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High Speed Printer Cable | 1.5 Metre Length | USB A to USB B | Everyday Desktop Lead
Keeps a study or work table tidy with a short run between laptop and inkjet, sold sealed and unused.
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
The High Speed Printer Cable is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 550, brand new and sealed. This 1.5-metre lead joins a computer's USB-A port to the USB-B socket found on most printers and scanners. The High Speed Printer Cable is unbranded, and its "high speed" label normally refers to the Hi-Speed mode of USB 2.0. That mode tops out at 480Mbps, which is far more than any desktop printer needs. You can collect it from our shop at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order delivery.
Built for university students, freelance designers, lawyers in small chambers and NGO field offices across Kenya, the High Speed Printer Cable handles the simplest printer layout: machine and computer on the same table. Many buyers unpack a new inkjet at home and only then discover that no USB lead came in the box. Others find an old cable has frayed near the plug, so pages print one day and fail the next. The High Speed Printer Cable fixes both problems with one sealed, inexpensive lead. Students at JKUAT, USIU and Moi University often need exactly this for assignment season.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell loose generic leads with no warranty, Mascom International sells the High Speed Printer Cable sealed and covered for 6 months. We also stock the KSh 370 Net Power USB Printer Cable at the same 1.5-metre length, so you can compare the two side by side in our shop. Customers across Nairobi tell us that seeing both leads together makes the choice quick. Visit our Kimathi Street counter to compare the High Speed Printer Cable in person, or order it on WhatsApp with payment on arrival.
Common Questions About the High Speed Printer Cable
How much is the High Speed Printer Cable 1.5M in Kenya?
The High Speed Printer Cable 1.5M is priced at KSh 550 at Mascom International, Nairobi CBD, and it is brand new and sealed. A 6-month warranty on manufacturing defects comes with it at no extra cost. Order by WhatsApp and pay the delivery rider in cash or M-Pesa once you have checked the pack. In the shop, Lipa na M-Pesa and cash are both accepted. The same length from Net Power costs KSh 370 on our site, so compare both before you decide.
What does "high speed" mean on the High Speed Printer Cable?
On a USB printer lead like the High Speed Printer Cable, "high speed" usually refers to Hi-Speed USB 2.0, which moves data at up to 480Mbps. That figure is the ceiling of the USB 2.0 standard, not a measurement of this particular cable. It is a label, not a separate faster technology. Other USB 2.0 printer leads, including the Net Power USB Printer Cable, use the same standard. In practice, any working USB 2.0 lead carries a print job far faster than the printer can put ink on paper.
Is the High Speed Printer Cable better than the KSh 370 Net Power USB Printer Cable?
The High Speed Printer Cable and the Net Power USB Printer Cable share the same 1.5-metre length, the same Type A to Type B plugs and the USB 2.0 standard. The difference we can confirm is price and maker: this unbranded lead costs KSh 550, while Net Power's costs KSh 370. We have not measured any build difference between them, so we will not claim one. The fairest test is to hold both at our Kimathi Street counter and choose the one whose plugs and cord feel right to you.
Is the High Speed Printer Cable easy to carry between campus and home on a matatu?
Yes, at 1.5 metres the High Speed Printer Cable coils into a loop small enough for a laptop bag's side pocket. That suits students who print at home in Rongai or Ruaka but also use a printer at a hostel or friend's room. Wrap it in loose loops rather than tight knots, because sharp folds near the plugs wear the wires fastest. Keep it apart from keys and chargers that can scratch the contacts. A small zip pouch protects it from dust on boda boda rides.
Who should buy the High Speed Printer Cable, and who should skip it?
The High Speed Printer Cable is for anyone whose printer sits on the same desk as the computer and whose printer has a square USB-B socket. Students, home offices and small chambers with one printer fit that description well. Skip it if your printer stands across the room; the 3-metre Net Power Printer Cable at KSh 550 reaches further. Skip it too if cost is your main concern and the KSh 370 Net Power USB Printer Cable feels right in hand, since both share the same length.
Will the High Speed Printer Cable make my printer print faster?
No, the High Speed Printer Cable will not raise your printer's pages-per-minute rate, because the printer's own engine sets that speed. A ten-page document reaches the printer over USB 2.0 in a moment and then waits for paper, ink and rollers. Where a fresh lead does help is reliability: a damaged old cable can cause stalled jobs, garbled pages or a printer that keeps disappearing from the computer. Replacing a faulty lead often makes printing feel faster simply because jobs stop failing halfway.
