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100MB Zip drive

If its worth doing, its worth saving
The Original Superfloppy Drive
70 floppies with your valuable files fit onto 1 Zip 100MB disk, thats why more than 30 million drives and 180 million disks have been sold. The affordable classic Zip 100MB drive is used like a floppy, but works like a hard drive. Just connect it to your desktop and load the Iomega software its as simple as that.
Convenient connections for your computer
The Zip 100MB Parallel Port drive connects to all Windows 95/98 and NT enabled PCs. Complete with pass-through feature, you can connect both your Zip 100MB Parallel Port drive and printer to the same Parallel Port interface. The Zip 100MB USB drive connects to any USB enabled desktop or notebook computer. An internal (ATAPI) drive is also available.
Save, transport, share and secure valuable files
Zip disks provide safe and affordable storage for your important files. Use them to secure data whenever you want. Take hundreds of megabytes of data home, on the road, to the next office. Or, you can overnight large files to remote co-workers and outside business partners.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
29 millisecond seek time USB model: Up to 0.7MB per second transfer rate Parallel Port model: Up to 0.6MB per second transfer rate Atapi model: Up to 1.4MB per second transfer rate Automatic low-power mode saves energy One-year limited warranty on drive Five-year limited warranty on disks 100MB Zip disks sold separately
What can you do with Zip drives and disks?
If you need more disk space, carry around lots of data, like to work at home or on the road, or share files with partners, a Zip drive is an essential tool. Here are just a few of the things you can do with your Zip disks:

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

PC users
USB model: Pentium 100 or higher with built-in USB controller, Windows 98 Parallel Port model: Pentium 100 or higher; Windows 95 / 98 / NT 4.0 (service pack 3 or higher) Atapi model: Pentium 100 or higher; available IDE controller with free connection; Windows 95b or higher / 98 / NT 4.0 (service pack 3 or higher)

capture

Internet downloads 300 to 800 digital images Up to 100 minutes of MP3 audio on a single 100MB Zip disk!

create

An automatic backup of your important files using Iomega QuikSync software Copies of your best work An archive for all your files (e-mail, client files, pictures, audio and video clips)

MAC users

USB model: Apple iMac or PowerMacintosh computer with built-in USB connection, MacOS 8.1 or higher Atapi model: PowerMacintosh G4 / G3 (blue and white G3 only) with available 3.5" or 5.25" drive, MacOS 8.5 or higher bay

connect

And share information with co-workers, clients, and service bureaus To 30 million Zip drives sold worldwide
For Software Installation
2X CD-ROM drive 8MB of RAM to run software 30MB hard drive space
Additional system requirements to install and use RecordIt software
For PC: Pentium 100 or higher; Windows 95 / 98 For Mac: PowerPC processor and Mac OS 7.6.1 or higher 8X CD-ROM drive to record CD music 16MB of RAM to run software Industry standard sound card

Besides creating new files, always back up your work using Zip. Iomega QuickSync is the easiest to make an automatic and simultanous back up of your important files.
Zip 100MB USB Drive #30021 #30020 (UK)
Zip 100MB Parallel Port Drive #SM138100* #SN138100** #SU138100 (UK)
Zip 100MB Atapi Drive #230700

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100MB capacity where 1MB = 1 million bytes. The capacity reported by your operating system may vary. It may be a criminal offense under applicable copyright laws to make unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and non-original sound recordings. This equipment should not be used for such purposes. Actual sound quality obtained with RecordIt software will depend on your CD-ROM drive, microphone, sound card and source used during recording. *English, French, German text on box **English, Italian, Spanish text on box Copyright 1999 Iomega Corporation. The following trademarks of Iomega are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademarks Office and in other countries: Iomega, Zip, RecordIt, and the RecordIt logo. Some other marks which may be registered in some countries are: The SuperFloppy Preferred by Millions, Zip 100, Zip 250, Zip 100 brand block, Zip 250 brand block, IomegaWare. Certain other product names, brand names and company names may be trademarks or designations of their respective owners.

Connecting Your Printer

You can connect a printer to the Zip drive using a standard printer cable.

parallel port

Shut down your computer and printer and remove power from the Zip drive.
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Printer Installation Guide
Connect the printer cable to the printer pass-through connector on the Zip drive.
Connect the printer cable to the printer (if not already connected).

Windows 95 Users Only!

IMPORTANT! The solutions found in this guide will not
allow you to use your Zip drive and your printer at the same time. To print a file stored on your Zip disk you must copy it to another disk other than your Zip (like a hard drive) and then print.
Parallel Port Printer Pass-Through Solutions
Iomega has developed Windows 95 compatible drivers for the parallel port Zip drive, however, some printers will not work correctly when connected to devices like the Zip drive. Listed here are some possible solutions if you experience problems with your printer, but you should contact your printer manufacturer since they know how to best address parallel port printer issues.
Turn on your computer, reconnect power to your Zip drive, and turn on your printer.
If this is the first time connecting your printer to your computer you should now install any software that shipped with your printer.

