Brother PT-97OOPC manual Using the interface cables, Serial RS-232C cable Windows only

Using the interface cables

Serial (RS-232C) cables and network (Ethernet) cables are not standard accessories. Use the appropriate cable for your type of interface.

Note

●For USB interface, the included USB interface cable should be used to ensure compliance with the limits for EMC.

●For serial and network interfaces, a shielded interface cable should be used to ensure compliance with the limits for EMC.

●Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. may affect the performance and print quality, and damage may not be covered under the limited warranty.

■USB cable

Use the enclosed interface cable.

■Serial (RS-232C) cable (Windows® only)

The pin assignments for the serial cables (RS-232C cables) which can be used with this printer are shown in the table below. You can purchase the cables at an electronics store. Do not use a serial cable that is longer than 5.9' (1.8 m).

Brother printer side	Computer side
(D-sub female, lock screw #4-40 inch screw)	(D-Sub9P female)

Signal Name	Pin Number	Pin Assignments	Pin Number	Signal Name
DCD	1		1	DCD
RXD	2		2	RXD
TXD	3		3	TXD
DTR	4		4	DTR
GND	5		5	GND
DSR	6		6	DSR
RTS	7		7	RTS
CTS	8		8	CTS
RI	9		9	RI
Note

●The RS-232C serial connector part of this equipment is not Limited Power Source.

●For details on serial interface settings, refer to “Serial interface settings (Windows® only)” (→ P.44).

■Network cable (PT-9800PCN only)

Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.

Note

●Connect this product to a LAN connection that is not subjected to overvoltages.

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