UGREEN US135 10351 USB-A to USB-B Cable, 3m
Overview
UGREEN US135 10351 USB-A to USB-B Cable, 3m links a USB-A computer or host port to equipment with the standard square USB 2.0 Type-B device port. Typical categories include printers, scanners, fax devices, MIDI keyboards, digital pianos, DACs and audio interfaces.
What it does well.
Key features
02 · At a glance
USB 2.0 480Mbps. USB 2.0 has a 480Mbps signalling ceiling. Real file, print, scan or audio throughput is lower because of protocol overhead, peripheral speed, drivers, storage and application behaviour.
USB-A to USB-B. The rectangular USB-A end belongs at the host; the square Type-B end belongs at the peripheral. This host-to-device topology is not a peer-to-peer bridge between two computers.
3m SKU. US135 is a USB 2.0 A-to-B cable. USB connector shape defines physical fit; USB version and device class determine data behaviour.
Driver depends on device. The cable has no driver. Windows, macOS, Linux or another host OS must support the peripheral's USB class or manufacturer driver.
Connectors, direction and interface clarity
03 · Physical fit
USB-A male host end. Connect to a USB-A computer, hub or other documented USB host. It must not be connected to another USB host through improvised adapters.
USB 2.0 Type-B male device end. Connect to the square peripheral socket used by many printers, scanners, MIDI controllers and DACs.
Not USB 3.0 Type-B. The wider two-part SuperSpeed Type-B receptacle is a different connector. Confirm the socket shape before ordering.
3m passive cable. The 10351 length is 3m. Route with slack and without extra extension cables, unpowered hubs or crushed bends.
Signal, data or power performance
04 · Capability
USB 2.0 has a 480Mbps signalling ceiling. Real file, print, scan or audio throughput is lower because of protocol overhead, peripheral speed, drivers, storage and application behaviour.
The cable can carry data and ordinary USB bus power. Many printers and scanners still require their own AC supply; the USB lead is not a universal device charger or power cable.
USB 1.1 and 1.0 peripherals can operate at their lower negotiated speeds when the host and device remain compatible. A USB 3.x Type-A host port normally falls back to USB 2.0 for this cable.
For MIDI or USB audio, latency and channel capability come from the interface, driver and software buffer—not from a 480Mbps label alone.
What the entire connection must support
05 · Complete path
The rectangular USB-A end belongs at the host; the square Type-B end belongs at the peripheral. This host-to-device topology is not a peer-to-peer bridge between two computers.
A hub can work when it supplies a stable USB path and adequate power, but direct connection is the best diagnostic baseline. Remove long extensions and daisy chains first.
Printers and scanners may need a model-specific driver or vendor utility. MIDI and audio products may be class compliant or may need ASIO/Core Audio/vendor software.
Network printing over Wi-Fi or Ethernet is a separate connection method. This cable does not configure an IP address or make a USB-only printer into a network printer.
Standards, negotiation and operating roles
06 · Behaviour
US135 is a USB 2.0 A-to-B cable. USB connector shape defines physical fit; USB version and device class determine data behaviour.
Gold-plated contact surfaces, oxygen-free/tinned copper descriptions, foil and braid shielding and a PVC jacket are construction details. They cannot make a peripheral exceed its interface limit.
Plug and play means the cable has no driver. It does not mean every printer, scanner, MIDI or audio device works without manufacturer software on every operating system.
The cable is not USB On-The-Go and does not assign host role to a phone or tablet. A USB-C computer needs a properly specified USB-C-to-USB-B cable or host adapter instead.
Ceiling, not a promise
A connector or standard label describes capability. The complete source, destination, cable route, software and negotiated mode determine the real result.
Compatible devices and systems
07 · Device fit
Printers and multifunction devices. Models with a standard USB 2.0 Type-B device port and current support for the host operating system.
Scanners and fax equipment. USB-B peripherals whose manuals specify a USB host connection and required software.
MIDI and digital pianos. Devices exposing USB-B for MIDI/data, subject to class compliance, drivers and music software.
DACs and audio interfaces. USB-B audio devices within their driver, sample-rate, power and operating-system requirements.
Use scenarios
08 · Practical value
Office printing. Connect a desktop or laptop USB-A port to a nearby printer within the routed 3m reach.
Document scanning. Provide a direct USB 2.0 path for a compatible scanner or multifunction device.
Music workstation. Link a USB-B MIDI keyboard or digital piano to a USB-A host running compatible software.
USB audio. Connect a compatible USB-B DAC or interface after confirming driver, power and sample-format requirements.
Setup and usability guidance
09 · Usability
- Confirm the peripheral has the standard square USB 2.0 Type-B socket and that the 3m routed path reaches with a service loop.
- Install the manufacturer's current driver or utility first when its instructions require that sequence.
- Connect USB-B to the powered-off or idle peripheral, then connect USB-A directly to the host for initial testing.
- Power the printer, scanner, piano or audio interface from its required supply and allow the operating system to enumerate it.
- Choose the device in printer, scanner, MIDI or audio settings and perform a small test job before routing the cable permanently.
- Support both plugs, avoid tight bends and do not repeatedly move the device while the cable is connected.
Operating-system, driver and software guidance
10 · Host behaviour
The cable has no driver. Windows, macOS, Linux or another host OS must support the peripheral's USB class or manufacturer driver.
A printer can appear offline because of a paused queue, wrong default device or stale driver; a scanner can require its vendor application or permissions; MIDI/audio can require software input/output selection.
