Power Cable Help Please!!

Jakejakejake

Hi,

I Need Help finding a power supply for a printer.



I know this:
Pin Signal
1 +24 V dc
2 Not Connected
3 Ground

Anyone got any idea of what cable i need?

Thanks
Jake

espresso

Why not Google the printer make/model number? 24V DC required but what current?

alanclose

What printer is it? Have a look on e-bay if you know the make and the model

Jakejakejake

Its a receipt printer - not a normal one, have searched ebay but nothing.

Its a IBM Suremark 4610 (T14)

And i dont know what current - heres the PDF Manual if thats any help.

And i am using the RS232 connection.

Cheers
Jake

wakandem

There are dc connectors that are the same as these plugs. I would be tempted to make up my own cable using the +24 & ground pins and try it on any old 24v transformer. I wouldn't worry too much about the current to test that it switches on. The only thing is when it is using power while printing and if the transformer can hold the voltage. Can't see it needing more than an 1 amp though.

cledor

RS or Farnell are usually good sources for connectors, try searching on there. As it's low voltage you should be able to make up your own if nothing can be found.

Jakejakejake

Ok, thank you!

Now for my next question, how would i go about making a cable? Sorry, im really !!!!!! at this!

espresso

You need to source a suitable plug and then wire it up to a 24V DC power supply (not any old 24V transformer as stated above by wakendem). A shop like Maplin may be able to help you, if you can't solder etc.

Jakejakejake

So, i'd need something like this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Uniross-Universal-Main-AC-DC-Power-Supply-Adaptor_W0QQitemZ250107815282QQihZ015QQcategoryZ41993QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

cledor

More info on IBM Power Supply Printer 4610 Outp +24vdc 2A 48W

IBM Power Supply Printer 4610 Outp +24vdc 2A 48W model 115 4610 p/n 42H1176 42H1175

Manufacturer: IBM
Manufacturer Part Number: 42H1176
Alternative Part Number: 42H1175
Model / Class: 115 / 4610

Note This is the USA 115V model not for UK use.

These are normally sold by POS suppliers.

espresso

So, i'd need something like this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Uniross-Un...QQcmdZViewItem

That will only supply a maximum of 12V DC. You need 24V DC.