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Black USB 2.0 A to B male cable, 16 ft, gold-plated connectors

Amazon Basics USB 2.0 Printer Cable A to B Male 16 ft Black Gold-Plated 480 Mbps

SKU CH-0H79-FW040

Connects printers, scanners or external drives to a computer with a 16 ft USB 2.0 cable at 480 Mbps

  • Rated speed480 Mbit/s
  • Connection typeUsb 2.0 A, Usb 2.0 B
  • Cable length16 ft (4.88 m)
  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsUsb 2.0 A, Usb 2.0 B
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Connect printers and drives at up to 480 Mbps with USB 2.0
  • Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion for a reliable signal
  • 16 ft length reaches devices across a room or desk
  • Male-to-male USB-A to USB-B fits standard ports directly
  • Compatible with printers, scanners, cameras and external hard drives

Cable purpose and audience

This USB 2.0 cable connects printers, scanners, external hard drives and cameras to a computer. It suits home offices and small businesses that need a reliable link for everyday printing and data transfer.

Deciding specification

The cable uses USB 2.0 Type-A and Type-B male connectors rated at 480 megabits per second. Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion and maintain signal quality over the full 16 foot length.

Sustained-load behaviour

During long print jobs or large file copies the gold-plated connectors keep resistance low and the signal stable. The 16 foot reach lets you place peripherals away from the host without signal degradation.

How it compares

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Price $13.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAmazon Basics
Model nameUSB 2.0 Printer Cable
Product typeUSB
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speed480 Mbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection typeUsb 2.0 A, Usb 2.0 B
Connector count2
Connector detailsUsb 2.0 A, Usb 2.0 B
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Cable length16 ft (4.88 m)
Overall length16 ft (4.88 m)
Build detailsGold

Questions about this item

What does the 480 megabits per second rating mean when I connect my printer?

It is the maximum theoretical throughput of the USB 2.0 link; real-world transfer speeds will be lower due to protocol overhead and the device's own limits.

Which USB standard does this cable use and what does it cap in practice?

The cable follows the USB 2.0 specification, so the connection is capped at 480 megabits per second even if the host port supports a faster standard.

What physical space do I need for the connectors on this 16 foot cable?

Each end has a standard USB-A or USB-B male plug; allow room for the plug body and strain relief behind the port.

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