USB Printer Cable
- USB 2.0 Type-A male to Standard-B male.
- Listed lengths: 1 m and 1.8 m.
- Black cable with straight connectors.
- For compatible printers, scanners, and other USB-B peripherals.
- USB 2.0 interface, up to 480 Mbps signaling.
- Sample, OEM, and bulk-order inquiries welcome.
A Direct Wired Link for Compatible USB-B Peripherals
USB Printer Cable for USB-A to Type-B Connections
Connect a compatible printer or scanner to a USB-A host with a simple cable. BC-DAB005 is a USB 2.0 Type-A male-to-Standard-B male cable, available in 1 m and 1.8 m lengths for desks, workstations, and equipment installations where a direct wired connection is preferred.
For purchasing teams, the important details are easy to confirm: the two port types, the route length, and the device you need to support. Send those with your quantity, and we can review a sample or bulk-order configuration without making you work through unrelated cable options.
Product Specifications
| Item | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Product reference | BC-DAB005 |
| Host connector | USB 2.0 Type-A male |
| Peripheral connector | USB 2.0 Standard-B male |
| Connector arrangement | Straight plugs at both ends |
| Listed lengths | 1 m and 1.8 m |
| Color | Black |
| Interface | USB 2.0; up to 480 Mbps signaling rate |
| Project requirements | Custom length, identification, packaging, and documentation reviewed before quotation |
The interface rate is not a guarantee of printing speed or file throughput. The host, peripheral, driver, and workload determine actual operation. This cable is not a USB-C cable, an Ethernet cable, or a power supply for a printer that requires its own adapter. If the host only has USB-C, review our USB-B to USB-C options instead.
Confirm the Two Connectors Before You Order
The two ends serve different sides of the connection. The flat rectangular USB-A plug connects to the host, while the squarer USB 2.0 Standard-B plug connects to a compatible peripheral. Don’t force either plug into a port that looks similar but isn’t compatible.
If you are sourcing for several printer models, check each model rather than assuming the same cable fits the whole range. A clear photo of the host port and device port usually gives us a useful starting point.
For an existing installation, also check how much space is available behind each plug. Straight connectors suit open routes; consider a different housing arrangement where the cable would otherwise bend sharply against furniture or an enclosure.
Yes. Send the desired length, how you measure it, and the intended device connection. We will review the request before quoting. A custom length should be evaluated for the complete setup rather than treated as an unlimited extension of the listed options.
No. It provides a wired USB connection to a host. Sharing a printer across a network requires the printer’s built-in features, host sharing, or a compatible print server. Those functions are not created by replacing the USB cable.
Tell us the quantities, customer part numbers, and packaging requirements for each length. We can review an identification plan with your quotation to make similar-looking cables easier to separate during receiving and assembly.
Yes. State the checks and records your purchasing or quality team requires, including any specific acceptance criteria. We will confirm the agreed inspection scope for the quoted assembly instead of assuming that every order includes the same test report.
Provide photos of both connectors, the required length, equipment model, and order quantity. Include any part markings on the old cable and explain whether the replacement must fit a recess or cable guide. A sample may be useful where the housing fit is critical.
How to Specify a USB Printer Cable for a Workstation Rollout
A familiar-looking cable can still be the wrong item for a deployment. Confirm a few practical details before ordering; it’s easier than discovering after the cartons arrive that one printer model, desk layout, or laptop port needs a different connection.
Check both ends, not just the printer name
The rectangular Type-A plug belongs at a compatible host or hub port. The squarer Standard-B plug belongs at the peripheral. Some devices use USB-C, Mini-B, Micro-B, or a different interface entirely. Use a port photograph or the equipment manual when the connector is unclear; the word printer alone does not define the cable.
Measure along the route the cable will follow
Allow for cable trays, furniture, and a relaxed bend behind the equipment. Avoid buying excess length as a precaution, but don’t leave the lead stretched between ports. Where rear clearance is restricted, a 90-degree USB printer cable may fit the layout better than a straight plug pressed against a wall.
Separate connection issues from software issues
A passive cable doesn’t install a printer driver or enable a function the host software doesn’t support. When assessing a replacement, test with the intended operating system, driver, and device. Printing, scanning, and device-management functions may use different software paths, so check the functions your team actually relies on.
Understand what changes with a longer connection
Adding adapters or extension sections changes the complete link. Do not assume that joining several short leads is equivalent to one evaluated assembly. For a longer route, discuss an active USB printer cable with the equipment and power arrangement in mind rather than selecting length alone.
Approve a representative sample
Connect the sample in the intended layout and run normal jobs. Include reconnecting after a restart or sleep if that is part of daily use. Check plug access and whether the cable is pulled when equipment is moved for cleaning or maintenance. For a mixed equipment fleet, evaluate each relevant port and device combination.
Make repeat ordering unambiguous
Keep the approved part reference, length, color, and any label or packaging instructions together. If you need particular materials, compliance evidence, or acceptance tests, put those requirements in the inquiry so they can be reviewed for the quoted assembly. The USB interface name alone does not establish a special environmental or medical qualification.
We can start with your device models, required lengths, and quantity per configuration. A clear specification helps us quote the cable you need and helps your receiving team identify it when it arrives.
