can you use it to connect 2 computers to one printer
1542224
Sorry but this will not connect two computers to one printer. It is used to connect a hard drive etc that needs extra power provided by a second USB port. Connects one device to your computer, and pulls power from two USB ports on that computer..
1542225
No, not at all...the red colored usb is a power supply only- meaning this plug is made to connect only one device (that requires drawing its power from the computer to use it) to your computer/printer. ps: I have searched high and low and not found the cable to connect 2 computers to one printer, best thing to do is to set up a network with a router and connect the devices to that network.
1881287
I would expect you can if each computer has been linked with the printer via the router through wireless mode. If trying to hard-wire connect three different computers you need some type "splitter" box with connections to each computer and then to the computer.Me, I have two different printers (Epson wireless connected, and second older Epson haywire
210166
The software you use should not be an issue. As long as your computer has a USB port, the printer should work nicely.
80599
It works fine to connect two computers to a Samsung SC 4623FW Series printer, fax & scanner. One pc runs Windows 7 and the other runs on XP SP3.
294845
I don't really know - I have one printer connected to the top slot and the two computers connected via USB to the #1 and #2 buttons. I don't know why it wouldn't work as well with 2 computers and 1 printer....it is just a matter of USB connections.
247356
That switch is for 2 different computers linked into 1 printer. For that function it is working out great so far. Just install the simple software that's included and follow their instructions for switching the printer between the computers. Make sure you purchase the correct cables.
987679
I have not attempted multiple connections, and use only wireless for mine. I can say the printer has wireless, wifi, and usb connections available, but cannot say if it will accept all simultaneously.
944540
That would require a print server instead of a hub. Puts the printer on a network. Easy to do.
1132115
The switch box has NOT always worked for with two computers attached to 1 printer... You can try it , but there may be signal loss if the USB cables are long.
2229654
Yes, it will work. That's what I got mine for, to share 1 printer with 2 computers. Just make sure you get long enough cords to connect from this device to the computers or laptops.
2074128
I haven't had any experience with multifunction printers and this device. Based on the setup I have done in the past I believe it should work. My advice to you would be to look and see if your printer model also comes in a model with a network connection. If there is a model like yours but with a network connection then setup will be easy.
935500
No. You can have multiple POS systems print to the printer but it only has the ability to open one cash drawer according to the specifications. In theory you could try to split the connection from the printer to the cash drawers but if that worked it would still only open both cash drawers at the same time.
1318989
This is a network printer, so with it connected to your router on your network, it can most definately be hooked up to two computers
1748681
Yes. You can connect the computer and printer to a WIRED Ethernet network. If you don't need to share the printer, just connect the computer to the printer with the USB cable included.
2086685
How many printers do you have hooked to it? It might not have enough power to run more than one printer. I'm not an expert at this, so perhaps someone else can help you. I hope this helps.
1469460
Older printers use PARALLEL cables yo print. This is a SERIAL cable. No, this is not what you want. If you want to transfer data using Hyperterm this would be useful since computers rarely come with serial ports anymore.
987676
Yes you can. In fact, that's the same setup I have. Just activate the wireless on the printer and connect the desktop via an USB. Your laptop will seek out the wireless connection. Good luck.