Printer Side ("Next device connector", single dot port, output port):
| Pin Number |
Pin Name |
Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | /TX (Data Out) | |
| 2 | GND | |
| 3 | /RX (Data In) | |
| 4 | TERMINATE IN | |
| 5 | +24V | |
| 6 | /CLOCK | |
| 7 | GND | |
| 8 | GND | |
| 9 | GND | |
| 10 | +24V | |
| 11 | GND | |
| 12 | /STROBE | |
| 13 | POWER ON OUT | |
| 14 | GND | |
| 15 | +24V |
Accessory Side ("Previous device connector", double dot port, input port):
| Pin Number |
Pin Name |
Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | /TX (Data In) | |
| 2 | GND | |
| 3 | /RX (Data Out) | |
| 4 | TERMINATE OUT | |
| 5 | +24V | |
| 6 | /CLOCK | |
| 7 | GND | |
| 8 | GND | |
| 9 | GND | |
| 10 | +24V | |
| 11 | GND | |
| 12 | /STROBE | |
| 13 | POWER ON IN | |
| 14 | GND | |
| 15 | +24V |
Note: Daisy chain connections are from single dot ports ("Next device connector") to double dot ports ("Previous device connector").
Example LaserJet 8100 supported chain: Formatter Single Dot -> 2000-sheet or 2x500-sheet Input Tray Double Dot -> 2000-sheet or 2x500-sheet Input Tray Single Dot -> 8-bin Mailbox or 7-bin Mailbox (no Stapler) Double Dot -> 8-bin Mailbox or 7-bin Mailbox (no Stapler) Single Dot -> Stapler Double Dot -> Stapler Single Dot -> End of chain
To make a connecting cable join all pins in a straight through configuration.

