Black Box SW135A User manual

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T
he Intelligent Printer Switch
(Parallel) uses no software, so
you feel as if you’re connected
directly to your own dedicated
printer—even though you’re
sharing one. Link up to six PCs to
a single printer. Printing operates
on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thanks to Interface Matching
Technology, the switch supports
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Now six PCs can share a laser printer—
automatically—without compromising speed.
KeyFeatures
INTELLIGENTPRINTERSWITCH(PARALLEL)
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speeds of up to 75,000 cps.
Graphics-heavy applications print
faster, freeing your PC so you can
move on to other tasks.
The switch is compatible with
all known PC software. It uses
standard cables, so you can keep
using the cable you already own.
And to minimize the need for
cable boosters, the switch
supports extended cable lengths.
You can put a distance of up to
300 feet (91. m) between the
switch and your printer and up to
30 feet (9.1 m) between each of
your PCs/switches.
The switch also has variable
timeout settings and an end-of-job
form-feed option.
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Fully automatic—no
need for software.
Supports 75,000 cps
(characters per
second).
Provides speedy
raphics printin .
Works with all known
PC software, includin
Windows®95/98/Me/
XP, Windows 2000,
and Windows NT®.
• Intelligent Printer Switch (Parallel)
• (1) 115-VAC to 5-VDC wallmount power transformer
• A user’s manual
WhatthePackageIncludes

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Orderin Information
ITEM CODE
Intelligent Printer Switch (Parallel)
2-to-1.........................................................................SW135A
-to-1.........................................................................SW136A
6-to-1.........................................................................SW137A
You might also need cable…
Parallel Printer Cable, 10-ft. (3-m),
Male/Male .............................................EYN600-0010-MM
(For other lengths or genders, call our FREE Tech
Support.)
Selectable Options: 8, 16, 60, or 120
seconds; Form feed on change of
user; Self-test/cable test
Speed: 75,000 characters per
second (cps)
Compatibility: Hardware: All
devices with Centronics®
compatible interfaces;
Software: All known PC software,
including Windows 95/98/Me/
XP, Windows 2000, Windows
NT, and graphics
Distance (Maximum): Between the
switch and the printer: 300 ft.
(91. m);
Between PCs/switches: 30 ft.
(9.1 m)
Connectors: SW135A:
Input: (2) 36-pin Centronics,
Output: (1) DB25 female;
SW136A: Input: ( ) 36-pin
Centronics,
Output: (1) DB25 female;
SW137A: Input: (6) 36-pin
Centronics,
Output: (1) DB25 female
Indicators: (2) LEDs: Power and
Status
Power: 115-VAC to 5-VDC wall-
mount transformer (supplied)
Size: 3.7"H x 9"W x 1. "D (9. x 22.9 x
3.6 cm)
Wei ht: 1 lb. (0.5 kg)
Specifications
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the best value and the best
support. You can even consult our
Technical Support Experts before
you buy if you need help selecting
just the right component for your
application.
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