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Connecting the Printer to a Network
You can connect your printer to 10BaseT networks, such as Novell NetWare, Token Ring, or TCP/
IP. You can also connect the printer to an AS/400 (or other midrange system) or an IBM mainframe.
For Connecting To You Need Part Number
10BaseT Networks One of these interface adapters:
• External EasyLAN™ 10i2 Ethernet adapter 072885
(attaches to the parallel port if you have one
installed in the optional port location)
• Internal EasyLAN 10i2 Ethernet adapter 072894
AS/400 Twinax adapter card 067879 (cable included)
Mainframe Coax adapter card 067880 (cable included)
If the controlling device is an Intermec product, refer to the following manuals for instructions and
information on the necessary cabling and connections.
• DCS 300 User’s Manual (P/N 067296)
• Intermec Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual (P/N 068749)
• Intermec Ethernet Adapter Setup Guide (P/N 068748)
• Coax/Twinax Interface Card User’s Manual (P/N 067867)
• Data Communications Reference Manual (P/N 044737)
You can visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com for a list of available manuals or to access
many of our current manuals in PDF format. To order printed Intermec manuals, contact your local
Intermec representative or distributor.
RS-232 Null Modem Cable for 9-pin PC (P/N 048693)
Note: The metal backshell is connected directly to the shield to achieve electrostatic
discharge (ESD) immunity.
Shield
AT
Printer
9-Pin (Socket) D-Sub
Metal Backshell
25-Pin (Plug) D-Sub
Metal Backshell
Received Data
Transmitted Data
Clear to Send
Request to Send
Data Terminal Ready
Data Set Ready
Carrier Detect
Ground
Chassis Ground
Transmitted Data
Received Data
Carrier Detect
Data Set Ready
Data Terminal Ready
Clear to Send
Request to Send
Ground
2
3
8
7
4
6
1
5
1
2
3
8
6
20
5
4
7
3440G.054
RS-232 Null Modem Cable for 25-pin PC (P/N 048668)
Shield
PC
Printer
25-Pin (Socket) D-Sub
Metal Backshell
25-Pin (Plug) D-Sub
Metal Backshell
Chassis Ground
Transmitted Data
Received Data
Request to Send
Clear to Send
Data Set Ready
Ground
Data Terminal Ready
Carrier Detect
Chassis Ground
Received Data
Transmitted Data
Carrier Detect
Data Terminal Ready
Ground
Data Set Ready
Clear to Send
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
20
8
1
3
2
8
20
7
6
4
5
3440G.053
Note: The metal backshell is connected directly to the shield to achieve electrostatic
discharge (ESD) immunity.