This USB-C to USB-B printer cable lets you connect your USB 2.0 peripheral devices such as a portable printer or scanner or an external drive to your USB Type-C laptop or tablet. The cable is also compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports.The non-standard 0.5-meter cable is great for close-range connections. It lets you set up in small offsite workspaces or in a coffee shop or hotel room so that you can install your equipment without excess cable getting in your way.The USB2CB50CM from StarTech.com comes with a lifetime warranty for guaranteed reliability.