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IOGEAR GUB431 4-Port USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch
- 4 Ports Computer Connections
- Type: USB
- USB Bus powered
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4-Port USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch 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.
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The IOGEAR GUB431 is a four-computer USB 2.0 switch that lets users share one USB printer or multifunction printer, making it suitable for homes and offices that need printer access from multiple computers without installing software.
Recommended For
- Home-office users who need to print from several USB-connected computers to one printer without moving the printer cable between them; automatic printer switching is software-based, and the physical button is an alternative.
- Small offices with up to four PCs or Macs that share a USB printer or multifunction printer and do not have a network-printing setup.
- Users who prefer a direct USB connection to a shared printer—for example, a home-office user who finds that connection more dependable or straightforward than their printer’s wireless setup.
- People sharing a USB scanner or another USB peripheral between computers who are comfortable selecting the active computer with the switch button.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- In a home office where several computers need one USB printer, users can send print jobs from up to four connected PCs or Macs without moving the printer cable; automatic printer switching requires IOGEAR’s software.
- In a small office with a USB printer that is not shared over the network, staff can connect their computers through the switch and send print jobs to the same printer instead of unplugging and reconnecting cables.
- When someone alternates between a work computer and a personal computer, the switch can give either one access to the shared printer; the status lights help show which computer currently has the connection.
- For occasional printing from a USB-connected multifunction printer, users can share its print function between computers; using its scanner may require additional software setup or switching the connection manually.
- In a shared workspace where one computer needs uninterrupted access during a task, users can lock the connection so another person does not switch the USB device away mid-use.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Sharing a USB printer or other USB device among up to four computers, including PCs and Macs |
| USB Connectivity And Switching | Four USB computer connections with USB 2.0 data transfer up to 480 Mbps and USB 1.1 backward compatibility; switches automatically when a printer is connected or manually with a button, without software installation |
| Device Compatibility | Compatible with PCs, Macs, printers, multifunction printers, external hard drives, scanners, and other USB devices |
| Status Indicators And Access Control | LEDs show port and host status; a switch-lock function prevents other users from changing which computer has access |
| Power | USB bus-powered; uses DC 5 V and 2.5 W, with no external power supply required |
| Physical Specifications | Black plastic housing; 1 × 4 × 3 inches and 0.2 lb |
| Model Identifiers | IOGEAR GUB431 |