Scanner 3 to 3,5 meters from the PC

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Last response: February 7, 2012 4:09 PM in Computer Peripherals

9000PC

February 6, 2012 3:41:43 PM

I have an HP 4500c flatbed scanner bought in 2004 and at the time I remember that I had problems making it to work and later I found out that the issues was due having 2 usb cables between the usb in the PC and the usb in the scanner ie I was using an extension now I am worried that the scanner would not work well again because I am changing home and now it must be placed 3 to 3,5 meters from the PC.

Would this be corrected with a single long usb cable or a usb hub?

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

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PhilFrisbie

February 6, 2012 10:21:26 PM

You should get a single long cable.

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9000PC

February 6, 2012 10:29:10 PM

Thanks

Will really solve my issue? should I get a powered one if there is any?

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Pyree

February 6, 2012 10:29:54 PM

The USB 2.0 specification for maximum cable length without a repeater is 5m. I suggest you use a cable less than 5m. Just make sure you don't use a single 5m USB cable. Use a single 3m USB cable instead. Your printer have its own power source, so you don't need a powered USB port.