Using The Interface Cables - Brother 97OOPC User Manual

Using the interface cables

Serial (RS-232C) cables and network (Ethernet) cables are not standard accessories. Use the
appropriate cable for your type of interface.
Note
For USB interface, the included USB interface cable should be used to ensure compliance with
the limits for EMC.
For serial and network interfaces, a shielded interface cable should be used to ensure
compliance with the limits for EMC.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. may affect the
performance and print quality, and damage may not be covered under the limited warranty.
USB cable
Use the enclosed interface cable.
Serial (RS-232C) cable (Windows
The pin assignments for the serial cables (RS-232C cables) which can be used with this printer are
shown in the table below. You can purchase the cables at an electronics store. Do not use a serial
cable that is longer than 1.8 m.
Brother printer side
(D-sub female, lock screw #4-40 inch screw)
Signal Name Pin Number
DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI
Note
The RS-232C serial connector part of this equipment is not Limited Power Source.
For details on serial interface settings, refer to "Serial interface settings (Windows
P.42).
Network cable (PT-9800PCN only)
Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast
Ethernet Network.
Note
Connect this product to a LAN connection that is not subjected to overvoltages.
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only)
Pin Assignments
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Computer side
(D-Sub9P female)
Pin Number Signal Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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only)" (→
DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI