Wiesemann & Theis GmbH

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Data sheet:

Centronics 2 Computer Adapter

  • Centronics 2 computer adapter

2 PCs share one printer

Properties

General information

  • Share a printer between several PCs.
  • No installation procedure required
    • Works like a multi-socket power extension
    • No power adapter required
    • Independent of operating system, network settings, etc.
  • Automatic switching
    • No manual operation required
  • Excellent performance
    • Relieves network from extra print data load
    • Transfer rate equivalent to max. computer data output rate

Background information:

The local Centronics interface is the most direct and fastest route to the printer, using only minimum system resources. As long as the distances between the devices are not too long, this solution should be chosen. With W&T switches, the office printer becomes the workstation printer for several PCs. When printing over the network, valuable network capacity is used up unnecessarily, as the respective data is only required locally. Also, your colleague might not be too pleased if you snatch away system capacity that he badly needs for something as simple as printing.


Technical data

  • Power supply:
    • through Centronics signals
    • generally no external power adapter required
  • Current consumption:
    • approx. 0.5 mA
  • Switching time:
    • adjustable between 5 and 60 seconds
  •  
    • PC Centronics 2 computer adapter, #15210
  • Inputs:
    • 2x DB25 adapters with 2m cable each
  • Output:
    • 36-pin Centronics adapter, switch
    • Can be plugged directly to the printer
  • Housing:
    • Plastic housing, 75x61x20 mm
  • Weight:
    • approx. 220 g
  • Scope of delivery:
    • 1x PC Centronics 2 computer adapter
  •  
    • Centronics 2 computer adapter, #25210
  • Inputs:
    • 2x 36-pin Centronics sockets with 0.5m cable each
  • Output:
    • 36-pin Centronics adapter, switch
    • Can be plugged directly to the printer
  • Housing:
    • Plastic housing, 75x61x20 mm
  • Weight:
    • approx. 220 g
  • Scope of delivery:
    • 1x Centronics 2 computer adapter
  •  
    • Centronics 4 computer adapter, #25410
  • Inputs:
    • 4 x 36-pin Centronics socket
  • Output:
    • 25-pin SUB-D socket
  • Housing:
    • Plastic housing, 124x74x21 mm
  • Weight:
    • approx. 380 g incl. cable
  • Scope of delivery:
    • 1x Centronics 4 computer adapter
    • 1x printer cable for connection of printer
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