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SECTION 6, continued
6.2.1 Setup and Use of the Printer
Follow the manufacturer's instructions when configuring the
printer for compatibility with the colorimeter.
Pressing
PRINT manually starts the printing, and pressing the EXIT
key stops the printing (refer to Section 6.3 Sending Data to a
Printer or Computer).
Connect the DTA to a printer using an appropriate cable.
Table 4 and Table 5 show the proper pin connections for 9-pin
computer cables and for 25-pin printer cables. Use of cables that
do not match the pin information given may cause
undesirable operation.
Table 4 Standard 9-pin to 9-pin Computer Cable
DR/800 Series 9-pin
Connector Socket
Computer 9-pin D Connector, plug
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
2 RXD 3 TXD
3 TXD 2 RXD
4 DTR no connection —
5 GND 5 GND
6 DSR no connection —
7 RTS 8 CTS
8 CTS 7 RTS
Table 5 Standard 9-pin to 25-pin Printer Cable
DR/800 Series 9-pin
Connector Socket
Computer 9-pin D Connector, plug
Pin Signal Name
Pin Signal Name
2 RXD no connection —
3 TXD 3 RXD
4 DTR no connection —
5 GND 7 GND
6 DSR 20 DTR
7 RTS no connection —