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.

* Automatic switch function is software based and only available with USB printer or the printer function of a multi-function printer. For connecting and using other types of USB devices, you can switch by using the push-button on the USB switch or with the included software.

Features

• Automatically* switch from one computer to another when connecting to a USB printer or multi-function printer
• Easily share a USB 2.0 device between PC and MAC without a network setup
• 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

Requirements

For PC Users

• Windows XP/Vista/7/8.1/10
• Available USB 2.0 port
• Chrome Book
• Linux, Unix & other USB supported system*
  • *Additional drivers and support may be needed

For Mac Users

• Mac 8.6 - Mac 10.14 Requires OS X for USB 2.0 support
• Available USB 2.0 port