Belkin F1U119 User Manual

P73074 F1U119

Reversible Parallel AutoSwitch

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Table of Contents

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Français (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Português . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Reversible Parallel AutoSwitch! With the Reversible Parallel AutoSwitch, sharing one printer between four PCs, or having one PC select from four printers is easier than ever - no more swapping cables, turning knobs, or pushing buttons.

In forward mode, the AutoSwitch allows sharing of one printer among four computers. The AutoSwitch polls each port constantly, waiting for a computer to request access to the printer. Once the AutoSwitch detects a computer wanting to print, it will automatically lock onto that PCs port, and provide communication to the printer. When no more data is being transferred after the time-out period, the switch will return to scanning both ports.

The AutoSwitch can also be reversed, allowing one computer to select between four printers. For instance, you can easily switch between two laser and two ink jet printers from any application. The included software creates special virtual ports which give you printer selection capability from any Windows

95 or 98 application.

The Reversible Parallel AutoSwitch will open a world of printing possibilities, unparalleled by any device on the market today in price and performance.

New Style

COM Port

Port D Port C

Port B Port A

Select Button

DIP

Switches

Power Jack

9VDC, 300mA

Old Style

Port C

Port B Port A

Port E Port D

Manual

Slide Switch

DIP

Switches

Power Jack

9VDC, 300mA

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Package Contents:

• Reversible Parallel AutoSwitch F1U119 (4-Port)

• 3.5", 1.4MB software utilities diskette

• Peripheral Sharing registration card

• This manual

Introduction (continued)

Now, decide how you are going to use the Belkin Components

Reversible AutoSwitch:

Four Computers Sharing One Printer – Go to Page 3

Four Computer Using Four Printers – Go to Page 7

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Four Computers Sharing One Printer

First, set the switches on the AutoSwitch as below:

(New Style)

End View

Spare Power Jack for Optional

9VDC 500 mA Power Supply

SW 3 SW 4 TimeOut

OFF OFF 60 Seconds

OFF ON 25 Seconds

ON OFF 10 Seconds

ON ON 5 Seconds

Manual

Select button

DIP Switches

ON: DOWN

OFF: UP

Spare Power Jack for Optional

9VDC 500 mA Power Supply

Manual

Slide Switch

DIP Switches ON: DOWN

OFF: UP

SW3 TimeOut

ON 15 Seconds

OFF 30 Seconds

SW2 Form Feed

ON Disabled

OFF Enabled

Set SW1 to OFF for automatic operation.

Set SW2 to ON for Form Feed enabled.

Set SW2 to OFF for Form Feed disabled.

Form feed is enabled only when your printer does not eject paper after printing in DOS.

Set SW3 and SW4 for TimeOut:

(Old Style)

End View

Set SW1 to OFF for 4-1 MODE.

Form feed is enabled only when your printer does not eject paper after printing in DOS.

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Four Computers Sharing One Printer (continued)

Next, connect your computers and the printer to the AutoSwitch using the proper cables.

• Make sure the cables you are using are not file-transfer cables (Belkin Part# F3D508-XX). Otherwise the setup will not work.

• For best results, we recommend Belkin cables:

F3D111-XX Belkin Pro Series DB25 M/M, straight-through F2A032-XX Belkin Pro Series DB25 M/Centronics 36 M parallel

printer cable “XX” represents the length of the cable in feet.

F3D111-XX

F2A032-XX

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Important Notes

• It does not matter if a PC connects to Port A or Port B, etc... Just make sure the printer is connected to the end connector (comes in new style, Port C in old style). See diagram on page 4.

Manual Override

You can use the select button to force the switch to stay on a certain port indefinitely. Pressing the SELECT button follows this sequence:

If you have the old-model autoswitch, you must set DIP switch #1 to ON for manual override. Then, you can use the slide switch to select ports.

• If you are using DOS, no other changes are necessary, and no software needs to be installed.

• The software is not necessary and must NOT be installed. Doing so may cause your printer to print garbage.

• Avoid using any status monitoring software, status toolbox, or bi-directional printer drivers. Output-only or Raster drivers are recommended so that it will not lock up the AutoSwitch.

• Turn off bi-directional communication on your printer driver. To do this, click on “Start”, click “Settings”, click “Printers”, right-click on your printer, choose “Properties”. Click on the “Details” tab, then click on the “Spool Settings” button. The window shown on the right will appear on your computer screen: Make sure “Disable bi-directional support for this printer” is selected. Ignore if grayed out.

