gcextreme 475 Posted March 14, 2015 So I just moved my machine into my new work room office, and the new spot where it is going to sit is too far for my current 8' USB cable. The cable looks like a standard USB-Printer cable, so can i just buy a longer 16' or 25' one and it should work, right? or are these cables different in some way? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 14, 2015 I think I have about a 10-12 ft one on mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted March 14, 2015 Yeah but is it just a standard printer cable or do i need something different. I see some usb-printer cables on amazon like $10 for a 25' one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sal316 166 Posted March 14, 2015 It's a standard cable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 14, 2015 I just got a good quality usb cable - nothing special Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted March 14, 2015 Ok just wanted to make sure. All the local stores, the longest they have is 10-12'. I need at least 16' to route it nicely along the wall and back behind my desk to the desktop computer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted March 14, 2015 16' + 5 inches. http://www.yourcablestore.com/USB-Cable-Length-Limitations-And-How-To-Break-Them_ep_42-1.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhaedrusZen 55 Posted March 14, 2015 I paid a little extra to get a 15 foot gold plated USB cable. Just switched from a Titan 2 to Graphtec because of serious cutter issues, and I'm trying to avoid any potential for issues again. Maybe the gold plating is just snake oil, but I haven't had any issues at all, so far, and prefer the extra slack to avoid any kinks or stress at the plugs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 14, 2015 I paid a little extra to get a 15 foot gold plated USB cable. Just switched from a Titan 2 to Graphtec because of serious cutter issues, and I'm trying to avoid any potential for issues again. Maybe the gold plating is just snake oil, but I haven't had any issues at all, so far, and prefer the extra slack to avoid any kinks or stress at the plugs. seen several people wire tie the usb to the stand leg so if it gets snagged it doesn't break the plug on the plotter 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jarrotto 78 Posted March 14, 2015 This cable has worked fine for my Graphtec. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001MSZBNA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1426316973&sr=8-2π=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=16%27+usb+cable 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted March 14, 2015 Yeah thats one of the ones i am looking at. I measured my distance i need and its about 14'. So 16' should work, but it be nice to have 18', cuz i think the 25' one is just too long. Hell i wish the would make a wireless system for them lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted March 14, 2015 Yeah thats one of the ones i am looking at. I measured my distance i need and its about 14'. So 16' should work, but it be nice to have 18', cuz i think the 25' one is just too long. Hell i wish the would make a wireless system for them lol. The limit is 16' 5" (5 meters) for a single cable without any booster or sequencer. Why can't I use a cable longer than 5m? --- USB's electrical design doesn't allow it. When USB was designed, a decision was made to handle the propagation of electromagnetic fields on USB data lines in a way that limited the maximum length of a USB cable to something in the range of 4m. Since USB is intended for a desktop environment, those range limitations were deemed acceptable. This all has to do with transmission line theory and electromagnetic properties. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted March 14, 2015 But yet they make and sell 25' ones...? Anyway would this one work? http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B43WD34/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1426339622&sr=8-1π=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=usb+booster+ezoware Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) But yet they make and sell 25' ones...?Anyway would this one work? http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B43WD34/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1426339622&sr=8-1π=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=usb+booster+ezoware Yes, longer lengths can be utlized, with booster or sequencer. Regarding the item you linked to --- You would have to find out if USB 3 is backwards-compatible to USB 2. Edited March 14, 2015 by slice&dice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted March 14, 2015 Ok so i need a 2.0 one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted March 14, 2015 Like this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002WPS6C/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?qid=1426344649&sr=8-11π=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=usb+2.0+booster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted March 14, 2015 You really don't need a booster for 16' -- a regular cable of that length will work. If you require a LONGER distance to be covered, then longer cable lengths can be utlized, with booster or sequencer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburns 239 Posted March 14, 2015 I would recommend buying a nice cable if you are going that length. I have a 10 ft. VASTER cable on my graphtec. works really well- and I dont think it was too expensive. Gold connections, foil and shielded cable- Made in USA. http://www.vastercable.com/product_info.php?cPath=32&products_id=46 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sal316 166 Posted March 14, 2015 I use a 25/30 ft cable with my Titan2 at work and have not had any issues with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
