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two printers on my PC
Name: bannerman Date: November 6, 2003 at 12:33:32 Pacific OS: 98se CPU/Ram: amd 2500+/256mb
Comment:
Hello,I have a epson photo 870 in a usb port,can I install a H/P deskjet 540 in a parallel port without causing a conflict. thanks Mac
Name: Khaos Date: November 6, 2003 at 12:39:38 Pacific
Reply:
sure..you will just need to select a default printer
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Response Number 2
Name: raincheck Date: November 6, 2003 at 13:50:42 Pacific
Reply:
yeah, keep in mind IRQ's are assigned to ports and controllers, not devices. For instance LPT1 (printer port) is IRQ 7. It doesn't mattter whether there's even a printer hooked up, IRQ 7 is still taken by that port. USB allows infinite devices to be hooked up to it, and it only uses 1 IRQ. Just thought I'd throw that at ya...the short story is, as Khaos said, you're all set.
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Response Number 3
Name: Terri Date: November 7, 2003 at 01:33:42 Pacific
Reply:
I don't see a problem either. I have 2 USB printers on my pc. One for fast/draft type printing, and the other for photos. Lexmark Z12, and Compaq IJ600. Like was stated, just need to choose one for default is all.
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