08-09-2006, 12:06 PM
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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
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08-09-2006, 03:47 PM
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well they do have usb hubs and that might help you out.
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08-09-2006, 03:54 PM
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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.
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08-17-2006, 12:16 PM
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install the printer on the desktop, network the laptop to the desktop, share the printer - done - total cost: one crossovercable - $5
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08-17-2006, 04:39 PM
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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.
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08-18-2006, 12:36 PM
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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
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08-22-2006, 11:46 PM
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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.
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09-02-2006, 08:55 PM
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Saw this in the paper (Fry's Electronics aka http://www.outpost.com has it):
I think that's what you want.
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09-03-2006, 03:49 AM
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09-03-2006, 06:43 AM
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hey thats it! just thats expensive for something like that lol.. Thanks
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