When using the IDN Module, all supported printers are connected to a MICROS IDN port. The following rules apply:
A Local IDN Printing device is connected directly to the workstation with an IDN patch cable.
A Remote IDN network consists of a workstation driving one or more devices connected in a daisy chain over twisted pair cable at distances of up to 4000 feet from the workstation. This configuration requires in-wall cable runs, faceplates, and patch cables at the workstation driving the network and as well as each device.
In addition, cabling the IDN is implemented in one of two ways:
Traditional MICROS IDN connection hardware and faceplates and MICROS approved RS422 twisted pair cable.
Shielded Category 6 or better cabling and faceplates with MICROS IDN to ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A patch cables.
The Cable Requirements section describes the IDN installation process using the above methods.