Using Interface Cables; Serial Cables; 8 Using Interface Cables- Page 20

STEP1 Getting started

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RS-232C cable and Network cable are not standard accessories.

Select the appropriate cable for the interface.

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USB cable

Use the enclosed interface cable.

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RS-232C cable

Do not use an interface cable that is longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters).

For details, see Page 14.

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Network cable (TD-4100N)

Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 

100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.

Important

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.

The pin assignments for the serial cables (RS-232C cables) which can be used with this 

machine are shown in the table below. You can purchase the cables at an electronics 

store. Do not use an interface cable that is longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters).
Brother TD side

PC side

(D-sub female, lock screw #4-40 inch screw)

(D-Sub9P female)

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It is not possible to connect a RS-232C cable and USB cable to the printer at the same time.

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

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Caution for LAN connection

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

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Caution for RS-232C connection

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

8 Using Interface Cables

Serial Cables

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