>> I need to connect a Zebra LP2844 USB label printer at about 35 feet >> from a Gentoo machine. I got this: >> >> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003L14ZTC >> >> but it is proving to be unreliable. The printer stops responding many >> times per day and needs to be power cycled. Is there a reliable way >> to make this connection? > > These devices only do USB 1.1. Have you considered a USB repeater cable > or two. Some of those are very good, I know someone who has run webcams > over greater distances using them.
Very cool, thank you. I will try that for the printer and possibly for some webcams as well. - Grant
