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Installing a SCSI Model ZIP Drive on a Computer that Uses MS-DOS or
Windows
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This document explains how to install a Zip drive with a SCSI (Small
Computer System Interface) interface on a PC that uses MS-DOS or
Windows. If you still have problems after reading these instructions,
see the SCSI Zip Troubleshooting Web Pages or "Troubleshooting" in the
EPSON Zip Installation/User's Guide.
SCSI Requirements: The PC must have a SCSI interface adapter with an
external connector for the Zip drive. (EPSON's Zip drive is compatible
with Adaptec SCSI adapters and most other major brands that use an
ASPI device driver.)
Follow the steps below to install the drive:
1. Unpack your Zip drive and accessories.
2. Turn the computer OFF. (Be sure the computer is turned off whenever
you connect the Zip drive to it.)
3. Connect one end of the Zip data cable to the Zip connector on the
back of your drive. (Only the correct end of the cable will fit the
drive). When the cable is connected, tighten the connector thumb
screws.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer SCSI connector.
Be sure the connector you use for the Zip drive is a SCSI connector
and not the parallel (printer) port connector. Some SCSI adapter
connectors are similar in size and shape to the parallel port, but the
parallel port will not work with this Zip drive.
If the adapter in
your computer has a 50-pin SCSI connector, connect the Zip drive using
a 25-to-50-pin SCSI cable or a cable converter. If you need a cable or
converter, call your computer dealer or contact EPSON at
1‚800‚922-8911.
5. If you want to, you can connect your Zip drive to another SCSI
device or another Zip drive by using another SCSI cable (usually a
25-to-50-pin cable). Instead of connecting the Zip drive to the
computer, you could connect the Zip drive to the connector on the
device at the end of an existing SCSI chain using a 25-to-50 pin SCSI
cable or a using cable converter along with the Zip data cable. When
you connect the Zip drive to another SCSI device, check the SCSI
Guidelines section of the EPSON Zip Installation/User's Guide to make
sure the SCSI ID and termination on the Zip drive are set correctly.
6. Connect the external power supply. (The power cord fits in the
groove on the side of the Zip drive.)
Caution: Use only an
EPSON-approved Zip power supply. Other power supplies may damage the
drive. Also, to make it easier to move your Zip drive between home
and work, you may want to purchase an extra power supply and cable.
Call 1‚800-922-8911 to order Zip accessories.
7. Check the green power light to make sure the power supply is OK.
If the power light does not come on, refer to "Troubleshooting" in
your EPSON Zip Installation/User's Guide.
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Summary of Contents for Epson Zip-100S
- Page 1 EPSON Zip Installation/User's Guide. SCSI Requirements: The PC must have a SCSI interface adapter with an external connector for the Zip drive. (EPSON's Zip drive is compatible with Adaptec SCSI adapters and most other major brands that use an ASPI device driver.) Follow the steps below to install the drive: 1.
- Page 2 Enter, and so on. If you need help, see the SCSI Zip Troubleshooting Web Pages or "Troubleshooting" in the EPSON Zip Installation/User's Guide. There is also troubleshooting information on the Zip Install disk in the README.TXT file.
- Page 3 Any time you install new Zip hardware on your system, you can use Guest95 to load the drivers needed by Windows 95. You can run Guest95 from the Tools installation disk or from the EPSON Zip Tools Program Group. Refer to the Guest95 Help file for detailed information.
- Page 4 If the computer is not recognizing the Zip drive or the EPSON Zip Software cannot find the Zip drive: 1. Check the Zip power supply connection. Make sure the green power light on the drive is ON.
- Page 5 Q: Is your Zip drive attached to an ASPI-compatible SCSI adapter? If so: 1. Reboot the computer. 2. Insert the EPSON Zip Install diskette, and type a:guest info and press Enter at the MS-DOS prompt. Q: Is the Zip drive assigned a drive letter?
- Page 6 1. Is the Zip Drive is receiving power? Make sure that you are using an EPSON Zip Power Supply. Check all power cables and connections. Make sure that the power supply is plugged in to a working outlet.
- Page 7 where the problem is located. 1. GUEST attempts to load the ASPI managers and looks for an adapter and drive to support. If no information is displayed, verify the ASPI managers are located in the \ZIPTOOLS directory or on the Windows/DOS Install diskette.
- Page 8 adapter. You also should turn the SCAN option OFF. Here is the edited GUEST.INI file: [----scan for existing ASPI managers---] SCAN=OFF [----Load aspi managers----] ;ASPI=ASPIPPA3.SYS SCAN /INFO SL360=NO SMC=NO ;ASPI=ASPI1616.SYS SCAN /INFO ASPI=ASPIPC16.SYS SCAN /INFO ;ASPI=ASPIPC8.SYS SCAN /INFO ;ASPI=ASPIPC2.SYS SCAN /INFO ;ASPI=ASPIPC4.SYS SCAN /INFO Once you have made these changes the GUEST program should load without error.