You could also use a parallel switch box. Jon Elson wrote: > Jeff Epler wrote: > >> If you want to share a single parallel port between a CNC machine and a >> printer (a practice I don't recommend), then you can issue the command >> sudo modprobe -i parport_pc; sudo modprobe lp >> to make printing work, and >> sudo rmmod lp parport_pc >> to let emc use the port again. After each reboot, the port will be in >> "emc mode"; you can make it default to "printer mode" by removing the >> file /etc/modprobe.d/emc2 >> > One could put the first sudo command at the end of the emc run > script, and the second one right at the beginning of the emc > script. Then the parallel port would always be in the right > state for EMC or printing. You'd still have to swap cables all > the time, though. > > Jon > You could also use a parallel switch box.-- the easy way to switch cables. Should be available for about $10. I have found pricewatch.com a fairly good place to locate this kind of item on line. (no affiliation)
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