• Check the end of this manual for information on disabling bi-directional communication on your specific printer.

AUTO (all 4 LEDs lit up) A B C D

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Important Notes (continued)

Using the AutoSwitch

The AutoSwitch automatically connects a computer to the printer when a computer is ready to print. This is done on a first-come first-served basis. When all four LEDs are lit or are flashing, it is set for automatic sharing mode. That's it!

YOU'RE DONE! (Do not continue to the next page.)

You DO NOT have to install the software, or do anything more. Simply print like you normally do on any computer and the AutoSwitch will direct the print job automatically.

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One Computer Using Four Printers

First, set the switches on the AutoSwitch as below:

(New Style)

End View

Spare Power Jack for Optional

9VDC 500 mA Power Supply

SW 3 SW 4 TimeOut

OFF OFF 60 Seconds

OFF ON 25 Seconds

ON OFF 10 Seconds

ON ON 5 Seconds

Manual

Select button

DIP Switches

ON: DOWN

OFF: UP

Spare Power Jack for Optional

9VDC 500 mA Power Supply

Manual

Slide Switch

DIP Switches

ON: DOWN

OFF: UP

SW3 TimeOut

ON 15 Seconds

OFF 30 Seconds

SW2 Form Feed

ON Disabled

OFF Enabled

Set SW1 and SW2 to ON for 1-4 Mode.

Form feed is enabled only when your printer does not eject paper after printing in DOS.

Set SW3 and SW4 for TimeOut:

(Old Style)

End View

Set SW1 to ON for 1-4 MODE.

Form feed is enabled only when your printer does not eject paper after printing in DOS.

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One Computer Using Four Printers (continued)

Next, connect your computers and the printer to the AutoSwitch using the proper cables:

Important Notes:

• Take note which printer is connected to which port on the AutoSwitch.

• Make sure the cables you are using are not file-transfer cables (Belkin Part# F3D508-XX); otherwise the setup will not work.

• We recommend Belkin cables for best results:

F3D111-XX Belkin Pro Series DB25 M/M, straight-through F2A032-XX Belkin Pro Series DB25 M/Centronics 36 M parallel printer cable “XX” represents the length of the cable in feet.

• Avoid using any status monitoring software, status toolbox, or bi-directional printer drivers. As much as possible, please use output-only or Raster drivers. This is so that it will not lock up the AutoSwitch.

• Check the end of this manual for information on disabling bi-directional communication on your specific printer.

F2A032-XX

F3D111-XX

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Software installation: Windows®95/98

The software will not work in Windows®3.1 or NT®. For DOS, please go to page 16.

1. Insert the software disk into your floppy drive.

2. Click “Start” then click on “Run”.

3. Type “a:\setup.exe”, and click “OK”.

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4. The program will begin installing at this point and the screen on the right will appear:

• Select the correct version of

F1U119 you have.

• Select which LPT port

you will be installing the AutoSwitch on. Normally, it is always LPT1.

• Click “Continue” when done.

5. The installation program will then ask you for the location of the install files. Because your floppy drive is A. Click “OK”.

6. When done, the program will display the following message:

Click “OK”, and the installation is complete!

Windows®95/98 (continued)

New

Old

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Windows®95/98 (continued)

7. Next, you will see a box with the following instructions. Click “OK”.

8. Reboot your computer. This is a very important step!!! You must reboot. Otherwise, the software will not initialize and you cannot continue properly. Click “Yes”. If not, make sure you reboot your computer before proceeding to the next step.

9. Add your printers. Click “Start”, select “Settings”, then select “Printers”. Now, double-click on the “Add New Printer” icon and follow the instructions.

IF YOUR PRINTER IS NOT LISTED - You have to add your printers using the software that came with your printers. If this is the case, run your printer setup program according to your printer manufacturer’s instructions and SKIP DIRECTLY TO PAGE 13.

IF ALL YOUR PRINTERS ARE ALREADY INSTALLED - you do not have to add printers anymore. SKIP DIRECTLY TO PAGE 13.

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Windows®95/98 (continued)

When you are asked to choose a port, select “AUTOLPTx”, where x corresponds to the port letter you would like to use.

For instance, your DeskJet printer is connected to Port A of the AutoSwitch. Select “AUTOLPTA” in the “Add Printer Wizard” setup.

Do the same for the other printers on the other ports.

