December 8th, 2008, 02:35 PM
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| Not an OWO yet, just OLD!
Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Uh, Central Oregon
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Originally Posted by EXreaction  USB cables can not be that long without repeaters. The maximum length is 10-15ft. | Not true! 
I've gone out over 30ft using Active USB cables and placing a powered USB hub in the middle . . . without any problems. I've never tried going up to 40ft though. 
Wireless or network adapter (USB print server) would be my 1st choice in your case.
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