Epson Zip-100M, Zip-100S User Manual

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EPSON

Installation/User’s Guide

For Macintosh and IBM Compatible PCs

with a SCSI Connection

Table of Contents

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NSTALLING YOUR

MAC Users
PowerBook Users
PC Users

Installation Instructions

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SING YOUR

ZIP D

ZIP D

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Getting the Most of Your ZIP Drive

Drive Operation/Maintenance
ZIP Tools Software
SCSI Guidelines
Troubleshooting

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This guide shows how to install the SCSI model of the ZIP Drive
on a Macintosh, or a PC that uses Windows, DOS or Windows 95.
If you encounter any problems while installing your ZIP Drive,
refer to “Troubleshooting” in the “Using Your ZIP Drive” section.

SCSI (Small

Computer System Interface)

Requirements

MAC USERS

All Macintosh computers have a built-in SCSI connector marked
by the SCSI symbol + .

SCSI Connector

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POWERBOOK USERS

Many PowerBook users already have a special PowerBook cable
that provides a standard Mac SCSI connector. If you do not have
one, you will need an HDI-SCSI adapter for the data cable before
you can connect the ZIP Drive to a PowerBook. Check with your
computer dealer, or call EPSON at 1-800-922-8911 to order a
PowerBook adapter.

PC USERS

You need a SCSI connection to connect the ZIP Drive to your PC.

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Refer to “SCSI Adapters” in the “Using Your ZIP Drive” section

for information on compatible adapters. Make sure the adapter

is installed in the computer before attempting to connect

your ZIP Drive.

SCSI Host Adapter
(inside computer)

Computer Back

SCSI Connector

(from host adap

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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 EPSON driver
software for OS/2. Call EPSON at 1-800-922-8911 to order,
($9.95 for shipping and handling), or use the EPSON Download
Service at [phone] to download a driver.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Unpack your ZIP Drive and accessories.

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ZIP Manual and Install Floppy Disks

External Power

ZIP Drive

100MB ZIP Tools Disk

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

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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.)

Always turn off computer power before

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ZIP Connector

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Connect the other end of the cable to the

SCSI connector on your computer.

MAC USERS

See illustration below.

POWERBOOK USERS

You need a special PowerBook cable or adapter to connect the
ZIP Drive. Refer to the section for PowerBook Users at the start
of this guide.

PC USERS

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and NOT to a parallel port (printer port). The parallel port is the same
size and shape as some SCSI adapter connectors, but the parallel port
will not support this model of the ZIP Drive.

n If your adapter has a 50 pin SCSI connector: Use a 25 to

50 pin SCSI cable or cable converter to connect the ZIP Drive.
If you need a cable or converter, call your computer dealer or
contact EPSON at 1-800-922-8911.

Make sure you connect the ZIP cable to a SCSI connector

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Optional: You can connect other SCSI devices
to the ZIP Drive using another SCSI cable
(usually a 25 to 50 pin cable).

You can also connect the ZIP Drive to the end of an existing
SCSI chain by using a 25 to 50 pin SCSI cable or by using a cable
converter with the ZIP data cable. When connecting the ZIP
Drive to other SCSI devices, check the SCSI Guidelines in the
“Using Your ZIP Drive” section to make sure the SCSI ID and
termination on your ZIP Drive are set correctly.

To Another
SCSI Device

To Computer or Previous SCSI Device

Connect the external power supply

(The power cord fits in the groove on the side of the ZIP Drive.)

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Other power supplies may damage your ZIP Drive.

Use only an approved EPSON ZIP power supply,

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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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