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ExpressCard Parallel Port
Adapter User's Manual
SPPXP-100
QUATECH, INC.
5675 Hudson Industrial Parkway
Hudson, Ohio 44236-5012
Toll free: 1-800-553-1170
TEL: (330) 655-9000
FAX: (330) 655-9010
http://www.quatech.com.
SPPXP-100
User's Manual P/N: 940-5001-100
Rev. 1.00 – July 2007
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- Page 1 CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY ExpressCard Parallel Port Adapter User’s Manual SPPXP-100 QUATECH, INC. 5675 Hudson Industrial Parkway Hudson, Ohio 44236-5012 Toll free: 1-800-553-1170 TEL: (330) 655-9000 FAX: (330) 655-9010 http://www.quatech.com. SPPXP-100 User’s Manual P/N: 940-5001-100 Rev. 1.00 – July 2007...
- Page 2 Copyright Copyright © 1998 - 2007, Quatech, Inc. All rights are reserved. The information contained in this document cannot be reproduced in any form without the written consent of Quatech, Inc. Any software programs that might accompany this document can be used only in accordance with any license agreement(s) between the purchaser and Quatech, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ i Figures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ii Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 System requirements ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Installing the Parallel Port Adapter --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Installing under Windows XP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 Uninstalling under Windows XP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Installing under Windows Vista--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Uninstalling under Windows Vista ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------11 Making external connections -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12 Using Device Manager--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13... -
Page 4: Figures
Table of Contents Quatech ExpressCard Parallel Port Adapter User’s Manual Figures Figure 1 - Windows XP Found new hardware prompt... 2 Figure 2 - Windows XP Choose your installation options prompt... 3 Figure 3 - Windows XP “software has not passed Windows logo testing” prompt ... 4 Figure 4 - Windows XP “please wait”... -
Page 5: Introduction
Rev 1.00 (July 2007) This User’s Manual describes how to setup and install your Quatech Parallel Port Adapter. The Quatech SPPXP-100 provides one parallel port to the host PC via the ExpressCard port. The adapter is a Plug-and-Play device and requires no hardware configuration. -
Page 6: Installing The Parallel Port Adapter
Installing the Parallel Port Adapter Caution! Be sure to allow the installation process to finish without interruption. Installing under Windows XP Step Procedure Step 1 Turn on the power to your computer system. Step 2 Plug the ExpressCard into an available ExpressCard slot on the computer. -
Page 7: Figure 2 - Windows Xp Choose Your Installation Options Prompt
Procedure Step 5 Insert the Quatech installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Step 6 Select the “install automatically (Recommended)” option. Step 7 Click the Next button. Rev 1.00 (July 2007) Figure 2 - Windows XP Choose your installation options prompt... -
Page 8: Figure 3 - Windows Xp "Software Has Not Passed Windows Logo Testing" Prompt
Figure illustrates “software passed Windows logo testing” prompt. This prompt will only appear in the case of a new unsigned driver. Step Procedure Step 8 In the case of a new unsigned driver, the “software has not passed Windows logo testing”... -
Page 9: Figure 4 - Windows Xp "Please Wait" Message
Step Procedure Step 10 Press the Finish button to continue. Rev 1.00 (July 2007) Figure 4 - Windows XP “please wait” message Figure 5 - Windows XP Finished installing prompt Description The ExpressCard Adapter installation is complete. Page 5... -
Page 10: Uninstalling Under Windows Xp
2. Press the Hardware tab. 3. Click on Device Manager. Figure 6 - Device Manager 4. Scroll down to PORTS and expand. 5. Highlight your Quatech Parallel Port Adapter; for example, Quatech SPPXP-100 ExpressCard IEEE-1284 Parallel Adapter (LPT3) 6. Select the Action menu option. -
Page 11: Installing Under Windows Vista
Installing under Windows Vista Step Procedure Step 1 Turn on the power to your computer system. Step 2 Plug the ExpressCard into an available ExpressCard slot on the computer. Figure illustrates Windows Vista Found new hardware prompt. The Found Hardware Wizard launches automatically when you first plug in the Parallel... -
Page 12: Figure 9 - Windows Vista "Insert The Disc That Came With Your Hardware" Prompt
