Specifications

SERIES 3/3A PROGRAMMING GUIDE
A - 10
Printer 9-to-25 way D-type adapter - wiring diagram
9 way D - male 25 way D - male
RX - pin 3 pin - 2
TX - pin 2 pin - 3
DTR - pin 6 pin - 6
GND - pin 5 pin - 7
DSR - pin 4 pin - 20
RTS - pin 8 pin - 5, 8
CTS - pin 7 pin - 4
DCD - pin 9 pin - 7
SHELL pin - 1
SHELL
Psion Parallel 3Link Technical Specification
Part number: 1601-0003-10
Compatibility: Psion Series 3, Psion Series 3 and Psion Work
about
with LIF adaptor only
(The Psion Series 3c and Psion Siena machines use a different type of printer
cable, the Parallel Printer Link cable. )
EMC: FCC Part 15 Class B; CE Mark
Interface: Centronics interface for parallel printers
Connectors: 6-way two row rectangular (female) custom plug, for connection to the
Series 3 or Series 3a serial port, or Psion LIF adaptor (Work
about
).
See the 'Reduced External Expansion' section of the 'SIBO Expansion Ports'
chapter in the
Hardware Reference
manual for pinout details.
Centronics (for connection to the parallel port of a printer)
Psion Parallel Printer Link cable
- Technical Specification
Part number: 1011-0017-01
Compatibility: Psion Series 3c and Psion Siena only
The Parallel Printer Link is not for use with the Series 3, Series 3a, MC, HC
or Work
about
, (The Psion Series 3 and Psion Series 3a machines use a
different type of printer cable, the Psion Parallel 3Link cable.)
EMC: FCC Part 15 Class B; CE Mark
Safety: EN60950
Connectors: Low Profile Honda type custom connector
Centronics connector (to connect to a Centronics type parallel printer port)
Power: One 9V PP3 battery.
With typical usage, the expected life from a new battery is 150 hours.
Power is only consumed when printing.