I'd like to hear more comments about HP's argument that an A/B switch box
will damage a computer. I have not found that to be the case with many
printers that I have set up. What is their reasoning?

Granted, there may be a problem with the printer recognizing the driver if
it isn't switched to the printer before loading Windows. And it's also true
that it you accidentally send a document with a different printer setup
you'll get a lot of gibberish. You'll waste paper and ink. However, I don't
see how you will damage the printer by doing so.


the At 13:48 27/01/99 -0500, you wrote:
>Posted on behalf of Susan Hays ([log in to unmask]),
>         by moderator, Elizabeth Boston
>
>
>
>Be patient this is my first time to do this.  I have an
>Office Jet 520 and a HP 722C printer.  I was told the only
>way I could use my
>722C as my primary printer was to add another parallel port
>to my computer.
>Otherwise the Office Jet 520 would take over as the printer,
>no matter what.  I
>was also told that an A/B switch would damage the HP722C
>printer and HP would
>not hold up their warranty if an A/B switch was used.
>         Does anyone have any other solutions besides adding
>another parallel port?  Is there an easier way?  In the
>meantime, is there any way I can use my Office Jet 520 as a
>fax machine?  Sure could use some expert help.
>
>Thank you,
>Susan S. Hays
>
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