The parallel printer port DK2 plugs into the 25-pin printer port (often call a "Centronics" printer port). Most pcs have only one printer port, labeled LPT1, but the DK2 dongle will also work in a second port, LPT2, if fitted.

The printer port DK2 is compatible with all Windows® versions, including Windows® XP, and is generally robust and reliable in operation. You can connect a printer to the free end of the dongle and you can piggyback the dongle onto other parallel port dongles.

Note : do not piggyback two ScotWeave dongles, or a ScotWeave dongle and a StudioMaster dongle together as this will corrupt the data inside one or both of the dongles.

If you have problems with a DK2 dongle please check the following -

1. Ensure the DK2 is correctly connected to a working printer port
2. Do not attach a zip-drive to the free end of the dongle
3. Some printer port scanners may not work correctly if attached to the DK2
4. Some "bi-directional" printers may show problems - more information

ScotWeave DK2 Error Messages and Solutions

257 DK2 dongle driver not installed. Install the driver software -more information.

258 DK2 dongle not found. Check that the DK2 is connected to a working printer port. Remove any cables connected to the DK2 and try again.

In the unlikely event that the data inside your ScotWeave DK2 dongle becomes corrupted then the dongle can be reprogrammed and fixed by a simple update which can be sent to you from ScotWeave by e-mail. Please contact us if you feel there is a problem with your dongle.

If, for some reason, you cannot use a printer port DK2 dongle (i.e. there is a technical problem with your printer port or the port is already used with another dongle) then ScotWeave can now supply a USB version of the DK2.