Linux Step By Steps

Linux Step By Steps

The ZIP Parallel Interface: Reset Sequence

At the completion of any connection to the zip drive parallel interface, the interface (and zip) are released back to the OS for other drivers to make use of it (the interface).

the sequence is

disconnect

connect

reset

disconnect

Connect / Disconnect are in the mode timing diagrams

The interface itself is simply reset. Most, (but not all) devices will not respond to /init if selin is inactive. An Ieee negotiate phase is entered to reset the device.