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It's hard to find hardware that works with Win98 so this is a gem. I purchased this auto switch for switching printing between my Windows 98 and Windows XP computers rather than having to move the printer cable each time. Easy to hook up, works as it should and has a reset button to wake the computer/printer up if for some reason it doesn't automatically respond.
So order an extra cable with it. Easy setup, I received this package and was eagerto install. Seems to take jobs very fast. Easy set up again, didn't have to install any HW for the printer. Sharring a printer. One thing to mention it does require on regular printer cable and TWO male to male cables to hook two pc's up to one printer.
the Laserjet is my main printer, but occasionally I use the Officejet to scan pictures and the like. You just press a button to switch between the two devices.
The word "automatic" refers to another way you can use this switch-- to hook two PCs up to a single device. Only thing to know is that there's nothing "automatic" about this-- you need to do the switching yourself.
The Bitronics Autoswitch works just as you'd expect. No need to install the (optional) software, no need to plug it in-- just hook up the cables and you're good to go.
I don't need this capability, so I haven't tried it.Good product. I boughtit at amazon.com to switch between a HP Laserjet 6L and an HP Officejet scanner/printer/fax.
(And note that there's no problem using bi-directional devices like scanners).It works like a champ.
I would recommend, however, purchasing the extra AC power plug (information on ordering should come with the AutoSwitch) -- without it I occasionally had problems with glitches in the data sent to one printer or the other. I bought this model last year to switch between my HP Laser and Canon color ink jet. It's great -- very easy to switch back and forth, easy to hook up.
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