need to connect a Lexmark printer (Z617) to a Dell laptop but not sure which USB cable I need. They seem to range in price from around £3- £30! Is this just a con or is there a reason?
2006-07-21 21:47:05 · 11 answers · asked by pinkandloopy 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I have seen several manufacturers selling "USB 2.0" cables as if they should cost more than USB 1.1. This is not the case, only the device itself is different, not the cable. Every new cable now on the market will work with both standards.
Largely price should be determined only by the length of the cable, and with manufacturing costs dropping as they become increasingly common there is little difference in quality with a more expensive cable.
2006-07-21 21:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by PriyanPhoenix 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're usually better shielded - that's about it - a lot of USB 1.1 cables will work at USB 2 speeds anyway - just keep them away from sources of interferance, such as power cables - some people tie cables together to keep them tidy - tying power and data cables together may LOOK tidy but it REALLY isn't a good idea....
2016-03-27 02:52:34 · answer #2 · answered by Chelsea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USB 2.0 is the latest USB standard with speeds up to 480 megabits per second. Older computers may have USB 1.1 with speeds up to 12 Mbps. Therefore, the main difference is the speed of the connection. Mixing cables and ports can be done, but it will be at the slower of these maximum speeds.
2006-07-22 10:51:50 · answer #3 · answered by williamh772 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The connection point to a PC is always the same for USB, however depending on your model the plug CAN be different, check to see the pin numbers on your printer.
Mine is a Dell AIO 944 and the connection/plug in looks different than a normal USB.
Check what you have, hope it helps.
2006-07-21 21:56:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly a con for the price range, but there is a differnece in types of cable.
Look for
1.1 compliant
2.0 compliant This is faster and some applications require the higher speed.
2006-07-21 21:53:09 · answer #5 · answered by salvador m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any cable is good enough for a printer, the more they cost the better the cable but it's not important for a printer get the cheap one they work fine
2006-07-21 21:51:33 · answer #6 · answered by **Xp_mAn_Xp** 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO Difference... (except Length!)
2006-07-21 21:51:53 · answer #7 · answered by Banderes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just a con - as long as the plugs fit, get the cheapest one.
2006-07-21 21:50:16 · answer #8 · answered by akg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a yellow one and a blue one so the difference must be the colour
2006-07-21 21:55:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-21 21:50:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