Re: Build cable: Brother Missing Link aka Multi-Function Link, PCI-1, PC I/F
- From: "-Lee Richardson" <-mechtech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 08:35:32 -0600
I have those in stock, $29.95 including postage to any 48 state address.
Includes 15 chapter "Multi function link" owners manual. It is not just a
cable adapter, it has a module about the size of a small computer mouse
inline with the RJ type connector. Visa, Mastercard, Discover and PayPal
all accepted.
Lee Richardson, owner
Mech-Tech
Evansville, Indiana
http://mechtech.us
mechtech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
"jd_hupp" <google@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I have a Brother IntelliFAX 2400ML (model PPF-2400ML) with a jack on
> the back labeled PC I/F. It supports an optional kit called the
> Missing Link, part number PCI-1, which allows you to use this
> fax/copier for printing and scanning as well. That kit number (PCI-1)
> also seems to be referred to as the Multi-Function Link with Brother's
> Multi-Function Center line of products.
>
> I have the updated version of the software (Y2K compliant and
> supporting Windows 95/98/Me and maybe 2000), and I want to build the
> cable from on-hand materials or use a rare-but-standard cable. (This
> old machine works and I'd like to expand its abilities, but it is not
> worth putting more than a few dollars into.)
>
> I have been able to learn that the OEM cable has a DB25 plug on one end
> and attaches to the computer's serial port (the kit also includes a
> DB-25 to DB-9 adapter). On the end that attaches to the Brother's PC
> I/F jack, it is an 8-pin module, the same as a network RJ-45 plug. (Is
> there an RJ-8 specified for serial communications?)
>
> There are apparently some standards for connections like this, if
> Brother decided to use them and not do something proprietary. RS232
> candidates:
> EIA/TIA 574 (RS-232 ) Defines RS232 with DB9 connectors
> EIA/TIA ??? (RS-232C) Defines RS232 with DB25 connectors
> EIA/TIA 561 (RS-232D) Defines RS232 with RJ45 connectors ("8 position
> modular connector")
>
> I tried connecting fax to computer with a couple old AT&T phone
> equipment adapters/cables that are 8-pin modular on one end and DB25 on
> the other, but the Missing Link software did not see the fax over those
> connections. I don't know how those AT&T pieces are wired.
>
> Does anyone know anything more about this cable?
>
.
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