Will this unit work with Windows 8?

yes, definitely. When you switch manually must press down once firmly not tenatively, then takes a few seconds to switch. I prefer to switch manually, a light shows you clearly which device is "on". Good luck.

I purchased this to connect 2 office computers to our printer/scanner. I installed the software so it would automatically switch to the computer wanting to print. I followed that manuals instructions for auto printer sharing but the automatic feature does not work. We have to manually click on the application to tell it to print from each computer. This is very disappointing. Is it defective?

Sharon, I encountered the same situation with my office printer. My research revealed that not all printers will recognize the automatic switching. I have to use the manual switch when toggling between users. It is a little disappointing but better than buying another printer. I hope this helps. Randy

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2-Port USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch IOGEAR's USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch allows two 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 two computers to easily share one external hard drive, scanner, or any USB device. No more plugging and unplugging between computers.

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Brand	IOGEAR
Series	IOGEAR 2-Port USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch
Model	GUB231

Details
Type	USB
PC Connectors	2 x USB Type B
Console Connectors	1 x USB Type A
Computer Connections	2 Ports
LED Indicators	Port Status: Green - Online / Orange - Locked Host Status: Orange - Online

Features
Power Features	USB Bus powered
Features	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 - 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 No external power supply needed

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Weight	0.61

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First Listed on Newegg	August 02, 2024

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