Rs-232 Printer Cables; 10Base-T Ethernet; 160P Stacker / Auxiliary Interface - Microcom 226 User Manual

Communications
5.1.1

RS-232 Printer Cables

The printers use standard cables that may be purchased through Microcom Corporation or a
local computer supply company. A NULL-modem cable is not required because the printer
is configured as DCE.
For a 25-pin serial communication port – Use a 25-pin female to 9-pin male cable.
For a 9-pin serial communication port – Use a 9-pin female to 9-pin male cable.
CAUTION: Connection of a serial port to a parallel port may
result in damage to the printer and / or computer.
5.2

10BASE-T Ethernet

Refer to Figure 13.
The printers provide an auto-sensing, auto switching 10BASE-T Fast Ethernet port with full
duplex operation capability.
(A) = RJ45 connector for Ethernet port connection.
(B) = Solid green light indicates that a connection is present.
(C) = Flashing yellow light indicates that the port has activity.
5.3

160P Stacker / Auxiliary Interface

The 426 printer provides an 8 pin Mini-din connector on the rear panel for auxiliary
interfaces. This port can be used to power and operate the 160P stacker as well as other
auxiliary functions. For more information about the 160P, please consult the 160P Stacker
User Guide part number 880021-0100.
NOTE: The Auxiliary Interface or Port is not available on the Model 226 printer.
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