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.
You probably need a printer switch. I just googled the phrase 'usb printer switch' and found this: 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
And the closest store to have these? Yes, the local microcenter I mentioned earlier. Hey, thanks amigo. Will check this in the morn.
I use this as my wireless router and to connect my printer and speakers. Love it. HP makes network printers too, but they can be buggy sometimes.
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.