Operator Guide 1-37Overview• Back panel: The back panel of the processor has a powerreceptacle and outlet, connectors, connector openings, andports.Keyboard The keyboard consists of alphanumeric keys similar to atypewriter, symbols and special character keys, an extendedcharacter set, and function keys. The keyboard is one of yourmain methods of communicating with the printer. You can usethe keyboard to make selections, and to enter commands thatcontrol functions such as requesting sample prints, or shuttingdown the system.Mouse The mouse is another main method of communicating with theprinter.Display monitor The LCD monitor allows you to interact with the printer and tomonitor its interaction with the various components. During aprint job, printer error messages may display to notify you of anyunexpected conditions.OptionalprocessorcomponentsThe controller may be configured with any of the followingoptional components:• Connectivity board to enable Token Ring• Channel interface board for channel connection to a host foronline LCDS printing• One SCSI board to connect to an external tape drive• Creator-3D series 3 graphics board (may replace the videographics board delivered with the controller)External components and optionsThe following components are external to the processor. Thecontroller stand contains sections that may hold thesecomponents.• Quarter-inch cartridge (QIC) tape drive• 36-track cartridge tape drive (optional)• External 36 GB hard disk drive (optional)NOTE: This additional drive is standard equipment onsystems with the NPS/IPS extension.
