Epson Zip-100P User Manual

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EPSON

Installation/User’s Guide

For IBM Compatible PCs

with a Parallel Port Connection m02184

Table of Contents

INSTALLING YOUR ZIP DRIVE

General Notes
Installation Instructions

USING YOUR ZIP DRIVE

Getting the Most of Your ZIP Drive

Drive Operation/Maintenance
ZIP Disks

Troubleshooting

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This guide shows how to install the parallel port model of the ZIP

Drive using your PC’s printer connection. If you encounter any
problems while installing your ZIP Drive, refer to “Troubleshooting”
in the “Using Your ZIP Drive” section.

This model of the ZIP Drive cannot be used on Macintosh computers.
To connect to a Macintosh (including the PowerBook), use the SCSI

model of the ZIP Drive.

Using Your Printer With ZIP

Your ZIP Drive lets you use a printer and your ZIP Drive at the same
time, even if your computer has only one parallel port. Step 5 of
this guide shows you how to connect a printer to the ZIP Drive.
The README.TXT file on the Install disk and the “Using Your ZIP
Drive” section of the manual have additional information on using
a printer with your ZIP Drive.

Enhancing ZIP Drive Transfer Speed

The parallel port model of the ZIP Drive supports three data

transfer modes which have different transfer speeds. To ensure

the broadest base of compatibility for the ZIP Drive, the

Installation software automatically uses the most compatible
mode; however, this may not be the fastest mode available on your

computer. 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 you ZIP Drive.
For detailed instructions on changing the data transfer speed for

your ZIP Drive, refer to ZIP Tools Help in your EPSON ZIP Tools

Window group or to the section on “Speed Options for the Parallel
Port ZIP Drive” in the README.TXT file on the Install disk.

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OS/2 support

If you want to use your ZIP Drive in an OS/2 operating
environment, you need to purchase

for OS/2. Call
software, ($9.95 for shipping and handling), or use the EPSON
Download Service at [phone] to download a driver.

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at 1-800-922-8911 to order driver

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driver software

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Unpack your ZIP Drive and accessories.

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ZIP Manual and Install Floppy Disks

External Power

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ZIP Drive
1OOMB ZIP Tools Disk

Turn off your computer’s power switch
and pick up the ZIP data cable.

connecting the ZIP Drive.

Connect one end of the cable to the ZIP
connector on the back of your drive.

(If the connector does not go on easily try turning it over.
Tighten all connector screws.)

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Always turn off computer power before

ZIP Connector

White Connect

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Connect the other end of the cable to your
computer’s parallel port (printer port).

(If a printer is connected to the only parallel port,
disconnect it and use pass-through feature described

in Step 5.)

The parallel port may be marked with a printer icon. A
parallel port may also be labeled “Printer” or not marked

at all. Check your computer Owner’s Manual if you are

unable to locate your computer’s parallel port.

You can connect a printer to the ZIP Drive

using a standard printer cable.

The ZIP Drive must have power in order for the printer pass­through feature to work.

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Turn your computer ON, and connect the ZIP

power Supply. (The power cord fits in the groove on the
side of the drive.)

Always turn on power to your computer before or at the same
time as you supply power to your parallel port ZIP Drive. Power
must be applied to the ZIP Drive before DOS begins to load.

Use only an approved Epson, ZIP power supply. Other

power supplies may damage your ZIP Drive.

Computer Power Cord

Printer Power Cord

n Tip: To make it easier to move your ZIP Drive between home and

work, you may want to purchase an extra power supply and cable.
Call EPSON at 1-800-922-8911 to order ZIP accessories.

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Check the green power light to make sure the
power supply is OK.

If the power light does not come on, refer to “Troubleshooting”
in the “Using Your ZIP Drive” section.

Green Power Light

Amber Data Light
(Flasher when drive

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is transferring

data)