Tripp Lite 2-Port USB Hi-Speed Sharing Switch for Printer/ Scanner /Other - USB peripheral sharing switch - 2 ports
$57.93
$28.99
Mfg # U215-002
CDW # 4445290
| UNSPSC 26121600
Quick tech specs
- Allow 2 computers to share one USB 2.0 peripheral such as a printer scanner or external hard drive
- Switch between computers via mount hotkey or manual button
- Automatic switching upon print command
- No power adapter required
- USB switch/ USB peripheral sharing/ USB 2.0/ USB Printer
- Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 peripherals
- Optional software is compatible with Windows (XP and later) and Mac (OS X 10.3 and later)
- Tripp Lite is now a part of the Eaton family
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The U215-002 2-Port USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Printer/Peripheral Sharing Switch saves you money, time and precious workspace by letting you connect two computers to a single USB peripheral. Recommended for home and small offices, this sharing switch eliminates the cost of buying two printers, two scanners, two hard drives, etc., as well as the problem of where to put them and their cables.
One-touch port switching lets you switch between computers using a mouse, hotkeys or manual pushbutton. The U215-002 detects print commands and switches computers automatically. Idle time-out switching ensures all data is sent from the active printer buffer before switching ports.
A taskbar icon indicates the connected device's status. LEDs on the unit indicate which computer currently controls the device. The U215-002 is compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices and supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps.
No external power supply required. Switch is compatible with all USB-enabled Operating Systems. Optional CD software is compatible with Windows (XP and later) and Mac (OS X 10.3 and later).
One-touch port switching lets you switch between computers using a mouse, hotkeys or manual pushbutton. The U215-002 detects print commands and switches computers automatically. Idle time-out switching ensures all data is sent from the active printer buffer before switching ports.
A taskbar icon indicates the connected device's status. LEDs on the unit indicate which computer currently controls the device. The U215-002 is compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices and supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps.
No external power supply required. Switch is compatible with all USB-enabled Operating Systems. Optional CD software is compatible with Windows (XP and later) and Mac (OS X 10.3 and later).
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Tripp Lite 2-Port USB Hi-Speed Sharing Switch for Printer/ Scanner /Other is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Charlotte from
It does what I need it to do
It was frustrating when the wireless connection would drop at the inopportune time. Sometimes it too hours to reset and get back online. And connecting and disconnecting between two computers got old fast. One computer is for teleworking, the other is for family use. Was unable to install the driver on either computers and the supplied A/B cables were too short. With longer cables, the switch sits under the monitor.
Date published: 2020-09-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
null from
Simple installation, easy to use. Only issue I have is I wish all ports were on the same face.
Date published: 2021-02-11T08:36:56-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Daddy J from
This device makes my life easier!
I have two laptops and one printer. This sharing switch allows me to direct printing jobs from either laptop to the printer with the push of a button. The switch works flawlessly. I would recommend it to anyone.
Only one observation for a possible improvement. The switch has two small blue lights on the top surface associated with each input line. The switch is located on the far corner of my desk, with the button for line 1 farther away than button 2. So I view the box from an angle and when button 1 is pressed, the light from it also illuminates button 2 from underneath because there is no lightproof barrier inside the switch. So it is not easy to tell which line is selected. I would imagine that a small piece of opaque black cardboard placed inside the box between the lights would solve the problem.
Thanks for your consideration!
Date published: 2021-01-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
William from
I would purchase this for switching one device
This works just as described. At first, I hooked up a multi-port USB hub to this and had some issues due to too many devices going through the one USB port on the switcher, so once I reduced the number of devices going through, it worked great.
Date published: 2020-11-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Steve N from
Works reliably and as intended.
I use this to send files to a CNC machine by putting a flash drive as the switched peripheral.
The only thing I would change is this:
CTRL-F11 allows one to TAKE control of the peripheral. It would be useful to be able to GIVE control to the other port with CTRL-F11. It would act as a toggle instead of only TAKE THE PORT.
Date published: 2021-02-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Cindy from
I would buy this product again
This product is small and easy to use and install. With two computers on my desk, it was important to be small.
Date published: 2021-05-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
anuarc85 from
Amazing
I got this switch to use my keyboard from in my laptop and my phone. works like a charm
Date published: 2021-04-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
William from
A must have when 2 computers sharing 1 wired printer
This is a sweet little devise. It has made sharing a printer in the adjacent office much easier and convenient.
Date published: 2023-02-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JohnH from
OUTSTANDING PRODUCT..!!
Easy setup and worked immediately. Incredibly convenient when working between two computers and occasionally need to print from both. Awesome Product..!!
Date published: 2022-08-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
GAGEMAN from
Best quality, function and price!
I am an Engineer by profession and know function, quality and value. This is an electro-mechanical switch with a positive click. We tried one from Staples which was strictly software based and it did not work worth a darn. We should have gone to CDW first instead of wasting our time. BTW, the CDW customer assistance was outstanding.and the person helping went out of her way to show us similar products for comparison.
A great overall buying experience!
Date published: 2017-05-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BassetBoy from
FINALLY!
Don't know what took me so long to FINALLY find this switch, knew one had to exist but just didn't think about CDW after my move from Vernon Hills, IL, where I could just walk into the store and ask. Portland, OR is a long way away, but everything works great now! Thank you!!!
Date published: 2017-08-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
gmm from
I would definitely buy this again!
This easily resolved a problem in my small office. Wish I had bought it a year sooner!
Date published: 2020-06-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
carstar from
I wouldn't buy this again but my own fault
It works, but I thought it was auto switching. A real pain in the neck to have to go to the box and change buttons all the time. It does not work from the computer software.
Date published: 2020-11-07T00:00:00-05:00