Page 3 - COMPACT BIDIRECTIONAL AUTOSWITCH; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
1 COMPACT BIDIRECTIONAL AUTOSWITCH FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with themanufacturer’s instru...
Page 4 - ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT
2 COMPACT BIDIRECTIONAL AUTOSWITCH NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser g...
Page 6 - TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
4 COMPACT BIDIRECTIONAL AUTOSWITCH TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Centronics is a registered trademark of CentronicsCorporation. DeskJet, Hewlett Packard, and LaserJet are registeredtrademarks of Hewlett-Packard. Windows is a registered trademark of MicrosoftCorporation. Any other trademarks mention...
Page 7 - Specifications
5 COMPACT BIDIRECTIONAL AUTOSWITCH Specifications SW175A SW176A No. of Computers 2 4 Input Interface (2) DB25 (4) DB25 Input Port Selection Auto Auto/Manual Weight 0.25 lb. (0.1 kg) 0.5 lb. (0.2 kg) No. of Printers 1 Max. Transfer Rate 2 MB per second Output Interface (1) DB25 Form Feed Selectable T...
Page 8 - Description
6 COMPACT BIDIRECTIONAL AUTOSWITCH Description The Compact Bidirectional AutoSwitch allows 2 or 4users to share one IEEE 1284 printer. The Switchalso lets you control the printer remotely using theprinter software (which is supplied with yourprinter). You can change printer settings, as well asrecei...
Page 9 - Installation; Installation Procedure; Turn off all computers and the printer.
7 COMPACT BIDIRECTIONAL AUTOSWITCH Installation Installation Procedure 1. Turn off all computers and the printer. 2. Set the DIP switches to the proper position according to the DIP-Switch Setting Chart (onthe next page). 3. Use the standard “straight-through” or IEEE 1284 DB25 M/M cables to connect...
Page 10 - FORM FEED
8 COMPACT BIDIRECTIONAL AUTOSWITCH DIP-Switch Settings There are four DIP switches located at the side of theAutoSwitch. Switch 1 controls form feed, 2 and 3 setthe the timeout length, and 4 is not used. The tablesbelow show you the DIP-switch settings for enablingor disabling form feed, and for set...
Page 11 - The Power Adapter
9 COMPACT BIDIRECTIONAL AUTOSWITCH The Power Adapter The AutoSwitch is usually powered by the signalsdrawn from computers and the printer. A powersupply is not required under such conditions.However, if the peripherals are not able to supplyenough power to the AutoSwitch, a 9-VDC, 500-mApower supply...
Page 12 - Troubleshooting; If Windows; NOTE; We recommend not running a DOS window
10 COMPACT BIDIRECTIONAL AUTOSWITCH Troubleshooting If Windows ® is used on the computer, set the time- out to 40 seconds. This will accommodate the longertime that Windows needs to request informationfrom the printer. Also, if a large document orgraphic is printed through the Switch, a longer time-...
Page 13 - Calling Black Box; • the nature and duration of the problem.
11 COMPACT BIDIRECTIONAL AUTOSWITCH Calling Black Box If you determine that your AutoSwitch ismalfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair theunit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. ContactBlack Box at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of theproblem. We will be able...
Page 14 - Shipping and Packaging; If you need to transport or ship your AutoSwitch:
12 COMPACT BIDIRECTIONAL AUTOSWITCH Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your AutoSwitch: • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are shipping the AutoSwitch for repair, make sure you include everything that came inthe original package. B...