Belkin F1U125-KIT Bitronics Auto Switch Kit

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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.
Product Details
  • Feature:
  • 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
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: Belkin
  • DataLinkProtocol: Parallel
  • EAN: 0722868181539
  • FormFactor: External
  • HardwarePlatform: PC
  • IsMemorabilia: 0
  • Label: Belkin Components
  • Manufacturer: Belkin Components
  • Model: F1U125-KIT
  • MPN: F1U125-KIT
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • Platform: Windows Me
  • ProductGroup: Home Improvement
  • ProductTypeName: CONSUMER_ELECTRONICS
  • ProductTypeSubcategory: 2300455
  • Publisher: Belkin Components
  • Studio: Belkin Components
  • UPC: 722868181539
  • Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty

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Customer Reviews

Easy solution2008-11-01
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. It's hard to find hardware that works with Win98 so this is a gem.
It Works!!2001-07-17
Easy setup, I received this package and was eagerto install. 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. So order an extra cable with it. Easy set up again, didn't have to install any HW for the printer. Seems to take jobs very fast.
No complaints at all2000-07-24
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.

Great AutoSwitch, very easy to use1999-08-19
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. 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.

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