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Re: Imagewriter cable?



In article <mnementhCIy4s3.FvH@netcom.com> mnementh@netcom.com (David R. Villegas) writes:
> Here's a quick question:  Is the Imagewriter II <-> Apple //e cable supposed
> to have a null-wiring configuration?

That isn't a meaningful question.  A "null modem" cable only makes
sense when both connectors have two alternative pin arrangements.  The
Mini-Din-8 connector on Apple computers and peripherals always has the
same pinout.

The Super Serial Card should be configured to talk to a printer/terminal.

The appropriate cable to use is the same as a cable which connects a
Macintosh or IIgs to a modem (using DSR/DTR flow control).

Mini Din 8	DB-25 male
1  HShk Out	20 DTR  (flow control into SSC)
2  HShk In	6  DSR  (flow control from SSC)
3  TxD-		2  TxD  (receive data into SSC)
4  Ground	7  Ground
5  RxD-		3  RxD  (transmit data from SSC)
6  TxD+  (not connected)
7  n.c.  (not connected)
8  RxD+  (connect to ground - pin 7 at DB-25, or pin 4 at Mini Din 8)
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David Empson                                                               
dempson@swell.actrix.gen.nz                                                
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