UGREEN 10 m Active USB-A to USB-B Printer Cable (10374)

Overview

The UGREEN 10374 is a 10 m active USB 2.0 cable that connects a printer, or another device with a square USB-B socket, to a computer far across the room. Built-in signal electronics keep the connection stable over the long run, something an ordinary passive cable cannot do at this length, and data runs at up to 480 Mbps.

Is it right for you?

• Suits a printer, scanner or similar USB-B peripheral placed up to 10 m from the computer.
• The device socket must be the square USB 2.0 Type-B, not the wider USB 3.0 Type-B.
• It is a male to male cable, not a passive extension with a female socket.
• Not a PC to PC transfer cable, network cable or video cable, and not specified for charging phones, tablets or laptops.

Key features

• 10 m host to peripheral link with integrated active signal conditioning.
• USB 2.0 data up to 480 Mbps, and USB 1.1 and 1.0 devices work at their own speeds.
• The active electronics run from the USB link itself; no separate power supply is specified.
• Shielded long-run construction with corrosion-resistant nickel-plated connectors.
• No cable-specific driver is normally needed; the printer may still need its own.

What else you need

A computer with a USB-A port and a peripheral with a USB 2.0 Type-B socket. Nothing else is required for the cable; the printer or scanner may need its maker’s driver.

Installation

• Plug and play: no installer is needed. Run it as one direct link from the computer to the device.
• Do not add passive extensions or unpowered hubs to the run.
• Do not force the Type-B plug, and do not bend the cable sharply or crush it near the active electronics. Leave the active module where heat can escape.
• After changing the computer, hub, driver or peripheral, test the long run again.

Before you buy

• Never connect two computers or two powered USB host ports with it.
• High-power bus-powered devices may need more than the host port can supply over this length.