ung@felix.UUCP (Bill Ung) (07/31/90)
I have an ImageWriter II which I would like to connect to two computers using a switchbox. However, I would rather not pay $50+ for a simple siwtchbox. I believe that I can construct my own, but I will need some source of power. It's not often that both computers are on at the same time so I don't think I should depend on either serial port for power; however, the ImageWriter must be on if I am to use it. So power from the IW II would be preferable. Does anyone know which each pin assignment is? The manual only lists the signals, and the + or - values. It does not mention what the voltage ratings are or if it is on all the time or only some of the time. -----> PLEASE EMAIL RESPONSES!!! I don't have much time to read the boards. -----> I will post a summary to the net when I am done. Thanks, Bill Ung ung@felix.UUCP