10. Turn off bi-directional communication on your printer driver. To do this, click on “Start”, “Settings”, “Printers”, right-click on your printer, choose “Properties”. Click on the “Details” tab, then click the “Spool Settings” button. The window on the right will appear on your computer screen:

Make sure “Disable bi-directional support for this printer” is selected. Ignore if grayed out. Click “OK”.

11. SKIP DIRECTLY TO PAGE 15.

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Windows®95/98 (continued)

Assigning Pre-Installed Printers To The Belkin AutoSwitch Virtual Ports:

• If you are trying to add your printers to Windows®and it is not listed in the default, Add Printer Wizard, you will have to use the software that came with your printer to install the printer. Follow the instructions that came with your printer, then REBOOT YOUR COMPUTER.

• If your printers are already installed in Windows

, all you have to do is to change the port assignment from LPT1 (or any other LPT port) to the virtual AutoSwitch ports.

Example:

You installed two DeskJets and two LaserJet™s in Windows®. The DeskJets are connected to Port A and Port C of the AutoSwitch, and the LaserJet

™

s are connected to Port B and Port D of the AutoSwitch, as shown in the diagram below:

LaserJet

™

DeskJet

(new switch type)

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Windows®95/98 (continued)

1. Click “Start”, select “Settings”,

point to “Printers”, and rightclick on your printer. Select “Properties”.

2. Click on the “Details” tab.

You will see the Window on the right. Click on this pull-down menu to select which port your printer is connected to. Choose “AUTOLPTA”, because our example had the first DeskJet on Port A of the AutoSwitch.

3. Repeat procedure from #1

above, and do the same for the other printers. Our example has the LaserJet

™

on Port B on the AutoSwitch, so the port that it will connect to in the Properties will be AUTOLPTB.

4. Click “OK” when installation is complete.

Assigning Pre-Installed Printers To The Belkin AutoSwitch Virtual Ports:

• If you are trying to add your printers to Windows®and it is not listed in the default, “Add Printer Wizard”, you will have to use the software that came with your printer to install the printer. Follow the instructions that came with your printer, then REBOOT YOUR COMPUTER.

• If your printers are already installed in Windows

, all you have to do is to change the port assignment from LPT1 (or any other LPT port) to the virtual AutoSwitch ports.

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Windows®95/98 (continued)

YOU’RE DONE!

Now, when you print in any Windows®95 or 98 application, simply select which printer you wish to print to, and the AutoSwitch will automatically direct your print job to the correct port!

This image is the Print dialog box, showing how the DeskJet is using Port AUTOLPTA, because it is connected to Port A on the AutoSwitch.

This image is the Print dialog box, showing how the LaserJet

™

is using Port AUTOLPTB, because it is connected to Port B on the AutoSwitch.

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Using the DOS Software

There is also a DOS program if you need switching capabilities in real-mode DOS. This is not necessary if you run all your programs in Windows

The actual switching program is ASDOS.exe located in a:\DOS\. To use this program, copy it to your hard drive using the following command:

copy a:\DOS\ASDOS.exe c:\

It is a TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) program, thus it remains in memory after you have executed it, but will not be removed unless you tell it to do so, or reboot your PC. The default setting assumes that the F1U109 is connected to LPT1. To make it work with LPT2, simply add /2 after the word ASDOS. For LPT3, use /3. It will work in any non-protected mode DOS environment. To remove it from memory, type the following prompt:

ASDOS/u

To use ASDOS.exe, simply press the “CTRL”, “ALT” and “X” keys simultaneously. A window will appear at the top of your computer screen. Press the port number you wish to switch to, then press Enter. Your AutoSwitch will switch to the corresponding port as shown by the LED indicator.

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Problem: Printer does not print or prints garbage. Solutions:

• Disable the printer's bi-directional software (see attached document).

• When connecting one computer to four printers, make sure the switches are set correctly. See page 7.

• Confirm that the cable from the PC to the AutoSwitch is straight-through, Belkin Part# F3D111-XX. If you have a Belkin Part# F3D508-XX (or any Interlink

™

/Direct Cable Connection cable), it will

NOT work.

• Check to make sure your printer is on line.

• Make sure that you are using the correct printer driver. If you are, try downloading the latest Raster or output-only printer driver from your printer manufacturer's website.

• Add power supply, 9V at 300mA, sold separately.

• Avoid using cables longer than 4.5m.

Problem: When connecting one computer to four printers and using the

software, the AutoSwitch is not switching between the ports.

Solutions:

• Make sure the switches are set correctly. See page 5.

• Make sure the software is installed correctly. If in doubt, simply reinstall the software as described above.

