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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.

■

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)

■

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

●

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.

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).

Note

●

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