Communicating With A Printer - Symbol PDT 3100 Series Product Reference Manual

Communicating with a Printer

The terminal has two accessories which provide communications with a printer, the 3115
CCA and the passive cable.
Using the 3115 CCA
To connect the PDT 3100 to a printer using the 3115 CCA:
1. Plug the CCA's 10-pin RJ-41 connector into the base of a Series 3100 terminal.
2. Plug the DB-25 connector into the printer's communications port.
3. Start the communications program.
Note: The CCA is shipped set for RS-232 communications with a PC. You
may need to change the internal communications settings to use the
CCA with a printer. Refer to the Installation Instructions
(p/n 70-11314-XX).
Using a Passive Cable
An optional cable is available for connecting the terminal to a printer:
• For Encore, Cameo and QL Series printers: p/n BL12093-1 and BL12093-2
• For Paxar's 9460 SierraSport printer: p/n 12029316
• For O'Neil MF2t and MF4t Series printers: 210164-003
DB9 Connector to
Printer COM Port
Figure 4-6. Passive Cable Connectors
Operating the PDT 3100
RJ41 Connector
to Terminal
Serial Port
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