• Power supply: 4-7.5Vdc (9-48 Vdc with optional board)
• 4MB internal flash memory for logos and fonts
• Interfaces: RS232/TTL (selectable with lever switch), mini USB

I have no idea how can i start on Tia Portal. HOw can i config comminication. Which module i need use? Which blocks i need to use for comminication? What is that parameters on printer? İf i wanna text something with printer how can i send characters to this printer_? İs this modbus? Pls help me about all.

Thanks. Best Regards

Duris_I

Hello,

of course with this type of prj you need send data to printer via serial line interface RS232. You need  start here in my opinion:

1. you need attach to your CPU serial module, in this case RS232. Your CPU doesn't have this type serial interface.  You need CP341 but also some CP340 can be used, check what cards order numbers with firmware you have in your TIA HW catalogue and what exact functionality they have due version.

2. improve yourself with serial communication, check web, pay attention to differencies and communiaction settings as speed, parity and control signals. Download depended to your selected serial comm module proper documentation here on Forum.

3. check web or here on Forum (Kaulquappe already sugested some good link to ESC/POS printing) how send to printer with that type of communication/commands. Your documentation's 'topics' can help where to start.

4. your selected serial module use some instructions/blocks which you need use properly in your code. Find similar topics here on Forum. Generally sending bytes is same but only used instructions are different due used system and parameters.

5. I recommend start use some PC serial application f.ex. Hyperterminal or Hercules, connect PC to printer and with cooperation with manual making tests. If you'll have some experience how send bytes to printer, better will implement code in your PLC prj.

Update: look, if you ask if this is Modbus, I think you can look to your docuementation, check web for Modbus RTU or ASCIII and compare them. I'm sure you'll find answer quickly...

Dear Duris_I, Thanks for your best comments and for your interest. Printer will have riched me this week. Im going to do all step by step. Thanks again. I ll text you.

Kaulquappe

Hello,
the printer supports ESC/POS not Modbus.

You must insert the string with the control characters in the Send-DB. The printer manual shows how the data should be set up.

Regards,
Kaulquappe

 Dear Kaulquappe, Thanks for your interest. CAn you enter more details about sending string to printer if you have more experience about it. Thansk again.