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3.4 Special Keyboard Operations
3.4.1 Hardcopy
The contents of the CNC screen can be output on a printer or in a file according to the parameter settings of the CNC.
3.4.1.1 Hardcopy on Printer
This function allows output on a printer at any time of the contents of the CNC screen.
Requirements
Connecting cable connected between the printer and a configured serial port of the CNC (see C.2.4).
On the printer side
Printer configured and ready to receive data (see printer manual).
On the CNC side
CNC on.
Machine parameter P59 (word N0) set for the type of print (see Parameter Manual): black and white print N0=1, printing
with grey levels N0=2, colour print N0=3.
REMARK It is necessary to reboot the system after modifying machine parameter P59.
Image to be hardcopied displayed on the screen.
Actions
On the CNC side
Print screen contents. ☞
CTRL
+
P
The current screen page is stored and the hardcopy indicator is displayed in the status window (See 3.1.3).
The screen page is printed.
REMARK This printing function does not prevent normal operation of the CNC.
Incidents
When a printing fault occurs (printer incorrectly configured, faulty connection, etc.), the hardcopy indicator is replaced
by the hardcopy fault indicator and data transmission is interrupted.
Correct the printing fault.
Display of the hardcopy indicator in place of the hardcopy fault indicator.
The page is printed.
Exit from the procedure
Cancel the hardcopy. ☞
CTRL
+
C
The hardcopy (or hardcopy fault) indicator disappears from the screen.