Pitney Bowes 3400 RS-232C, RS-232C Operator's Manual
Pitney Bowes 3400
RS-232C
Interface
Operator’s Guide
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Table of contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
RS-232C interface cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Setting your fax machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Requirements for your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Making the RS-232C settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Initializing your machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using your fax’s new PC connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Scanning from your fax to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Printing from your computer to your fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Sending/receiving faxes with your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
“AT” commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
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Introduction
Important: The optional RS-232C interface must be installed by
your Pitney Bowes representative.
Unpacking
Included in the packaging:
1. Two RS-232C upgrade ROMs
Note: If your fax machine’s model does not require these ROMs,
these will not be included in the packaging.
2. RS-232C printed circuit board (PCB) assembly
3. Two screws
4. Ferrite core
5. RS-232C instructions (this manual)
6. Software diskette
7. Software operating instructions
To connect between your fax machine and your computer, you will
need an RS-232C interface cable (see next page).
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RS-232C interface cable
The RS-232C port on your newly installed RS-232C interface has a
DB-25 (standard 25-pin serial) female receptacle which accepts a
male DB-25 cable plug. Your computer’s port may have either a DB-
25 or DB-9 (9-pin) receptacle.
If necessary, see the chart below for detailed information on the pin
assignment for your fax machine’s RS232C port.
Note:For more information on your computer’s serial interface port,
see your computer’s operating instructions.
Pin assignment
Pin No. Signal code Signal name Contents
2 TXD Transmitted data
Data signal sent from computer
to your fax.
3 RXD Received data
The data sent to computer by
your fax.
4 RTS Request to send Signal for request to send data.
Data Enable signal for data
5 CTS Clear to send transmission from your fax to
your computer.
6 DSR DCE ready Tur ning on always.
7 SG Signal ground Ground for signal.
20 DTR DTE ready
Data Terminal Enable - ready
to communicate
Signal direction
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Setting up
After your Pitney Bowes representative has installed the RS-232C
interface on your fax, follow the steps below to complete your
machine’s setup. (Your representative may perform these for you as
part of the installation.)
1. Attach the ferrite core to your RS-232C interface cable.
2. Connect one end of the RS-232C cable to the RS-232C port on
your fax machine.
3. Connect the other end of the RS-232C cable to your computer’s
RS-232C port.
Note: If you don’t know where your computer’s RS-232C port is,
check the computer’s operating instructions.
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