Software Driver Installation If you have a CD: 1> Insert the CD containing the Driver Software into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. 2> Using Windows File Manager, navigate to the CD-ROM drive.
If you need to download the driver: 1> Click the following link or navigate your browser to the VeriFone Support Site at: http://www.verifone.com/services/techsupport/files/PL-2303_Driver_Installer.exe 2> Save in the resulting pop-pup window(s) until receipt is verified.
Software Driver Execution To execute and run the software driver Installation Program: 1> Double-click the 'PL-2303 Driver Installer.exe' file. The subsequent installation process is automatic and requires no user intervention. 2> Installation is complete when all pop-up windows close.
Cable Installation and Configuration To install and configure the cable: 1> After the Software Driver is installed, connect the DB-9 end of the USB-to-Serial cable to the DB-9 connector on the VeriFone device. 2> Plug the USB end of the USB-to-Serial cable into an available USB port on the computer. 3> In a few moments, the USB cable should be detected. Windows should then indicate that the device is ready to use. 4> To set the assigned Serial Port (COMx) number and operating parameters, start the Windows Device Manager (usually accessed via the System Icon in Control Panel). 5> Click on the 'Ports (COM & LPT)' entry to expand the list of ports. 6> Right-Click on the 'Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port' entry, then click 'Properties' in the drop-down menu. 7> Click on the 'Port Settings' tab. The default Baud Rate and Protocol settings can be changed here. 8> Click on the 'Advanced' button. The COM Port number can be set here. 9> VeriFone recommends leaving the FIFO settings at their installed default values. |