B170-002-R

1000 Eaton Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44122 United States 2-Port IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Auto Sharing Switch Highlights ● Automatic, hands-free switching ● No external power source required ● Reversible design allows multiple computers to share 1 printer or 1 computer to use multiple printers MODEL NUMBER: B170-002-R System Requirements Share two PC's with one Parallel Printer, or one PC with two Parallel Printers ● Computer with a parallel port ● Parallel printer (either IEEE or non-IEEE) ● CD drive in the computer to load the driver ● One straight through IEEE switch cable per computer (model # P710-010) ● One parallel IEEE printer cable per printer (P606-006 or P606010) Package Includes ● B170-002-R Reversible 2 Position IEEE Autoswitch This versatile 2-position autoswitch is compatible with any printer, including a high speed IEEE1284 ● CD with Drivers printer. The automatic switch function can be used to share a printer between 2 PCs and will automatically ● Manual Description manage print jobs in a transparent manner. The B170-002-R can also be used to connect a PC to 2 printers. The target printer is selected via included software or manually. This compact unit does not require AC power, allowing it to be located virtually anywhere. You can connect the switch to your PC using an IEEE Switchbox cable (P710-010). Features ● IEEE1284 Approved. ● Designed for use with all printers including IEEE high speed printers. ● Reversible: Connect 1 PC to 2 Printers or 2 PCs to 1 Printer. ● No AC required. ● Has both Automatic and Manual mode. ● Status LEDs quickly identify the mode as well as the port in use. ● Compact design enable switch to be located almost anywhere. Specifications OVERVIEW UPC Code 037332014290 Host Connector USB A (MALE) 1/2 1000 Eaton Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44122 United States PHYSICAL Color Black Shipping Dimensions (hwd / in.) 1.70 x 5.10 x 4.90 Shipping Dimensions (hwd / cm) 4.32 x 12.95 x 12.45 Shipping Weight (lbs.) 0.50 Shipping Weight (kg) 0.23 CONNECTIONS Number of Ports 2 Side A - Connector 1 DB25 (FEMALE) Side B - Connector 1 (2) DB25 (FEMALE) WARRANTY & SUPPORT Product Warranty Period (Worldwide) Lifetime limited warranty © 2023 Eaton. All Rights Reserved. Eaton is a registered trademark. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 2/2