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7. Follow standard ESD (electrostatic discharge) precautions while working on the internal
components of the imagePRESS Server.
Static is always a concern when servicing electronic devices. It is highly unlikely that the area
around the copier and the imagePRESS Server is static-free. Carpeting, leather-soled shoes,
synthetic clothing fibers, silks, and plastics may generate a static charge of more than 10,000
volts. Static discharge is capable of destroying the circuits etched in silicon microchips, or
dramatically shortening their life span. By observing standard precautions, you may avoid
extra service calls and save the cost of a new board.
When possible, work on a ground-connected antistatic mat. Wear an antistatic grounding
strap, grounded at the same place as the antistatic mat. If that is not possible, do the
following:
• Attach a grounding strap to your wrist. Attach the other end to a good ground.
• When you unpack the imagePRESS Server from the carton for the first time, touch a
metal area of the copier to discharge the static on your body.
• Before you remove any of the imagePRESS Server panels and handle internal components,
touch a metal part of the imagePRESS Server.
• Leave new electronic components inside the antistatic bags until you are ready to install
them. When you remove components from an antistatic bag, place them on a grounded
antistatic surface, component-side up.
• When you remove an electronic component, place it into an antistatic bag immediately.
Do not walk across a carpet or vinyl floor while carrying an unprotected board.
8. Use care when handling parts of the imagePRESS Server, as some edges on the unit may be
sharp. For example, be careful when:
• Accessing the hard disk drives, DVD drive, power and reset buttons, and front USB ports
• Plugging in cables at the back of the unit
9. Handle printed circuit boards by their opposing edges only and avoid touching the contacts
on the edge of the board.
10. Never set a cup of coffee—or any liquid—on or near the imagePRESS Server or copier.
11. Avoid installing third-party applications onto the imagePRESS Server. Third-party
applications are not supported and can cause system problems. Although virus-protection
software is permitted on the imagePRESS Server, you should run virus scans only when the
imagePRESS Server is in Idle mode (not spooling, processing, or printing any jobs).
12. Do not change the Windows XP Professional (FES) preference settings.
Depending on the changes made, the imagePRESS Server may become unstable or even
unusable. If this occurs, we recommend that you reinstall the imagePRESS Server system
software, which reliably restores the Windows XP Professional (FES) system to its factory
defaults.
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