Print server save you money by letting you share one printer between many networked users instead of having to purchase separate printers for each individual. StarTech.com PM1115U does not require a dedicated print server PC so you can position the printer anywhere you want on your network and avoid the performance bottleneck you "d have with an always-on PC acting as the print server. Straightforward Installation Wizards and remote web-based management make it easy to configure and use your print server. The palm-sized, lightweight print server plugs directly into your printer USB port and needs only an RJ-45 networking cable to connect it to the rest of your network. Compatible with most major operating systems, the PM1115U is the perfect USB printer solution for home or small office networks.