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From: "Ken Hollingsworth" <>
Subject: RE: [Computers] ME AGAIN WITH ANOTHER QUESTION
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2002 17:17:20 -0800
In-Reply-To: <NFBBJMAEDKJGJPINBEJJOEBODPAA.justgeo1@attbi.com>


What George Said, and:
To answer your other questions about Office Depot, they do have a pretty
good Belkin Blister Pack with a 4-port USB hub for about $30. First, you
need to determine if your devices are USB compatible. Since you're
complaining about printer problems, I'm assuming you're trying to take other
devices that are on your Parrallel port and move them to USB to free up a
Parrallel port for your printer. Some devices are not compatable with USB.
What devices are you trying (hoping) to move to USB?
Ken

-----Original Message-----
From: George Elting [mailto:]
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2002 5:07 PM
To:
Subject: RE: [Computers] ME AGAIN WITH ANOTHER QUESTION


A USB port should be part of your new computer. It's a new connection type
that's been incorporated into newer computers. Check your users manual for
the computer and/or ask the folks you purchased it from.


Just another soggy Seattle Sysop.

-----Original Message-----
From: Antoinette Waughtel Sorensen [mailto:]
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2002 4:23 PM
To:
Subject: Re: [Computers] ME AGAIN WITH ANOTHER QUESTION

Copied from your reply to me ~

Using a switchbox or other port-sharing device often interrupts
communication with the HP Photosmart printers. When the need for multiple
devices installed on a single parallel port exists,installing the devices
through a USB port is recommended.

Okay I have read that portion and know that it means I need to purchase
something to get this in working order. What is this ~ USB port ~ and
is it available at Office Depot. I have purchased all of this (so far)
from them. I got the new switch box from them last night. They said to
try that as it was the cheaper way to try and if that didn't work he
said something about cables and costing prox $90 or so. Is this what
you are referring to from the "quote" from HP?

Thanks again George. You always seem to come through.
Antoinette (Tacoma, Washington)


George Elting wrote:

>Direct from HP concerning the HP photosmart 1115:
>
>HP Photosmart Printers - Printing with the Photosmart Photo Printer While
>Using Switchboxes or Other Devices Sharing the Parallel Port
>
>QUESTION: How do I print with a HP Photosmart printer when using a
>switchbox, zip drive, or other device sharing the parallel port?
>
>ANSWER: When using the HP Photosmart printers with a switchbox, zip drive,
>or other parallel port sharing device, difficulties may arise connecting to
>the HP Photosmart printers. The printer needs bi-directional communication
>to provide full print functionality. Using a switchbox or other
port-sharing
>device often interrupts communication with the HP Photosmart printers. When
>the need for multiple devices installed on a single parallel port exists,
>installing the devices through a USB port is recommended.



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