USB Switch

4-Port USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch

Name: 4-Port USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch
Brand: IOGEAR
SKU: GUB431
Price: 39.95 USD
Availability: InStock

4-Port Automatic Printer Switch

MPN: GUB431

UPC: 881317504814

$39.95

IOGEAR's USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch allows four 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 four computers to easily share one external hard drive, scanner, or any USB device. No more plugging and unplugging between computers.

4-Port USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch

$39.95

4 Computers 1 printer

Simply submit a print job and the printer automatically* switches to the preferred computer.

* Automatic switch function is software based and only available with USB printer or the printer function of a multi-function printer. For connecting and using other types of USB devices, you can switch by using the push-button on the USB switch or with the included software.

Backwards Compatible

The 4-Port USB 2.0 automatic Printer Switch has speeds of up to 480 mbps at USB 2.0 speeds. It is also backwards compatible with USB 1.1 for legacy printers.

Automatically* switch from one computer to another when connecting to a USB printer or multi-function printer
Easily share a USB 2.0 device between PC and Mac without a network setup
Simply press a button to switch a USB device between computers - No software installation required
Active-port LED lights indicate which computer has access to the USB device
Switch-lock function prevents other users from switching the USB device and ensures data access consistency
USB 2.0 support with data transfer rate up to 480Mbps and USB 1.1 backward compatible
No external power supply needed

For PC Users
• Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
• Available USB port
• Chrome Book(Only Manual switching)
• Linux®, Unix and other USB supported systems(Only Manual switching)*
*Additional drivers and support may be needed

For MAC Users
• Mac 10.6 and above
• Available USB port

1 x USB 2.0 Auto Switch
1 x 6 ft. USB A-B Cable
1 x User Manual
1 x Registration / Warranty Card

GUB431 Quick Start Guide Download

GUB241 v1.2.111 Software (MacOS) Download

Release Date: 03/26/2025

Mac OS 10.13 (High Sierra)
Mac OS 10.14.x (Mojave)
Mac OS 10.15 (Catalina)
MAC OS 11x (Big Sur)
MAC OS Monterey
Mac OS 13x Ventura
Mac OS 14x Sonoma
Mac OS 15x Sequoia

**Automatic Switching software requires Admin rights

GUB431 Software (MacOS) Download

Release Date: 02/06/2020

Mac OS 10.13 (High Sierra)
Mac OS 10.14.x (Mojave)
Mac OS 10.15 (Catalina)
MAC OS 11x (Big Sur)
MAC OS Monterey
Mac OS 13x Ventura

GUB431 Sofware (Windows) Download

Release Date: 04/10/2019

Windows 7 32-bit
Windows 7 64-bit
Windows 8.1 32-bit
Windows 8.1 64-bit
Windows 10 32-bit
Windows 10 64-bit
Windows 11

GBU431 Software (MacOS) Download

Release Date: 02/05/2015

Mac OS 10.6.x
Mac OS 10.7.x
Mac OS 10.8.x
Mac OS 10.9.x
Mac OS 10.10

Need more help with this product? Visit IOGEAR Knowledge Base

Function	GUB431
Computer Connections
Direct	USB Type-A
Connectors
Console	1 x USB-A
Device Side	4
Environment
Humidity	0-80% RH
Operation Temperature	41 to 104 degree Fahrenheit
Storage Temperature	-4 to 140 degree Fahrenheit
LEDs
Port Status	Green - Online / Orange - Locked
Host Status	Orange - Online
Operating System Support	Windows ZP and above; Mac: 10.4.5, 10.5 and above
Power Consumption	DC 5V, 2.5W
Power Supply	USB Bus powered

Dimensions	GUB431
POP Information
10'' Peg Hook	4
6'' Peg Hook	3
Unit Dimensions
Height	3
Depth	1
Width	4
Unit Package Dimensions
Height	7.25
Width	6
Depth	2.25
Master Carton
Height	7
Width	8
Depth	15
Master Carton Qty.	6
Weight
Master Carton Wt.	5 lb.
Unit Pack Wt.	0.7 lb.
Unit Wt.	0.2 lb.

3 Year Limited Warranty

Return policy info here.

4-Port USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch