Zebra Technologies Desktop Printer manual Serial RS-232 Connector

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Serial (RS-232) Connector

The printer operates as a Data Communication Equipment (DCE) and normally connects via a standard RS-232 modem cable to a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) such as a computer or terminal with a default configuration of 9600 baud, 8 bit data, 1 stop bit and No parity.

Host	DB-9	DB-9			Printer
	Pin #	Pin #
N/C	1	1			+5 Volts*
RxD	2	2			TxD
TxD	3	3			RxD
DTR	4	4			CTS
GND	5	5			GND
DSR	6	6			RDY
DSR	6	6			RDY
RTS	7	7			N/C
CTS	8	8			RDY
CTS	8	8			RDY
RI	9	9			N/C
	Female DB-9 to Male DB-9
	Female DB-9 to Male DB-9
Host	DB-25	DB-9			Printer
	Pin #	Pin #
	Pin #	Pin #
N/C	8	1			+5 Volts*
RxD	3	2			TxD
TxD	2	3			RxD
DTR	20	4			N/C
GND	7	5			GND
DSR	6	6			RDY
DSR	6	6			RDY
RTS	4	7			N/C
CTS	5	8			RDY
CTS	5	8			RDY
RI	22	9			N/C

Female DB-25 to Male DB-9

*+5 volts at 150 mA for external device (e.g. KDU or scanner)

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Contents Zebra LP 2844 TM 980483-001A Proprietary Statement Shock Hazard Contents Operation & Options 980483-001A Vii 980483-001A Introduction HelloWhats in the Box? Inspecting the Printer Opening the printerInspecting the Printer Closing the printer Related Documentation Reporting DamageGetting Started Modes of PrintingAttaching Power Supply Loading Roll Media Placing the Roll in the Media CompartmentAdjusting the Guides Power Switch Operator ControlsFeed Button Status LightMedia Length Sensing Hooking Up the Printer and Computer Interface Cable RequirementsUSB Interface Requirements Parallel Interface RequirementsEthernet Interface Requirements Serial Interface RequirementsCommunicating with the Printer Universal Serial Bus USB CommunicationsParallel Communications Internal ZebraNet PrintServer II CommunicationsCommand Serial CommunicationsAdjusting the Print Width Adjusting the Print Quality980483-001A Operation & Options Thermal PrintingReplacing Supplies Printing in Peel-Mode Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option 980483-001A Maintenance CleaningPrint Head Considerations Cleaning Card ConsiderationsMedia Path Considerations Lubrication Platen ConsiderationsReplacing the Platen AssemblyRemoval Replacing the Print Head Direct-Thermal LP Model RemovalAssembly 980483-001A Troubleshooting What the Status Light is Telling YouPrinter Operation Media Handling Print Quality Problems Print head is under temperatureNo print on the label Printed image does not look rightLabel format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer Manual Calibration Resetting the Factory Default Values Communications DiagnosticsFeed Button Modes Printer Condition Feed Button ActionAppendix Universal Serial Bus USB ConnectorInterfaces Parallel Interface HostLooking into the Printer’s RJ-45 Modular Connector ZebraNet PrintServer II Internal Ethernet PrintServerSerial RS-232 Connector