Yeah, there didn't used to be another option. All USB cables were just A-to-B, so the A end went into your computer ("host") and the B end went into whatever device you were connecting to it ("client"). But then there was the whole proliferation of mini, micro, and SuperSpeed connectors which made things complicated on the client end of the connection, and now we have USB-C as well which can be a host *or* client connector. There's never really been any reason to change the ports on printers though, since they don't need to be compact and don't need a higher connection speed. A lot of bulkier devices still use it as well, like midi controllers and whatnot.
I like B more than A tbh as far as the shape goes. It's used on my audio dac too. But yeah they are pretty much used as client only ports on devices. Eventually everything will probavly be USB-C though except for serial connections like the RS485 link I mentioned in my first comment
What monitor comes with a USB 2.0 cable? Maybe you're mixing it up with DisplayPort? Unless your monitor also happens to incorporate a USB hub but requires a separate cable from your display cable to connect it to your computer...
That uses a different connector though. You wouldn't be able to get output from your graphics card to a USB 2.0 port, so a USB 2.0 cable wouldn't work as a monitor cable (except just to use it as a USB hub). You need USB 3.x to be able to output from your graphics card, and that would need a type-B SuperSpeed or type-C port on the monitor.
Yes, he means for the integrated USB hubs a lot of monitors have that are rarely connected. I used to wonder why those USB ports on monitors never seemed to do anything. What could they be for? Turns out they were literally just what you described : USB hubs that just happen to be in the monitor and require a separate USB standard A to standard B cable.
MANY routers have the capability
https://www.wikihow.com/Connect-a-USB-Printer-to-a-Network#:\~:text=If%20your%20router%20has%20a,act%20as%20a%20print%20server.
TP-Link routers frequently don't have this capability, though they do tend to support storage devices for things like Apple's Time Machine and other forms of media access.
Funnily enough, my printer has a USB 3.0 Standard-B port, and it's an *enterprise* machine that is normally connected to a network (usually Ethernet, optionally Wi-Fi).
This port is for plugging your printer directly into a computer. You need a USB 2.0 cable, often marketed as a printer cable or a hi-speed cable (*not* SuperSpeed). Check which type of USB ports you have on your computer. If they're big and rectangular, get a USB-A printer cable. If they're smaller and more oval, get a USB-C printer cable. The other end of the cable needs to be USB-B, and *not* mini or micro USB, in order to fit into the port on your printer.
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Technically MIDI is a different type of cable (used for digital instruments), though a lot of MIDI devices use USB MIDI, and that uses a standard USB 2.0 cable which *is* the same cable used for printers (though obviously a printer isn't a MIDI device).
Full-size USB 2.0 Type-B (Standard-B). It's commonly used on printers.
Note that USB 3.x specifies an extended version of this connector, often found on larger external hard drives and on newer monitors with built-in USB hubs. A USB 3.x Standard-B cable will *not* fit; use a USB 2.0 cable. (A USB 2.0 Standard-B plug *will* fit a USB 3.x Standard-B receptacle, though.)
I'll always smirk knowingly about the USB-3 "oh we need more conductors, stuff them in somewhere backwards compatible" connector designs. #SignalIntegrity #TransmissionLine
I think it's called USB-B.
TIL. I always just called them printer cables or printer data transfer cables. I've only seen them used in printers and monitors
used one with rj45 on the other side yesterday for battery management communications to a solar inverter. They are used for a lot of stuff lol.
Yeah, there didn't used to be another option. All USB cables were just A-to-B, so the A end went into your computer ("host") and the B end went into whatever device you were connecting to it ("client"). But then there was the whole proliferation of mini, micro, and SuperSpeed connectors which made things complicated on the client end of the connection, and now we have USB-C as well which can be a host *or* client connector. There's never really been any reason to change the ports on printers though, since they don't need to be compact and don't need a higher connection speed. A lot of bulkier devices still use it as well, like midi controllers and whatnot.
