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From: KB <[log in to unmask]>


>I have been looking around a bit and have found the answer to several of
my
>questions.
<SNIP>
>The way it is set up now (printer connected to
>pass-through on the scanner), I have to turn on the scanner to use the
>printer.  Thanks again.


My guess is that your scanner is defective.  Can you exchange it?

The term "pass-through" means that the scanner does not have to be active.
I have both a ZIP drive and scanner  between my PC and printer.  The
printer works just fine with the scanner and/or the ZIP turned off.

If you still want/need a switchbox, then look for one that is
BI-directional and IEEE-1284 compliant.  You should be able to find a
"automatic" switchbox for about $50-60US.

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