Louet Magic Dobby, Manual

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Computer installation
The computer requirements for the interface and most weaving software are
very modest, so both new and older computers can be used. The Louët
interface works with various operating systems.
Below the installation for the supported operating systems is described. In
case your computer doesn’t have an internet connection or it can’t find the
appropriate drivers, we have included an USB stick with these drivers. These
drivers can also be downloaded at our website: www.louet.nl.
Windows 8
Installing the driver(s)
Hook up the power cord and USB cord and turn on the power switch.
Windows will search for the driver automatically. Unfortunately Windows will
not find these automatically.
To install the drivers manually, using the supplied usb stick, follow the next
steps:
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click
“Start”
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click on the down arrow -
“All programs”
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go to “System” and click “Control panel”
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go to “Hardware and sound” and click “Device manager”
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in the list with “Unknown device” there is an exclamation mark at “Weave
ctr”, right-click “Weave ctr”
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clic
k “Update driver software”
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clic
k the last option “Browse my computer for driver software” and go to
the usb stick
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click “Next” and the driver will be installed
When this driver is installed you will see a new unknown device at “Device
manager” “USB Serial Port”. Follow the steps above again to install the
second driver. The interface is ready for use.
Com-port
The weaving software that are currently on the market use a simulated com-
port to communicate with the interface. In “Device manager” of your
computer you can check on which com-port the interface is installed, so you
can set this number in your weaving software.
•
click
“Start”
•
click on the down arrow -
“All programs”
•
go to “System” and click “Control panel”
•
go to “Hardware and sound” and click “Device manager”