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128 Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus User Guide
DB-9 Connectors
Printer Interface Technical Information
RS-232 Interconnections Using a DB-25 Cable
To connect the printer’s RS-232 DB-9 interface to a DB-25 connector, an interface
adapter is required (Zebra part number 33138). A generic DB-25 adapter may also be
used, however, the +5 VDC signal source would not be passed through. The
illustration below shows the connections required for the DB-9 to DB-25 interface.
Note • The cable used to connect the printer to a computer must be a null modem
(crossover) cable. If you want to connect the printer to any other DTE devices, you
must also use a null modem cable.
Male DB-9 Adapter
Connector
(plugs into printer)
Female DB-25 Adapter
Connector
(plugs into cable)
Note • Pin 1 of DB-9 connector is unused and unterminated.
FG
TXD
RXD
RTS
DSR
SG
DTR
RXD
TXD
DTR
SG
DSR
RTS
CTS
+5 VDC
SIGNAL
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
6
7
9
20
+5 VDC
SIGNAL
5
CTS