Printing from PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) by Siemens
Example of Printing from PLC by Siemens
1) PLC requests the label printer to print.
2) The label printer prints labels based on the settings (such as numbers and dates).
* Initialize the settings such as templates, barcodes and numbers by connecting a PC beforehand.
Compatible Models
PT series
| PLC by Siemens | SIMATIC Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Supported IF | RS-232C | LAN |
| PT-P950NW |  |
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| PT-P900W | |
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| PT-P900 | |
- |
QL series
| PLC by Siemens | SIMATIC Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Supported IF | RS-232C | LAN |
| QL-1110NWB | - | |
| QL-820NWB | - | |
TD-4D, TD-2 series
| PLC by Siemens | SIMATIC Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Supported IF | RS-232C | LAN |
| TD-4550DNWB | |
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| TD-4520DN | |
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| TD-4420DN | |
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| TD-4410D | |
- |
| TD-2130N | |
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| TD-2120N | |
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| TD-2020 | |
- |
TJ, TD-4T series
| PLC by Siemens | SIMATIC Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Supported IF | RS-232C | LAN |
| TJ-4620TN | |
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| TJ-4520TN, TJ-4522TN | |
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| TJ-4420TN, TJ-4422TN | |
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| TJ-4120TN, TJ-4121TN, TJ-4121TNR | |
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| TJ-4020TN, TJ-4021TN, TJ-4021TNR | |
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| TD-4750TNWBR | |
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| TD-4750TNWB | |
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| TD-4650TNWBR | |
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| TD-4650TNWB | |
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| TD-4520TN | |
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| TD-4420TN | |
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Applicable Situations
PCs cannot be brought to the site because of the harsh environment. The operator is not used to operating keyboards. The PLC data needs printing.
Labels need to be resistant to water and oil to which they are exposed at the site.
Industrial label printers are too expensive and cannot be afforded.
Data coming from the equipment need printing and are desired to be sent and printed directly from the PLC.
Overview
These are sample programs that print text, barcodes and etc. from label printer using PLC.
Development Environment
| PLC | Development Tool | Development Language |
|---|---|---|
| SIMATIC Series | TIA Portal V16 | Ladder diagram or Structured Control Language |
Sample Program and Manual Download
| Package Name | Version | Release Date | Size (File Format) |
Notes | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC (SIMATIC) x Label printer (PT/TD-2/TD-4D/QL Series) | V.1.01 | 2023/06/26 | 9.0MB (zip) |
Sample program for Serial (English) Sample program for Ethernet (English) Manuals (English) |
Download |
| PLC (SIMATIC) x Label printer (TJ/TD-4T Series) | V.1.01 | 2023/06/26 | 3.9MB (zip) |
Sample program for Serial (English) Sample program for Ethernet (English) Manuals (English) |
Download |
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