ATEN Technology AS-8441B user manual

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AS-8144B/AS-8441B Manual file:///F:/aten/manuals/OEM/APC/Group1/as8144b/as8144b.html
4-In-1-Out / 1-In-4-Out
(Reversible)
Bitronics Auto Switch
AS-8144B/AS-8441B
User's Manual
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation procedures carefully to
prevent any damage to the unit and/or the devices it connects to.
©Copyright 1997-2004 Aten® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-1109-100
Printed in Taiwan 05/1997
All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their res

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AS-8144B/AS-8441B Manual file:///F:/aten/manuals/OEM/APC/Group1/as8144b/as8144b.html commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Overview The

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AS-8144B/AS-8441B Manual file:///F:/aten/manuals/OEM/APC/Group1/as8144b/as8144b.html cables. 3. Connect the Bitronics Auto Switch to the printer with a DB-25 to C-36 male-to-male cable. 4. Set DIP switch segment 3 - located on the side panel - to 4 > 1 mode. 5. Set DIP switch segment 4 for a time out of either 15 or 45 seconds. 6. Turn on your computers and the printer. The four LEDs should flash alternately as the switch scans for print jobs. Note: If the Bitronics Auto Switch does not get enou

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AS-8144B/AS-8441B Manual file:///F:/aten/manuals/OEM/APC/Group1/as8144b/as8144b.html Once the job is done, the switch returns to Auto mode and begins scanning again. To exit Auto Mode, press the port selection pushbutton. 1-to-4 Mode (AS-8144B only) In 1-to-4 Mode you can either output to a a single port or broadcast to all four ports. Selection is accomplished either manually, or via software. Manual Mode: Under Manual Mode selection is accomplished with a pushbutton located on the side of th

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AS-8144B/AS-8441B Manual file:///F:/aten/manuals/OEM/APC/Group1/as8144b/as8144b.html Troubleshooting 1. LED locks on a port when a cable is connected: The Bitronics Auto Switch receives signal glitches and starts time-out counting. If the connecting printer is ready, just wait till the time-out expires. Reset the switch by turning DIP switch segment 1 ON (down) and then off again. 2. The printer status Windows show "printer not responding" or "cable not connected" intermittently: The switche

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AS-8144B/AS-8441B Manual file:///F:/aten/manuals/OEM/APC/Group1/as8144b/as8144b.html Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FORM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and specially disclaims its