Share a USB Printer on Your Wired Ethernet Network
This 1-port USB 2.0 to Ethernet network print server lets you share a single USB printer across a wired LAN without dedicating a computer as a print host.
Key Benefits
- Share one USB 2.0 printer with multiple users on the same Ethernet network
- Reliable wired LAN connection with 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing (10Base-T / 100Base-TX)
- Print protocols supported: LPR network printing (queue name: LP1) and Bonjour Print Services
- Web-based setup & management via browser (DHCP or static IP)
- TAA compliant for procurement requirements
Compatibility & Setup Notes
This device is not plug-and-play. Initial configuration is performed through its web interface and requires basic networking knowledge (IP addressing, router/switch connectivity, and printer setup). It is designed to work with many standard USB printers that use common drivers. It is not compatible with USB hubs, and may not work with multi-function printers that require proprietary utilities or printers requiring full bi-directional communication.
Whats in the Box
- 1-Port USB 2.0 Network Print Server
- RJ45 Ethernet cable
- Universal power adapter (NA/UK/EU/AU)
- Quick Start Guide
FAQs
- Q: Does this let multiple computers print to one USB printer over Ethernet?
- A: Yes. It connects a single USB 2.0 printer to a wired RJ45 LAN so any networked computer can send print jobs.
- Q: Is it plug-and-play?
- A: No. Setup is done through a web interface and typically involves DHCP or a static IP plus LPR printing (queue LP1).
- Q: Will it work with Windows and macOS?
- A: Yes. It supports Windows and macOS using standard printer drivers, and it also supports Bonjour Print Services.
- Q: Can I connect it through a USB hub?
- A: No. USB hubs are not supported.
- Q: What network speed does it support?
- A: It supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with auto-sensing (10Base-T / 100Base-TX).