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STARTECH

STARTECH USBFAB_15 USB 2.0 A to B cable 15 ft beige

SKU CH-HRGR-R1GEF MPN USBFAB_15

A 15 ft beige USB 2.0 cable with male Type A and male Type B connectors for printers, scanners or hubs

  • TypeUSB 2.0
  • Connector TypeUSB A to USB B
  • ColorBeige
  • Connector Number2
  • Terminal GenderMale to Male
  • SpecificationsConnector A 1 - USB A Male Connector B 1 - USB B Male
  • Connect devices up to 15 ft away
  • Male A to male B connectors fit printers and scanners
  • Fully rated to USB 2.0 specifications
  • Beige colour matches legacy office equipment
  • Green compliant design meets environmental standards

Purpose and compatibility

This 15 ft beige cable connects USB Type-A hosts to USB Type-B peripherals such as printers, scanners and hubs. It is built to the USB 2.0 specification so data transfers run at the standard high-speed rate. The male-to-male design suits any device that presents a standard Type-B port. It does not serve devices that require USB 3.x bandwidth, USB-C connectors or proprietary docking interfaces.

Thermals noise and power

The passive copper assembly draws no external power and generates no audible noise during operation. It carries the 5 V bus supply defined by the USB 2.0 standard without active circuitry, so thermal output is negligible. Green-compliant materials meet RoHS requirements for restricted substances. The 0.13 kg weight adds minimal strain to port sockets in typical desktop routing.

Sustained load behaviour

At the full 4.57 m length the cable remains within the USB 2.0 maximum cable guideline of 5 m, so signal integrity holds over extended sessions. Continuous bulk-endpoint traffic such as long print jobs or scanner batches proceeds without the timing errors that appear on longer runs. The moulded strain relief on each connector resists fatigue from repeated insertion cycles in daily office use.

Highlights

  • Connect devices up to 15 ft away
  • Male A to male B connectors fit printers and scanners
  • Fully rated to USB 2.0 specifications
  • Beige colour matches legacy office equipment
  • Green compliant design meets environmental standards

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelUSBFAB_15
TypeUSB 2.0
Connector TypeUSB A to USB B
ColorBeige
Connector Number2
Terminal GenderMale to Male
SpecificationsConnector A 1 - USB A Male
Connector B 1 - USB B Male
FeaturesCable Type: USBCable Length: 15 ftConnector on First End: 1 x 4-pin Type A Male USBConnector on Second End: 1 x 4-pin Type B Male USBColor: BeigeCompatibility: PrinterScannerUSB HubGreen Compliant: YesGreen Compliance Certificate/Authority: RoHSLimited Warranty: Lifetime
Electrical Outlet Plug TypePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Shipping weight0.14 kg
Package size194 × 118 × 27 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the USBFAB_15 cable, and what step do people often get wrong?

Plug the 4-pin Type A Male end into the host computer and the 4-pin Type B Male end into the printer or scanner; the common mistake is reversing the ends because the Type B connector only fits the device port one way.

What maintenance or replacement will this 15 ft USB 2.0 cable need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; replace the cable only if the connectors become loose, the jacket shows wear, or data errors appear after extended use.

What limit appears first when using this beige A-to-B cable at its full 15 ft length under sustained transfers?

The USB 2.0 specification caps the practical length at 5 m (16.4 ft), so at 15 ft you are near the maximum; signal degradation or intermittent connectivity will show up before any other bottleneck.

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