NEC SuperScript 870 Quick Start Guide
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Basic Setup — 1, 2, 3
You need to set up your SuperScript™ 870 printer, 870 NIC, and
network so they work together. This QuickStart provides basic setup
instructions for the most popular systems using software on the
870
Network Solutions CD
.
1 - Install the 870 NIC in your printer and print
a test page.
Follow the instructions inside for installing and testing the 870 NIC.
2 - Assign an IP address to the 870 NIC.
Follow the instructions for Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.x,
Windows for WorkGroups, or Windows Peer to Peer Printing.
(This step is not necessary for MacOS.)
3 - Configure your network to use the 870 NIC.
Follow the instructions for Netware 4.x,
Netware 3.x, lpr printing, or MacOS.
(For UNIX setup, see the
Network User’s Guide
)
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Supported Printing Environments
The 870 Network Upgrade Kit comes with
software for using the 870 printer on several
network operating systems or protocols,
including
• Microsoft
Windows NT 4.x, and UNIX
• NetWare
• Mac™ OS 7.x and 8.x using AppleTalk
• Peer to peer printing for Windows 95/98
and Windows NT 4.x
®
Windows
®
versions 3.x and 4.x
Your Starting Point
The instructions in this guide assume that you are
familiar with your network operating system and
layout, that your system is configured and
operating properly, and that your SuperScript 870
printer drivers are already properly installed.
See the SuperScript 870
information about your 870 Printer and its drivers.
®
95/98,
®
using TCP/IP
User’s Guide
for more
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If you have difficulties setting up, see the SuperScript 870
If you still need help, contact NEC Printer Technical Support at their web site (www.nec.com/nectechsupport)
or phone 1-800-632-4650.
Network User’s Guide
for more detailed explanations.
What’s in the SuperScript 870 Network Upgrade Kit
870
Network Solutions CD
Network Interface Card
(870 NIC)
870
Network User’s Guide
[PENDING
Mounting Bracket
plus 1 or 2 screws???]
870
Network QuickStart
870 NIC
Interface Cable
SuperScript MAP utility for Windows
95/98, and Windows NT setup.
Windows IPX peer to peer redirector for
Windows 95/98 and NT
Windows IP peer to peer redirector for
Windows 95/98 and NT
NT BootP for Windows 95 and Windows
NT and BootP Lite for Windows for
WorkGroups (for setting IP address)
Utilities and drivers for MacOS
Network Utilities for UNIX
Online Network User’s Guide
Read Me file
If you do not have a CD-ROM drive,
contact NEC Printer Technical Support
at www.nec.com/nectechsupport
or phone 1-800-632-4650
Additional Hardware
You’ll need a phillips-head screwdriver to install the
870 NIC in your printer and connect it to your
network. You’ll need a twisted pair cable with
10/100Base-T connectors to connect
it to your network.
Installing the 870 NIC
ABCD
Top Cover
Release
Turn off the printer, remove the
power cord from the rear panel of
the printer, and disconnect the
printer parallel cable from the port.
Press the Top Cover Release
button and lift the Cover.
Remove the two screws
that hold on the
printer’s side cover.
Remove the side cover by
pulling it out and then up.
Caution!
also houses the optional memory expansion module (SIMM). Avoid touching the SIMM or controller board.
EF
Remove the two small
screws from the
expansion slot on the rear
of the printer and remove
the plate.
Carefully align the pins
and connect one end of
the interface cable to the
connector on the NIC.
When installing the NIC, take proper static control precautions to avoid damaging it. This area
G
Connect the free end of the
interface cable to the
connector on the controller
board.
H
Align the NIC with the
expansion slot. Then,
reinstall and tighten the
two small screws
removed in step E to
firmly attach the NIC to
the printer.
[PENDING
Mounting Bracket
plus 1 or 2 screws???]
To finish, replace
the side cover.
Reinstall and
tighten the screws
you removed in
step
C
. Then, close
the Top Cover of
the printer.
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