Need help on what type of cable from Printer->POS system

[jacky417]

Hi everyone,
My restaurant currently are using POSIFLEX TP/LT-5800G POS system,
I have extra terminal that I never got a chance to hook up yet.
My question is, one of terminal that use Epson TM-T88IV parallel printer has the following set up

Parallel->Serial-> RJ45->COM2 port on 5800G

Does anyone know what is that cable from Male Serial->RJ45 connection called?
I can not find Part #, I need to purchase that cable in able to connect my printer to 5800G system.
I have try the parallel cable -> POS system but it does not want to print.

I have attach the photo I took below.

If anyone know where to purchase this cable, please let me know, really appreciate it.

Regards,

 

[DTSMAN]

Doesn't that model Posiflex have DB9 serial ports?

If so, all you need is a null modem serial cable DB9-DB25. The adapters are just variations of that so the cable can be extended.

Bo

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they should at least find you handy.
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[jacky417]

It doesn't have DB9 port, only DB25 parallel port only.

 

[DrZogg]

Hey.
It is Serial - RS232 and will be likely DB9 to DB25.
(DB9 in the workstation, DB25 on the printer)
If this printer is an Epson TM-T88 you can swap the board over to IDN (like a telephone) or IP (smart board). An IP board online is about $115.
Your choices are dependant on what the POS system can handle.
But I digress...

 

[jacky417]

Thanks for the reply mrpinks3, your suggestion will work, but I have to spend another $115 for the board, the cable will probably cost not more than $20 if I know what type of cable to buy it.

 

[jgerrard]

Just to be clear;
the Epson is Parallel - per your post. Correct?

jack

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[jacky417]

jgerrard, Yes that is correct.

 

[DrZogg]

The cable for your new IP board will be CAT5