This is a quality Hi-Speed USB 2.0 shielded cable which interfaces with other USB 2.0 compliant devices for data transmission speeds up to 480Mbps, 40 times faster than USB 1.1! Designed to be backwardly compatible with USB 1.1, this cable works with all USB devices and is manufactured to the latest USB 2.0 specifications. Type A is typically the style of connection found on the backs of PCs. Type B is the smaller square connector typically found on devices. This 2 metre long cable is the A to B standard which fits all printer models to the computer. This includes Epson, Canon, HP and Lexmark. This is the most popular USB cable and connects to many more devices not just printers.