You should be careful with the manual switches - some printers do not like
them (namely, Hewlett Packard).  This is especially true if the printer has
any kind of multi-function abilities, like scanning or faxing.

There are some switches (digital, maybe?? not sure what made them special)
that are made to work with these types of printers.  I seem to remember that
Belkin makes one.

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Deborah Anderson
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2000 7:23 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Bought a digital camera need help


You can purchase an ABC parallel port switch box for your camera. I have 3
devices
on mine including a printer.  It is available in either automatic or manual
model;
I use the manual kind which is cheaper, about $20-30. All you have to do is
turn
the dial to which device you want to use without disconnecting anything.
Regards,
Debbie

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