Tripp Lite B170-004-R Automatic Switch

Tripp Lite Updated: 2009-01-25 RSS
Tripp Lite B170-004-R Automatic Switch

Very versatile. Use with any printer including a high speed IEEE1284 printer. Automatic switch can be used to share a printer between up to 4 PCs. Will automatically manage print jobs in a transparent manner. Switch can also be used to connect a PC to up to 4 printers. Target printer is selected via software (supplied) or manually. LEDs provide switch status at a glance. This compact unit does not require AC power allowing it to be located virtually anywhere. Connect switch to PC using an IEEE Switchbox cable (P710-010). Printer connects to switch using an IEEE printer cable (P606-006). Tripp Lite warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for life.

* IEEE1284 Approved.
* Designed for use with all printers including IEEE high speed printers.
* Reversible: Connect 1 PC to up to 4 Printers or up to 4 PCs to 1 Printer.
* No AC required.
* Has both Automatic and Manual mode.
* Status LEDs quickly identify the mode as well as the port in use.
* Compact design enable switch to be located almost anywhere.
* Tripp Lite warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for life.

System Requirements

* Computer with a parallel port
* Parallel printer (either IEEE or non-IEEE)
* CD drive in the computer to load the driver
* One straight through IEEE switch cable per computer (model # P710-010)
* One parallel IEEE printer cable per printer (P606-006 or P606-010)

Package Includes

* B170-004-R Reversible 4 Position IEEE Autoswitch
* CD with Drivers
* Manual