Features:

•Reversible – use for multiple computers to one printer, or one computer to multiple printers.

•Share Peripherals between computers.

•Port can be selected manually (or via software when sharing a printer)

•FormFeed available when sharing a printer

•Operates on a First-come First-served basis.

•No AC power required

•Supports broadcast mode.

Insert 1-to-2 and 2-to-1 Diagrams

Installation:

1.Turn off all devices being connected to the switch.

2.Connect a PC to the Switch using a straight through cable DB25 Male/Male (Tripp Lite # P702-006, P702-010 or P702-015).

3.Connect a parallel device to the Switch using a Printer Cable DB25 to Cen36 Male/Male (Tripp Lite # P604-006, P604-010 or P604-015).

4.Set the Sliding Switches:

FUNCTION

SW1

SW2

EXPLANATION

2 PCs to 1

Center

Center

Auto-link to printer.

FormFeed Enabled

Printer

Center

Right

Auto-link to printer.

FormFeed

(2-to-1 mode)

 

 

Disabled

 

 

Right

Center/Right

Port “A” activated as Input Port

 

Left

Center/Right

Port “B” activated as Input Port

 

 

 

 

1 PC to 2

Center

Left

Output port selected by software hot key

Printers

Right

Left

Output sent to Port “A”

(1-to-2 mode)

Left

Left

Output sent to Port “B”

FormFeed inserts a blank sheet after every print job. It only functions when SW1 is in the “Auto” position (Center).

5.Turn on all devices.

Specifications:

Function

1-to-2 Mode

2-to-1 Mode

Power Consumption

9V DC 100mA (max.)

Maximum Cable Length

20ft per cable

Input Port Selection

-

Automatic or Manual Selection

Output Port Selection

Software or Manual Selection

-

Timeout

-

10 seconds

FormFeed

-

Enable/Disable

Broadcast

Available

-

Operation:

2-to-1 Mode

Auto Mode:

The switch automatically scans all input ports for print jobs. Flashing LEDs indicate that the switch is in the Auto mode. When a print job is detected, the switch locks on the active input port and blocks all other print jobs. After printing is completed, the switch releases the port and starts to scan all ports for another print job.

Manual Mode:

Set the slide switch to activate the desired port.

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B160-002-R specifications

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