StarTech.com CB1PECP User manual

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CB1PECP
1 Port CardBus IEEE 1284
Parallel Laptop Card

FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
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following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Instruction Manual i
Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................1
Features...........................................................................................................................................................1
Before You Begin..............................................................................................................................................1
System requirements..............................................................................................................................1
Contents.........................................................................................................................................................1
Installation............................................................................................................................................................2
Windows XP/200/Vista Installation................................................................................................2
Connecting peripheral to the adapter ........................................................................................2
Specications.....................................................................................................................................................3
Technical Support...........................................................................................................................................4
Warranty Information....................................................................................................................................4

Instruction Manual 1
Introduction
Thank for purchasing a StarTech.com 1 port CardBus Parallel Card. Featuring easy plug and play
installation, this card is IEEE 1284 standard compliant, and compatible with all 32-bit CardBus
slots, providing a simple way to connect parallel peripherals to your notebook computer.
Before You Begin
System Requirements
• A notebook computer with a Pentium Pro, Pentium III, IV , or equivalent processor with 1
available PCMCIA slot
• Windows 95, 98, ME; Windows XP (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit, 64-bit)
Package Contents
This package should contain:
• 1 x CardBus Parallel Card
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual 2
Installaion
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
To install CB1PECP on a computer running Windows 2000/XP/Vista:
1. Insert the card into an available CardBus slot. Since this card is hot-pluggable, this can be
performed while the computer is on or o. Once the card has been inserted, ensure the
computer is powered, to proceed with installation.
2. Windows will detect that the card has been inserted, and prompt for driver installation by
launching the Add New Hardware Wizard. On the rst window that appears, click Next.
3. In the window that follows, select Search for the best driver for my devices (Recommended)
and click on Next.
4. When you are prompted to Specify the location of the driver, insert the Driver CD in the
CDROM drive, and enter d:\ (where d:\ designates the location of the CDROM drive) in the
text box provided. Click Next to continue.
5. Click on Next, then Finish. When prompted, restart the computer for installation to take
eect.
Windows 98SE/ME
To install CB1PECP on a computer running Windows98SE/ME:
1. Insert the card into an available CardBus slot. Since this card is hot-pluggable, this can be
performed while the computer is on or o. Once the card has been inserted, ensure the
computer is powered, to proceed with installation.
2. Windows will detect that the card has been inserted, and prompt for driver installation by
launching the Add New Hardware Wizard. On the rst window that appears, click Next.
3. In the Window that follows, select the Specify the location... and enter d:\ in the text box
provided. Click on Next to continue.
4. Click Next and then Finish respectively, on the screens that follow. When prompted, please
reboot the computer for installation to take eect.
5. Upon rebooting, the newly installed port will be ready for use.

Instruction Manual 3
Specications
Regulatory Certications FCC, CE, ROHS
Bus Type CardBus
Connector(s) 1 x DB25 Female Parallel Connector
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 1.5 Mbps
Chipset Oxford MPC1952

Instruction Manual 4
Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commit-ment to provide
industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.com/
support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation,
and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for
the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may
be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty
covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or
damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their ocers,
directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive,
incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss,
arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If
such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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