Parameter assignment of a Mobile Client
4.6 General settings
Mobile Client900RXA
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Operating Instructions, 07/2015, A5E36360099-AA
4.6.8
Changing the printer properties
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
You have opened the "Printer Properties" dialog with the "Printer" icon.
①
Selection list for the printer
②
Selection list for the interface
③
Network address of the printer
④
Drop-down list for printing paper format
⑤
"Orientation" group with radio buttons for print orientation
⑥
Print quality check box
⑦
Check box for color quality, valid only for Brother HL 2700 printer
⑧
Color printing check box
Procedure
1.
Select a printer from the "Printer Language" selection list.
2.
Select the port for the printer from the "Port" selection list.
3.
If you wish to print via the network, enter the printer's network address in the "Network"
text box.
4.
Select a paper format in the "Paper Size" selection list.
5.
Activate a radio button in the "Orientation" group.
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Portrait" for portrait
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Landscape" for landscape
6.
Select the print quality.
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Select the "Draft Mode" check box if you wish to print in draft mode.
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Deactivate the "Draft Mode" check box if you wish to print with higher quality.
7.
If the printer selected can print in color and you wish it to do so, select the "Color" check
box.
