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| 168604 | 2003-08-19 04:28:00 | I need to extend my printer cable to about 10m. I have been told that you are unable to get a USB cable this long. What are the ways of doing this. | unknown9 (4434) | ||
| 168605 | 2003-08-19 04:45:00 | You will need to use a couple of USB repeater cable. These are in 5m lengths usually, and can be used in multiples, so 2 cables end-to-end would work. Dick Smith Electronics have them, but are being sold off cheap at the moment, no more stock is expected (according to the website) $27 each, catalogue XH3269 No longer available in all stores so check the web page. |
godfather (25) | ||
| 168606 | 2003-08-19 05:05:00 | You could move the printer closer. :D The recommended maximum length is about 5 m. You could put a hub halfway, because that should have a repeater in it. I suspect that one "repeater cable' and one plain would work. I suspect two plain 5m long cables might work. If it was me, I'd buy a couple of plugs, and a bit of cable (from Jaycar) and get out my soldering iron,. But I don't like spending money. :D |
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