Re: [ql-users] QPC2v2 again

[Peter Graf]

Bill wrote:

>Presently I run a Q40 and a PC sharing a Sony monitor and epson printer
>, no switchboxs required, the monitor has two inputs and its own switch
>for selection, the printer runs on USB from the PC and Parallel from the
>Q40

Very good idea.

>only one proviso the printer must be off when you switch on the Q40
>else the Q40 will not boot properly ( why?)

I don't know the IO card Qbranch delivers with the Q40. I remember there
were printer IRQ problems with the card and SMSQ/E. So maybe you should
check if the PAR IRQ jumper is removed. If not, remove it.

Another test would be to boot QDOS instead of SMSQ.

All the best

Peter