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June 18th, 2013 14:00
Should I switch usb 2.0 cable for A usb 3.0 on my canon mg 8220 printer?
I got a new Atlona 6ft USB 3.0 printer Cable Model #AT11014-2. The current cable is A pearstone Usb 2.0 Type A Male to Type B Male printer cable 6ft, but plug in A usb 3.0 rear port. Will the Atlona 6ft USB 3.0 cable be any faster or just usb 2.0 speeds for printing & scanning tasks on canon mg 8220 printer, reply soon?
I have A
dell xps desktop
Windows 8 64 bit
Hardware peripherals
have 6 usb 2.0 and 4 usb 3.0 ports
Dell E2313H 23 monitor
canon
mg8220 inkjet printer and dell keyboard and Dell Mouse.
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PudgyOne
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June 19th, 2013 09:00
bofish,
USB ports produce bery low current. I have read that the further the distance, the less current get to the end of the cable. For that reason, I have recommended using a 3ft usb cable, when helping with Dell's Inkjet Printers.
The difference between a 2.0 and 3.0 usb cable, should maybe be a few wires, but should be compatible.
If the cable is attached to a 2.0 usb port, then you will not see a difference. If the cable is attached to a 3.0 usb port, then you may see a little faster transfer.
The longer the usb cable, sometimes you have to get a powered usb adapter to help with communications.
Rick