Belkin F1U109 User Manual
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One Computer Using Two Printers
Set the Switches on the AutoSwitch, and connect the PC, and the printers to the AutoSwitch as follows:
Important Notes:
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Take note which printer is connected to which port on the AutoSwitch.
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Make sure the cables you are using are not file-transfer cables, otherwise the setup will not work.
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We recommend Belkin Components® cables for best results:
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F3D111-XX
Belkin Pro Series DB25 M/M, straight through
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F2A032-XX
Belkin Pro Series DB25 M/Centronics 36 M parallel printer cable
“XX” is the length of the cable in feet
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Avoid using any status monitoring software, status toolbox, or bi-directional printer drivers. As much as possible, please
use “output-only” or “Raster” drivers. This is so that it will not lock up the AutoSwitch.
use “output-only” or “Raster” drivers. This is so that it will not lock up the AutoSwitch.
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Check the end of this manual for information on disabling bi-directional communication on your specific printer.
Software Installation – Windows® 95 and 98 only.
The software will not work in Windows® 3.1 or NT.
The software will not work in Windows® 3.1 or NT.
1.
Insert the software disk into your floppy drive.
2.
Click START, RUN.
3.
Enter “a:\setup.exe”, and click OK.
Set this switch to the
AUTO (middle)
AUTO (middle)
position.
Setting to “A” or “B” is
a manual override, and
locks the AutoSwitch to
locks the AutoSwitch to
that port.
Set this switch to the 1
4444
2 (left) position.
The “FD” and “FE”
positions will not work for
positions will not work for
your configuration.
C
A B
F1U109
F3D111-XX
F2A032-XX
F2A032-XX
AUTO
A
B
FD
FE
(SPARE)
DC 3.6-9V
1
4
2
Printer A
Printer B