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Are you suggesting that you can plug any USB printer into a switch and
it will be shared? Is the IP address of the switch enough--how does that
work if the printer itself doesn't have an IP address?
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Sean Brierley
Technical Writer
www.accu-time.com
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To: Cardimon, Craig; Techwr-l
Subject: RE: USB switches & hubs
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From: Cardimon, Craig
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 8:15 AM
To: Techwr-l
Subject: USB switches & hubs
>I am trying to network a Canon Pixma MP610 with two computers. The
printer connects via USB port.
>Would I use a USB switch or hub for this? Or something else? I have
managed to confuse myself.
Switch. A hub just expands the number of ports you have, a switch is
what will let you share functionality.
They do also make print servers, wired and wireless, which might be a
solution if you may add another computer to the mix.
Personally, I am a fan of TigerDirect.com. I've always had great
interactions with them, and I'm always happy when a stellar (mostly)
online company also has some brick & mortar stores.
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