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Subject: Re: Network help - Who bought CMI?
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Date: 6 Mar 90 04:52:29 GMT
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As to sharing a PostScript printer amongst several Amigas, maybe seven or
more ...
 
You didn't say which brand of PostScript printer you have, but an inexpen-
sive solution is to run serial cables from each computer to a switcher
(for this many printers, you may need two, or one in the $150 price range)

You may also need gender benders, since most switchers are female, they
run between $4.00-$11.00 depending on supplier.
 
Then you run a single serial cable from the switcher to the PostScript
printer. 
Manual switchers are cheap, but if you are willing to spend $60 - $100 more,
you can get intelligent switchers which will sense data coming and process
the information.  Whichever is best depends on size of lab, proximity, budget
etc.

This isn't the only solution, but it's relatively straightforward and not
too costly.  (Others are Ethernet, Appletalk, etc.)     
                          Julie (LadyHawke@cup.portal.com)