RS-232 Interface
The Z Series printer is configured as Data Terminal Equipment
(DTE). The serial data cable used to connect the printer to the host
computer will be one of two styles:
9-pin to 25-pin cable - (NULL Modem Cable) must have a 9-pin
“D” Type (DB9S) connector on the end that is plugged into the
serial port at the computer and a 25-pin “D” Type (DB25P)
connector on the other end that is plugged into the connector at the
rear of the printer. Figure 27 shows the required cable connections.
25-pin to 25-pin cable - (NULL Modem Cable) must have a 25-pin
“D” Type (DB25S) connector on the end that is plugged into the
serial port at the computer and a 25-pin “D” Type (DB25P)
connector on the other end that is plugged into the connector at the
rear of the printer. Figure 28 shows the required cable connections.
72 Z Series™ User’s Guide
RS-232 Interface
The Z Series printer is configured as Data Terminal Equipment
(DTE). The serial data cable used to connect the printer to the host
computer will be one of two styles:
9-pin to 25-pin cable - (NULL Modem Cable) must have a 9-pin
“D” Type (DB9S) connector on the end that is plugged into the
serial port at the computer and a 25-pin “D” Type (DB25P)
connector on the other end that is plugged into the connector at the
rear of the printer. Figure 27 shows the required cable connections.
25-pin to 25-pin cable - (NULL Modem Cable) must have a 25-pin
“D” Type (DB25S) connector on the end that is plugged into the
serial port at the computer and a 25-pin “D” Type (DB25P)
connector on the other end that is plugged into the connector at the
rear of the printer. Figure 28 shows the required cable connections.
