Zebra Technologies Z6Mplus - Manual (Page 122)

104 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L Rev. 3 5/20/2004
Data Connections
Serial Data Port
RS-232 Interface Connections
The printer is configured as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE). Figure 44 shows the internal
connections of the printer’s RS-232 connector.
Figure 44 • RS-232 Internal Connections
When the printer is connected via its RS-232 interface to Data Communication Equipment
(DCE) such as a modem, use a standard RS-232 (straight-through) interface cable.
Figure 45
illustrates the connections required for this cable.
Figure 45 • RS-232 to DCE Internal Connections
Note • Use a a null modem (crossover) cable to connect the printer to a computer or any other
DTE devices.
1
(TD) (TD)
(RD) (RD)
(RTS) (RTS)
(DSR) (DSR)
(SG) (SG)
(DTR) (DTR)
DTE DTE
1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
DTE
(Printer)
DCE
(Modem, etc.)
RXD (receive data)
TXD (transmit data)
DTR (data terminal ready)
SG (signal ground)
DSR (data set ready)
RTS (request to send)
CTS (clear to send)
+5 VDC signal source
NOTE • Pin 1 is unused and unterminated at the printer.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9