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F1U119 User Manual - Page 5
... 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
Old Style
Port C
Port D
Port C
Port B
Port A
Port B
Port A
Port E
Port D
Power...
F1U119 User Manual - Page 6
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Introduction (continued)
Package Contents: • Reversible Parallel AutoSwitch F1U119 (4-Port) • 3.5", 1.4MB software utilities diskette • Peripheral Sharing registration card • This manual
Now, decide how you are going to use the Belkin Components Reversible AutoSwitch:
Four Computers Sharing One Printer - Go to Page 3
OR
Four Computer Using Four Printers - Go to Page 7
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F1U119 User Manual - Page 9
...-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...
F1U119 User Manual - Page 10
... 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...
F1U119 User Manual - Page 12
...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...
F1U119 User Manual - Page 13
P73074/F1U119/AM/man.qxd 4/19/00 4:25 PM Page 9
Software installation: Windows® 95/98
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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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F1U119 User Manual - Page 14
... version of F1U119 you have.
D
CB
A
B
AE
D
New
Old
• 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...
F1U119 User Manual - Page 15
... 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...
F1U119 User Manual - Page 16
... "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...
F1U119 User Manual - Page 17
...-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...
F1U119 User Manual - Page 18
...-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...
F1U119 User Manual - Page 19
P73074/F1U119/AM/man.qxd 4/19/00 4:25 PM Page 15
Windows® 95/98 (continued)
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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...
F1U119 User Manual - Page 20
... 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...
F1U119 User Manual - Page 21
... 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...
F1U119 User Manual - Page 22
... 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...
F1U119 User Manual - Page 23
... 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...
F1U119 User Manual - Page 26
... 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...
F1U119 User Manual - Page 27
... 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...
F1U119 User Manual - Page 28
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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...
F1U119 User Manual - Page 29
... 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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