• Confirm that the cable from the PC to the AutoSwitch is straightthrough, Belkin Part# F3D111-XX. If you have a Belkin Part# F3D508-XX (or any Interlink

™

/Direct Cable Connection cable), it will

NOT work.

Troubleshooting

New

9VDC, 300mA F1D065-PWR

F1D065-PWR-UK

F1D065-PWR-IT

F1D065-PWR-AUS

Old

9VDC, 300mA

F1U109-PWR

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem: Errors such as “Parameter Not Set” or “Parameter Not Correct”

or “Illegal Function” are showing up.

Solutions:

• Restart Windows®.

• Disable the printer's bi-directional software (see attached document).

• When connecting one computer to four printers, make sure the switches are set correctly. See page 7.

• Confirm cable from the PC to the AutoSwitch is straight-through, Belkin Part# F3D111-XX. If you have a Belkin Part# F3D508-XX (or any Interlink

™

/Direct Cable Connection cable), it will NOT work.

• Check to make sure your printer is on line.

• When using one computer to four printers, make sure the software is installed correctly. If in doubt, simply reinstall the software as described above.

• Make sure that you are using the correct printer driver. If you are, try downloading the latest Raster or output-only printer driver from your printer manufacturer's website.

Problem: I have an old tractor-feed printer which is running under DOS.

When I print, it does not eject an entire page.

Solution:

• This is valid only if you are sharing two computers and one printer you must enable “Form Feed.” See page 3. The reason why your printer is doing this is not because of the AutoSwitch, but rather the nature of the DOS operating system.

Problem: I installed the AutoSwitch software, but now I want to remove it. Solution:

• Click “Start”, click “Programs”, select “AutoSwitch”, then click “Uninstall”. Follow the directions. Once you have rebooted your computer, the printers will be attached to port LPT1.

Problem: I am getting spooling errors and time-out errors whenever I

select and attempt to print to a printer.

Solution:

• Save, exit out of all programs and restart Windows

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Addendum: Disabling Bi-directional

Communication for HP Printer

(continued)

* If you are having problems printing, these steps should be followed before calling Belkin Components.

Newer models of HP printers come with bi-directional software such as status monitor or tool box software, which allows you to consistently view the status of your printer. This bi-directional software requires constant communication between the computer and printer. This type of communication is not possible through most networks or printer sharing devices, and will most likely conflict with printer performance. You should disable the bi-directional communication to be able to print correctly.

REGARDING BI-DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION:

Disabling the bi-directional software will not prohibit operation of the printer. It will not affect the quality of printer, nor the speed of printing.

FIRST: Check the table for your printer. Take note of the corresponding

configuration file.

NOTE: For ALL printer drivers (HP and non-HP), you should follow steps

6, 7, & 8 for Windows

95/98, and steps 4 and 5 for Windows

3.x for proper printer performance.

For Windows

95/98 users: In Windows®95/98 you can do a file search by

going to “Start”, “Find files and folders”, and type “HP*.exe” in the name box and make sure to look in the C:\ drive. Then look for the HPFCFG or HPRCFG or HPWCFG file, the main thing to look for is CFG before the number. After finding this file, double click on it and disable the bi-directional communications.

1. Save any unsaved data and close all programs listed on your task bar. This procedure will require restarting Windows

later on.

2. Click on the “Start” button. Click on “Run.” Type the name of the configuration file which matches your printer in the above table. Click “OK.”

3. A new window will open on your system, which warns you that this program will modify your INI files. Please click “Continue.” Another window will appear which contains several checkboxes with options listed beside them.

4. Locate the checkbox which corresponds to “Bi-directional Communication.” Click on the checkbox to REMOVE the check mark.

5. Click the “OK” button at the bottom of the window. A window stating that Windows

will be restarted will appear. Click “OK” here as well.

Windows

will then restart.

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Addendum: Disabling Bi-directional

Communication for HP Printer

(continued)

6. Once Windows®has restarted, go to the “Printers Folder,” which is found by clicking the “Start” button, then going to “Settings,” click on “Printers.”

7. Right-click on the printer, then go to “Properties.” Click on the “Details” tab, then click on the “Spool Settings” button. If it is not grayed out, make sure that the “Disable bi-directional support…” radio button is checked. Click “OK.” Click “Apply” if not grayed out.

8. Also on the details tab, click on “Port Settings.” If selectable, make sure that “Check port state before printing” is unchecked.

For Windows

3.x users:

1. For Windows

3.x, go to your “Program Manager.”

