http://www.mycableshop.com/3rd_Level/USB_V1.htm

Chose how long you need and order. Very cheap prices and high quality cables. The best!

You need a standard USB A-B cable, in whatever length your placement requires.

I've found that buying cables online is great if you are buying several.  But with one cable the shipping usually eats up any cost difference.  Plus waiting for it.  Radio Shack's cable are good and usually cheaper than the computer/office supply stores.

It's just plain stupid that manufacturers don't include a cable with printers.  A USB cable must cost all of $2 to mass produce.

Dave

The cable you need does not look the same on both ends.  The end that hooks into the printer is different (not as wide) than the one that hooks into the computer.  I got one from Circuit City; they had many to choose from.  I am in agreement with you that there should be a USB cable with a new printer.  What a bunch of BS to not include all that you need.  Is this the manufacturers' newest way of cutting costs?

I have worked for a cable manufacturer...you do want to supply your own cable...when a cable is placed in the product box you may get something very cheap...you may not...its best to shop for quality in your local area...you will need other things along the way...I have seen thousands of cables sitting in a pile(defective)and as a plastic injection molder have seen other mistakes covered by a fancy LOGO.

I've bought mine from Quest Superstore. They're good for long cables etc. See here:
http://www.questsuperstore.com/xcart/catalog/category_301_Cabling_USB_Cables_page_1.html

There's another site that's good, i forget the link, Quest something...

Message Edited by markog on 05-25-2004 10:51 AM