Long cable used with Epson V600 scanner: Would like to know if anyone is using a extra long (25 ft.) cable from V600 scanner to computer and any problems that may have arisen. It's...

cedymock Loc: Irmo, South Carolina

Would like to know if anyone is using a extra long (25 ft.) cable from V600 scanner to computer and any problems that may have arisen. It's just not going to be convenient to place the scanner on my desk near computer.
Thank You for any help.
Charles
PS I did search

BebuLamar

There is a length limit for USB. You have to look it up. I think it's different for different USB standard like 1.0, 2.0 or 3.0 etc..

rcarol

BebuLamar wrote:

There is a length limit for USB. You have to look it up. I think it's different for different USB standard like 1.0, 2.0 or 3.0 etc..

You can purchase a USB cable that has a booster in the cable which will allow you to extend the normal distance of standard USB.

Stardust Loc: Central Illinois

I use 18' (6' with scanner and 12' extension) with no problems, but not that brand scanner.
Think you will have problem with plain 25'.

Everything you need to know and how to get past the 16' max if have USB 2.0...
http://www.yourcablestore.com/USB-Cable-Length-Limitations-And-How-To-Break-Them_ep_42-1.html

Hip Coyote

I have that scanner and use a 25 foot cable. Works fine.

Bison Bud

While I realize space can be a problem, isn't it going to be inconvenient to change what is being scanned if the scanner is not located near the computer?

Grey Ghost

Why not try it to see if it works! If not then return the cable for a refund.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

From superuser.com, "In practice, the USB specification limits the length of a cable between full speed devices to 5 meters (a little under 16 feet 5 inches). For a low speed device the limit is 3 meters (9 feet 10 inches)."
--Bob

cedymock wrote:

Would like to know if anyone is using a extra long (25 ft.) cable from V600 scanner to computer and any problems that may have arisen. It's just not going to be convenient to place the scanner on my desk near computer.
Thank You for any help.
Charles
PS I did search

JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco

rmalarz wrote:

From superuser.com, "In practice, the USB specification limits the length of a cable between full speed devices to 5 meters (a little under 16 feet 5 inches). For a low speed device the limit is 3 meters (9 feet 10 inches)."
--Bob

And they should have added that there are USB "booster" or "active" cables which get around the length limits.

nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY

The cable length limit. specification for USB is 14-15 feet. That's why there aren't longer lengths available.

You can certainly test whatever length cable you desire to see if there's any negative effect.

Example: I tether my Canon DSLRs to my computer to remotely control them, with up to 23 feet of USB cable (a 14 and three 3-foot), and it works fine.

It can depend on the devices being connected.

cedymock Loc: Irmo, South Carolina

I would like to thank all of your comments and information, I have moved some things around and going with 10 foot cable.
Thank you again for your assistance
Charles

outdoorcat

cedymock wrote:

Would like to know if anyone is using a extra long (25 ft.) cable from V600 scanner to computer and any problems that may have arisen. It's just not going to be convenient to place the scanner on my desk near computer.
Thank You for any help.
Charles
PS I did search

I have the ability to run usb 2.0 up to 150 ft. Using two devices that convert usb to a RJ 45 cat5e/6 then back to usb. Available on Amazon for less than $10.
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cygone Loc: Boston

cedymock wrote:

Would like to know if anyone is using a extra long (25 ft.) cable from V600 scanner to computer and any problems that may have arisen. It's just not going to be convenient to place the scanner on my desk near computer.
Thank You for any help.
Charles
PS I did search

I use a V800 on the other side of the room with 25 feet but it is a cable with some kind of booster and I don't have a problem