Print Server to USB HUB?

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Hi,

i'am using the TE100-P1U Print Server (has only 1 USB port) with 1 printer. I bought an additional printer and my question is, can i use now 2 printers with my print server by connecting it to an USB HUB?

This is the print server

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No, each printer would need its own IP address, meaning each would need its own printserver.

Reply to lotussama

My printer does not have an IP address, only the print server, and the printer is connecterd via USB.

And how is this muliport print server working?

http://trendnet.com/en/products/TE100-P21.htm

Reply to scarfacew3

Well, you're right about IPs of course, but your computer will specify a printer by IP (the print server's) and port (also the print server's).

The multiport print server works by setting up each port individually, when you set up the printer, you determine which USB port the printer is actually on. When you go to set up that printer on a computer, you specify the port on the printserver where the printer you're interested in is to be found. A single port print server doesn't typically come with this ability - you only specify the IP address of the printer. If yours allows you to go further and denote a specific port, you might be able to do it.

Reply to lotussama

OK thank you very much!

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