Windows NT May Hang or Show "Stop 0x1E" Error with Iomega Drive

• Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you are using the Iomega Parallel Port Zip Drive drivers version 1.41, Windows NT may hang or display a "STOP 0x1E" error message at startup.

CAUSE

The drive is not connected to the parallel port.

RESOLUTION

To correct this behavior, use one of the following methods.

Method 1

1. In Control Panel, double-click Devices.

2. In the list of devices, click PPA3NT.

3. Click Startup, and then set the device to Manual. Manually start the PPA3NT device by repeating steps 1-2 and clicking Start to load the driver when the drive is connected.

Method 2

1. In Control Panel, double-click Devices.

2. In the list of devices, click PPA3NT.

3. Click Startup and then set the device to Disabled. When the drive is connected, set the device to Enabled.

Method 3

Contact the manufacturer for a possible updated driver.

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