Re: 8 pin mini DIN pinout

[dempson@actrix.gen.nz (David Empson)]

Joe C <joe.castellano@tandem.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>       Trying to connect to a "Laser Writer" printer.
> The Apple Talk connector has a 9-pin DB connector.
> I want to make a converter cable going from the DB 9-pin on the
> printer to an 8-pin mini DIN.

You don't need a converter cable.  Apple's original Mac models (128K and
512K) used the same DE-9 female connector for the serial port.

You can get genuine LocalTalk (AppleTalk) drop boxes with either
Mini-Din-8 or DE-9 connectors.  At least, you used to be able to get
both types.  I doubt they are made any more.

I've never heard of a third party one with this connector, so this may
be an option only if you stick with genuine Apple cabling.

-- 
David Empson
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