Vention 1.5M USB 2.0 A Male to B Male Printer Cable Black (VAS-A16-B150)

The Vention VAS-A16-B150 is a 1.5-meter USB 2.0 printer cable that connects computers to printers, scanners, and other peripheral devices. Designed for students who need reliable printing for assignments and business professionals managing office equipment, this cable delivers dependable data transfer for everyday document printing and scanning tasks. The standard USB-A to USB-B connection works with the vast majority of desktop printers and multifunction devices found in homes, offices, and campus print centers.

Key Features & Benefits

• USB 2.0 High-Speed Transfer: Supports data rates up to 480Mbps, ensuring your print jobs reach the printer quickly without bottlenecks that delay urgent documents or cause timeouts during large file transfers.
• 1.5-Meter Length: Provides enough reach to position your printer on a shelf or side table while keeping your desk uncluttered, yet stays short enough to avoid excessive cable loops that collect dust and create trip hazards.
• Gold-Plated Connectors: Resists corrosion and maintains signal integrity over years of repeated plugging and unplugging, preventing the connection issues that plague cheaper cables with worn contacts.
• Durable PVC Jacket: Protects internal wiring from daily wear including accidental chair rolls and desk edge friction, extending cable lifespan far beyond flimsy alternatives that crack or fray within months.
• Universal Device Compatibility: Works with virtually all printers, scanners, external hard drives, audio interfaces, and MIDI keyboards that use the standard USB-B square port, eliminating guesswork when connecting equipment.

Technical Specifications

Connectivity

• Connector 1: USB Type-A male (connects to computer/laptop)
• Connector 2: USB Type-B male (connects to printer/peripheral)
• USB Standard: USB 2.0 (backward compatible with USB 1.1)
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 480Mbps (60MB/s theoretical maximum)

Cable Specifications

• Length: 1.5 meters (approximately 5 feet)
• Wire Gauge: 28AWG data + 24AWG power conductors
• Shielding: Aluminum foil + braided shield (reduces electromagnetic interference)
• Connector Plating: Gold-plated contacts for corrosion resistance
• Cable Jacket: PVC outer coating (Black color, model VAS-A16-B150)

Power Delivery

• Voltage: 5V DC standard USB power
• Current Support: Up to 500mA (sufficient for most printers and peripherals)
• Note: Printers typically use their own AC power adapter; this cable carries data and minimal power

Compatibility

• Operating Systems: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS
• Device Types: Laser and inkjet printers, all-in-one multifunction devices, scanners, external hard drives, audio interfaces, MIDI controllers
• Popular Brands: HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Lexmark, Samsung, Dell printers
• Note: Does not work with modern printers using USB-C or wireless-only connectivity

Use Cases & Applications

For Students: Connect your dorm room printer to your laptop for printing essays and research papers without relying on campus print centers that may have long queues during finals week. The 1.5-meter length works well in compact spaces while giving you flexibility to arrange furniture without cable strain.

For Home Offices: Link your multifunction printer to your desktop computer for reliable scanning and printing of client documents, invoices, and contracts. The Vention printer cable handles everything from simple text documents to detailed graphics without the connectivity drops that sometimes plague wireless printing setups.

For Small Business Settings: Establish dependable wired connections between workstations and shared office printers, avoiding the network configuration headaches and security concerns associated with wireless printer sharing. This cable approach works particularly well when you need guaranteed print job delivery for time-sensitive materials.

For Audio and Music Production: Connect MIDI keyboards, audio interfaces, or external sound cards to your computer for music creation and recording. Many professional audio devices still use USB-B connections for their proven reliability during long recording sessions where connection stability matters more than wireless convenience.

The standard USB 2.0 specification provides more than enough bandwidth for typical printing tasks—even high-resolution photo printing rarely requires the faster speeds of USB 3.0. However, if you’re transferring large amounts of data to external storage devices regularly, consider that USB 3.0 cables offer approximately 10 times faster transfer rates. The Vention VAS-A16-B150 excels at its intended purpose of printer connectivity where reliability and universal compatibility outweigh raw speed requirements. Keep in mind that some newer printers have moved exclusively to USB-C or wireless connections, so verify your specific printer model has the square USB-B port before purchasing.