Question 1

I have a HP Laserjet printer.  It has two 'input' connection ports. One is compatible with the connecter seen above on the left, is that a USB "B"?
I wish to connect two computers to the printer but with only one USB 'B' port I would need to get something that converts the second input port to be able to accept a second USB 'B'.  
The second input port is the old style found in the HP Laserjet 1300. Is there some way I can convert that pin type port to something that will accept a USB 'B"?

Accepted Answer

The answer to your first question is "Yes" the connector on the left is a USB type B connector. The connector on the right is a USB type A connector often referred to as a standard USB connector.

If you provide the name, a description, or a picture of the old style port on your HP printer someone might better be able to assist you further. Good luck.

Question 2

I just purchased this but it is not working with the printer. I read other responses and see there might be an issue with USB cable this long, but I have a 15' cable connected from a Mac to wide format printer no problem.

If the issue requires a powered external USB hub can you recommend a device to make this work?

Thanks

Accepted Answer

From the ratings I see on NEgg this appears to be a very cheaply made low quality cable. A lot of the reviews say the cable doesn't work. I'd bet that the wires aren't properly shielded and the noise from the other wires and / or other devices are scrambling the signal. You'd be better off spending more money on a higher quality cable. A shorter cable would also be a good idea. If you have to have 15' of cord you might need to get a USB hub and two 7 foot cords.

Question 3

I purchased 6 for use with printers requiring a USB cable.  None is working ... did I purchase the correct item for the intended use?

Accepted Answer

That's exactly what I used mine for.  Mine has worked as advertised.

Question 4

What type of devices can I connect using the Nippon Labs USB-15-AB cable?

Accepted Answer

You can connect various peripherals such as keyboards, mice, scanners, hard drives, printers, servers, and cameras to a laptop or computer (Mac/PC) using the Nippon Labs USB-15-AB cable.

Question 5

What is the maximum data transfer speed of the Nippon Labs USB-15-AB cable?

Accepted Answer

The Nippon Labs USB-15-AB cable supports a maximum data transfer speed of up to 480 Mbps.

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