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ROUBLESHOOTING
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Checking external connections
Before removing the side and front panels of the E-8100 to check internal components,
eliminate the most obvious sources of problems. Make sure that:
• All interface cables to the system are plugged into the proper connectors
(see
• The power cable is plugged into the wall power outlet.
• The LED on the network port is blinking to indicate network activity.
N
OTE
:
The copier interface cable included with the E-8100 is a 16.4 ft. Ethernet
crossover
cable that connects to the
upper
RJ-45 port on the E-8100 back panel. The network cable at
the customer site is a
straight-through
Ethernet cable that connects to the
lower
RJ-45 port on
the E-8100 back panel. The cables look similar but are not interchangeable. Make sure that
you connect the cables to the correct ports (see below and
F
IGURE
39:
E-8100 external cable connections
If all the connectors are properly in place and the power is on, proceed to the next stage of
troubleshooting.
Copier interface:
Ethernet crossover cable
Front panel
Back panel
USB ports
Power button
Control panel
DVD drive
Not used
Power cable
Monitor (option)
Not used
Not used
Network port (RJ-45):
Straight-through cable
USB ports (x4)