Sebastian Kuzminsky wrote:
> I signed up for an account at MosChip.com, after that they let me see 
> their docs.  Their FAQ for the 9805 says this:
>
> MosChip 9805 FAQ:
>   
>> An additional problem exists with EPP Mode. We have identified a timing 
>> problem
>> in the chip that affects reading data from the remote device in EPP Mode. We 
>> are
>> able to write data to the device (printer etc.) just fine under all 
>> conditions. The
>> problem only affects reading data back from the device (scanner etc.) in EPP 
>> Mode.
>> The symptoms result in the same Byte of data being returned for every read 
>> request.
>> This problem does not affect ECP Mode. For this reason we recommend PS/2 or
>> ECP Modes for applications that require bi-directional data transfers.
>>     
>
>
> So yeah, the manufacturer admits that their hardware is broken, not much 
> anyone can do about that...  Unfortunately
WELL!  That really answers that one, no need to spend any more time 
thinking about that particular device!
They only made a million or so of these cards, too!

Jon

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