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Interfaces

Using an IBM-Compatible Personal Computer with Serial Interface RS-232C

Note: These instructions are for connecting the printer to an IBM-compatible personal computer using a dual asynchronous adapter or an external print server.

If you are using any of the above products, or if your computer has a 9-pin D shell connector that conforms to the IBM designed 9-pin serial port, use a 9-pin to 25-pin cable, such as IBM Part Number 6450242 (254 mm or 10 in.).

Null modem cables, such as Lexmark part number 1038693 [15.24 m (50 ft)], will connect the converter cable to the printer. The illustration below represents the 25-pin connectors for the RS-232C cable (1038693).

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The following illustration shows the pin assignments for the 9-pin to 25-pin IBM EIA RS-232C serial cables.

9 to 25 Pin Cable Adapter,

 

such as IBM 6450242 (10 in.)

Lexmark 1038693 (50 ft)

Shield

Shield

9 (F)

25 (M)

25 (F)

25 (M)

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