Re: Pinger INIT for Zip drives

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

pubpc1@library.ucla.edu writes ...
> 
> I am going to throw out an idea for programmers, but I don't
> know how feasable it is.  SCSI Zip Drives have a problem
> when used on a GS.  They "fall asleep" after twenty minutes
> or so.  The GS then thinks that something is wrong and the
> "eject or format" dialog box pops up or, even worse, programs
> may give errors.
> 
> How about writing an INIT that "pings" the drive each 10 to
> 15 minutes or so?  That way, the drive won't fall asleep. ....
>

     This problem may have something to do with your interface or system 
software (or, maybe, with some background application, such as a screen 
saver).  Running Sys 6.01, Our Zip connected via a 3.01f RamFAST falls 
asleep, too; but, it has no problem waking up when accessed from the 
Finder.


Rubywand