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Zebra Technologies Z6Mplus User Manual

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Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide

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Data Connections

Serial Data Port

RS-422/RS-485 Interconnections

To connect the printer’s RS-232 DB-9 interface to a host computer through an RS-422 or an
RS-485 interface, an interface adapter is required (Zebra part number 33130).

Figure 47

shows

the required cable wiring for interconnecting to the interface adapter’s DB-25 female
connector.

Figure 47 • RS-422 and RS-485 Adapter Internal Connections

Note •

A jumper on the computer’s main logic board needs to be installed on JP1, Pins 2

and 3, for the RS-422/RS-485 interface adapter to function properly.

DB-25P

Connector

to Printer

Data Input A (–)

Data Output A (–)

Data Output B (+)

Data Input B (+)

Shield

Signal Ground

1

11

13

14

16

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