PC
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
7
20
DB-25
(Female)
PC
5
2
3
1
7
8
6
4
DB-9
(Female)
Figure 2.21 Serial Cable Pin-outs
Use the following procedure to connect your printer and host using
the serial port.
Caution:
DO NOT confuse the serial and SCSI interface ports
when connecting the cables. This will cause permanent
printer damage which is not covered under the warranty.
The printer ports are labeled clearly.
1.
Turn the power off to your printer and host.
__________________________________________ Installation 2-25
Printer
1
Ground
3
Receive Data (In)
2
Transmit Data (Out)
5
Clear to Send (In)
Request for Send (Out)
4
Data Terminal Ready (Out)
20
7
Signal Ground
Data Set Ready (In)
6
Data Carrier Detect (In)
8
DB-25
(Male)
Printer
Signal Ground
7
2
Transmit Data (Out)
3
Receive Data (In)
Request to Send (Out)
4
5
Clear to Send (In)
8
Data Carrier Detect (In)
20
Data Terminal Ready (Out)
6
Data Set Ready (In)
DB-25
DB-25
(Male)