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AF-152/AF-251 User`s Manual
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1. OR ITS DOCUMENTATION The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and specially disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or update For further inquires please contact your direct vendor
2. 2 In 1 Out 1 In 2 Out Reversible ParaHub AF 152 AF 251 User s Manual Packing Checklist y 1 AF 152 AF 251 y 1 User s Manual y 13 5 Floppy for AF 152 only Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the AF 152 AF 251 and or the devices it connects to Copyright 1997 Atene International Co Ltd Manual Part No PAPE 1 106 200 Printed in Taiwan 06 97 All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners Introduction AF 152 and AF 251 ParaHubs are automatic and first come first served data switches They scan for print job requests from both computers and send data to the printer When one computer is printing the other computer can not send print job until the current one is finished The File Transfer feature enables you to access the other computer directly through the ParaHub and requires no special cables Besides the AF 152 can operate as a 1 to 2 selector enabling you to connect the LPT port to two parallel devices Features Emulates printer response and is compatible with HP NEC EPSON and other bi directional printers by built in intelligent ASIC and a powerful micro processor m Supports IEEE 1284 nibble mode m Transfers files between computers m Shares peripherals between computers m Selects ports by button and software code operation m Selectable timeout 15 or 45 seconds m First come fi
3. al function disabled Selected port is indicated by lighting its LED and Broadcast mode is indicated by turning both LEDs on By Button The port selection cycles every time the button is pressed from Port A gt Port B gt Broadcast then to Port A again Button is not effective while printing or before timeout expires in order to prevent data loss By Software You may use Hot keys under DOS or click on the AF icon under Windows to select ports Appendix About the Software The software allows you to select Port A Port B or both ports as broadcast in 1 to 2 mode Please read the READ ME file in the floppy disk Series Product AF 152 AF 251 AS 154B AS 451B Troubleshooting 1 LED locks on a port when a cable is connected m The ParaHub receives signal glitches and starts time out counting If the connecting printer is ready just wait till the time out expires 2 The printer status Windows shows printer not responding or cable not connected intermittently m Make sure there is only one printer driver with status Window bi directional ability in your computer Otherwise printer drivers fight for the printer control and show you error messages m Apply power adapter to the ParaHub 3 Error messages show up while or after installing new printer drivers m Un install other bi directional printer status Windows before installing a new one m Press the button to lock your computer to the printer before installing a new p
4. ly 2 Function AF 152 AF 251 12 Power Consumption Cable Length 6m 20ft max Connector Inpu Female Connector Output Female LEDs UP Port Selection OMP Port Selection Timeout File Transfer O P Port Selection Yes Weigh Dimensions LxWi Operation 2 to 1 mode for AF 251 amp AF 152 Auto Mode The ParaHub scans for print jobs with two LEDs flashing alternately When a print job is sensed it locks onto the computer on a first come first served basis until it finishes the job Then it returns to Auto mode again Manual Mode It allows only one computer to print When the button is pressed it cycles through the port indicated by LED as Port A LED A on gt Port B LED B on gt File Transfer both LEDs on gt Auto LED flash alternately then to Port A again Most parallel devices ZIP drive can be shared If it does NOT set the timeout to 45 sec File Transfer Mode When activated files and peripherals of one computer can be accessed by the other and vice versa Software as InterlInk Intersvr of DOS LapLink of Traveling software and FastLynx of Rupp corp require a special cable to be connected between computers for transferring files With the ParaHub you can activate or deactivate the function by button pressing 1 to 2 mode for AF 152 only You may select either port or broadcast to both ports valid if both port A and B are connected to printers of the same model with bi direction
5. rinter driver or install a new driver without the ParaHub After installing a new printer driver you should restart the Windows for the ParaHub to emulate this new printer response 4 Status Window can not display printer status properly m Change your computer s LPT mode to either standard or EPP mode and try again Compatiblity The ParaHub is tested and is compatible with the following devices HP LaserJet HP DeskJet EPSON InkJet dot matrix Laser OKIDAKA Laser OKIJet NEC Laser InkJet Brother Laser Cannon BubbleJet PREVENTING RADIO amp TV INTERFERENCE WARNING This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FORM DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DISK
6. rst served Non power operation m AF 152 extras a Z Reversible operation for in 2 out or 2 in 1 out Z Supports broadcast mode fig 1 2 to 1 mode fig 2 1 to 2 mode Installation 2 to 1 mode for AF 251 amp AF 152 Turn off all devices Connect the ParaHub to computers by two DB 25 straight through male to male cables Connect the ParaHub to the printer by a DB 25 to C 36 male to male cable as shown in fig 1 FY N Set up the slide switch located on the side of the ParaHub to mode with time out of either 15 or 45 seconds AF 251 does not have mark n Turn on your computers and the printer The two LEDs should flash alternately as it is scanning for print jobs Power adapter is required when the ParaHub can not get enough power from devices and works intermittently 1 to 2 mode for AF 152 only Never change the slide switch from 1 gt 2 to 2 1 or vice versa when connecting devices are powered 1 Turn off all devices 2 Connect the ParaHub to your computer by a DB 25 straight through male to male cable 3 Connect the ParaHub to parallel devices by cables with one DB 25 male connector and one appropriate connector for the parallel device as shown in fig 2 4 Set up the slide switch to mode 5 Turn on your computer and the parallel devices The LED A turns on as port A is selected 6 Power adapter is required when the ParaHub can not get enough power from connecting devices and works intermittent
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