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Can you hook up a printer to 2 computers using a dual usb cable?
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∙ 12y ago
To connect one computer to two printers by USB cables would require the use of a USB Hub. It may be wise to purchase a Hub with 6 or more ports. The Hub will have a port marked 'in', which will have to be connected to your computer. You can then connect the printers to any of the other ports on the Hub, ensuring that the respective printer drivers are installed on your computer. The USB Hub will also allow for the connection of your scanner and digital cameras etc.
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∙ 18y ago
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∙ 12y agoIf you mean - using a Y-shaped cable then no. The printer wouldn't be able to distinguish between the data coming from both the computers. You'd need to use some form of switching device to isolate each computer while printing is taking place. That's one of the functions of a file-server on a network - it assigns each computer a unique address so documents can be sent to the printer without getting jumbled.
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∙ 13y agoyou connect both computers to the printers like you connect 1
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∙ 13y agoplug it in istall the software. when you go to print you can choose what printer the job goes to.
hey presto =P
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