If you are

experiencing any of the following problems
Printer does not work when connected to the Zip drive The system stops responding (hangs) Information gets lost during file transfers
and you are using one of the following printers
NOTE: The Zip drive must have power in order for the printer pass-through feature to work.
Windows 95 Users: If you experience problems with your printer this guide contains troubleshooting information.
HP LaserJet 5L HP LaserJet 5P, 5M, 6P, 6M, and DeskJet 600c HP LaserJet 4L HP DeskJet 855c HP DeskJet 820c series* Canon BJC 610, 620, and 4000 series Lexmark Okidata 600e Brother HL630 Printer Not Listed

X X X X X

Solution 1: Disable Status Monitor
X The status monitor can usually be removed automatically with the following steps:
* There are currently no known software fixes for this printer. To use your printer with your Zip drive you should install an additional parallel port. Iomega has approved the use of Warp Nine Engineerings add-on card F/PortPlus which is fully compatible with the Zip drive and will actually improve your drives performance. Contact Warp Nine Engineering on the World Wide Web at http://www.fapo.com, or call 805-726-3560 for sales information.
1. Click the Start button and select RUN. 2. Type: C:\windows\dinstall -fdinstall.ins and select OK. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. Shut down and restart Windows 95.
If necessary, the status monitor can be removed manually by using the following steps:

then you are having a parallel port conflict between your printer and your Zip drive and should try using one of the possible solutions designated for your printer in the table above.
IMPORTANT! Iomega recognizes that conflicts with the parallel port pass-through feature on the Zip drive are caused by printer drivers not designed to share the parallel port with another device in the Windows 95 environment. Because printer drivers are provided and updated from time to time by printer manufacturers, you should contact your printer manufacturer for the best way to resolve passthrough conflicts. This may depend on the possible availability of updated printer drivers.
1. Click the Start button and select the RUN option. 2. Type WIN.INI and select OK. 3. Locate the line LOAD=HPSW.EXE and place a semi-colon (;) at the beginning of that line so that it reads: ;LOAD=HPSW.EXE. 4. Exit the WIN.INI file and restart your computer. 5. Your Zip drive is ready to use.
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Printer Manufacturer Technical Support Numbers:
Hewlett Packard Canon Lexmark Okidata Brother (208) (757) (606) (800) (800) 323-2551 413-2848 232-3000 862-5724 276-7746
Solution 2: Changing Printer Properties
You can use the program HPPROPTY.EXE to change your printers properties and get your Zip drive and printer working together; however, you will lose your printers status monitor.
6. Click on "Disable bi-directional support for the printer." 7. Click on OK at the bottom of the window. 8. Your Zip drive is ready to use.
The documentation that came with your printer may have detailed instructions on disabling bi-directional communication. If it does not and you are unable to disable bi-directional communication using one of the above procedures, contact your printer manufacturer for help.
1. Before you access the Zip drive, press <Ctrl+Alt+Delete>. 2. In the Task Manager select HPPROPTY and then select End Task. 3. Double-click My Computer and open the hard drive (usually the C drive). 4. Open the Windows folder and then the System folder. 5. Find and right-mouse click the file HPPROPTY.EXE and choose Rename. 6. Rename HPPROPTY.EXE to HPPROPTY.BAK. 7. Your Zip drive is ready to use.
Solution 4: Uninstall and Reinstall Printer Software
Uninstalling and reinstalling the printer drivers or the software that shipped with your printer while the printer is not connected may allow you to install the printer with the bi-directional mode disabled. Refer to the documentation that came with your printer for additional instructions.
1. Shut down your system and turn off power. 2. Disconnect your printer from the Zip drive. 3. Turn on your computer and let Windows 95 load.

Solution 3: Turn Off Bi-Directional Communication
If you are using Microsoft print system drivers you may be able to use the following procedure to disable bi-directional communication to the printer.
4. Click the Start button and select Programs. Choose the HP LaserJet 5L folder and click Uninstall. 5. With printer disconnected, reinstall printer software and select Install the PCL driver alternative. 6. Shut down your system and turn off power. 7. Connect your printer and turn on your computer. 8. Your Zip drive is ready to use.
1. Open My Computer. 2. Open the Printers folder. 3. Right mouse click the printer you are connecting to your Zip drive and select "Properties." 4. Click the Details tab. 5. Click on the button for "Spool settings" (toward the bottom of the window).
Solution 5: Use the Printer's "Print to File" Setting
Setting your printer to "Print to File" whenever it's not in use will enable you to use your Zip drive as long as you do not need to print. To use your printer, close any files on your Zip disk and return the printer setting to normal. Do not attempt to access your Zip drive until the print job is completed and you have changed the printer setting back to "Print to File."
1. Open My Computer. 2. Open the Printers folder. 3. Right mouse click the printer you are connecting to the Zip drive and select "Properties." 4. Click the Details tab. 5. Click the down arrow button in the window under "Print to the following port." 6. Click on "FILE: (Creates a file on disk)." 7. Choose OK at the bottom of the window. 8. To use the printer again you must repeat the above steps but choose "LPT1" at step 6. 9. Your Zip drive is ready to use.
Solution 6: Getting Help for Your Specific Printer
If your specific printer is not addressed in this guide and you are having trouble printing, please contact your printer manufacturer for the best way to resolve printer pass-through conflicts. Iomega may have more information on your specific printer in the Iomega Automated FAX Help system (801-778-5763), or on the World Wide Web at www.iomega.com.
1997 Iomega Corporation. Iomega and the Iomega logo are registered trademarks of, and Zip and the graphic swirl, hand and eye are trademarks of, Iomega Corporation. All other product and brand names are the property of their respective companies.

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