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| 811181 | 2009-09-17 02:36:00 | What type of switch do I need to get to automatically enable sharing a USB printer. There is plenty of advice on Google but it is confusing my old brain so I need some simple advice please. | Pato (2463) | ||
| 811182 | 2009-09-17 02:55:00 | Assuming you have XP www.microsoft.com Blam |
Blam (54) | ||
| 811183 | 2009-09-17 03:12:00 | What type of switch do I need to get to automatically enable sharing a USB printer. There is plenty of advice on Google but it is confusing my old brain so I need some simple advice please. The USB sharing devices I've seen require the user to press a button on the USB switch when wanting to print from specific a computer (it is possible that you can get one that will switch automatically - don't know)... Else if printer and it's driver is compatible you can put it on "the network" via a "1-Port Print Server (www.trendnet.com)" (more printer servers (www.trendnet.com)) or a router with built in "USB printer server" . However , if choosing net-work-printer-server then get the seller to warrent that it will function with your printer because it often doesn't work as it should if not completely and certified compatible. |
FIAT LUX (15168) | ||
| 811184 | 2009-09-17 03:23:00 | The USB sharing devices I've seen require the user to press a button on the USB switch when wanting to print from specific a computer (it is possible that you can get one that will switch automatically - don't know)... Thanks. I guess pushing a button wouldn't be too much hassle but I thought there may be something available that would switch automatically. Your other suggestion looks promising but perhaps not available in NZ. |
Pato (2463) | ||
| 811185 | 2009-09-17 03:54:00 | Your other suggestion looks promising but perhaps not available in NZ . No - perhaps not - but it was mostly meant as examples of what you could look for . The USB switch is probably your safest bet , N . Z . product example (including hot-key function) : . nzoczone . com/product_info . php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=41309" target="_blank">www . nzoczone . com However if the network device can get to work it's a nice thing (but like written : often does not work as good as intended or promised , N . Z . general product examples : . nzoczone . com/product_info . php?cPath=58_59&products_id=24028" target="_blank">www . nzoczone . com . nzoczone . com/product_info . php?cPath=58_59&products_id=24029" target="_blank">www . nzoczone . com |
FIAT LUX (15168) | ||
| 811186 | 2009-09-17 03:58:00 | Ah. Now I understand what you are asking! In that case I recommend any of these routers, which have a built in USB port for connecting printers: WL-520GU RT-N16 WL600g(All in one) Or, you can get something such as the Belkin network hub or just a standalone print server, such as the ones in the post above mine. Blam |
Blam (54) | ||
| 811187 | 2009-09-17 04:00:00 | No - perhaps not - but it was mostly meant as examples of what you could look for . The USB switch is probably your safest bet , N . Z . product example (including hot-key function) : . nzoczone . com/product_info . php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=41309" target="_blank">www . nzoczone . com However if the network device can get to work it's a nice thing (but like written : often does not work as good as intended or promised , N . Z . general product examples : . nzoczone . com/product_info . php?cPath=58_59&products_id=24028" target="_blank">www . nzoczone . com . nzoczone . com/product_info . php?cPath=58_59&products_id=24029One" target="_blank">www . nzoczone . com of those may do the job . Appreciate your suggestions . Cheers . |
Pato (2463) | ||
| 811188 | 2009-09-17 04:07:00 | One of those may do the job. Appreciate your suggestions. Cheers. "You're Welcome" ! |
FIAT LUX (15168) | ||
| 811189 | 2009-09-17 04:12:00 | Ah. Now I understand what you are asking! In that case I recommend any of these routers, which have a built in USB port for connecting printers: WL-520GU RT-N16 WL600g(All in one) Or, you can get something such as the Belkin network hub or just a standalone print server, such as the ones in the post above mine. BlamThanks Blam. I think it would be much easier for this old fellow to use the switch suggested. I am not too clued up when it comes to routers. |
Pato (2463) | ||
| 811190 | 2009-09-17 04:28:00 | Are the 2 PC's already connected?, if so just share the printer from the PC that it is attached too! | SolMiester (139) | ||
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