

60 Hz

9100-5165 110-127V

60 Hz

13 VDC @300 ma

13 VDC @625 ma

13 VDC @300 ma

13 VDC @625 ma

13 VDC @300 ma

13 VDC @625 ma

13 VDC @300 ma

13 VDC @625 ma

13 VDC @300 ma

13 VDC @625 ma

13 VDC @300 ma

13 VDC @625 ma

Specifications

Specifications A-3

Environmental

Operating Non-Operating

Temperature

Relative Humidity

Altitude

0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)

15% to 95% at 40°C (104°F), non-condensing

4.6 km (@15,000 ft.) 4.6 km (@15,000 ft.)

-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

90% at 65°C (149°F)

Acoustic Noise

Not applicable

Electromagnetic Emissions

FCC part 15 Class A (U.S.A.), ICES-003 (Canada), VCCI Class 1 (in Japan), CISPR-22/EN55022 Class A, CNS 13438 (Taiwan), AS/NZS 3548 (Australia/New Zealand), GOST 29216 (Russia)

Note For EU compliance, see the Declaration of

Conformity in Appendix B.

Safety

Products comply with:

IEC 950: (1991)+A1,A2,A3,A4/EN60950 (1992)+A1,A2,A3,A4 UL 1950 CSA 950 NOM-019-SCFI-1994 and NOM-001-SCFI-1993

A-4 Specifications

Regulatory Statements

FCC Statement (U.S.A)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the Hewlett-Packard Company, may cause interference and void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

Attaching this product in an FCC Level B product results in an FCC Level A Composite System as defined in the FCC Rules and Regulations.

The Federal Communications Commission has prepared a booklet titled Interference Handbook (1986), which may be helpful to you. This booklet stock number 004-000-004505-7) may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

European Community

This equipment complies with CISPR22/EN55022 Class A.

Note This is a class A product. In a domestic

environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

B-1

Declaration of Conformity

The following Declaration complies with ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014. It identifies the product, the manufacturer's name and address, and applicable specifications recognized in the European community.

B-2 Regulatory Statements