Why does FastShip start up in demo mode ?
There are several possible causes for this behavior, both hardware-related and software-related. First is there anything else on your LPT1: parallel port other than the FastShip lock? Although the FastShip lock is generally compatible with other locks from Rainbow Technologies, locks from other manufacturers may not be. Try removing any other locks to see if this corrects the problem. If a printer is connected to the parallel port behind the FastShip lock, it must be powered on or disconnected for the FastShip lock to function. As a final hardware issue, it is possible that the hardware lock or the parallel port is bad. Try printing something directly through the parallel port to rule out the latter. To check the former try running the utility program ‘FastLock which was installed with FastShip and which resides under the FastShip 5 Program Group. If FastLock reports that it cannot read the hardware lock it is likely a bad lock. Assuming none of the above items reveal the cause of the
