Subject: Re: 8 pin mini DIN pinout From: dempson@actrix.gen.nz (David Empson) Date: Sat, Dec 19, 1998 4Ç35` Message-id: <1dkb80n.1attgr11mq3702N@dempson.actrix.gen.nz> Joe C wrote: > Hi, > Trying to connect to a "Laser Writer" printer. > The Apple Talk connector has a 9-pin DB connector. > I want to make a converter cable going from the DB 9-pin on the > printer to an 8-pin mini DIN. You don't need a converter cable. Apple's original Mac models (128K and 512K) used the same DE-9 female connector for the serial port. You can get genuine LocalTalk (AppleTalk) drop boxes with either Mini-Din-8 or DE-9 connectors. At least, you used to be able to get both types. I doubt they are made any more. I've never heard of a third party one with this connector, so this may be an option only if you stick with genuine Apple cabling. -- David Empson dempson@actrix.gen.nz Snail mail: P.O. Box 27-103, Wellington, New Zealand