Belkin F1U128-KIT User Manual

Belkin F1U128-KIT User Manual

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F1U128-KIT
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  • Page 1 Bitronics DualBus Switch Kit User Manual F1U128-KIT P73045...
  • Page 3 User manual Registration card Other Parts Needed • IEEE 1284 printer cable, Belkin Part# F2A046-XX. You will need this cable to connect a printer to the autoswitch. Your current printer cables may work, but IEEE-compliant cables are recommended. • IEEE 1284 device cable, Belkin Part# F2A047-XX. You will need this cable to connect a computer to the autoswitch.
  • Page 4 Technical Specifications Compatible Standards: IEEE 1284-1994 Parallel Port Communication Standard Electrical: Input Voltage Max Input Current Max Power Consumption Max Heat Dissipation Dimensions: Width: Height: Depth: Weight: Storage Temperature: Operating Temperature: Humidity: 9VDC 600mA 5.4W 0.31 BTU/min 7.0” (17.8cm) 3.75” (9.5cm) 1.25”...
  • Page 5 ON is UP. SW4 is not used. SW2 and SW3: TimeOut Setting TimeOut is the amount of time the switch remains locked on a PC port after data transfer. Use a longer TimeOut when connecting to scanners, mass storage devices and for large print jobs.
  • Page 6 Manual Mode and Port Monitoring In manual mode, you can select a port manually through the buttons on the Bitronics switch. You can also use this mode in conjunction with software to see your switch in action! • Press COMPUTER to select which computer port you wish to configure or monitor.
  • Page 7 ....... . . Page 8 NOTE: When installing software on any operating system, the software must be installed on all the computers connected to the Bitronics switch so that each machine can control the switch properly.
  • Page 8 Software installation: Windows ® Insert the diskette labeled P27236 in your floppy drive. In the Program Manager, click on File then click Run. In the space, type in "a:\setup.exe". Follow the installation instruction prompts. After the setup program is done, simply double-click on the correct icon to run the port selection program.
  • Page 9 At this point, the cables and the Bitronics switch act as if it was a file transfer cable. You can now run programs such as Windows‚ Direct Cable Connection, or LapLink ®...
  • Page 10 Instructions on how to do this differs from one computer to the next. Please consult your computer manufacturer’s manual, tech support, or website for information on how to do this. Please do not call Belkin Tech Support regarding this because each computer’s BIOS setup routine is different.
  • Page 11 These two cables are included Connect the power adapter to the power jack on the side of the switch, and plug it into an outlet. The example shown has a Zip to Port A and an InkJet printer on Port B of the switch.
  • Page 12 Windows 95 / 98 and NT ® In order for all computers to properly share the devices, the software must be installed on all four computers. 4.1. Insert the disk into your floppy drive. Click on Start, then click Run. Enter a:\BITRONIX.exe, then click OK.
  • Page 13 Windows 95 / 98 and NT ® 4.4. Select the model of the Bitronics Switch you have, which is the F1U127 / F1U128. Click Next. 4.5. Select Destination Folder. The default folder is recommended. Click Next. ® (continued)
  • Page 14 Windows 95 / 98 and NT ® 4.6. Select Program Folder. The default, Belkin Bitronics Switch, is the recommended. Click Next. 4.7. When done installing, the program will ask you to restart your computer. You must restart in order to activate the software properly.
  • Page 15 Bitronics Switch. 6. Double-click on the icon to open up the setup program: Select the correct LPT port the Bitronics switch is connected to. If you only have ONE parallel port (usually that is the case), leave this in LPT1.
  • Page 16 If you are using a printer, use the printer driver used for that particular printer on that port of the Bitronics switch. If it does not show up in this menu, that means the printer drivers have not been installed. (In that case, reinstall the printer drivers and repeat this step after rebooting your computer.) If you have more than one printer installed, make sure...
  • Page 17 Windows 95 / 98 and NT ® Display Name is a free text field. You can enter any description here for the attached devices. For instance, Port A has the Zip ® Drive connected and Port B has the InkJet connected. You can rename these fields to say "My Zip Drive"...
  • Page 18 If neither device is a printer, then you can skip this step. 8.1. Click on Start, select Settings, and double-click on Printers. 8.2. Right-click on the printer installed on the Bitronics switch, and click on Properties:...
  • Page 19 Port B of the Bitronics switch. In the image above, the printer is connected to Port B of the Bitronics switch. Therefore, LPx1 – PB (autoswitch) is selected. When finished, click OK. 8.4. Click on Spool Settings and click on Start printing after last page is spooled.
  • Page 20 Two Printers Shared Between Two Computers The Bitronics Software automatically handles printing chores by directing your print jobs to the correct port on the Bitronics switch based on the settings you set in the Printer Properties and the Settings in step 7 previously. When you print something in any Windows ®...
  • Page 21: How Does It Work

