Vention USB 2.0 A Male to B Male Printer Cable 3M Black

The Vention USB 2.0 A Male to B Male Printer Cable provides dependable data transmission between computers and printers, scanners, or peripheral devices over a practical 3-meter distance. This mid-length cable offers sufficient reach for flexible equipment placement in home offices, dorm rooms, and small business workspaces without excess cable that creates clutter. Designed for students connecting shared printers and business professionals organizing workstations, the durable construction ensures consistent performance for daily printing, scanning, and data transfer tasks.

Key Features & Benefits

• 3-Meter Practical Length: Spans the distance between desks and nearby shelving units, corner placements, or adjacent surfaces, enabling organized workspace layouts where printers don’t occupy valuable desk real estate yet remain easily accessible.
• USB 2.0 High-Speed Transfer: Delivers data rates up to 480 Mbps for quick document transfers to printers and rapid scan-to-computer operations, significantly faster than older USB 1.1 connections that bottleneck large file transfers.
• Universal Type-B Connector: The standard USB-B interface works immediately with printers, scanners, and multifunction devices from all major manufacturers including HP, Canon, Epson, and Brother—no compatibility research or adapter hunting required.
• Quality Shielding Protection: Built-in aluminum foil and braided shielding protects against electromagnetic interference from nearby electronics, maintaining stable connections even with Wi-Fi routers, phone chargers, and other devices operating nearby.
• Professional Black Finish: The sleek black PVC jacket blends seamlessly with office equipment and furniture, maintaining clean aesthetics in professional environments while resisting everyday wear from routing and repositioning.

Technical Specifications

Data Transfer Performance

• USB Standard: USB 2.0 compliant
• Maximum Data Rate: 480 Mbps (high-speed mode)
• Backward Compatible: USB 1.1 (12 Mbps), USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbps)
• Transfer Types: Bulk, Control, Interrupt, Isochronous
• Hot-Swappable: Plug-and-play capability without system restart

Cable Construction

• Length: 3 meters (9.84 feet)
• Connector A: USB Type-A male (computer/host connection)
• Connector B: USB Type-B male (printer/peripheral connection)
• Jacket Material: PVC insulation
• Color: Black
• Conductor Material: Oxygen-free copper (OFC) wiring
• Wire Gauge: 28AWG for data lines, 24AWG for power lines
• Shielding: Aluminum foil and braided shielding for EMI/RFI noise rejection
• Strain Relief: Molded boots at connector-cable junctions

Electrical Specifications

• Voltage: 5V DC (USB standard)
• Current Capacity: Up to 500mA maximum
• Contact Plating: Gold-plated pins for corrosion resistance and consistent conductivity
• Impedance: 90 ohms ±15% differential
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 80°C (-4°F to 176°F)
• Humidity Range: 10% to 90% non-condensing

Physical Design

• Cable Diameter: Approximately 5mm
• Connector Profile: Standard USB Type-A and Type-B dimensions
• Cable Flexibility: Flexible enough for desktop routing while maintaining durability
• Weight: Approximately 100-120 grams
• Bend Radius: Supports typical desk-edge and furniture routing

Compatibility

• Printers: Inkjet printers, laser printers, all-in-one printers, photo printers, thermal printers, dot matrix printers
• Scanners: Flatbed scanners, document feeders, photo scanners, business card scanners
• Multifunction Devices: Combined printer/scanner/copier/fax machines
• Audio Interfaces: USB audio interfaces, MIDI keyboards, digital mixing consoles, DJ controllers
• Other Peripherals: External hard drive enclosures (USB-B type), USB hubs with upstream Type-B ports, label makers, barcode scanners
• Operating Systems: Windows 11/10/8/7/Vista/XP, macOS (all versions), Linux distributions, Chrome OS
• Major Brands: HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Lexmark, Samsung, Xerox, Dell, Ricoh, Fujitsu, Kyocera

Use Cases & Applications

For Students: Connect dorm room or apartment printers positioned on bookshelves, dresser tops, or shared desk areas away from your primary laptop workspace. The 3-meter length accommodates typical student living arrangements where printers serve multiple roommates without occupying prime study space, ideal for printing assignments, essays, and project materials.

For Home Office Setups: Position printers on side tables, credenzas, or corner shelving units while keeping your main desk clear for active work. This cable length enables comfortable workspace organization where printer noise and bulk don’t interfere with video conferences or focused tasks, particularly valuable in spare bedrooms or converted dining areas serving as home offices.

For Small Business Workstations: Link desktop computers to shared printers positioned centrally within work areas in professional offices, medical practices, or retail back rooms. The 3-meter reach allows employees to share printing resources without clustering desks around equipment, improving workflow efficiency in space-conscious environments.

For Classroom Technology: Connect teacher workstations to classroom printers positioned on supply shelves, equipment carts, or cabinet tops. The cable length suits typical classroom layouts where printing capabilities need accessibility without occupying instructional space, supporting daily handout printing and student project output.

For Creative Workspaces: Run from graphic design workstations or photo editing computers to specialized printers positioned against studio walls or on equipment stands. The reliable connection ensures high-resolution images and design proofs transfer without data corruption that could compromise color accuracy or output quality.

For Scanning Stations: Connect document scanners or flatbed scanners positioned on adjacent surfaces from computers handling digitization workflows. The 3-meter span enables ergonomic document handling during high-volume scanning projects in offices transitioning to paperless operations or archiving historical records.

For Audio Production: Link MIDI controllers, audio interfaces, or USB-equipped synthesizers to music production computers in home studios. The cable accommodates typical studio desk layouts where instruments and controllers position within comfortable reach while maintaining clean cable management that prevents trip hazards.

For Retail Point-of-Sale: Connect receipt printers, label printers, or barcode scanners to register computers or inventory workstations in retail stores, cafes, or small restaurants. The durable construction withstands daily commercial use while the length provides flexibility for counter layouts optimized for customer service flow.

For Library Computer Stations: Install in public libraries or university study areas where patron computers connect to shared printing resources. The cable length allows printers to position in staff-supervised areas while remaining accessible to public terminals, reducing equipment tampering while maintaining service availability.

For Multi-User Printer Sharing: Enable printer access from secondary workstations or family members’ computers in shared home offices or study spaces. The 3-meter reach works well when one printer serves multiple users positioned around a room without requiring wireless networking setup or additional equipment purchases.

For Healthcare Documentation: Link medical workstations to prescription printers, label printers, or patient documentation printers in clinics, dental offices, or therapy practices. The stable connection ensures prescriptions, appointment cards, and medical labels print accurately without transmission errors that could impact patient care or regulatory compliance.

For Workshop Equipment: Connect computers to 3D printers, CNC controllers, or other USB Type-B equipped machinery in maker spaces, engineering labs, or technical workshops. The cable accommodates typical workbench configurations where control computers sit near but not directly adjacent to manufacturing equipment.

The Vention 3M USB 2.0 Printer Cable strikes an ideal balance for users who need more reach than standard 1-2 meter cables provide but don’t require the full 5-meter length that can create excess cable management challenges. Its practical length works exceptionally well for organized home offices, student living spaces, and small business environments where equipment positioning flexibility matters as much as maintaining clean, professional aesthetics.