Changing The Print Options - Siemens SIMATIC HMI Series Operating Instructions Manual

Parameterizing the Mobile Panel
5.8 General settings
5.8.8

Changing the print options

The HMI device can print on network printers. You can print hardcopies and reports on a
network printer. Line printing of alarms is not possible on a network printer.
The list of current printers and required settings for HMI devices can be found on 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
1. Open the "Printer Properties" dialog using the "Printer" icon.
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2. Select a printer from the "Printer Language" selection list.
3. Select the port for the printer from the "Port" selection list.
4. If you wish to print via the network, enter the printer's network address in the "Network"
text box.
5. Select a paper format in the "Paper Size" selection list.
6. Activate a radio button in the "Orientation" group.
– "Portrait" for printing in Portrait format
– "Landscape" for printing in Landscape format
7. Select the print quality.
– Select the "Draft Mode" check box if you wish to print in draft mode.
– Deactivate the "Draft Mode" check box if you wish to print with higher quality.
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Selection list for the printer
Selection list for the interface
Network address of the printer
Drop-down list for printing paper format
"Orientation" group with radio buttons for print orientation
Print quality check box
Check box for color quality, valid only for Brother HL 2700 printer
Color printing check box
Mobile Panels 2nd Generation
Operating Instructions, 09/2018, A5E33876626-AC