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Black 6 ft USB 2.0 Type A to B cable with gold-plated connectors

VIFIGEN USB Printer Cable USB 2.0 Type A to B 6 ft 480 Mbps Black

SKU CH-CTB2-7QMXJ

Connects USB Type B printers, scanners, MIDI gear and other peripherals to a USB Type A port at up to 480 Mbps over a six-foot cable

  • Rated speed480 Mbit/s
  • Connection typeUSB Type B
  • Cable length6
  • Connector count4
  • Connector detailsUSB Type B
  • Connector genderFemale-to-Female
  • Up to 480 Mbps data transfer for USB 2.0 devices
  • Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion for reliable signal quality
  • 6 ft length gives flexible placement of printers and peripherals
  • Works with HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Lexmark, Dell, Samsung and more
  • Plug-and-play operation needs no drivers or software installation

Universal USB 2.0 Type A to B Cable

The VIFIGEN USB Printer Cable connects printers, scanners, MIDI controllers, digital pianos, development boards and external hard drives with a USB Type B port to any computer or laptop offering a USB Type A socket. It is aimed at home-office users, musicians and small-business owners who need a reliable wired link for data transfer without relying on wireless networks.

Gold-Plated Connectors and 6 ft Length

Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion and maintain consistent conductivity over repeated insertions. The six-foot cable provides enough reach for desktop printers placed away from the host machine while keeping the signal path short enough for full USB 2.0 performance. Plug-and-play operation requires no driver installation on Windows, macOS or Linux systems.

Replaces Worn or Missing OEM Cables

This cable restores connectivity when the original manufacturer cord is lost, damaged or too short for a rearranged workspace. The upgrade is worthwhile whenever a wireless link proves unstable for large print jobs, scanner batches or MIDI timing, delivering a steady 480 Mbps transfer rate that is backward compatible with USB 1.1 and 1.0 speeds.

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Price $8.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameVIFIGEN
Model nameUSB Printer Cable
Product typeUSB B
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speed480 Mbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB Type B
Connector count4
Connector detailsUSB Type B
Connector genderFemale-to-Female
Size & build
Cable length6
Build detailsGold

Questions about this item

What USB standard does this cable use and what is its maximum data rate?

It uses USB 2.0 Type A to Type B and reaches 480 Mbps, with backward compatibility to USB 1.1 at 12 Mbps and USB 1.0 at 1.5 Mbps.

What physical connector does the printer end require?

The printer end needs a USB Type B port, which is the square connector found on most printers, scanners, MIDI controllers and audio interfaces.

How is this cable installed and what common mistake should I avoid?

Plug the Type A end into the computer and the Type B end into the device; no drivers are needed. Do not force the Type B plug upside down — it only inserts one way.

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