B170-002-R Datasheet, PDF (1/2 Pages) Tripp Lite. All Rights Reserved – 2-Port IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Auto Sharing Switch

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.
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
Specifications
General Info
Product Group
UPC ASSIGNMENT
Unit Carton UPC#
SPLITTERS, SWITCHES & EXTENDERS
037332014290
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