APPENDIX 3 INTERFACE
APPENDIX 3 INTERFACE
Interface Cables
To prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise, the interface cables must meet the following requirements:
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Fully shielded and fitted with metal or metallized connector housings.
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Keep as short as possible.
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Should not be bundled tightly with power cords.
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Should not be tied to power line conduits.
RS-232C Cable description
The serial data cable used to connect the printer to the host compute should be one of the following two types:
Connector to PC
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Housing
Connector to PC
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
20
NOTE:
Use an RS-232C cable with inch type securing screws on the connector.
DB-9S
Signal
N.C.
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
N.C.
Shield
DB-25S
Signal
Shield
TXD
RXD
RTS
CTS
DSR
GND
DTR
DB-9P
Connector to Printer
Pin No.
Signal
1
N.C.
2
TXD
3
RXD
4
DSR
5
SG
6
DTR
7
CTS
8
RTS
9
N.C.
Housing
Shield
DB-9P
Connector to Printer
Pin No.
Signal
1
N.C.
2
TXD
3
RXD
4
DSR
5
SG
6
DTR
7
CTS
8
RTS
9
N.C.
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