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Installing a Real-time Clock (RTC) kit in the CLNX Plus printer

Learn how to install an RTC kit in your CL4NX Plus / CL6NX Plus printer with this step-by-step guide.

This guide refers to RTC Kit (part #WWCL05900). For more information or to purchase, visit the product page.
caution icon Caution:

  • Before the installation, be sure to power off the product and disconnect the power cord.

Required tools:

  • Phillips screwdriver (JIS #2 or equivalent)

Step 1: Remove the left housing cover

  1. Remove the screw (1).
  2. Slide and lift to remove the left housing cover (2).

Note:
When removing the left housing cover, make sure that the cover does not touch the PCB to avoid deforming the components of the PCB.

Installing a Real-time Clock (RTC) kit in the CL4NX Plus / CL6NX Plus Printer

Step 2: Attach the EXT PCB

  1. Attach the EXT PCB (3).
  2. Tighten four screws (4) to secure the EXT PCB.
Installing a Real-time Clock (RTC) kit in the CL4NX Plus / CL6NX Plus Printer

Step 3: Connect the EXT signal cable

  1. Connect the EXT signal cable (5) to the CN3 connector on the EXT PCB (3).
  2. Connect the other end of the EXT signal cable (5) to the EXT connector on the main (CONT) PCB.
Installing a Real-time Clock (RTC) kit in the CL4NX Plus / CL6NX Plus Printer

Step 4: Reattach the left housing cover

  1. Attach the left housing cover (2).
  2. Tighten the screw (1).
Note:

  • Align the catches of the cover to the circled position and slide the cover in the arrow direction.
  • When attaching the cover, be careful not to pinch the cables.

Installing a Real-time Clock (RTC) kit in the CL4NX Plus / CL6NX Plus Printer

Checking after the installation

  1. Power on the product.
  2. Confirm that the time (hh:mm) is displayed on the right top corner of the LCD screen.
Installing a Real-time Clock (RTC) kit in the CL4NX Plus / CL6NX Plus Printer

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