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Grey USB 2.0 A to B male cable, 1.8 m, shielded

AllAmericanEssential

AllAmericanEssential USB 2.0 A to B Male/Male Cable 1.8 m Grey

SKU CH-D9CM-DKWTG

Connects USB-A devices to USB-B peripherals at 480 Mbps over 1.8 m with shielded construction

  • Connection typeMicro USB to USB A
  • High-speed data at 480 Mbps for quick file transfers
  • 8 m length gives flexible device placement
  • USB 2.0 A-to-B male connectors fit printers and peripherals
  • Shielded construction reduces signal interference
  • Lightweight 2.82 oz design is easy to route and store

USB 2.0 A-to-B cable for printers and scanners

This 1.8 m grey cable connects a USB-A host to a USB-B device such as a printer, scanner or external drive enclosure. It is built to the USB 2.0 specification with male connectors on both ends and a shielded design that supports the rated 480 Megabits per second data rate. The 1.8 m length suits typical desktop setups without excess slack.

Replaces shorter or damaged USB 2.0 A-to-B leads

Swap it in when the original cable is too short, has a broken connector or shows intermittent disconnects during print jobs. The upgrade is worth it if you need the full 1.8 m reach or a fresh shielded cable to eliminate signal errors on longer runs. It does not add bandwidth beyond the USB 2.0 limit, so devices that require USB 3.0 speeds will not benefit.

Sustained transfers hold at the rated 480 Mbps

Under continuous load the shielded construction maintains the full USB 2.0 signalling rate without the drop-outs seen on unshielded or worn cables. The 2.82-ounce weight and 1.8 m length keep voltage drop low enough for reliable enumeration during long scan batches or multi-gigabyte print spools. No active electronics are present, so performance is limited by the host controller and device firmware.

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Price $14.99
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Specifications

Ports & slots
Connection typeMicro USB to USB A

Questions about this item

What clearance does the 1.8 m USB 2.0 A to B cable need behind a printer?

The cable is 1.8 m long with male USB-A and male USB-B plugs; allow enough depth for the B connector to seat fully without bending the cable sharply.

Which end plugs in first when connecting this grey 1.8 m cable to a scanner?

Insert the USB-B male plug into the scanner port until it clicks, then connect the USB-A male plug to the computer; reversing the order can leave the B plug partially seated.

When should the 1.8 m USB 2.0 A-to-B cable be replaced?

Replace it if the shielding is damaged, the plugs no longer latch securely, or data transfer drops below the 480 Mbit/s USB 2.0 rate during use.

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