D-2. Cable Connections
The followings are a recommended interface cable connections.
Printer side
(D-sub 25 pin)
FG
1
TXD
2
RXD
3
RTS
4
5
CTS
DSR
6
7
SG
DTR
20
25
INIT
Note Use shielded wire less than 3m in length.
Printer side
(D-sub 9 pin)
NC
1
RXD
2
TXD
3
DTR
4
SG
5
DSR
6
RTS
7
CTS
8
NC
9
Note Use shielded wire less than 3m in length.
D-3. Electrical Characteristics
Voltage
Data signal
-3V to -15V
+3V to +15V
Control signal
Mark
OFF
Space
ON
Host side
25 pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
20
Host side
9 pin
2
3
7
5
8
6
1
4
Binary status
1
0
– 138 –
9 pin
FG
3
TXD
2
RXD
7
RTS
8
CTS
DSR
6
5
SG
1
DCD
4
DTR
25 pin
FG
1
3
RXD
2
TXD
4
RTS
SG
7
5
CTS
6
DSR
8
DCD
20
DTR