Belkin F1U125-KIT Bitronics Auto Switch Kit

Belkin F1U125-KIT Bitronics Auto Switch Kit
by Belkin Components

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Manufacturer: Belkin Components
Audio: English (Original Language)
Platform: Windows Me
Model: F1U125-KIT
Product features:

Includes software for automatic printer selection in Windows® 95, 98, and NT
No power required
Fully automatic when 2 PCs share one parallel device
Special file transfer function between two PCs included
Optional DC power jack

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Customer Review: No complaints at all
Summary: 5 Stars

The Bitronics Autoswitch works just as you'd expect. I boughtit at amazon.com to switch between a HP Laserjet 6L and an HP Officejet scanner/printer/fax... the Laserjet is my main printer, but occasionally I use the Officejet to scan pictures and the like. (And note that there's no problem using bi-directional devices like scanners.)

It works like a champ. No need to install the (optional) software, no need to plug it in-- just hook up the cables and you're good to go. You just press a button to switch between the two devices.

Only thing to know is that there's nothing "automatic" about this-- you need to do the switching yourself. The word "automatic" refers to another way you can use this switch-- to hook two PCs up to a single device. I don't need this capability, so I haven't tried it.

Good product.

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Description of Belkin F1U125-KIT Bitronics Auto Switch Kit

The 2-port Bitronics AutoSwitch permits two computers to share one parallel device, like a printer, or lets one PC select between two parallel devices, such as a scanner and Zip® drive. Advantages * Fully automatic when 2 PCs share one parallel device. * Full lifetime warranty. * Works with parallel printers, scanners, Zip® drives, or almost any IEEE 1284 parallel device. * Includes software for automatic printer selection in Windows® 95, 98, and NT. * No power required. * Includes 6-foot IEEE 1284 male-to-male switch cable. * Fully electronic design makes it 100% safe to use with any parallel printer. * Supports all IEEE 1284 bi-directional communication modes. * Special file transfer function between two PCs included. * LED indicators for port connections. * Optional DC power jack. * Supports automatic printer selection in Windows® 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP, and NT.