Scanner Cable Compatibility for the Epson ET-2650: What You Need to Know

Question

A customer asked whether a cable set is available for the Epson ET-2650 and, if so, what the pricing would be. They referenced a combo cable set link that includes a 6-pin motor cable and a 17-pin scanner data cable.

Answer

The Epson ET-2650 uses the standard desktop-width scanner design, meaning the 17-pin scanner data cable is universal across most similar Epson desktop models. This makes it compatible with your ET-2650, provided that the cable length matches your original.

The cable set you linked is a combo bundle, which includes:

• A 6-pin scanner motor cable, and

• A 17-pin scanner data cable

If you only need the 17-pin cable, we sell it individually here:
17-Pin Scanner Data Cable (bchtechnologies.com)
[https://bchtechnologies.com/products/17-pin-scanner-data-cable-66-cm-660-mm-replacement-for-epson-xp-4105-and-similar-models?_pos=3&_sid=94ff2d2f0&_ss=r]

If your ET-2650 uses a 5-pin motor cable instead of a 6-pin version, we also offer that:
5-Pin Scanner Motor Cable (bchtechnologies.com)
[https://bchtechnologies.com/products/5-pin-scanner-motor-cable-57-5-cm-575-mm-for-epson-xp-4105-and-similar-printers?_pos=7&_sid=6625da9bb&_ss=r]

Since I do not have an ET-2650 scanner unit on hand to confirm your exact configuration, here is the most reliable way to double-check compatibility:

1. Remove your existing scanner cable and inspect the head closely.

2. Epson typically uses a 1.0 mm pitch for wider flat cables, but this universal 17-pin scanner data cable is 0.5 mm pitch, making it visibly finer and denser.

3. Take a clear, zoomed-in smartphone picture of the contact side of the cable.

4. Count the pins-if it is 17 pins and the length matches the measurement listed on our product page, then you have a confirmed match.

This simple visual verification helps prevent ordering the wrong cable, especially since Epson occasionally varies cable types across production batches.

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[https://bchtechnologies.com/printer-repair-service].
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