IOGEAR's USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch allows four PCs and / or Macs to share one printer or multi-function printer. Simply submit a print job and the printer automatically1 switches to the preferred computer. The switch also enables four computers to easily share one external hard drive, scanner, or any USB device. No more plugging and unplugging between computers.
Features
Automatically1 switch from one computer to another when connecting to a USB printer or multi-function printer
Simply press a button to switch a USB device between computers - No software installation required
Active-port LED lights indicate which computer has access to the USB device
Switch-lock function prevents other users from switching the USB device and ensures data access consistency
USB 2.0 support with data transfer rate up to 480Mbps and USB 1.1 backward compatible
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In the Box
1 x USB 2.0 Auto Switch
1 x 6 ft. USB A-B Cable
1 x User Manual
1 x Application CD
1 x Registration / Warranty Card
Requirements
Windows XP, Windows Vista 32-/64-bit, Windows 7 32-/64-bit
Mac OS X v10.3.5 or later
Available USB port (USB 2.0 port for High-Speed mode)
1Automatic switch function is software based and only available with USB printer or the printer function of a multi-function printer. For connecting and using other types of USB devices, you can switch by using the push-button on the USB switch or with the included software.
General Information
IOGEAR's USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch allows four PCs and / or Macs to share one printer or multi-function printer. Simply submit a print job and the printer automatically switches to the preferred computer. The switch also enables four computers to easily share one external hard drive, scanner, or any USB device. No more plugging and unplugging between computers.
Automatic switch function is software based and only available with USB printer or the printer function of a multi-function printer. For connecting and using other types of USB devices, you can switch by using the push-button on the USB switch or with the included software.
More from the Manufacturer
Interfaces/Ports
USB:
Yes
Management Port:
Yes
Number of USB Ports:
4
Power Description
Input Voltage:
5 V DC
Power Consumption:
2.50 W
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor:
Desktop
Height:
3"
Width:
4"
Depth:
1"
Weight (Approximate):
3.20 oz
Miscellaneous
Package Contents:
GUB431 4-Port USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch
1 x 6 ft. USB A-B Cable
1 x User Manual
1 x Application CD
1 x Registration / Warranty Card
Additional Information:
USB 1.1 backward compatible
No external power supply needed
Simply press a button to switch a USB device between computers
No software installation required
Active-port LED lights indicate which computer has access to the USB device
Switch-lock function prevents other users from switching the USB device and ensures data access consistency
Environmentally Friendly:
Yes
Environmental Certification:
RoHS
Country of Origin:
China
Warranty
Limited Warranty:
3 Year
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
This item ships directly from the manufacturer and is not stocked in our warehouse. If stock is available at the manufacturer, the item will ship directly to you, usually within 7 - 15 business days.
Once the order has been sent to the manufacturer it can no longer be canceled.
If payment is made via credit card it will be charged before the order is sent to the manufacturer.
You must contact the manufacturer directly regarding returns and defective items.
We will contact you by email if the item is sold out or backordered (and we were unable to update the site before you placed the order) or if the item will be delayed longer than expected.
We have no control over the speed of the manufacturer's order processing, or whether they will honor your request to ship the item by any particular method.