Black Box SW178A, SW179A manual Introduction, Description

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COMPACT BIDIRECTIONAL DUAL BUS AUTOSWITCHES

2. Introduction

2.1 Description

The IEEE 1284 standard interface is found on most printers today. It enables bidirectional communication between the PC and the printer, allowing the printer to send information back to the host PC using its built-in microprocessor.

The Compact Bidirectional Dual Bus Autoswitch supports full compatibility with IEEE 1284, including Centronics, nibble, special nibble, byte, Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP), and Extended Capabilities Port (ECP). The dual-bus design allows simultaneous access of both devices to the attached computer. It also features manual and auto channel-port selection, and works with DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT.

The Autoswitch supports IEEE 1284 parallel devices such as Zip® drives, scanners, CD-ROMs, back-up tapes, digital CCD cameras, external hard drives, and Ethernet adapters.

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Black Box SW178A, SW179A manual Introduction, Description