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IOGear's GUB431 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.
This review is from : IOGEAR 4-Port USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch GUB431 (Black)
printer switch . I was looking for a product that would allow me to use one printer. My desktop is a mac, but I use equipment in the office that runs on windows. I have a small space and did not like having 2 printers in the room. I was told that this could not be done, but this device works great. I do have to manually switch between the two devices, but that is as simple as touching a button. The reason the automatic switch doesn't work has to do with the device I am using, not the product itself.
printer switch . I was looking for a product that would allow me to use one printer. My desktop is a mac, but I use equipment in the office that runs on windows. I have a small space and did not like having 2 printers in the room. I was told that this could not be done, but this device works great. I do have to manually switch between the two devices, but that is as simple as touching a button. The reason the automatic switch doesn't work has to do with the device I am using, not the product itself.
IOGEAR 4-Port USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch GUB431 (Black) Reviews
Simple and Flawless . A simple accessory that is easy to connect and use. So if you want to use two computers and one printer, this will do the job flawlessly.
Don't hesitate to purchase this little gem, as I highly recommend it.
Simple and Flawless . A simple accessory that is easy to connect and use. So if you want to use two computers and one printer, this will do the job flawlessly.
Don't hesitate to purchase this little gem, as I highly recommend it.
IOGEAR 4-Port USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch GUB431 (Black) Opinions
nice switch . First of all and again buying stuff from or through amazon is a breeze!
I bought this thinking it was an automatic printer switch. That is I thought it would automatically switch the printer to the computer that wanted to print. It should be called a manual switch because I must manually push button 1 to 4 in order to print. other wise it works OK.
nice switch . First of all and again buying stuff from or through amazon is a breeze!
I bought this thinking it was an automatic printer switch. That is I thought it would automatically switch the printer to the computer that wanted to print. It should be called a manual switch because I must manually push button 1 to 4 in order to print. other wise it works OK.
Loving it! . This IOGear automatic USB switch is small and has rid my life of printing hassles. I have a PC and a MAC plugged in to it and have had no troubles what so ever! And with the four available ports, when my daughter comes home for Christmas, she can plug her notebook right in. It even beeps when you turn on the computer if you need to turn on the printer. I LIKE IT!!
USB Printer Switch . The IOGEAR GUB231 2-Port USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch works very well for me. I didn't even bother with the included software, since it is trivial to just press the button on the switch to toggle from one computer to the other.IOGEAR 2-Port USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch GUB231 (Black)
Satified . I loved the easy setup although I didn't set it up to be automatic, I love the easy of the manual operation. My Grandson and I share the printer and its easy for the thirteen old to use which is a plus. I would recommend it to anyone.
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hub 4-port IOGEAR . I like this printer switch because it is small and has a low profile. I can put it in an out of the way place on my desk, but close enough to reach. Control switches easy to find without looking.
Cons Review
Frustrating frustrating . I had a little bit of luck initially with the auto switching between two PCS connected to a printer via the GUB431. But when I configured a third PC, nothing ever worked after that. I've spent 90 minutes trying to get this work with much frustration. One PC claims it owns the printer and won't let the other PCs print, according to the confusing color of the icon on the taskbar. But even the PC that claims it owns the printer with a green color on the icon doesn't print. I can't release the "locked" control of that first PC on the printer no matter how many different ways I try. I'll invest another 30 minutes for a total of 2 hours before I quit. If I can't get it to work after 2 hours, I'm sending it back to Amazon.
Piece of Junk . This ridiculous 2 port USB switch is advertised as "automatic". Be advised it is NOT an automatic software switch, it's a manual switch - you push the button to go from one port to the other. Secondly, its ports are advertised as USB but the ports on the device are NOT standard USB, ergo the cables required are USB A-B.
Wouldn't buy it again . This device worked well the first day. After that, it developed a mind of its own and took over my computers. It took me hours to clear the printer queues and get back to where I could print again. I had to disconnect the IOGEAR in order to regain control of my equipment. It remains disconnected, and I won't hook it back up. When I want to send to the same printer from two computers, I'll just manually switch the cable until I can find a device that works. This one ain't it!
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Feature IOGEAR 4-Port USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch GUB431 (Black)
- USB 2.0 support with data transfer rate up to 480Mbps and USB 1.1 backward compatible
- Automatically 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
- Switch-lock function prevents other users from switching the USB device and ensures data access consistency
- No external power supply needed
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Product Details
EAN : 0881317504814UPC : 999992960259
MPN : GUB431
Brand : Iogear
Color : Black
Weight : 1 pounds
Height : 3 inches
Length : 8 inches
Width : 7 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Format : CD-ROM
Hardware Platform : Pc
Manufacturer : IOGEAR
Model : GUB431
Operating System : Windows
Platform : Windows 2003 Server
Publisher : IOGEAR
Size : 4 Port
SKU : U43386705
Studio : IOGEAR
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