Is this suitable for a company with 20-30 employees?

Yes, the AS248T is designed for SMEs and office environments where many users need shared access to a limited number of printers.

How does intelligent network switching improve printing?

It optimizes print job routing and prevents bottlenecks, ensuring fair access and reducing wait times across the office.

Can I expand to more printers as my company grows?

You can support up to 8 printers; for growth beyond that, contact Procure.ae about scalability options.

Is this suitable for offices spread across multiple rooms or floors?

Yes, being network-based, it can serve computers across a networked office without requiring long parallel cables.

What happens if a printer goes offline?

The transmitter can intelligently route jobs to available printers; contact Procure.ae for details on failover behaviour.

How long does delivery take for a network printer transmitter in the UAE?

Procure.ae supplies office equipment across the UAE and GCC on a request-a-quote basis; contact our team for lead times.

Will Procure.ae help with network setup and configuration?

Yes, our team can advise on configuration and network layout when you request a quote.

How many computers and printers can this device manage?

By default it supports 24 computers accessing up to 8 printers; it can be configured to support up to 64 computers.

Does it require special software on office computers?

The device handles printing at the network level with minimal driver requirements; for specifics, contact Procure.ae.

Is it more efficient than individual printer cables?

Yes, centralizing printer management reduces physical cabling and allows one transmitter to serve many devices.

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Aten AS248T Printer Network Transmitter

Aten AS248T Printer Network Transmitter

Name: Aten AS248T Printer Network Transmitter
Brand: Aten
SKU: AS248T

The Aten AS248T is a network-based printer sharing transmitter allowing up to 64 computers (24 by default) to access up to 8 printers through intelligent network switching. Designed for SMEs and office environments requiring centralized printer management without complex software.

Overview

The Aten AS248T printer network transmitter provides a central management solution for multi-printer environments. It allows multiple computers on a network to share a pool of printers while intelligent switching prevents job conflicts and ensures fair printer access across all users.

Key Features

Supports up to 8 shared printers in one device
Allows up to 64 computers (configurable, default 24) to access printers
Centralized printer pool management via network connection
Eliminates complex print driver configuration across workstations
Ideal for SMEs, offices, and departmental printer sharing
No external power supply required (non-powered)
Compact form factor for network closets

Specifications

Printer Capacity: Up to 8 Printers
Computer Support: Up to 64 Computers (default 24)
Connectivity: Network (Ethernet-based)
Operation: Parallel Port Control
Print Technology: Parallel Interface
Functions: Multi-printer Sharing, Network Distribution
Weight: 3.4 kg

Why buy from Procure.ae

Procure.ae supplies office printer management solutions to small and medium enterprises across the UAE and GCC. Request a quote for multi-floor printer sharing deployments and office infrastructure upgrades.

FAQ

How many computers can be connected?
The default configuration supports 24 computers, but it is upgradeable to support up to 64 computers sharing the same 8-printer pool.

Is software installation required on each computer?
Network-based operation minimizes driver complexity, though printer drivers may still be required; contact for specific OS compatibility details.