printer ports

[who me ?]

Not exactly high tech ,but its time trying to get the info.Rearanging my PC area and moving my printer desk.Got a inkjet on a USB port and an old ancient Apple laser on a parallel port.
Anyone know the limits ,distance wise --should imagine it's a lot more than inside a room , but you never knows.

[plasticpig]

Both are about 5 meters. You could probably get away with more for a parallel cable but you would need a high spec shielded one and not the junk which is usually on sale.