johnmiod 0 Posted March 5, 2012 Has anyone had any luck trying to connect text overlay by splitting a CAT5e cable........I have a client that has a Ruby POS system with a receipt printer that is connected with a CAT5e cable. I am looking to see if there has been any success splitting the CAT5e cable that runs from the Ruby POS terminal to their receipt printer. Basically making a Y - connector and then running that back to our Eyemax DVR systems COM port 1. I tried making a Y splitter myself but so far it was unsuccessful. Any thoughts or suggestions???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
postaleyes 0 Posted March 5, 2012 A serial split (9 pin) should work unless it has 25 pins! Does the back of the printer have an RS232 Com port? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnmiod 0 Posted March 6, 2012 The receipt printer connects to ruby pos using a cat5 cable. I need to split the cat5 cable. So one leg goes to the printer and the other leg goes to the eyemax dvr . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
postaleyes 0 Posted March 6, 2012 I suggest using a Cat5 splitter. Connect it to the back of the printer, have 1 line going to the POS and the other going to the DVR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