When a device is not detected, test a direct host port, remove the hub, restart the peripheral and compare with its known-good original cable before reinstalling software.
Software boundary
The passive product has no firmware or driver. Connected hosts, adapters and peripherals can still require model software, permissions or settings.
What this product does
11 · scope
- Provides a 3m USB-A male to USB 2.0 Type-B male host-to-peripheral link.
- Supports USB 2.0 signalling up to 480Mbps and compatible lower USB speeds.
- Carries ordinary USB bus power where the peripheral uses it.
- Works with multiple USB-B equipment categories when the device and host software are compatible.
- Uses shielded copper construction, a PVC jacket and moulded strain relief as shown in media.
What this product does not do
12 · Clear boundaries
- It is not a network/Ethernet cable and does not make a printer wireless or assign it an IP address.
- It is not USB-C, Micro-USB, Mini-B or the wider USB 3.0 Type-B connector.
- It must not be used to join two computers or two USB host ports.
- It does not guarantee driver-free operation for the connected peripheral.
- It does not supply the mains power required by most printers, scanners, amplifiers or powered audio devices.
What to do
13 · Best practice
Recommended. Check the USB-B socket, device manual, operating-system support and required driver before purchase.
Recommended. Use a direct host port for setup and diagnosis.
Recommended. Power the peripheral as its manufacturer specifies and select it in the relevant application.
Recommended. Route the 3m cable with slack, clean contacts and strain relief at both ends.
What not to do
14 · Common mistakes
Avoid. Do not trust broad brand lists without checking this model and port.
Avoid. Do not force USB-B into a USB 3.0 Type-B, Mini-B, Ethernet or other similar opening.
Avoid. Do not connect two hosts, use passive extension chains or expect USB networking.
Avoid. Do not assume 480Mbps means a printer, scanner or audio interface performs at that application rate.
Warnings and limitations
15 · Read before use
Warning / limitation 1. The current India specification field stating 1.5m is inconsistent with the 10351 title, SKU mapping, media and official UGREEN Spain 3m record. This guide uses 3m.
Warning / limitation 2. Large printers and audio gear often need their own power. Never substitute this data cable for the manufacturer's mains or DC supply.
Warning / limitation 3. A 3m passive route has less power and signal margin than a short cable. Avoid extensions and unpowered hubs for bus-powered or latency-sensitive equipment.
Warning / limitation 4. Keep the cable dry, avoid trip hazards and replace it if a plug becomes loose, the jacket is cut or the connection changes when the cable is moved.
Troubleshooting by symptom
16 · Diagnostics
Peripheral not detected. Power the device correctly, connect directly to another host port, install its driver, remove hubs and test with a known-good data cable.
Printer appears offline. Select the correct printer and USB port, clear paused jobs, restart the print service/device and reinstall the maker's current driver if required.
MIDI or audio device is silent. Select it inside the music/audio application, verify driver and permissions, choose supported sample/buffer settings and confirm the device has power.
Connection drops when moved. Stop using the cable until both sockets and plugs are inspected. Reduce strain, avoid sharp bends and compare with another direct cable.
At a glance.
- Product
- UGREEN US135 USB 2.0 A-to-B cable
- SKU
- 10351
- length
- 3m
- Connector A
- USB Type-A male, host side
- Connector B
- USB 2.0 Type-B male, peripheral side
- USB standard
- USB 2.0; compatible lower-speed operation
- Maximum signalling
- Up to 480Mbps
- Power
- Ordinary USB bus power where supported; not a mains supply
- Construction
- Copper conductors, multi-layer shielding, PVC jacket, moulded strain relief
- Contact finish
- Gold-plated contact surfaces listed
- Driver
- None for cable; peripheral may require one
- Network function
- None
17 · data
Confirm the sealed SKU and included-item list. Devices, converters, chargers, cables or mounting accessories are not included unless explicitly listed above.
Questions buyers ask.
Is UGREEN 10351 really 3m?
Yes. The title, SKU mapping, media and official UGREEN Spain record identify 10351 as 3m. A 1.5m value in one India field is inconsistent and is not used.
Which end connects to the computer?
The rectangular USB-A plug connects to the host computer; the square USB-B plug connects to the printer, scanner, MIDI device, DAC or compatible peripheral.
What is the maximum data speed?
Up to 480Mbps USB 2.0 signalling. Real print, scan, file and audio performance is lower and depends on the device, host, driver and application.
Does it work with every printer or scanner?
No. this model must have a standard USB-B device port and current driver or class support for the host operating system.
Can I use it with a MIDI keyboard or digital piano?
Yes when the instrument exposes USB-B for MIDI/data and the host supports its class or driver. Select the device inside the music application.
Can it connect a DAC or audio interface?
Yes for compatible USB-B audio equipment, subject to driver, power, sample-rate, channel and operating-system requirements.
Does it need a driver?
The cable does not. The connected printer, scanner, MIDI controller or audio interface may require the manufacturer's driver or application.
Can I use it as an Ethernet or printer-network cable?
No. It creates one local USB host-to-device link and has no network controller, IP configuration or wireless function.
Can it join two computers?
No. USB-A host-to-USB-B device wiring is not a peer-to-peer bridge. Never join two hosts with improvised adapters.
Why does the device charge or power but not transfer data?
The peripheral may expose power without its data mode, need a driver or be connected through a charge-only hub/port. Test a direct known-good host port.
What is included?
One UGREEN US135 10351 3m USB-A to USB-B cable. Printer, scanner, instrument, DAC, computer, hub and power supply are not included.