Spec is some 10 foot max. USB 1.1 however on USB 2.0 cables has hit 20 feet with ease.
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Bob
I want to move two printers behind my desk which would require 2 USB-2 cables 16 feet in length to reach...one for each printer. The printers are Epson 1280 and Epson R1800 photo printers. I understand that printers do not work well out of a hub or with very long USB cables. I have the 2 cables, but before I open the packages I need to know if I should even try this. I could settle for a closer less attractive furniture arrangement and get both within 6 feet. What would you do?

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