Anyone know where you can get parallel printer switches? or something similar...

[Rocket-Boy]

Hey guys Im looking for parallel printer switch boxes (two outgoing and one incoming with a switch to choose printer)
We use to be able to get hold of them but none of my suppliers can get them anymore.
Or is there an alternative method for connecting 2x printers(parallel) to a thin client?

I have a number of thin client devices that have two printers on them and the users need to be able to change printers without having to unplug the parallel cable and then plug it into a second printer.
Is there any alternative or does anyone know where I can find these print switches?


This is the unit I have been using:

 

[MickZA]

If you're using thin clients a network switch possibly, something like this http://www.prophecy.co.za/dlink-dp300u-fast-ethernet-3port-print-server-p-81178.html

 

[zamicro]

If your thin client has USB ports, I would rather go for a USB-parallel converter cable, as you do not need to manually change which printer you want.

 

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You could use two D-Link print servers.

 

[who.is.michael]

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