Changing The Printer Properties - Siemens SIMATIC KP400 Comfort Operating Instructions Manual

Commissioning the device
4.4 Configuring the device
4.4.4.6

Changing the printer properties

The HMI device can print on local printers or network printers. You can print hardcopies and
reports on a network printer. Line printing of alarms is only possible on a local printer.
You can find the list of current printers and required settings for HMI devices in the Internet
at Printers approved for SIMATIC Panels and Multi Panels
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/11376409).
Requirement
The Control Panel is open.
Procedure
Proceed as follows:
1. Open the "Printer Properties" dialog with the Printer icon.
2. Select a printer under "Printer Language".
3. Select the port for the printer under "Port".
4. Enter the network address of the printer "Network", based on the selected port.
5. Select a paper format under "Paper Size".
6. Set the orientation of the printout under "Orientation":
7. Set the print quality:
8. Confirm your entries with "OK".
Result
The settings for the printer have now been changed.
See also
Reference for functions (Page 79)
96
– "Portrait" for portrait
– "Landscape" for landscape
– To print in draft quality, select "Draft Mode".
– To print in color, select "Color".
Operating Instructions, 03/2012, A5E03404994-02
Comfort Panels