Hi all.
I've just invested in a new hi-res color inkjet printer, which now makes a total of 2 lasers and one inkjet.
However, the (Gigabyte) motherboard only has 4 ports, 3 already in use, the fourth used for my printer.
The printers each have their unique advantages, so if possible, I want to somehow use a USB hub or similar, where from Windows 7, I can simply select required printer.
The research I've done so far describes connecting multiple computers to one printer, but I need the reverse.
What would such a device be called, and would it affect maximum resolution? (6400x2400 DPI I/jet for PCB transparencies).
USB 2.0 x 4 at rear, 1 available for printer, front panel has 2 USB ports, unknown type.
Printer 1: Samsung SCX-3405 Mono Laser M/F.
The one I mostly use for everyday 600 DPI scanning / printing of GS documents / schematics.
Printer 2: Samsung CLX-3170 CMYK Laser M/F.
Seldom used for printing, but good res flatbed color scanner at 4800 DPI max.
Printer 3: Canon Pixma iP7240 CMYKB (5X) I/Jet Printer.
Plan to use firstly for (OH transparencies?) or suitable media for PCB manufacture.
As a bonus, it also has a Disk tray (for printable disk labels).
Thanks, Clive.
I've just invested in a new hi-res color inkjet printer, which now makes a total of 2 lasers and one inkjet.
However, the (Gigabyte) motherboard only has 4 ports, 3 already in use, the fourth used for my printer.
The printers each have their unique advantages, so if possible, I want to somehow use a USB hub or similar, where from Windows 7, I can simply select required printer.
The research I've done so far describes connecting multiple computers to one printer, but I need the reverse.
What would such a device be called, and would it affect maximum resolution? (6400x2400 DPI I/jet for PCB transparencies).
USB 2.0 x 4 at rear, 1 available for printer, front panel has 2 USB ports, unknown type.
Printer 1: Samsung SCX-3405 Mono Laser M/F.
The one I mostly use for everyday 600 DPI scanning / printing of GS documents / schematics.
Printer 2: Samsung CLX-3170 CMYK Laser M/F.
Seldom used for printing, but good res flatbed color scanner at 4800 DPI max.
Printer 3: Canon Pixma iP7240 CMYKB (5X) I/Jet Printer.
Plan to use firstly for (OH transparencies?) or suitable media for PCB manufacture.
As a bonus, it also has a Disk tray (for printable disk labels).
Thanks, Clive.