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onlyemokid · #1 08-09-2006, 11:06 AM

Do they have something like this? I need something that plugs into like a printer and then has 2 other male ends to plug one into my laptop and the other into a desktop to share the printer

Thx

Tranzor · #2 08-09-2006, 02:47 PM

well they do have usb hubs and that might help you out.

lordsmurf · #3 08-09-2006, 02:54 PM

USB automatic switch box, maybe.

I've never done anything like this. My computers are networked. The main one has to be on and available is the only catch.

jpklcapp · #4 08-17-2006, 11:16 AM

install the printer on the desktop, network the laptop to the desktop, share the printer - done - total cost: one crossovercable - $5

wheezer210 · #5 08-17-2006, 03:39 PM

You most likely are looking for a hub, they are cheap you can get one like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817180003

I have one of these for my laptop and it works great.

onlyemokid · #6 08-18-2006, 11:36 AM

No.. not a hub. Anyways, I'll just take the printer cable from the back of the desktop to the laptop when I need to print here.. lol Thx

Tcel93 · #7 08-22-2006, 10:46 PM

You could just by a print server. HP makes them pretty cheap, jetdirect boxes. Put it on your network and print by IP. That's what I do at home.

lordsmurf · #8 09-02-2006, 07:55 PM

Saw this in the paper (Fry's Electronics aka http://www.outpost.com has it):

I think that's what you want.

cp32 · #9 09-03-2006, 02:49 AM

I think he wants a good swift kick

onlyemokid · #10 09-03-2006, 05:43 AM

hey thats it! just thats expensive for something like that lol.. Thanks