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hitesh
Posted on Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 2:55 am:   

Dear Sir,
My problem is that I have 1 printer for 2 computer. Is it possible that I can use 1 printer for both the 2 computer. I have not tried till present with both LPT-1 & USB. I mean to say that i can connect 1 computer with USB & connect 1 computer with COM-1. Is it possible..
E.S.
Posted on Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 11:14 pm:   

The short answer is no with a serial comport. A USB sharing hub is the way to go in your case. It will allow 2 computers to share upto 4 USB devices.

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