Connecting A Printer - Siemens SIMATIC HMI KP400 Comfort Operating Instructions Manual

Mounting and connecting the HMI device
3.3 Connecting the device
3.3.7

Connecting a printer

Wiring diagram
The following figure shows how to connect the HMI device to a printer with
TP1500 Comfort V2 as an example.
Note when connecting
Note
Cables for data exchange
If you use cables without a metallic netting shield between the HMI device and printer, you
may experience functional problems.
Use cables with metal-braided shielding grounded at both ends only for connecting the HMI
device and the printer.
Note
Some printers may require that you also set the ASCII character set used in the project on
the printer.
You can find a list of current printers and required settings for HMI devices on the Internet at
"Approved printers for SIMATIC HMI Panels
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/11376409)".
Observe the supplied printer documentation when you connect the printer.
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Operating Instructions, 07/2017, A5E36770603-AB
Comfort Panels