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Thread ID: 11158 2001-09-03 12:43:00 No response from printers after installing a printer splitter box Guest (0) Press F1
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18122 2001-09-03 12:43:00 Have installed splitter box to LPT1 parallel port. Keep getting a time out has occured and to increase the time out settings.
Any ideas
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18123 2001-09-03 20:13:00 Are you sure you are using the right cable between the splitter and the computer? You need a parallel cable, not a serial - they can look the same.
Then of course, check the basics - are the cables all seated firmly?
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18124 2001-09-03 21:53:00 Thanks for reply.
What is the diff between a serial & // cable.?
Is a // cable thicker.
Connectors are the same as the two cables from printers excepting that the switch box cable is male to male.
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