Connecting A Printer - Siemens simatic hmi op27 Equipment Manual

13.1.3

Connecting a Printer

Connection
Figure 13-4 illustrates the connection of a printer to the serial and parallel
configuration printer interfaces of the OP:
S
S
Cable sets are available for connecting Siemens printers (refer to the ST80.1
catalog). When connecting printers from other manufacturers, use the cables
supplied or specially made cables.
Figure 13-4 Connection configuration diagram for printers
Printer settings Set the printer type and the transfer parameters on the OP using the Printer
Settings standard screen (refer to Chapter 7).
With some printers, it may also be necessary to define the ASCII character set
used in the configuration on the printer, too.
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Serial connection:
Parallel connection:
OP
IF2
LPT
Note
Use only a cable with braided metal shield grounded at each end for connect-
ing the OP and the printer.
IF2
LPT (OP37 only)
TTY
RS232
TTL
Electrical Installation
Printer
Serial
Parallel
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