Log in

View Full Version : Can you hook multiple serial printeres to a computer?


melrose73
Mar 10, 2009, 01:38 PM
I would like to know if it's possible to hook multiple serial printers to one computer. That way I don't have to swap out forms when I need to print a different form

Perito
Mar 10, 2009, 02:18 PM
Are we talking about USB-connected printers or printers that connect using a serial port.

In either case, it is, indeed, possible to connect multiple printers to one computer. Each printer has to be plugged into its own serial port if it's a serial printer (those are pretty rare nowadays). USB-based printers can sometimes be plugged into a USB "hub", but I've had trouble with those so I recommend that each one be plugged into a separate computer port.

jamesbraken
Mar 14, 2009, 01:35 AM
It can be possible with the USB ports or USB hub. With one USb hum there will be many usb prots where you can plug in your printer as you need.