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I posted a reply already on this or a similar question. The best way to
have two printers on one computer is to buy a parallel port card. I bought
a cheap one from BEST BUy here in Michigan for $10 (Digital Research). The
best $10 I ever spent on the computer. It simple and it works. Even print
and scan simultaneously.
Don't mess around with a switch. It can damage either or both the printer
and computer and usually voids printer warranties.
Even if the card costs $50 its worth it.
-----Original Message-----
From: Ashok Bhiman [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 1999 12:11 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Two printers
Dear Dennis,
Thanks for your advice.
>The only way that I can think of to have two printers with out physically
>changing them is to add an additional parallel port or a switch. I would
opt
>for the additional Parallel Port because you can buy an ISA P/P for under
>$15. A switch, while easier to install, will run over $15 and could cause
>damage to your system and or printer if it is used while the system is on.
What good is a switch if every time for a changeover the computer has to be
switched off? Might as well change the cable on powering down and save the
cost of the switch. Am I right or have understood something wrong?
Regards,
Ashok Bhiman
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