When the “Windows needs your permission to use this program” prompt appears, select [allow] to continue with the install ation. Procedure Step 5 Insert the Quatech installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Step 6 Click the Next button Page 8 Description Windows will pop-up the next prompt. -
Page 13: Figure 10 - Windows Vista "Windows Can't Verify The Publisher Of The Driver Software" Prompt
Figure illustrates “Windows can’t verify publisher driver software” prompt. This prompt will only appear in the case of a new unsigned driver. Step Procedure Step 7 In the case of a new unsigned driver, the “Windows can’t verify the publisher of the driver software”... -
Page 14: Figure 11 - Windows Vista "Installing Driver Software" Message
Step Procedure Step 9 Press the Close button to continue. Page 10 Figure 11 - Windows Vista “Installing driver software” message Figure 12 - Windows Vista "the software has been successfully installed" prompt Description The ExpressCard Adapter installation is complete. Rev 1.00 (July 2007) -
Page 15: Uninstalling Under Windows Vista
4. When the security prompt appears, click [allow] to continue. Figure 13 - Device Manager 5. Scroll down to PORTS and expand. 6. Highlight your Quatech Parallel Port Adapter; for example, SPPXP-100 ExpressCard IEEE-1284 Parallel Adapter (LPT3). 7. Select the Action menu option. -
Page 16: Making External Connections
Making external connections Pin # Source Compatible nStrobe Bi-Di* Bi-Di* Bi-Di* Bi-Di* Bi-Di* Bi-Di* Bi-Di* Bi-Di* PError Select nAutoFd nFault nSelectIn Page 12 The following figures and tables show the parallel port pinouts. Figure 14 - DB-25 female parallel port connector Table 1 - Parallel Port Pin Assignments Nibble Byte... -
Page 17: Using Device Manager
Using Device Manager Accessing Device Manager Step Procedure Step 1 Select Start – Control Panel. Step 2 Double click the System icon. Step 3 Click the Hardware tab, and then press the Device Manager button. Exploring Device Manager screens Windows XP / Vista Step Procedure Step 1... -
Page 18: Figure 15 - Windows Xp Device Manager - Adapter Properties, General Tab
Figure illustrates Adapter Properties, General Tab which tells you whether Adapter working properly Step Procedure Step 3 Click the ExpressCard Parallel Adapter Port Settings tab to view the port setting properties. Page 14 Figure 15 - Windows XP Device Manager - Adapter properties, General tab Description The Port Settings dialog box displays. -
Page 19: Figure 16 - Windows Xp Device Manager - Adapter Properties, Port Settings Tab
Figure 16 illustrates the Adapter Properties, Port Settings Tab. Step Procedure Step 4 The ExpressCard Parallel Adapter Port Settings Tab allows you to … Select interrupt options Select “plug & play” options Set the port number. Step 5 Click Cancel or OK to close the property box. -
Page 20: Figure 17 - Windows Xp Device Manager - Adapter Properties, Driver Tab
Figure illustrates Adapter Properties, Driver Tab, which lets you view the driver details and update, roll back, or uninstall the driver. Step Procedure Step 6 Click the Driver tab to view the driver information and update the driver. Step 7 You have several options: View detailed driver information Update the device drivers... -
Page 21: Figure 18 - Windows Xp Device Manager - Adapter Properties, Driver File Details Box
Figure illustrates Driver Details dialog box, which tells you the name and location of the driver files, the provider, file version, copyright date, and the digital signature status of the driver. Step Procedure Step 9 The Driver File Details dialog box displays the following information Provider File version... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
The ExpressCard port is faulty. Page 18 This section lists some common problems and their causes. If the information below does not provide a solution, contact Quatech technical support. Solution Check the card to make sure that it is firmly seated in the card slot. -
Page 23: Appendix
Appendix A Specifications Bus interface Ports Transceivers: Connectors: Dimensions Power Requirements Temperature: Humidity OS Support Rev 1.00 (July 2007) PCI Express, revision 1.1 SPPXP-100: Custom Parallel Peripheral Interface Controller with 2048 byte ECP FIFO. IEEE-1284 Output Voltage Swing: 0.4 – 2.4V min, 0-5V typical IEEE-1284 Input Voltage Range: –0.5V min, +5.5V max Input Threshold Low: 0.8V max... -
Page 24: Warranty Information
Appendix B Warranty information Quatech, Inc. warrants the SPPXP-100 to be free of defects for five (5) years from the date of purchase. Quatech, Inc. will repair or replace any board that fails to perform under normal operating conditions and in accordance with the procedures outlined in this document during the warranty period.