Strange Parallel Cable Conundrums!

Chief

Lo laeds
Can i get a cable that looks like this:


computer ---
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Printer
/
computer ---

ie a 2 mail ended leading to a printer cable.
any ideas where to even get one laeds? In other words to connect 2 computers to one printer, needs to be about 6 feet for each cable to
cheers for the help!

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[This message has been edited by Chief (edited 26-07-2001).]

llatsni

That kinda cable wouldnt work.
The best way to do it is to stick the printer off of one computer, and network the 2 computers together (2xNetwork Cards & 1xCrossOver Cable = £40 max) and share the printer.
The cheaper way (but more annoying) is to use a 2way parrallel port switch (a box you stick near your comp.) you can do a few things with it like: 2 comps. to one printer... or 1 comp. to 2 printers, and switch between.

Seriously though go for the network.

Chief

Problem is it has to be a cable or switch, the printer is also a fax machine that lets you send faxes direct from the PC, it installs onto a com port so it wont let you access across the network (it will let you print but not use the fax service). So we need a cable / switch that will plug into both printer ports on the PC and go direct to the FAx/Printer. Any other suggestions, ie where to get the switch and will it work? is it also manual or automatic? or is there such things? Cheers!

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"LOSE me.. Hate me.. SMASH me..
ERASE me.. KILL me.."

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llatsni

The manual ones are cheap but the mother-of-all-auto one is nearly £100!! mad.
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[This message has been edited by llatsni (edited 26-07-2001).]