IOGear GUB211 Installation Manual

IOGear GUB211 Installation Manual

Iogear usb auto printer sharing switch installation guide

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Installation
Guide
Installation
USB Auto Printer Sharing Switch
GUB211
PART NO. M1327
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  • Page 1 Installation Guide Installation USB Auto Printer Sharing Switch GUB211 PART NO. M1327...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Features Package Contents System Requirements Windows Installation Mac Installation Set Up the Control Center Application Connect to other USB device Troubleshooting Federal Communications Commission CC) Statement CE Saftey Statement Limited Warranty Contact...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the IOGEAR GUB211 USB Printer Auto Sharing Switch (hereafter referred to as “Switch”). This Switch is designed to enable two computers to share your All-In-One/Multifunction devices, standard printers, automatically processing print jobs from the two connected computers to send print...
  • Page 5: Features

    Features Automatically switch between two computers when connecting to USB printer or multi-function printer • • Print jobs on first come first serve basis, no need to switch manually USB 2.0 - supports Hi-speed (up to 480 Mbps) and USB 1.1 backward compatible.
  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Verify that nothing is missing from the package by using the checklist below. Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable. Please confirm the items in the package below: • 1 x 2-to-1 USB2.0 Peripherial Sharing Switch • 2x 5 ft USB A-B Cable Application CD •...
  • Page 7: System Requirements

    System Requirements PC users Win 2000, XP and Vista Compatible • Available USB Port • Mac Users Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater • Requires OS 10.3 or greater for USB 2.0 support • Available USB 2.0 Port •...
  • Page 8: Windows Installation

    Windows Installation NOTE: Please ensure your printer driver is installed PRIOR to installing the drivers for IOGEAR Auto Printer Sharing Switch. For Vista Upon inserting the software CD into the CD-ROM of your computer, the auto-run screen will spear with a menu of options.
  • Page 9 The installation wizard will guide you through the installation process. Click on Next to continue.
  • Page 10 The installation wizard will place a shortcut icon on the desktop. Make sure the “Create a desktop icon” box is checked and click on Next to continue.
  • Page 11 Click on Install to install the application, then Finish to complete the setup...
  • Page 12 Once the installation is completed, you will see a GREEN bubble showing up on your task bar to indicate the software is ready and correctly installed.
  • Page 13: Mac Installation

    NOTE: Please ensure your printer driver is installed PRIOR to installing the drivers for IOGEAR Auto Printer Sharing Switch. After inserting the installation CD, browse to the content of the CD and double click on “IOGEAR Printer Sharing Switch” to begin the installation.
  • Page 14 2. Click on Continue to proceed with the installation.
  • Page 15 Please select the preferred location to install the application. We recommend installing the application to your hard driver for optimal performance...
  • Page 16 4. Click on Install to continue. You may be prompted by the Authenticate window to ask for password to continue. Type in your password of the account that you used for this computer and click on OK to continue.
  • Page 17 When the installation finishes, click on Close to complete the installation process.
  • Page 18: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Connect a USB printer to the USB port shown as above, and turn on the power of your USB printer. Connect any two computers (Windows or Mac) to one of the USB ports shown below with the included USB cable.
  • Page 19: Set Up The Control Center Application

    Windows After installation, you will see an icon “IOGEAR Auto Printer Sharing Switch” placed on your desktop. Double click on the icon to launch the application.
  • Page 20 If you see a RED bubble on the task bar, that means the printer is busy. You may send your print job and the switch will automatically queue the print job and finish the print job momentarily. After installation, you will see the GREEN bubble showing up on the task bar at the bottom.
  • Page 21 You can select and set the printer that is going to be used through the printer sharing switch by selecting the printer from the drop down list. Click on OK to confirm. Now the printer sharing switch will automatically determine the printing order on first come first serve basis.
  • Page 22: Connect To Other Usb Device

    Connecting to other USB device You may choose to use GUB211 to share different types of USB devices between two computers, such as USB external storage or multimedia device with USB connection. For instance, simply connect the USB external storage to the GUB211.
  • Page 23 On Windows or Mac OS, launch the application and click on Switch to manually connect to the USB external storage device. Once it is connected, you will see GREEN bubble showing up on the task bar, and now you should be able to access the USB external...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problems The Switch does not detect my computer My USB device is not detected by the Switch application The USB device is not working properly The USB device can not be switched to another computer Solutions Check the cable between the Switch and...
  • Page 25: Federal Communications Commission Cc) Statement

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(b) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 26 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
  • Page 27: Ce Saftey Statement

    CE Safety Statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC. The product has been approved for LVD and covered the following countries: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, U.K., Spain, Sweden...
  • Page 28: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchant- ability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
  • Page 29: Contact

    Computer, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 30 About Us About Us IOGEAR offers connectivity solutions that are innovative, fun, and stylish, helping people enjoy daily life using our high technology products. GREEN IOGEAR is an environmentally conscious company that emphasizes the importance of conserving natural resources. The use of our technology solutions helps reduce electronic waste.

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