IOGEAR
IOGEAR GUB231 2-Port USB 2.0 Printer Switch
Two computers share one USB 2.0 printer or device with automatic switching and a manual button, no software needed
- TypeUSB
- PC Connectors2 x USB Type B
- Console Connectors1 x USB Type A
- Computer Connections2 Ports
- LED IndicatorsPort Status: Green - Online / Orange - Locked Host Status: O
- Power FeaturesUSB Bus powered
- Share one printer between two computers without unplugging cables
- Automatic switching detects print jobs and selects the active PC
- Manual push-button lets you choose the connected computer instantly
- USB bus power means no external adapter is required
- LED indicators show port status and lock state at a glance
Two-Port USB 2.0 Printer Switch
The IOGEAR GUB231 lets two computers share a single USB printer or multifunction device. It connects each PC via a USB Type B port and the printer through one USB Type A port. The switch draws power from the USB bus so no external adapter is needed.
Home offices and small teams sharing one printer
Users who want automatic switching when a print job is sent will benefit. A front button also allows manual selection between the two connected computers. Buyers needing to share a device among more than two systems should consider a switch with additional ports.
Stable operation during continuous printing
Because the unit is bus powered it remains active as long as at least one host computer is on. LED indicators show which port is online or locked so users can verify the active connection at a glance. No software installation is required for sustained use.
Highlights
- Share one printer between two computers without unplugging cables
- Automatic switching detects print jobs and selects the active PC
- Manual push-button lets you choose the connected computer instantly
- USB bus power means no external adapter is required
- LED indicators show port status and lock state at a glance
Specifications
| Brand | IOGEAR |
|---|---|
| Series | IOGEAR 2-Port USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch |
| Model | GUB231 |
| Type | USB |
| PC Connectors | 2 x USB Type B |
| Console Connectors | 1 x USB Type A |
| Computer Connections | 2 Ports |
| LED Indicators | Port Status: Green - Online / Orange - Locked Host Status: Orange - Online |
| Power Features | USB Bus powered |
| Features | Automatically switch from one computer to another when connecting to a USB printer or multi-function printer Simply press a button to switch a USB device between computers - No software installation required Active-port LED lights indicate which computer has access to the USB device Switch-lock function prevents other users from switching the USB device and ensures data access consistency USB 2.0 support with data transfer rate up to 480Mbps and USB 1.1 backward compatible No external power supply needed |
| Weight | 0.61 |
| Shipping weight | 0.30 kg |
| Package size | 225 × 155 × 61 mm |
Questions about this item
Do I need to supply any external power for the GUB231 to operate?
No, the switch draws all the power it needs from the USB bus of the connected computers.
Can I keep using my existing USB 2.0 printer and external hard drive with this switch?
Yes, the single USB Type-A console port accepts any standard USB 2.0 device such as a printer, multi-function printer, scanner or external hard drive.
How do I confirm the GUB231 has selected the correct computer after I send a print job?
The port-status LEDs show green for the active computer and orange for the locked port, while the host-status LED turns orange when that computer is online.
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