Cable Connection Guide
Below are some examples of the most common cable connections.
There are numerous different cable types to make connections between computers and other devices. One modern type of connection is USB, other types of connections such parallel, serial and RS-232 are still widely used.
We have put together some examples below to give you an idea of what those connections look like. If you have any questions regarding what cable will work for your product or products please fell free to use our Live Help on the right hand menu.
USB Connection  The end on the left plugs into your computer / pos terminal. The end on the right plugs into device such as printer, scanner, card reader, etc... |
Parallel Connection  The female end (on the left) plugs into your device. The male end (on the right) plugs into your parallel port on your computer / pos terminal. |
9 Pin to 9 Pin Serial Connection - RS-232  The female end on the left plugs into your computer or pos terminal. The male end (on the right) plugs into your device such as printer, scanner, card reader, etc... |
9 Pin to 25 Pin Serial Connection - RS-232  The female end on the left, plugs into your serial port on your computer or pos terminal. The male end on the right plugs into your printer, scanner, card reader, etc... |
Keyboard Wedge Connection / PS2  Plug keyboard into the female end on the far left and connect device (scanner, card reader, etc.) to the RJ-45 cable on the far right. The male end (on the near left) plugs into computer or pos terminal. |
Ethernet Connection  Both ends of the Ethernet cable are alike. Plug one end into your device (such as a printer, modem, router) and the other end into your computer or pos device. |
