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Printer Status Monitor Software
NOTE: This is only a problem if your printer is connected to the back of the tape drive.
If your printer came with a program that notifies you about the status of the printer (such as when it is out of paper), this printer status monitor software might cause problems. The printer status monitor software checks the status of your printer every few seconds. If this happens while you are writing data to your tape, it will cause data corruption. Turn off the printer status monitor software to prevent this problem. Check the information that came with your printer to find out how to do this.
Known Compatibility Problems
nCheck the Readme file on the software installation CD for additional information.
nCheck the web site listed on page 46 for the most recent information.
nAcer computers, some models P75 to P120
DO NOT connect the tape drive to the printer (parallel) port. On these models, connecting an external storage device, such as the HP Colorado drive, to the parallel port will damage the port. Contact your computer manufacturer for more information.
nOkidata printer model 4w
Printer no longer works or problems printing a file after connecting it to the tape drive
nYour parallel port may be using the same IRQ setting as some other device in your computer system. For example, a sound board or fax/modem board may be using the same IRQ. If you discover conflicts, change the IRQ setting on the other device. Refer to the manuals that came with your computer and other devices for instructions.
nIf your printer is attached to the tape drive, printing documents while using the tape drive will yield unpredictable results and is not a supported function. This is because the printer and tape drive are sharing the same data cable.
