2 pcs 1 printer

yes i know that but both pcs are not on at the same time. if they were both on at the same time i would do that. also this printer has only the printer style usb port. it has wifi but like i said it seems to go offline all the time. that might be the reason it was on ebay back 5 or so years ago. but i got 3 of them 2 for friends and they do the same thing.

anyway i do know about the sharing but the way we use the pcs the best way is either plugging them into the needed pc or hooking up an ab switch. but what i was wondering about is if connecting 2 pcs thru a 2 into 1 usb cable without the ab switch would work so i would not have to mess with the ab switch. and if by chance both pcs were on anyone could access the printer directly. but my best approach looks to be getting a ab switch. this is not an ab switched cable but a standard 2 in 1 cable that i was asking about if this might work? thanks

corvairbob said:

yes i know that but both pcs are not on at the same time. if they were both on at the same time i would do that. also this printer has only the printer style usb port. it has wifi but like i said it seems to go offline all the time. that might be the reason it was on ebay back 5 or so years ago. but i got 3 of them 2 for friends and they do the same thing.

anyway i do know about the sharing but the way we use the pcs the best way is either plugging them into the needed pc or hooking up an ab switch. but what i was wondering about is if connecting 2 pcs thru a 2 into 1 usb cable without the ab switch would work so i would not have to mess with the ab switch. and if by chance both pcs were on anyone could access the printer directly. but my best approach looks to be getting a ab switch. this is not an ab switched cable but a standard 2 in 1 cable that i was asking about if this might work? thanks

My guess.
Unless one PC was turned off you might find the 2 PCs conflicting with each other over ownership of the printer. Then there's the matter of 5 volts . Not worth it. Use a switch or switched cable.
https://www.amazon.com/Splitter-Comp...0CMXVWRMP?th=1

ok that is why i asked i will have to have all 3 ends the normal usb but they are available. thanks for the insite. it far better to ask then get one and have issues.

corvairbob said:

ok that is why i asked i will have to have all 3 ends the normal usb but they are available. thanks for the insite. it far better to ask then get one and have issues.

Amazon.com: HOXIBSL USB Printer Cable Splitter 1 in 2 Out,Printer Splitter for Two Computers, Dual USB Male to Female Compatible Printer, Scanner or Other USB Devices : Electronics

Torquemada said:

Amazon.com: HOXIBSL USB Printer Cable Splitter 1 in 2 Out,Printer Splitter for Two Computers, Dual USB Male to Female Compatible Printer, Scanner or Other USB Devices : Electronics

thanks for that link it looks like what i need to get.