{"product_id":"cabletime-usb-3-0-a-to-b-printer-cable-5gbps-for-printers-scanners-external-drives-ct-c160-u3-ambm-bl","title":"CABLETIME USB 3.0 A to B Printer Cable, 5Gbps, 1m–3m | CT-C160-U3-AMBM-BL","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1120px;margin:auto;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.65;color:#171717\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"padding:32px;border-radius:20px;background:#111827;color:#ffffff;margin-bottom:22px;\"\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color:#ff8a1f;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eCABLETIME • USB 3.0 DATA CABLE\u003c\/small\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:6px 0 12px;font-size:34px;line-height:1.2;\"\u003eMove large files and device data at up to 5Gbps through a proper USB 3.0 Type-B connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-speed USB-A to USB-B cable for compatible printers, scanners, audio interfaces, label printers and selected external-drive enclosures with the larger blue USB 3.0 Type-B port.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"CABLETIME USB 3.0 A to B Printer Cable, 5Gbps, 1m–3m | CT-C160-U3-AMBM-BL\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/9612\/5287\/files\/cabletime-usb-3-printer-cable-ct-c160-u3-ambm-bl.png?v=1788288090\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;max-height:920px;object-fit:contain;border-radius:18px;margin:22px 0;background:#f8fafc;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"USB 3.0 A-to-B Printer Cable performance, connection and compatibility guide\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/9612\/5287\/files\/cabletime-usb3-printer-visual-guide-1.png?v=1788316583\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;max-height:920px;object-fit:contain;border-radius:18px;margin:22px 0;background:#f8fafc;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"USB 3.0 A-to-B Printer Cable use cases, variants and buying checks\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/9612\/5287\/files\/cabletime-usb3-printer-visual-guide-2.png?v=1788316598\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;max-height:920px;object-fit:contain;border-radius:18px;margin:22px 0;background:#f8fafc;display:block;\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(190px,1fr));gap:12px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:17px;border:1px solid #fed7aa;border-radius:15px;background:#fffaf5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display:block;color:#ea580c;font-size:21px;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e5Gbps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#4b5563;\"\u003eUSB 3.0 SuperSpeed data\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:17px;border:1px solid #fed7aa;border-radius:15px;background:#fffaf5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display:block;color:#ea580c;font-size:21px;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eA → B\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#4b5563;\"\u003eUSB-A host to USB-B peripheral\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:17px;border:1px solid #fed7aa;border-radius:15px;background:#fffaf5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display:block;color:#ea580c;font-size:21px;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e1m \/ 2m \/ 3m\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#4b5563;\"\u003eChoose the shortest practical run\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:17px;border:1px solid #fed7aa;border-radius:15px;background:#fffaf5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display:block;color:#ea580c;font-size:21px;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eShielded build\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#4b5563;\"\u003eBlue PVC jacket and tinned-copper conductors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe right cable for the less-common USB 3.0 Type-B port\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany printers use square USB 2.0 Type-B, while this cable is built for the wider USB 3.0 Type-B interface. That distinction matters: the connector shape must match before speed becomes relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen paired with compatible USB 3.0 equipment, the cable supports faster transfers than USB 2.0 and provides a direct, driver-free physical connection for office, studio and industrial peripherals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px;border-left:5px solid #f97316;background:#fff7ed;border-radius:10px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCheck before ordering:\u003c\/b\u003e Check the peripheral socket carefully. USB 3.0 Type-B is physically different from the familiar square USB 2.0 printer port.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExact technical specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:22px 0;min-width:620px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width:31%;color:#7c2d12;background:#fff7ed;padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eConnector 1\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eUSB-A 3.0 male, nickel-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width:31%;color:#7c2d12;background:#fff7ed;padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eConnector 2\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eUSB-B 3.0 male, nickel-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width:31%;color:#7c2d12;background:#fff7ed;padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMaximum data rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eUp to 5Gbps with compatible USB 3.0 devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width:31%;color:#7c2d12;background:#fff7ed;padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eLengths \/ SKUs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e1m CA12H; 2m CA12L; 3m CA12N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width:31%;color:#7c2d12;background:#fff7ed;padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCable construction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBlue matte PVC, 4.5mm OD, shielded multi-conductor design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width:31%;color:#7c2d12;background:#fff7ed;padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eRoHS and REACH listed in the supplied specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;margin:10px 0;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eUSE — step-by-step setup\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm that the peripheral has the wider USB 3.0 Type-B receptacle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the USB-A end to a USB 3.x host port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the USB-B end to the printer, scanner, interface or enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the operating system or device driver to recognise the peripheral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;margin:10px 0;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eCOMPATIBILITY — what it works with\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt for a USB-A host and a USB 3.0 Type-B peripheral. Connector fit is the first check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with selected USB 3.0 printers, scanners, label printers, audio interfaces and drive enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackward operation depends on the connected hardware and its USB implementation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for USB-C, Micro-USB or the smaller square USB 2.0 Type-B port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;margin:10px 0;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eUSER SCENARIOS — practical applications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduction printer:\u003c\/b\u003e Fast, stable link from a workstation to a compatible printer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStudio interface:\u003c\/b\u003e Connect a USB 3.0 audio or recording interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePOS deployment:\u003c\/b\u003e Use with compatible label printers and industrial peripherals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrive enclosure:\u003c\/b\u003e Transfer files to selected USB 3.0 Type-B storage enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;margin:10px 0;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eFAQ — practical answers\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill it fit every printer?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It fits only printers or peripherals with a USB 3.0 Type-B port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs 5Gbps guaranteed?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe complete host, cable and peripheral chain must support USB 3.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I use it with USB-C?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA separate compatible adapter or a different cable is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich length is best?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse the shortest length that comfortably reaches the equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:19px;border-radius:14px;background:#fff7ed;border:1px solid #fed7aa\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCABLETIME India assurance:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine product identification, GST invoice, India support and the applicable product warranty. Match the exact SKU and connector direction before ordering.\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CABLETIME","offers":[{"title":"1m","offer_id":44541438230631,"sku":"CT-C160-U3-AMBM-BL1","price":436.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2m","offer_id":44541438263399,"sku":"CT-C160-U3-AMBM-BL2","price":468.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3m","offer_id":44541438296167,"sku":"CT-C160-U3-AMBM-BL3","price":562.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/9612\/5287\/files\/cabletime-usb-3-printer-cable-ct-c160-u3-ambm-bl.png?v=1788288090","url":"https:\/\/cabletime.in\/products\/cabletime-usb-3-0-a-to-b-printer-cable-5gbps-for-printers-scanners-external-drives-ct-c160-u3-ambm-bl","provider":"Cable Time India","version":"1.0","type":"link"}