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:

```
* Pins 1 & 2 closed: IRQ 3
```
- Pins 3 & 4 closed: IRQ 4

Parallel Port Mode Selection

Configure JP3 for parallel port mode selection:

```
* Pins 1 & 2 closed: Uni-directional
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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.