Is it possible to connect 2 pcs to one printer one via parallel and the
other USB to the same printer???

Martin

Yes it is possible. Many people do that.


"Marty1a" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Is it possible to connect 2 pcs to one printer one via parallel and the
> other USB to the same printer???
>
> Martin
>
>

"Safetymom123" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Yes it is possible. Many people do that.
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>

So I wont blow something up then!?

Martin

<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> Yes it is possible. Many people do that.
>
>
> "Marty1a" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> Is it possible to connect 2 pcs to one printer one via parallel and
>> the other USB to the same printer???
>>
>> Martin

I've heard otherwise, though...but never tried, so i can't say.
What happens when both computers try to print at the same time?

"SleeperMan" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> > Yes it is possible. Many people do that.
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> > "Marty1a" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:bertfs$r3c$(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> Is it possible to connect 2 pcs to one printer one via parallel and
> >> the other USB to the same printer???
> >>
> >> Martin
>
> I've heard otherwise, though...but never tried, so i can't say.
> What happens when both computers try to print at the same time?
>
>

No I wouldn't be printing to the printer at the same time - just want to
share a printer with a pc and IBook - both Mac & pc are linked via crossover
cable to share internet & files - but can't seem to get the printers to
share so this is the other way of doing it?

Martin

In article <bertfs$r3c$(E-Mail Removed)>, Marty1a
<(E-Mail Removed)> writes
>Is it possible to connect 2 pcs to one printer one via parallel and the
>other USB to the same printer???

Depends on printer, it has to support autoswitching between interfaces.




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Tim Puffett

In article <besjpv$4ft$(E-Mail Removed)>, Marty1a
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>"Tim Puffett" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> In article <bertfs$r3c$(E-Mail Removed)>, Marty1a
>> <(E-Mail Removed)> writes
>> >Is it possible to connect 2 pcs to one printer one via parallel and the
>> >other USB to the same printer???
>>
>> Depends on printer, it has to support autoswitching between interfaces.
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>>
>>
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>> --
>> Tim Puffett
>
>Epson 830 photo

Dunno! - try giving Epson a ring on Mon.



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Tim Puffett

"Marty1a" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Is it possible to connect 2 pcs to one printer one via parallel and the
> other USB to the same printer???
>
> Martin
>
>

Yep been on with Epson it can be done!

Thanks all

Martin

Marty1a wrote:
> "Marty1a" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:bertfs$r3c$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Is it possible to connect 2 pcs to one printer one via parallel and
>> the other USB to the same printer???
>>
>> Martin
>>
>>
>
> Yep been on with Epson it can be done!
>
> Thanks all
>
> Martin

don't bother with two interfaces just make one machine the print server
Ian Lincoln Independent I.T Consultant