DB-25 Fully-Wired Terminal/Printer Cable

The following cable wiring supports most serial terminals or printers with either software or hardware handshaking. This cable is valid with any Digi DB-25 serial port.

Terminal/Printer Cable for Software (XON/XOFF) or Hardware (DTR) Handshaking
DB-25
(Digi End)
  DB-25 Male
(Terminal/Printer)
Signal Pin Pin Signal

RTS

4

connected to

5

CTS

GND

Shell

connected to

Shell

GND

TxD

2

connected to

3

RxD

RxD

3

connected to

2

TxD

SG

7

connected to

7

SG

CTS

5

connected to

20

DTR

DTR

20

connected to

8+6

DCD+DSR

DCD+DSR

8+6

connected to

4

RTS

Important: Some terminal or printer manufacturers may use different methods of flow control. Consult your documentation for specific wiring requirements.