USB 2.0 A Male to B Male Printer Cable: Vention 5M with Dual Ferrite Core Black
The Vention USB 2.0 A Male to B Male Printer Cable features dual ferrite cores for superior electromagnetic interference protection. This 5-meter cable connects computers to printers, scanners, and other USB-B peripherals while maintaining signal integrity over extended distances. The integrated ferrite cores minimize data transmission errors caused by electrical noise in office and industrial environments.
Technical Specifications
Connectivity
- Connector A: USB Type-A Male (computer/host side)
- Connector B: USB Type-B Male (printer/peripheral side)
- USB Standard: USB 2.0 specification compliant
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 480 Mbps (High-Speed mode)
- Backward Compatibility: USB 1.1 (12 Mbps and 1.5 Mbps modes)
Physical Characteristics
- Cable Length: 5 meters (16.4 feet)
- Cable Color: Black
- Ferrite Cores: 2 integrated cores (one near each connector)
- Connector Plating: Gold-plated contacts for corrosion resistance
- Strain Relief: Molded design at both connector ends
- Cable Gauge: 28/24 AWG (data/power conductors)
Performance & Standards
- Shielding: Double-shielded construction with aluminum foil and braided shielding
- EMI/RFI Protection: Enhanced by dual ferrite core filtering
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to 80°C
- Compliance: USB-IF certified, RoHS compliant, CE marked
Use Cases & Applications
Large Office Deployments
In spacious office environments, this 5-meter cable allows you to position shared printers in central locations while connecting them to workstations around the perimeter. The extended length eliminates the need for USB hubs or extension cables that might degrade signal quality.
Industrial and Manufacturing Settings
Manufacturing facilities often have equipment spread across production floors where electromagnetic interference from machinery is common. The Vention cable’s dual ferrite cores filter out this electrical noise, preventing communication errors between computers and connected devices like barcode scanners or industrial printers.
Audio and Video Production
Recording studios and video editing suites benefit from the ferrite core protection when connecting audio interfaces, MIDI controllers, or digital mixers. These environments typically have numerous electronic devices that can introduce interference into unprotected cables.
Healthcare and Laboratory Equipment
Medical offices and laboratories frequently use specialized printers, scanners, and diagnostic equipment with USB-B connections. The extended cable length accommodates equipment positioning requirements while the ferrite cores ensure reliable data transmission critical for patient records and test results.
Educational Institutions
Classrooms and computer labs can connect printers positioned at the back of rooms to teacher workstations at the front. The 5-meter length provides the necessary reach without requiring intermediate connection points that could fail or become disconnected.
Compatibility Notes
The Vention USB 2.0 A Male to B Male Printer Cable works with all operating systems including Windows (XP through 11), macOS, Linux distributions, and Chrome OS. It connects to standard USB Type-A ports found on desktop computers, laptops, and powered USB hubs.
This cable is compatible with printers from HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Lexmark, and other manufacturers using USB-B ports. Additionally, it supports scanners, external hard drives, DAC units, MIDI keyboards, drawing tablets, and various other peripherals requiring USB Type-B connectivity.
While the cable is USB 2.0 specification, it functions properly with USB 3.0 ports and devices. However, data transfer speeds will be limited to USB 2.0 maximum rates of 480 Mbps. For most printing applications, this bandwidth provides more than adequate performance for document and photo printing.
