Serial interface – Argox X Series User Manual
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Serial Interface
 
The RS-232 connector on the printer side is a female, DB-9. 
Pin
Signal
Description
1
No function
Shorted to Pin - 6
2
Received Data, 
RxD 
Input. Serial “Received Data”
3
Transmitted Data, 
TxD 
Output. Serial “Transmitted 
Data”. 
4
No function
No connection
5
GND
Signal Ground
6
No function
Shorted to Pin - 1
7
Request to Send, 
RTS 
Output. Used as the control 
signal for “H/W Flow Control “ 
8
Clear to Send, CTS
Input. Used as the control signal 
for “H/W Flow Control” 
9
+5V
Output. Pin 9 is reserved for 
KDU (keyboard device unit) 
 
 
Note: Pin 9 is reserved for a KDU (keyboard device unit). Do not 
connect this pin if you use a general host such as a PC.
