USB Cable
USB Type A - B 2.0 Printer Cable - PB466
USB 2.0 Type-A to Type-B printer cable — the standard square-B lead for printers, scanners, audio interfaces and MIDI equipment, in moulded PVC construction.
Overview
The PB466 is the classic printer cable: USB-A at the computer end, the tall square USB-B at the equipment end. It is one of the highest-turnover cables in any accessory range, for a reason that has not changed in twenty years — printers and multifunction machines are almost never sold with a USB cable in the box, so one has to be bought alongside every unit.
USB-B is not only a printer connector. Scanners, label printers, audio interfaces, MIDI keyboards, some external drive enclosures and a great deal of laboratory and studio equipment use the same square port, which makes this a general-purpose lead for desktop peripherals rather than a single-application part.
USB 2.0 is the correct specification for these devices rather than a compromise. Printers, scanners, MIDI controllers and class-compliant audio interfaces are USB 2.0 devices, and this is the interface they are designed around.
Construction is a black PVC jacket with a one-piece moulded housing over each connector — no shell seam to separate, and pull-out strain spread along the jacket rather than concentrated at the plug.
Each unit ships with one cable. Length, jacket colour, printed branding and retail or bulk packaging are customisable for OEM/ODM orders.
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | PB466 |
| Cable material | PVC |
| Cable color | Black |
| Shell material | Molded |
| Connectors | USB 2.0 Type-A to Type-B |
| Standard | USB 2.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What devices is the PB466 compatible with?
- The PB466 USB Type-B connector works with printers, multifunction machines, scanners, label printers, audio interfaces, MIDI keyboards, external drive enclosures, and laboratory/studio equipment with USB-B ports.
- Can we customize the PB466 for OEM orders?
- Yes. Length, jacket color, printed branding, and packaging (retail or bulk) are customizable for OEM/ODM orders. Contact us with your specifications.
- Why USB 2.0 instead of a newer standard?
- USB 2.0 is the correct specification for printers, scanners, MIDI controllers, and class-compliant audio interfaces, which are designed around this standard. It is not a compromise for these devices.
- What is the cable construction of the PB466?
- The PB466 features a black PVC jacket with one-piece molded housing over each connector, eliminating shell seams. Strain relief is distributed along the jacket rather than concentrated at the plug.
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