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Printer and USB cable

Tia_Maria06
Tia_Maria06 Posts: 777 Forumite
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Hi, I've just received my new shiny Epson SX215 printer, it didnt come with a USB cable :confused: Is it meant to?

If not, will any cable do that fits? I have a box of cables somewhere and will have a look in there see I have any.

Thanks for your help
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  • timmmers
    timmmers Posts: 3,757 Forumite
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    You'll get one for a couple of quid off ebay ..some places charge a lot more for them if you aren't careful though. A nice long one is worth the extra quid ..gives you the chance to put the printer where you like.

    http://computers.shop.ebay.co.uk/Printer-Cables-/11196/i.html?_nkw=cable+usb+epson&_frs=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m359

    They are different..stupid not including one with the printer isn't it ?

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  • Tia_Maria06
    Tia_Maria06 Posts: 777 Forumite
    Thanks Timmers, I looked in my box of tricks and have found one, it reaches round the PC so I'm up and running yipee..

    I think its poor that they dont include, but I had the same trouble with my cooker, it didnt come with a hose.. or a grill pan for that matter.. Ne' mind... Thanks again
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  • busenbust
    busenbust Posts: 4,782 Forumite
    Tia_Maria06 wrote: »
    Thanks Timmers, I looked in my box of tricks and have found one, it reaches round the PC so I'm up and running yipee..

    I think its poor that they dont include, but I had the same trouble with my cooker, it didnt come with a hose.. or a grill pan for that matter.. Ne' mind... Thanks again
    Absolutely agree; terrible that they expect you to fork out for a cable - nearly all of the printer manufacturers do this:mad:.
  • System
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    Cables have never been include with printers even from the days of serial and parallel connections, partly because these connections weren't always standard. It has just carried on from that point.
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  • Bikertov
    Bikertov Posts: 1,598 Forumite
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    Some printers DO include cables. It is just a cost cutting measure (saves about 10p).

    Try Poundland - they have USB cable for, well, £1.00

    Also eBuyer - http://www.ebuyer.com/search?limit=50&store=4&cat=24&subcat=178&sort=pricelow&page=1

    Very sensible prices, even for the longer cable and extensions.
  • busenbust
    busenbust Posts: 4,782 Forumite
    ^Very true; some of the Belkin cables are extortionate! :eek:
  • Oneday77
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    It is on the instistance of retailers I bet. 10p on the manufacture of the printer and keep customers happy or add an extra £15 for a premium, make no difference, usb cable for your printer paid into the retailers pocket.
    You see deals for £20-£30 printers in shops with a £15 USB cable beside them...RIP OFF
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  • busenbust
    busenbust Posts: 4,782 Forumite
    ^I'd rather buy two printers! Oh dear, but then I have to purchase two usb cables! Shucks! :rolleyes:
  • timmmers
    timmmers Posts: 3,757 Forumite
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    Oneday77 wrote: »
    It is on the instistance of retailers I bet. 10p on the manufacture of the printer and keep customers happy or add an extra £15 for a premium, make no difference, usb cable for your printer paid into the retailers pocket.
    You see deals for £20-£30 printers in shops with a £15 USB cable beside them...RIP OFF
    ...and then you see the INK :eek:

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  • busenbust
    busenbust Posts: 4,782 Forumite
    ^Oh don't get me started...:mad:
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