Oki ML3410 User Manual

Appendix C
Serial Cable Pinout
Serial Cable Pinout for the PM3410
This appendix is designed to help you make a serial cable to connect your printer to your computer.
Please do not attempt to make a cable unless you're experienced in doing so. The table below
explains the signals from the printer's end. You must read you computer documentation to
determine the requirements on your computer's end. Your PM3410 printer requires a
shielded
RS-232C cable which is
¨ UL and CSA approved
¨ no more than 50 feet in length
and has
¨ Cannon DB-25P plug (or equivalent) with 25 pins
¨ Cannon DB-C2-J9 (or equivalent) connector shell
Serial Interface Signal Requirements
Pin Signal
Symbol
Direction Description
1
Protective Ground
PG Ground Connected to the
printer frame.
2 Transmit Data TD From printer Serial data
transmitted to the
system
3 Receive Data RD To printer Serial data received
by the printer
4 Request to Send RTS From printer Always set to low
(mark)
6 Data Set Ready DSR To printer Indicates that data
can be sent
7 Signal Ground SG Ground Ground
11 Supervisory Send
Data
SSD From printer Indicates that printer
is
not ready to
receive data
20
Data Terminal
Ready
DTR From printer Indicates that printer
is not ready to
receive data
ML3410 ( 96-02-07 )

Oki ML3410 Specifications

Print Specifications

printhead	9 pin
print speed at 10 cpi	HSD 550 cps, Utility 417 cps, NLQ 104 cps
graphics resolution	1445216 dpi maximum

Paper Handling

paper weight	12 to 24 lb
paper thickness top feed	0.36 mm (0.014 inches) maximum
paper thickness bottom feed	0.50 mm (0.020 inches) maximum

Operating Environment

operating temperature	50 to 104 degrees F (10 to 40 degrees C)
storage temperature	14 to 122 degrees F (-10 to +50 degrees C)
humidity	20 to 80% RH

Electrical Requirements

voltage	120 volts, +5.5%/-15% 220/240 volts, ±10%
frequency	50/60 Hz, ±2 Hz
power idling	30 watts
power operating	75 watts

Weight and Dimensions

width	25-1/4 inches (540 mm)
depth	19 inches (483 mm)
height	15 inches (203 mm)
weight	63 lbs. (25.4 kg)