Is 1.5 metres long enough for the High Speed Printer Cable to reach my printer?
For most desk setups, the 1.5-metre High Speed Printer Cable is enough, since it covers a printer placed beside or behind a laptop. Measure from the computer's USB port to the printer's socket, following the path the cable will actually take. Add about 30 centimetres of slack so the lead never pulls tight when you shift the laptop. If your measurement comes close to 1.5 metres, choose a longer cable instead. A cable stretched taut strains both ports and eventually loosens them.
Is an unbranded cable like the High Speed Printer Cable safe for my laptop and printer?
The High Speed Printer Cable is a passive data lead, so it carries no mains power and does not feed electricity into your printer. The printer runs off its own power cord, and the laptop's USB port supplies only the tiny current USB needs for signalling. Mascom International sells it sealed, with a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. If your computer ever fails to detect the printer through it, bring the lead and your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk for a check.
Technical Specifications
Core Function
- USB-A to USB-B printer lead — sends print jobs from a computer and returns ink levels, paper alerts and scanned images.
- Sold with a "high speed" label — normally meaning Hi-Speed USB 2.0, whose standard ceiling is 480Mbps of data transfer.
- 480Mbps is ample for printing — even large photo or PDF jobs arrive long before the printer finishes putting them on paper.
- Wired, direct connection — avoids the pairing, password and signal-drop issues that come with setting up a Wi-Fi printer.
- Plug-and-play on modern systems — most computers detect a connected printer automatically and offer to install a basic driver.
Compatibility
- Fits any printer, scanner or all-in-one with a square USB-B socket, from HP, Canon, Epson, Brother and others.
- Connects to a full-size USB-A port on Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS computers, including USB 3.0 ports.
- Plugs into USB 3.0 Type B sockets on some newer printers and drives, running at the USB 2.0 rate there.
- Also suits other USB-B devices — Arduino Uno boards, some MIDI keyboards and audio interfaces use the same socket.
- Laptops with only USB-C ports need a separate USB-C to USB-A adapter before this lead can connect.
- Will not fit Micro-USB, Mini-USB or USB-C printer sockets, so check the port shape before you order.
Length and Build
- 1.5-metre length — about the width of a standard office desk, suiting a printer placed beside or behind the computer.
- Short enough to coil into a laptop bag pocket, which helps students moving between campus, hostel and home.
- Unbranded generic lead — no maker's name is attached, so judge its plugs and cord in person at our shop.
- Same length as the Net Power USB Printer Cable at KSh 370 — the confirmed differences are maker and price.
- Passive design — no chip or battery inside, nothing to update, and no software needed for the cable itself.
- Sealed and unused on sale — no hidden kinks, cuts or bent contacts from earlier handling by another buyer.
Inclusions and Store Support
- One High Speed Printer Cable, 1.5 metres long, in sealed packaging — inspect the seal before you pay the rider.
- No driver disc or adapter in the pack — download the printer driver from its maker's website if needed.
- Covered by a 6-month Mascom International warranty for manufacturing defects, handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
- Side-by-side comparison available in store — hold this lead and the Net Power version together before choosing.
- Fit check on WhatsApp — send a photo of your printer's socket and we confirm compatibility before you order.
Package Contents
The sealed pack contains one High Speed Printer Cable, 1.5 metres long, fitted with a USB-A plug for the computer and a USB-B plug for the printer. There is no driver disc, USB-C adapter, cable tie or printer power cord included. Because the lead is unbranded, the packaging may be plain rather than retail-printed. Check that it is sealed and that both plugs are straight before signing for your delivery.
Warranty
Mascom International gives the High Speed Printer Cable a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use. If the lead stops working because of how it was made, return it with your receipt to our service desk at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, and our staff will take up the claim.
Where to Buy the High Speed Printer Cable in Kenya
Find the High Speed Printer Cable at Mascom International, Room 4 on the first floor of Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We trade Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Come in to hold it beside the Net Power lead and decide which suits you before paying. Colour depends on the batch in stock, so confirm it with us on WhatsApp first.
To reserve one or ask about stock, use any of these channels:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches all 47 counties, so you hand over money only when the parcel is in your hands. Nairobi and its environs receive orders the same day, while Thika, Machakos, Nakuru and other major towns get theirs on the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The lead carries the 6-month warranty set out above. We describe what we sell honestly, price it accurately and keep a staffed service desk in town for any help you need afterwards.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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