2-Port IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Auto Sharing

Switch

MODEL NUMBER: B170-002-R

Description

This versatile 2-position autoswitch is compatible with any printer, including a high speed IEEE1284 printer. The

automatic switch function can be used to share a printer between 2 PCs and will automatically manage print jobs

in a transparent manner. The B170-002-R can also be used to connect a PC to 2 printers. The target printer is

selected via included software or manually. This compact unit does not require AC power, allowing it to be located

virtually anywhere. You can connect the switch to your PC using an IEEE Switchbox cable (P710-010).

Features

IEEE1284 Approved.

Designed for use with all printers including IEEE high speed printers.

Reversible: Connect 1 PC to 2 Printers or 2 PCs to 1 Printer.

No AC required.

Has both Automatic and Manual mode.

Status LEDs quickly identify the mode as well as the port in use.

Compact design enable switch to be located almost anywhere.

Specifications

General Info

Product Group

SPLITTERS, SWITCHES & EXTENDERS

UPC ASSIGNMENT

Unit Carton UPC#

037332014290

Highlights

Automatic, hands-free switching

No external power source

required

Reversible design allows multiple

computers to share 1 printer or 1

computer to use multiple printers

System Requirements

Computer with a parallel port

Parallel printer (either IEEE or

non-IEEE)

CD drive in the computer to load

the driver

One straight through IEEE switch

cable per computer (model #

P710-010)

One parallel IEEE printer cable

per printer (P606-006 or

P606-010)

Package Includes

B170-002-R Reversible 2

Position IEEE Autoswitch

CD with Drivers

Manual

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