    In the example below, the Epson Printer is connected to Port B, as described in the Where: line. When printing, the Bitronics software tells the Bitronics switch to switch to Port B first, then allows the print job to go through the switch, out to Port B, and to the Epson printer.
  • Page 22 Here, this printer is connected to Port A of the AutoSwitch. When the print job is sent, the Bitronics software tells the Bitronics switch to switch to Port A, then lets the print job go through to the LaserJet...
  • Page 23 E:) such as a Zip ® drive, the Bitronics Software in the system tray must be configured so that the Bitronics switch is defaulted to the Port attached to the Zip ® Drive. It is necessary for the switch to always remain connected to the Zip ®...
  • Page 24 Then, when you print to the Ink Jet Printer on Port B (as shown above), the Bitronics switch will switch to Port B temporarily to send the print job, then switch back to Port A to keep communication with the Zip ®...
  • Page 25 File Transfer mode, the computer port LEDs are green, and neither device port LEDs will be lit. Then, click on the Bitronics software icon in the taskbar and change ports. You will see the LED of the Bitronics switch to the port you chose.
  • Page 26 Storage Device, and Port B to Scanner. Then in the Printer Properties/ details, set the Print to the following Port to LPx1- PA (auto switch) for the first printer, and LPx1- PB (auto switch) for the second printer. In general, only printers can be connected to pass-through ports.
  • Page 27 PC LEDs on the Bitronics switch are green, then the computers are ready for file transfer. At this point, the cables and the Bitronics switch act as if it were a file transfer cable. You can now run programs such as Windows Direct Cable Connection, or LapLink .
  • Page 28 Ports tab. To find the correct ports to be used with the Bitronics switch, you must scroll down the list until the LPx1: PA (autoswitch) comes up. Put a checkmark on the port that connects to the printer.
  • Page 29 Windows 95 / 98 and NT ® ® (continued) To set the spool settings correctly, click on the SCHEDULING tab. Make sure "Start printing after last page is spooled" is selected. Also, set "Priority" to highest: Click OK when done.
  • Page 30 After restarting your computer, you can install the older NT version of the software located in the second disk (part# P72736). During the installation, it will ask you the model number. Please select "Auto Switch 2-2 / 4-2": This version of the software is not fully automatic in printer selection. It...
  • Page 31 Do this on all the computers connected to the switch. If your computer is not listed here, please check their website, or call their technical support. Please do not call Belkin Tech Support on this particular issue. ACER While the computer is booting, follow the directions on the screen: To enter Setup, press CTRL+ALT+ESC.
  • Page 32 Appendix (continued) Hewlett-Packard Steps for HP Pavillion PC Models At the HP Blue Screen, press F1 to enter Setup. Select Advanced from the menu bar. Following the legend directions, select Peripheral Configuration and then use the arrow-down key to move to Parallel Port Mode. Select the mode with the highest performance (e.g.
  • Page 33 Appendix (continued) Steps for IBM Aptiva 2176-C33, IBM BIOS v BSTUS4B NOTE: The steps for this computer are not included in the document received in the box. While the computer is booting, follow the directions on the screen: Press F1 to enter Setup.
  • Page 34 Appendix (continued) Sony Models PCV-70/90/100/120: Restart your computer. During the first black and white Sony screen, press F3 to enter the boot screen. Press F1 to enter the BIOS Setup. Use right arrow to reach the Advanced menu. Scroll down and highlight Peripheral Configuration and press ENTER. Scroll down and highlight Parallel Port Type.
  • Page 35 Appendix (continued) 1. Normal (Output only) 2. Bi-directional (default) 3. ECP (requires IEEE 1284 printer/parallel cable) Select ECP and click OK to save results and close the window. Click Yes to restart the computer. NOTE: Changes made in the Sony Notebook Utility are also made in the BIOS. Sony PCG-729: In Windows ®...
  • Page 36: Fcc Statement

    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.

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