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Compact beige box with two USB-B ports on one side and one USB-A port on the other, green and orange status LEDs, bus powered

IOGEAR

IOGEAR GUB231 2-Port USB 2.0 Printer Switch

SKU CH-D5SK-JBCPZ MPN GUB231

Two computers share one USB 2.0 printer or device with automatic switching and a manual button, no software needed

  • PC connections2 x USB Type B
  • Console ports1 x USB Type A
  • Computer ports2 Ports
  • Status lightsPort Status: Green - Online / Orange - Locked Host Status: O
  • Power requirementsUSB Bus powered
  • Product typeUSB
  • 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.

How it compares

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Price $32.99
Cheaper than about 85% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIOGEAR
Product lineIOGEAR 2-Port USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch
Model nameGUB231
Product typeUSB
Ports & slots
PC connections2 x USB Type B
Console ports1 x USB Type A
Computer ports2 Ports
Power
Power requirementsUSB Bus powered
Size & build
Shipping weight0.30 kg
Package size225 × 155 × 61 mm
More details
Status lightsPort Status: Green - Online / Orange - Locked
Host Status: Orange - Online

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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