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(b) There may be a problem with the parallel port I/O card
in your computer. Refer to the problem-solving information
under #6. Turn off your computer and disconnect power from
the ZIP Drive. Turn on the computer first, then immediately
connect the ZIP power (or use a power strip to turn on both at
the same time).
ZIP transfer speed seems slow.
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If your computer has a bi-directional parallel port or an EPP chip
set, you may be able to use a faster mode of data transfer which
will significantly improve the performance of your ZIP Drive. To
optimize the ZIP Drive's performance on your computer, run
Problems with pass-through devices, ZIP Drive data transfers.
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or software dongles that hook to the parallel port.
Your ZIP Drive is designed to
however, because there is no single set of parallel port specifications
accepted across the industry, there are some parallel port/multi I/O
adapters, parallel port peripherals, and software dongles that are not
fully compatible with the ZIP Drive and may cause unpredictable
results when used on the same parallel port connection as the ZIP
Drive. If you are experiencing problems with your ZIP Drive, or if you
want to connect other parallel port devices or dongles, it would be
best to add another parallel port to your computer. Most computer
stores carry simple l/O cards which let you easily add a new parallel
port. If you plan to use software dongles on the same parallel port
connection as your ZIP Drive, contact the provider for your dongle
before connecting it to make sure you have a device that is
compatible with the ZIP Drive.
More Problem-Solving Help
Refer to the README.TXT file or to MANUAL.EXE on the Install
disk for additional problem solving information. To view the
README file, enter TYPE README. TXT
for the Install disk. To view the electronic manual, type
and press the
correctly after checking the suggested solutions in the electronic
documentation, refer to "Contacting ErsoV in this manual.
Warranty
This product carries a one year limited warranty. For complete
warranty information, refer to the detailed warranty statement
shipped with this product.
Note:
When preparing your ZIP Drive for return to E11so~ for
repair, include the data cable and AC adapter. DO NOT include
your ZIP Tools and Driver diskettes.
the
key. If your ZIP Drive still does not operate
Enter
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latest parallel port specifications,
at the DOS prompt
,
MANUAL
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