Usb Driver Setup - Microcom 428M Operator's Manual

Getting Started
3.3.1

USB Driver Setup

This section will guide you on how to install the PL-2303 USB to Serial adaptor under
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows 98 operating systems.
Note: Please take notice of the installation order. First, run the InstallShield wizard,
connect the USB cable to the printer, and turn the printer "ON."
The following steps will show how to install the device under Windows XP. Basically, the
procedures are also somewhat the same for other Windows operating systems.
1. Power on your computer and boot to Windows.
2. Run or double-click the InstallShield driver setup program "PL-2303 Driver Installer.exe".
The InstallShield Wizard will be displayed on your screen to inform you that the PL-2303
USB-to-Serial driver will be installed on your computer. Click Next to continue and start
the installation.
3. Wait until the InstallShield Wizard informs you that driver installation is successfully
installed. Click the Finish button to close the InstallShield program.
4. Connect the USB cable to the printer.
5. Power the printer "ON."
6. Windows should detect the driver as Prolific USB-to-Serial Bridge (ComX). Note
which Com port is being used by the virtual Com driver.
Win XP:
[Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → [System] → [Hardware] →[Device Manager] →[Ports]
Win 98SE
[Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → [System] → [Device Manager] →[Ports(Com & LPT)]
7. Double-click the Prolific USB-to-Serial Bridge (ComX) to open the Properties box.
Check Port Settings as shown and change to match Figure 3-4 if necessary.
8. Open the terminal emulation program and set Com settings to match the virtual Com
port settings.
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