SECTION 6,
continued
6.2.1 Setup and Use of the Printer
Follow the manufacturer's instructions when configuring the
printer for compatibility with the colorimeter.
Pressing
manually starts the printing, and pressing the
PRINT
key stops the printing (refer to Section 6.3 Sending Data to a
Printer or Computer).
Connect the DTA to a printer using an appropriate cable.
Table 4 and Table 5 show the proper pin connections for 9-pin
computer cables and for 25-pin printer cables. Use of cables that
do not match the pin information given may cause
undesirable operation.
Table 4 Standard 9-pin to 9-pin Computer Cable
DR/800 Series 9-pin
Connector Socket
Pin
Signal Name
2
RXD
3
TXD
4
DTR
5
GND
6
DSR
7
RTS
8
CTS
Table 5 Standard 9-pin to 25-pin Printer Cable
DR/800 Series 9-pin
Connector Socket
Pin
Signal Name
2
RXD
3
TXD
4
DTR
5
GND
6
DSR
7
RTS
45
Computer 9-pin D Connector, plug
Pin
Signal Name
3
2
no connection
5
no connection
8
7
Computer 9-pin D Connector, plug
Pin
Signal Name
no connection
3
no connection
7
20
no connection
EXIT
TXD
RXD
—
GND
—
CTS
RTS
—
RXD
—
GND
DTR
—