2. Click on “File.” Click on “Run.” Type the name of the configuration file which matches your printer in the above table. Click “OK.”

3. Follow instructions no. 3 through 5 listed above under For Windows

users. The same instructions apply for Windows

3.x users.

4. Double click on “Main,” double click on “Control Panel,” then double click on the “Printers” icon.

5. Highlight the printer, then click on “Connect.” Make sure that “Fast printing direct to port” is unchecked.

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Addendum: Disabling Bi-directional

Communication for HP Printer

(continued)

HP DeskJet 600/660C HPVCNFIG.exe or HPFCFG02.exe or

HPFCFG01.exe or HPFCFG03.exe or HPFCFG04.exe or HPFCFG05.exe or HPFCFG07.exe

HP DeskJet 670C/672C HPFCFG08.exe or HPFCFG18.exe

HP DeskJet 680C/682C HPFCFG04.exe or HPFCFG05.exe or

HPFCFG07.exe or HPFCFG17.exe

HP DeskJet 690C/693C HPFCFG05.exe

HP DeskJet 690C/692C/693C/694C/ HPFCFG07.exe or HPFCFG16.exe 695C/697C

HP DeskJet 710C/712C HPFCFG13.exe

HP DeskJet 720C/722C HPFCFG06.exe or HPFCFG14.exe

HP DeskJet 820C HPFCFG04.exe or HPFCFG09.exe

HP DeskJet 850C/855C HPRCFG01.exe or HPRCFG02.exe or

HPRCFG03.exe or HPVCNFIG.exe or HPRCFG08.exe

HP DeskJet 870C HPRCFG03.exe or HPRCFG08.exe or

HPRCFG06.exe or HPRCFG11.exe

HP DeskJet 890C HPRCFG07.exe or HPRCFG06.exe or

HPRCFG08.exe

HP DeskJet 895C/Cse/Cxi HPFCFG15.exe

HP DeskJet 1000C HPW3CFG.exe

HP DeskJet 1100C HPW4CFG.exe or HPW5CFG.exe

HP DeskJet 1120C/Cse/Cxi HPW5CFG.exe

HP DeskJet 1600 Special Instructions for HP DeskJet 1600:

Go to the HP1600 Utilities. Open the status window icon. Uncheck the option Run Status Monitor on Windows Startup.

HP DeskJet 2000C HPRCFG07.exe or HPRCFG09.exe

HP DeskJet 2500C HPW6CFG.exe

Printer Configuration File

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Addendum: Disabling Bi-directional

Communication for HP Printer

(continued)

Special Instructions for HP5L/6L: Delete the HP 5L/6L driver completely by going into the

Uninstall icon for HP 5L/6L. (For Windows

95 you have to click on “Start”, “Programs”, “HP

5L/6L printer” and then select “HP5L/6L uninstall”. For Windows

3.1, go into the “Program manager”, open the “HP 5L/6L utilities” icon and double click on the “Uninstall” icon). Restart Windows

. Reinstall the driver, select “Custom install” from the main screen. On “Custom install” screen make sure that PCL driver is checked but the PCL status window is unchecked and click “OK” to install the driver.

Special Instructions for HP LaserJet

™

4000 series printers: From the Printer’s control panel

configuration menu Select I/O MENU. From this menu change the line that reads FUNCTION = ON to FUNCTION = OFF.

Special Instructions for HP6P/6MP: Look in your task bar at the bottom of the screen. Next to your clock at the right hand side you might see a red or green printer icon. Right click on this icon and select “Remove from taskbar.” Hold down keys “Ctrl+Alt+Del” and “Close Program” window should pop up. Click on the file HPPROPTY and then “End Task.” From the desktop, double click on “My Computer,” “C: (drive),” Windows

(folder), then System (folder). Look for

the “HPPROPTY.EXE” file and delete it. Reboot your computer.

Other DeskJet Printers Older DeskJets do not require any changes.

For NEW printers, contact HP for proper information.

For all other HP printers Refer to Special instructions # 7and 8 for

Windows®95/98 users above.

Special Instructions for Lexmark printers: Printer Models: 3200/5000/5700/7000/7200

You can disable bi-directional communication from the printers control program. To do this, go start/programs/Lexmark/Control program on LPT1 then go into the Options tab. Put an x in the box that says Disable Bi-Di Communications. Then restart your computer.

Special Instructions for Epson Stylus printers: Newer models of Epson printers come with bi-directional software such as status monitor or tool box software, which allows you to consistently view the status of your printer. This bi-directional software requires constant communication between the computer and printer. This type of communication is not possible through most networks or printer sharing devices, and will most likely conflict with printer performance. You should disable the bi-directional communication to be able to print correctly.

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Addendum: Disabling Bi-directional

Communication for HP Printer

(continued)

DISABLING BI-DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION:

Disabling the bi-directional software will not prohibit operation of the printer. It will not affect the quality of printer, or the speed of printing. To disable the status monitor for the Epson Stylus Color printer:

For Windows

3.1 users:

1. From “Program Manager” go to “Epson” folder

2. Open “Spool Manger”

3. Select (highlight) the “Epson” printer giving problems

4. Click on “Queue” on menu bar

5. Click on “Setup”

6. Keep “Spool to local printer” selected

7. Select “Use print manager for this port” and click “OK”

For Windows

95/98 users:

1. Click on “Start” and go to “Programs”

2. Open “Epson” folder

3. Open “Spool Manger”

4. Select (highlight) the “Epson” printer

5. From the menu bar select on “Queue”

6. Click on “Setup”

7. Keep “Spool to local printer” selected

8. Select “Use print manager for this port” and click “OK” Special Instructions for Canon 610 and Canon 620 printers: Download

the BJC-610/BJC-620 BJ Raster Driver for Windows

95 version 1.0 or

BJC-610/BJC-620 BJ Raster Driver for Windows

3.1 version 1.0 from Canon's web page at http://www.ccsi.canon.com OR you can also add and use the Canon 600e driver instead, to get either Canon 610 or Canon 620 printers to work. To add the Canon 600e printer driver under Windows

95, you need to go to the “Add Printers” icon under “Printers.” Select “Canon” and click on the “Canon 600e” driver and install. For Windows

3.1 you

need to contact Canon to get the Canon 600e driver.

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Special Instructions for advanced users (only if you are still having problems printing):

1. “Printer Port Set to ECP” or to “Printer Port in Device Manager”

• Boot Windows

95/98 and right click on “My Computer” icon

• Select “Properties”

• Select “Device Manager” tab

• Double-click on “Ports (Com & LPT)”

• Double-click on “ECP Printer port” or “Printer Port (LPT1).” If your

configuration is already “Printer Port,” this correction does not apply

• Select “Driver” tab

• Select “Change Driver”

• Select “Show all devices”

• Under “Models:” Select “Printer port,” then click “OK”

• Click “OK” again

• Shut down Windows

95/98 and Reboot

2. Port Resource Settings Incorrect (e.g. Compaq PCs)

• Right click on “My Computer”

• Select “Properties”

• Select “Device Manager” tab

• Double-click “Ports (COM & LPT)”

• Double-click “LPT”

• Select “Resources” tab

• De-select “Automatic Settings”

• Change “Basic Configuration,” find the configuration that meets the

following conditions:

• The settings need to be set for:

Input/Output Range 0378-037F Input/Output Range 0778-077F

• Interrupt Request 07

• NO DMA

• Select “OK”

• Shut down Windows

95/98 and Reboot

Addendum: Disabling Bi-directional

Communication for HP Printer

(continued)

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Addendum: Disabling Bi-directional

Communication for HP Printer

(continued)

To change the CMOS setting on Toshiba Laptops:

• From Windows

95/98 click on “Start”

• Go to “Programs”

• Select “Toshiba Utilities”

• You will have either the “TSETUP” or “HARDWARE SETUP” utility

• Reboot your system

For TSETUP:

• Under “Parallel Port” select “Standard”

• Reboot your system

For HARDWARE SETUP:

• Select “Hardware Options”

• Select “Parallel/Printer”

• Select “Standard Bi-directional”

• Click “OK”

• The machine will ask if you want to reboot. Select “Yes”

• Reboot your system

The bi-directional software for your printer has now been disabled. After restarting Windows

you should be able to print properly through your printer sharing device. If you continue to have difficulty, please call Belkin Components Technical Support at (310) 898-1100 ext. 2263.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product:

F1U119 to which this declaration relates: Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CE Declaration of Conformity

We, Belkin Components, declare under our sole responsibility that the F1U119, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with Generic Emissions Standard EN50081-1 and with Generic Immunity Standard EN50082-1 1992.

ICES Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Belkin Components One Year Product Warranty

Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for one year. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge, provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of purchase may be required.

This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication; if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin; or if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced.

THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

No Belkin dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty.

BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO OR REPROGRAMMING, OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH BELKIN PRODUCTS.

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