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Black USB cable with reversible Type C and square Type B plugs, 2.0 m long

Black Box Corporation

Black Box Corporation USBC2TYPEB-2M USB cable USB C to USB B 2.0 m

SKU CH-ZA57-X1H00 MPN USBC2TYPEB-2M

Connects USB 2.0 Type-B printers and scanners to USB 3.1 Type-C laptops at 480 Mbps with a reversible plug

  • Rated speed480 Mbit/s
  • Connection typeUSB C to USB B
  • Cable length6.56 ft (2.0m)
  • Connector count2
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Product typeUSB 2.0
  • Sync and charge USB 2.0 Type B printers and scanners to USB 3.1 Type C laptops
  • Transfer data at USB 2.0 High-Speed rates of 480 Mbps
  • Reversible USB C connector plugs in up or down without fumbling
  • Compatible with printers, scanners, hubs and external hard drives using USB 2.0 Type B ports
  • Provides charging output of 500 mAmps for connected devices

Connect legacy USB-B peripherals to modern USB-C

This two-metre cable links USB 2.0 Type-B printers, scanners, hubs and external drives to laptops equipped with USB 3.1 Type-C sockets. The USB-C plug is reversible, so it inserts either way up. Data moves at USB 2.0 High-Speed rates of 480 Mbps and the cable supplies up to 500 mA for charging.

Limited to USB 2.0 bandwidth and power

Although the host connector is USB 3.1 Type-C, the cable operates at USB 2.0 specifications. Throughput tops out at 480 Mbps and charging current is capped at 500 mA, so it cannot drive power-hungry devices or deliver USB 3.x transfer speeds.

Replaces older USB-A-to-USB-B cables

The cable removes the need for an adapter when a computer lacks USB-A ports. It is not suited for users who require USB 3.x throughput, higher charging current, or connections to USB-C or Micro-B peripherals.

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Price $20.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBlack Box
Model nameUSBC2TYPEB-2M
Product typeUSB 2.0
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speed480 Mbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB C to USB B
Connector count2
Connector genderMale to Male
Size & build
Cable length6.56 ft (2.0m)
Overall length6.56 ft (2 m)
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size127 × 127 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

This cable is 2.0 m — is that the only length available for this model?

The MPN USBC2TYPEB-2M specifies a 2.0 m (6.56 ft) length; other lengths would carry a different part number.

The headline says USB 3.1 Type C to USB 2.0 Type B — what speed will I actually see when I connect a printer?

Data moves at USB 2.0 High-Speed rates of 480 Mbps; the USB 3.1 Type C plug simply provides a reversible connection to the host.

What does the USB 2.0 Type B interface cap in practice for power and data?

The cable delivers up to 500 mAmps charging current and caps data throughput at 480 Mbps.

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