Dolphin Peripherals FASTISA-4001 Ultra High Performance Owner’s Manual
- September 4, 2024
- Dolphin Peripherals
Table of Contents
- Dolphin Peripherals FASTISA-4001 Ultra High Performance
- Specifications
- Connection
- User Configurable Settings
- Parallel Port Address Selection
- Parallel Port Interrupt Selection
- Parallel Port Mode Selection
- Frequently Asked Questions
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Dolphin Peripherals FASTISA-4001 Ultra High Performance
Specifications
- Brand: DOLPHIN PERIPHERALS, LLC.
- Model: FASTISA-4001
- Card Type: Parallel card
- Chip Set: Sun Parallel port
- I/O Options: 16-bit ISA
- Data Bus: Parallel
Connection
Make sure the card is properly inserted into a compatible ISA slot on your computer.
User Configurable Settings
Ensure the printer connected does not have a buffer. Configure JP4 as follows:
- For Pins 2 & 3 closed: Function P1
- For Pins 1 & 2 closed: Parallel port
Parallel Port Address Selection
Configure JP1 to set the parallel port address:
- Pins 1 & 2 closed: 3BC
- Pins 3 & 4 closed: 278
- Pins 5 & 6 closed: 268
- Pins 7 & 8 closed: 27C
- Pins 9 & 10 closed: 26C
- Pins 11 & 12 closed: (Next setting)
Parallel Port Interrupt Selection
Configure JP2 to set the parallel port interrupt:
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* Pins 1 & 2 closed: IRQ 3
- Pins 3 & 4 closed: IRQ 4
Parallel Port Mode Selection
Configure JP3 for parallel port mode selection:
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* Pins 1 & 2 closed: Uni-directional
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I know if my printer has a buffer?
A: Printers with buffers usually have a built-in memory that stores print
data before printing. If your printer requires data buffering, it will likely
have this feature mentioned in its specifications or user manual.
Q: Can I use this parallel card with a USB printer?
A: No, this parallel card is designed for parallel port printers and may
not be compatible with USB printers.