USB question

[Garcia]

Ok, these USB cables have and A and a B end, right?
The A is rectagular and connects to your PC. They sell hubs for these, too. These work like splitters so you can connect more things to your PC, right?

Ok, I have two PCs in a room and both use the same printer. I want them both connected (A) to PC and the (B) goes into the printer. I can't find a hub/splitter for the B portion, so I could have both PCs connected to the printer. Otherwise, I have to manually (dis)connect the cables to print something.

Is this possible?
Do they make these?

Local MicroCenter has no clue but don't think the guy knew what I was looking for anyway.

Help please. :confused:

[yimmy]

You probably need a printer switch. I just googled the phrase 'usb printer switch' and found this:

http://images.belkin.com/F1U200/FUL1_F1U200.jpg

Oh yeah and here's a link to the manufacturer:

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Product_Id=120618#

Also, some of those dsl/cable modem router vendors have a built in print server so you can also connect a printer to it and it will share it among your computers

[Garcia]

And the closest store to have these?
Yes, the local microcenter I mentioned earlier. :mad:

Hey, thanks amigo. Will check this in the morn.

[skipshady]

Also, some of those dsl/cable modem router vendors have a built in print server so you can also connect a printer to it and it will share it among your computersI use this (http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/) as my wireless router and to connect my printer and speakers. Love it.

HP makes network printers too, but they can be buggy sometimes.

[Metros Striker10]

I believe that you can network them wirelessly without any additional gadgets. If you use the Windows Networking tool, you can set up a real and each computer should be able to view the available printer. So if Computer A is connected to the Printer, Computer B should have an option to use the Printer.