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Author Topic: How do I set up two printers to one computer?  (Read 16292 times)
china12
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« on: August 15, 2009, 06:09:47 AM »

I have two printers, one is a standard printer, the other is a plotter (a plan printer). I would like to set up both to the same computer, but the plug that you connect directly to the computer is already taken by the standard printer. How do I set up both?
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« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2009, 08:47:17 AM »

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but the plug that you connect directly to the computer is already taken by the standard printer. How do I set up both?

You do not say what type of connection is required, Serial RS232, USB, IEEE 1394 (Firewire)? Also it would be helpful to know what make & model your "standard" printer is.
We can be more specific if you give us that information.

Most printers now normally connect to a computer with a USB connection; computers (unless very old) will have more than one USB socket.
Some printers use the IEEE 1394 connection, but often have the option of USB too.
It sounds as thought your plotter is using a serial RS232 connection (D shaped, multi-pin) as there is only one socket on your computer. Check whether the "standard" printer has the option for a USB connection.
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« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2009, 09:26:24 AM »

.... and the old standby, LPT1
This wouls be the largest of the connector types.
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« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2010, 08:37:55 AM »

I have two printers, one is a standard printer, the other is a plotter (a plan printer). I would like to set up both to the same computer, but the plug that you connect directly to the computer is already taken by the standard printer. How do I set up both?

I got a simple switch box from computer store, one in two out, worked fine as long as you remember to use the switch Smiley

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