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Connect only externally powered USB hubs to the terminal that are USB 2.0
compatible. Before you attach devices to a USB hub, make sure that the power
adapter is connected and powered on.
USB Cables
Use only hi-speed, USB 2.0 or higher certified cables for error-free
transmissions.
Install a USB Printer
Series A Terminals
PanelView Plus 7 Performance Series A terminals support the connection of
one USB printer such as Canon, Epson, Hewlett-Packard, and Brother. The
printers support plug-and-play installation and manual installation if a suitable
driver is available. You can connect a printer to a USB port on the terminal.
Note: Series B terminals (Series C for Stainless Steel terminals) do not support
USB printers. They support only network printing via IPP.
Printers are configured and managed from the Printers application in the
desktop control panel. A wizard is supported for each printer type.
After configuring a printer, you can access it from desktop applications or from
FactoryTalk® View Machine Edition Station. Press Terminal Settings, then
choose Print Setup. Applications can also select and share printers.
TIPTIPTIPTIP For more information on supported printers, go to
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com
and search the Knowledgebase
for keywords ‘Printers Supported on PanelView Plus’.
Table 47 - Support for Printers
Printer Type Description
Local USB You can connect a JETCET supported printer to a USB host port.
The printer that is attached to the USB host port can be shared by a remote terminal when
configured as a network printer on the remote terminal.
Network The terminal supports a remote printer that is connected to the network via the Ethernet
port. The printer address can be its device name or IP address.
RDP/ICA A local printer can be made available to a Windows server application that is running in an
RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) session on the terminal.