Re: ][c null modem problems...

["Paul Grammens" <grammens@svn.net>]

You mean a 9 pin?  Some pins may be missing, but the holes will be there.
The adapters are pretty common, should be easy to find.
-Paul

"Dean Petters" <dpetters@grc.nasa.gov> wrote in message
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> The epson printer cable isn't useful... it has a 6-pin serial connector
> on the printer-side...
>
> i stopped by RS after getting the cable and they didn't carry 6-pin
> serial plugs.  i seem to remember compUSA having them (6pin converter
> plugs) but i may have been mistaken....
>
> i guess i'll have to redo the cable...  sigh...
>
> Dean Petters wrote:
> > thanks... i'll try that when i get home.
> >
> > Dean
> >
> > Paul Grammens wrote:
> >
> >> Yes, it has to be a serial connection to the Epson, so you should be
> >> able to
> >> use that cable as a null modem to your PC.  Try that before rewiring
your
> >> connector.  You might even compare the wiring between the two, if you
> >> have a
> >> continuity checker.
> >> -Paul
> >>
> >
>