USB 2.0 support with data transfer rate up to 480Mbps and USB 1.1 backward compatible Automatically switch from one computer to another when connecting to a USB printer or multi-function printer Simply press a button to switch a USB device between computers Switch-lock function prevents other users from switching the USB device and ensures data access consistency No external power supply needed IOGear's GUB231 USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch allows two PCs and / or Macs to share one printer or multi-function printer. Simply submit a print job and the printer automatically switches to the preferred computer. The switch also enables two computers to easily share one external hard drive, scanner, or any USB device.