qpcom QP-UB1284 User Manual

QP-UB1284

USB to Parallel

Bi-Directional Cable

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Safety Instructions

Always read the safety instructions carefully.

- Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

- Keep this equipment away from humidity.

- If any of the following situation arises, get the equipment chec-

ked by a service technician:

- Then equipment has been exposed to moisture.

- The equipment has been dropped and damaged.

- The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

- The equipment has not been working well or your cannot

get it work according to User’s Manual.

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means without thew prior written permission. Other trademarks
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trademarks of their respective companies.

Disclaimer

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
The manufacturer does not make any representations or warran­ties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy

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Overview

The USB to Parallel Bi-Directional Cable allows your PC to print
to most parallel printer devices connected trough the USB port.
Just plug the USB connector of the cable into the USB port of
your PC and the other end into the Centronics connector of the
parallel printer and it’s ready to use. Plus, the device’s USB inter­face provides up to 12Mbps data throughput, so printing is much
faster compared with standard parallel port (150Kbs) connection.
The USB-to-Parallel cable also features bi-directional commu­nication, allowing the computer to correctly retrieve the message
reported from the printer.

Package Checklist

- USB to Parallel Bi-Directional Cable

- User’s Manual

Features

- Connects to parallel printer through a USB port on your PC.

- Plug & Play; connection in seconds.

- Draws its power from the USB interface, no power adapter re­quired.

- USB specifi cation revision 1.1 compliant.

- USB Printer Class Specifi cation 1.0 compliant.

- IEEE-1284 1994 (Bi-Directional parallel interface).

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System Requirements

- Intel-compatible 486DX-66 MHz CPU or higher.

- One standard USB Port.

- Windows 2000, XP and Vista.

Setting Up the Printer Device

Follow the steps below to confi gure your printer to the USB to

Parallel Bi-Directional Cable for communication with your com­puter.

For an Installed Printer

1. If you have already installed a printer device before, click
Start>Settings>Printers (and Faxes). Right-click on the printer
that is connected using your parallel cable and click on Proper-
ties. The Properties dialog box of the installed printer will ap­pear on your screen.

2. Click the Ports or Details tab and change the printer port to

LPT2: (USB to Parallel Port) or USB001 (Virtual Printer for
USB).

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For a New Printer

1. If you do not have a printer installed yet, click on Start> Set­tings> Printers (and Faxes)> Add a printer. The Add Printer
Wizard will start and assist you in installing a new printer device.

Follow the on-screen prompts to proceed.

2. When the prompted which port the printer will use, click LPT2:

(USB to Parallel Port) or USB001 (Virtual Printer port for
USB).

3. Follow the instructions to complete the installation and also
run Print Test Page to see if it can print without problems.

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Specifi cations

* Specifi cations are subject to change without notices.

Items Descriptions

PC Interface USB 1.1 compliant A type

male connector

Parallel Connector IEEE 1284 bi-directional

DB25/36 female connector

Specifi cation Support USB Printer Class Specifi -

cation 1.0 compliant
IEEE-1284 1994 (bi-direc­tional parallel interface)

Specifi cation compliant

Buffer Size Unifi ed 512-byte buffer

Dinamically allocated
for upstream and down

stream data fl ow

Total Length 2M

Input Pins Voltage
Level

5V tolerant

Regulations CE, FCC

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Regulatory Compliance

FCC Conditions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part
15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received.
Including interference that may cause indesired operation.

CE

This equipmet is in compliance with the requirement of the follo­wing regulations: EN 55 022: CLASS B

WEEE Information

For EU (European Union) member users:
According to the WEEE (Waste electrical and electronic equi­pment) Directive, do not dispose of this product as household
waste or commercial waste. Waste electrical and electronic equi­pment should be appropriately collected and recycled as requi­red by practices established for your country.
For information on recycling on this product, please contact your
local authorities, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where yo purchased the product.