Specifications

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The AS-8144 is a Bi-tronics Auto Switch that will operate in either, one computer to four printers mode, or four
computers to one printer mode, called respectively 1 to 4 mode and 4 to 1 mode. The AS-8441 Bi-tronics Auto
Switch is only capable of operating only in 4 to 1 mode. These switches operate in 4 to 1 mode without software
drivers and deliver print jobs to the printer on a first come, first served basis. This means that if one computer is
printing to the printer the other three computers must wait for the Auto Switch to finish the current print job.
The AS-8144, when operating in 1 to 4 mode, uses the AS Ware driver to select which printer of the four
attached to the Auto Switch will print the print job. You can only be printing to one printer at a time unless all
four printers are identical and you wish to rapidly produce many copies of the same document. The AS-8144
can go into a unique “broadcast” mode and all four printers will print the exact same document, leaving you
with four copies.
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Features:
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Emulates printer response and is compatible with HP, NEC, EPSON and other bi-directional printers by
using built in intelligent, ASIC and powerful microprocessors.
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Supports IEEE-1284 nibble mode
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Select port through manual button or remote port setting through the AS Ware port selection.
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Selectable timeout; 15 or 45 seconds
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Operates on a First-come First-served basis
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Capable of non-powered operation
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Additional features of the AS-8144
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Reversible, will operate in either 1 to 4 mode or 4 to 1 mode
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Supports unique broadcast mode