Re: Zip drive =800k?

[tws <adoyson@nccn.net>]

You  can copy up to 100 Megabytes to a Zip drive at a time with the IIgs.
Error $0027 is an I/O error.

Termination power is supplied by the RAMFast, but you have to configure it
correctly.  It has a Jumper to set this.  Look in the manual.

Louis Cornelio wrote:

> I have a question: has *anyone* been able to copy more than 800k
> at a time to a zip disk without an error msg (usually $0027?)
>
> I *do* recall the discussion about the need to supply terminal power,
> but someone tells  me he has same prob w/ ramfast, which _does_ supply it.
>
> I have an Apple hi-speed, (do not have the term power modification
> done) but this is the *only* problem encountered w/ the drive.
>
> I have tried the finder, wings & a few other things.
> I have 150 watt buggie power, so we have the juice required for all the
> cards. So what is the deal? Is there a work around?
>
> I would like to hear from those who have copied large folders/volumes
> w/ no problem to a zip disk. thanks!
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