Need Help With A USB Cable Problem (RESOLVED)

by Steven Wagenheim

Posted: 14 years ago 9 replies

OFF TOPIC

Real simple.

I just got a new printer. The USB cable that comes with it is like 6 inches
long. It's a joke.

I want to get a longer cable for it. Problem is, the end that goes into the
printer itself is VERY specific in size and shape. In other words, just some
generic USB cable won't fit.

How can I either?

1. Find a cable with a like connection that's longer (preferably about 6 feet)?

2. Get something like an extension where I can connect the end that would
normally go into the PC to the connector and then connect the connector's
end into the PC?

I prefer 1, but 2 will be fine.

Any help anybody can give will be appreciated.

The printer I have is an HP Photosmart c4780

Thanks.

** EDIT ** Thanks to everybody for their help. Got my new cable
and printer is now where it belongs.

butters 14 years ago

2 Is best, thats what I would do . Or google the name of the wire and see if they offer a longer one, I am assuming you done that.
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sainteve21 14 years ago

Hi

Heres just one result of many

6ft USB 2.0 Extension Cable - PCWorld Pricing

Steve
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Gasen

14 years ago

I think that's a wireless cable in which case you need a router.
HP Photosmart C4780 All-in-One Printer | HP® Official Store
HP Photosmart C4780 All-in-One (Q8380A) specifications - HP Home & Home Office products

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Steven Wagenheim

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Gasen

While the printer can run on wireless, this is a USB cable I'm using. My
router is not wireless. At least the wireless part has been disabled because
of people tapping into my router all the time.

Real pain in the ass.

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ThomM 14 years ago

Steve you can get a USB extension cord at most if not all computer stores and Walmart. I have one I hooked up to my mouse and used it for a few years like that. It will also work for your printer or any other device that uses a USB cord.
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seasoned

14 years ago

Steve, There are AT LEAST 4 connectors for USB(1 and 2).

1. Is like a square with 2 ends beveled. THAT is usually for things like printers.
1 is USB (kind of rectangular)
1 is MINI USB (KIND of rectangular but almost beveled on both sides and a LOT smaller)
1 is MICRO USB (like mini USB but smaller still and the sides are ROUNDED)

USB Cables - USB 2.0 Cables, mini USB Connector Cables, Extension Cables and adapters

NOT a recommendation, only the first site I found. The cable top center is PROBABLY what you are talking about. The third picture down is a MINI. MICROs are still not that common. Mostly for VERY small devices.

Steve

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Steven Wagenheim

14 years ago

Originally Posted by seasoned

Steve, under where it says:

Let Us Help You Choose

The very first diagram is the connection to my printer.

USB Standard B female Connector on Left (input into peripheral) A female Connector on Right (output from computer or hub)

Okay, so then what do I get...an extension that fits in the one end and
connects to the other?

And if so, what do I look up?...USB extension cables?

Or do I just look for the same cable but with a longer length?

I'd think just getting a longer cable would be easier.

Sorry, this hardware stuff drives me nuts.

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CDarklock

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim

The very first diagram is the connection to my printer.

This is a standard USB cable. Pretty much any office supply store will have one. Same site provides this:

USB 2.0 Cable, for printers, external drives, scanners

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Steven Wagenheim

14 years ago

Originally Posted by CDarklock

This is a standard USB cable. Pretty much any office supply store will have one. Same site provides this:

USB 2.0 Cable, for printers, external drives, scanners

Thanks Caliban. I think I might just head back to Staples today.

This has been one crazy day...don't ask.

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