Hello fellow computer persons,


I was asked by a small family business to connect a all in one printer to 4 WORK station. In the past i have used a small 2 port USB printer sharing device at home so that my wife and I can share one printer. The printer sharing device(USB Hub)that we use has a auto SWITCHING feature so we dont have to manually switch the printer to our own computer every time we need to print. My QUESTION is do they make a
4 port printer sharing device (I believe its called a printer server). I am sure they do but can anybody recommend a good one? I am sure it is a MATTER or connecting cables and installing the software on each computer? I am I missing anything??

Albert O Network the 4 computers and then share the printer over the network is the easiest way.  The printer can be wifi connected (if it has that capability) or it can be physically connected to one of the 4 computers.  If physically connected to 1 of the 4, then that computer will need to be powered on in order for any of the others to print. No switches need to be installed and each computer will have access to the printer at all times.