User`s manual
Please refer to your serial device's documentation to determine which method your serial device
uses and how to access that software serial port "configuration" screen.
2) Determine which serial port to select in your serial device's software
When you've found the port selection screen in your serial device's software, you may be presented
with:
* A list of serial port names
* A list of serial port icons
* A list of serial port icons with names
If you see the name or icon of the Grappler+ serial ports in the list of available serial ports as in fig-
ure 1, your serial device's software is
CommToolBox compliant. This also means that your serial
device's software is able to see any serial port in your computer including the Grappler+ serial ports.
If you see Grappler+ serial ports listed, simply select the Grappler+ serial port icon or port name
that your serial device is connected to.
If you only see the generic Modem and Printer Port icons and/or names in the list of available seri-
al ports as in figure 2 or 3, this means that your serial device's software is non-
CommToolBox com-
pliant. In other words, non-CommToolBox compliant software cannot see the Grappler+ serial
ports. However, you can still use this software with your Grappler+ serial ports since Grappler seri-
al port 1 can emulate the Apple Printer port by properly configuring the Grappler Serial Control
Panel.
CONFIGURING THE GRAPPLER SERIAL CONTROL PANEL
The following Grappler Serial options allow the Grappler Serial software to emulate special char-
acteristics of the traditional Apple built-in Printer Port.
Important: Any changes to the Grappler Serial Control Panel requires a Macintosh system restart,
for changes to take effect.
1) Port 1 emulates Printer Port
This option allows Grappler Serial Port 1 to emulate the traditional Apple built-in Printer Port. This
is required for non-
CommToolBox compliant serial device software as in the Chooser window in
figure 2 or 3. Once the Port 1 emulates Printer Port option is selected, the above Chooser window
in figure 3 will look like figure 4.
2) Epson Printer Support
Many Epson and some 3rd party printer drivers may make low level hardware requests to Apple
built-in ports. This option may be required to allow these printers to work. When Epson Printer
Support is turned on, the built-in Apple modem is disabled.
Note: The Grappler+ Serial Port 1 can only emulate the built-in Printer Port on Macs that do not
already have a built-in Printer Port (i.e. Blue and White G3s, G4, etc). The Grappler Serial Control
Panel will only be installed on systems with Mac OS 8.6 or newer, since it is not necessary on older
systems.
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ASSIGNMENT OF SCSI IDS
Any SCSI device you are connecting such as hard disk drives, CD-ROMs or other SCSI devices
require a unique SCSI ID. The host adapter has a default of ID 7.
REASSEMBLING AND STARTING THE MAC
To reassemble and start up your Mac, follow the steps below.
1) Following the instructions in your Mac documentation, replace the chassis cover.
2) Make sure all power switches are powered OFF. Then reconnect the power cables to your Mac.
3) Turn the power ON for the Mac and peripherals.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL SCSI DEVICES
Note:
Properly shut down your system and power OFF your computer before adding any external
device. Please use the following steps when connecting external SCSI devices to your host adapter.
1) Use DB 25 pin Macintosh standard external SCSI cable.
2) Plug the second end of the cable into one of the SCSI connectors at the back of the external device
you wish to connect.
3) If you wish to add more external devices, repeat step 2 for each subsequent device you are con-
necting.
4) Insert an active standard or active pass through terminator plug into the SCSI connector on the
last external SCSI device. See instructions in device documentation if necessary.
INSTALLING THE GRAPPLER SOFTWARE
The Grappler+ Installer will install the Grappler Serial software in your Mac System folder. It will
also create a Grappler+ Folder on your hard disk that includes a Grappler Flash Utility. You can use
this to check the version of the firmware on the Grappler+ board.
1) Insert the Grappler+ SCSI+Serial Installation CD.
2) Double-click on the Grappler Installer icon.
3) Follow the onscreen instructions.
4) Restart your computer
CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR SERIAL DEVICES
Prior to using your serial device (modem, printer, PDA, camera, etc.) with the Grappler+ SCSI
Serial board, you must:
1) Connect your serial device (hardware) to one of your Grappler+ serial ports.
2) Configure your serial device's software.
3) Properly configure the Grappler Serial Control Panel
CONNECTING YOUR SERIAL DEVICE (HARDWARE)
1) Connect your serial device to the Grappler+ SCSI Serial board.
2) Determine which Grappler+ Serial port your serial device is connected to.
You must now tell your serial device software that your serial device (hardware) is now connected
to your new Grappler+ serial port.
CONFIGURING YOUR SERIAL DEVICE'S SOFTWARE
The following configuration instructions provide a basic overview of how to configure your soft-
ware to use your Grappler+ serial port(s). For specific instructions on how to operate your serial
device, refer to that device's user's manual for detailed instructions.
1) Determine where to select/configure the Grappler+ serial port(s)
Most serial devices have software that will allow you to select which serial port the device is con-
nected to. Depending on your serial device and its software, you may have to configure: a Control
Panel (modems), an icon in the Chooser (printers), an application, or some combination of these.