Communications and cabling
This appendix defines the serial cable requirements for connecting the
printer to your DOS based systems. It also includes instructions for
setting serial communication parameters.
Parallel cable
You can use any parallel cable which meets IEEE 1284 standards.
RS-232 cable requirements
You may build this cable or purchase it from ENCAD, Inc.
Mini-Din-8
Plug
RXD-
5
TXD-
3
HSKI
2
HSKO 1
RXD+ 8
GND
4
TXD+ 6
GPI
7
H
DB-25S
Female
2
TXD
3
RXD
4
RTS
5
CTS
6
DSR
7
GND
8
DCD
20
DTR
22
RI
DB-9S
Female
3
TXD
2
RXD
7
RTS
8
CTS
6
DSR
5
GND
1
DCD
4
DTR
9
RI