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bill davis
02-07-2010, 10:32 AM
I need to share a computer(xp) with another computer(win7) to a printer. Each computer will use USB A-to-B. the computers are about 10' apart with printer in between. I really don't want to go wireless because of the cost.
What hardware can I use that will allow me to use the device cables I have (hub?, switch?.
thanks
bill
Ol'Tunzafun
02-08-2010, 03:22 PM
How are these computers connected to the internet?
Train
02-08-2010, 03:56 PM
Print shareing would be the easiest and cheapest.
But
http://www.amazon.com/Device-Switch-Printer-Scanner-etc/dp/B000I97N4O
bill davis
02-09-2010, 07:56 AM
Thanks Ol’tunzafun, train, I went to the web site Train provided and ordered the switch along with USB 2.0 A to B device cable.
That will give me 3 cables of the same type. Will this work ok? Or do I need a different type(crossover or data transfer cable) to connect to the printer?
Thanks
bill
Steve R Jones
02-09-2010, 08:04 AM
Your printer should have its own cable...(usb)
bill davis
02-09-2010, 10:54 AM
Steve, I bought the printer from dell. It was delivered without a cable. Contacvted Dell and was told cables are not included. I don't know if this apllies to all the printers they sell.
bill
Train
02-09-2010, 11:09 AM
That applies to every printer I have seen so far. Yep you have to buy the USB cable seperate.