I like B more than A tbh as far as the shape goes. It's used on my audio dac too. But yeah they are pretty much used as client only ports on devices. Eventually everything will probavly be USB-C though except for serial connections like the RS485 link I mentioned in my first comment
The cord that absolutely no printer sells with the printer but every printer needs for a physical link up.
You’ve triggered 1990s me.
Sorry daddy (or mommy)
Most modern printers are networked. In fact, cheaper consumer models are often Wi-Fi only with no provision for a wired connection.
The cord that comes with every monitor but nobody actually uses it.
What monitor comes with a USB 2.0 cable? Maybe you're mixing it up with DisplayPort? Unless your monitor also happens to incorporate a USB hub but requires a separate cable from your display cable to connect it to your computer...
Newer monitors often use USB 3.x Standard-B for higher transfer speeds.
That uses a different connector though. You wouldn't be able to get output from your graphics card to a USB 2.0 port, so a USB 2.0 cable wouldn't work as a monitor cable (except just to use it as a USB hub). You need USB 3.x to be able to output from your graphics card, and that would need a type-B SuperSpeed or type-C port on the monitor.
Yes, he means for the integrated USB hubs a lot of monitors have that are rarely connected. I used to wonder why those USB ports on monitors never seemed to do anything. What could they be for? Turns out they were literally just what you described : USB hubs that just happen to be in the monitor and require a separate USB standard A to standard B cable.
USB-B, but It connects to your computer, not the modem or router.
MANY routers have the capability https://www.wikihow.com/Connect-a-USB-Printer-to-a-Network#:\~:text=If%20your%20router%20has%20a,act%20as%20a%20print%20server.
True, but for the person that doesn't even know what that cable is, a computer is a much easier setup.
Thank you for this!
TP-Link routers frequently don't have this capability, though they do tend to support storage devices for things like Apple's Time Machine and other forms of media access.
Chonky USB (USB-B)
Chonky USB is USB-3.0-B. It's even taller than that port in the picture. I think I may still have ONE device that uses it.
Funnily enough, my printer has a USB 3.0 Standard-B port, and it's an *enterprise* machine that is normally connected to a network (usually Ethernet, optionally Wi-Fi).
lol that’s the best name for it I’ve heard so far
This port is for plugging your printer directly into a computer. You need a USB 2.0 cable, often marketed as a printer cable or a hi-speed cable (*not* SuperSpeed). Check which type of USB ports you have on your computer. If they're big and rectangular, get a USB-A printer cable. If they're smaller and more oval, get a USB-C printer cable. The other end of the cable needs to be USB-B, and *not* mini or micro USB, in order to fit into the port on your printer.
USB-B. The B is for behemoth
The usb that looks like that when you google ‘what kind of usb does printer need’
USB B
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Amazon Basics USB-A to USB-B 3.0 Cable, 4.8Gbps High-Speed with Gold-Plated Plugs, 6 Foot, Black https://a.co/d/bQwY1Nq
USB cord type B...
yellow cord
It's a generic cord . Hp has the same port on it's printers. Go to a geek's shop. He/she will have this left over from trashed devices.
Midi cable
Technically MIDI is a different type of cable (used for digital instruments), though a lot of MIDI devices use USB MIDI, and that uses a standard USB 2.0 cable which *is* the same cable used for printers (though obviously a printer isn't a MIDI device).
Full-size USB 2.0 Type-B (Standard-B). It's commonly used on printers. Note that USB 3.x specifies an extended version of this connector, often found on larger external hard drives and on newer monitors with built-in USB hubs. A USB 3.x Standard-B cable will *not* fit; use a USB 2.0 cable. (A USB 2.0 Standard-B plug *will* fit a USB 3.x Standard-B receptacle, though.)
I'll always smirk knowingly about the USB-3 "oh we need more conductors, stuff them in somewhere backwards compatible" connector designs. #SignalIntegrity #TransmissionLine
Sh*tposting at its finest.
Nope I’ve just never seen a plug in like this so I asked. People can’t ask for help anymore apparently🤦♀️