The Vintage MicroSolutions backpack 190130 external CD-RW drive burner is a 5.25-inch unit designed for use with PCs. It features a parallel port interface, making it compatible with older systems. This external drive supports both reading and writing of CD-RW media, and is manufactured in the United States. Perfect for those looking to add a reliable and compact CD-RW drive to their vintage computing setup.
MicroSolutions Backpack 190130 Parallel CD-RW 4x4x24 Series 6 Driver E/N 00945
The MicroSolutions Backpack 190130 is an external CD-RW drive that connects via a standard parallel (printer) port — no internal installation, no SCSI card, and no special adapter required. It writes CDs at 4x speed, rewrites at 4x, and reads at 24x. The drive uses MicroSolutions' Series 6 parallel port driver software and is designed to work with desktop and laptop computers that have a DB-25 parallel port.
Specifications
Model: 190130E/N: 00945Series: Series 6 DriverWrite speed: 4xRewrite speed: 4xRead speed: 24xInterface: Parallel port (DB-25)Rear connectors: DB-25 Printer port, DB-25 Computer port, 3.5mm CD Audio out, 4-pin Power inletFront panel: Disc tray slot, headphone/audio jack, disc activity indicator, eject buttonForm factor: External desktop enclosure with ventilation slotsCertifications: FCC (for home or office use), UL Listed (8M52, UL 1950)Manufactured in USA of US and imported partsManufacturer: MicroSolutions, 132 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115Applications
The MicroSolutions Backpack line was a popular series of external parallel port optical drives from the mid-to-late 1990s, aimed at users who needed CD burning capability without opening their computer or purchasing a SCSI card. The parallel port connection made these drives especially useful with laptops of that era, which typically lacked internal optical drive bays or expansion slots for add-in cards.