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i want to ask can i connect my printer to two seperate computers using the two different ports from my printer, one is a parallel and the other is usb, so that each port is connected to each of my pcs, will there be any problems?

Name: Doctor1954
Date: January 30, 2007 at 06:46:02 Pacific

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I've often wondered the same thing. Try it and let us know.

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Name: Sandor (by prdsknoll)
Date: January 30, 2007 at 06:56:49 Pacific

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I suspect it will work. You may have some print / buffering issues if you attempt to print simultaneously from both PC's. I - Sandor J Sound judgement, with discernment, is the best of seers. - Euripides (B.C. 480 - 406) ATI video is great, but never buy it from Sapphire!!!

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Name: XpUser
Date: January 30, 2007 at 07:43:29 Pacific

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Can I use USB connections and parallel connections at the same time? i_XpUser

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