Siemens SIMATIC HMI - Displaying General System Properties

Commissioning the device
4.3 Parameterizing the Comfort Panel
Comfort Panels
104 Operating Instructions, 08/2018, A5E36770603-AC
4.3.6.8 Changing the print options
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 "Approved printers for SIMATIC HMI Panels
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/11376409
)".
Requirement
The Control Panel is open.
Procedure
1. Open the "Printer Properties" dialog using 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
2. Select a printer from the "Printer Language" selection list.
3. Select the port for the printer from the "Port" selection list.
4. If you wish to print via the network, enter the printer's network address in the "Network"
text box.
5. Select a paper format in the "Paper Size" selection list.
6. Activate a radio button in the "Orientation" group.
– "Portrait" for printing in Portrait format
– "Landscape" for printing in Landscape format