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2.4.3 Connection to a Printer
The printer port on the back of the unit is a Parallel printer port and is compatible with most printers that accept parallel
connectors.
Print Out
The MMI-1500 and 850 models have printout capabilities. The printer port
transmits data when a printable object is activated.
Pin Designations
Pin assignment of the 25 Pin, D-SUB, Parallel Printer Port.
Pin #
Symbol
Function
1
STB
Output
2
DATA0
Output
3
DATA1
Output
4
DATA2
Output
5
DATA3
Output
6
DATA4
Output
7
DATA5
Output
8
DATA6
Output
9
DATA7
Output
11
BUSY
Input
15
ERROR
Input
16
INIT
Output
17-25
GND
Signal Ground
2.4.4 Ethernet Connections
Units equipped with the Ethernet port can be connected to Ethernet devices using standard 10T CAT5
Ethernet cables. Routing may pass through Hubs and Servers as needed to connect to the PLC.
The Ethernet port can also be used for HMI Master/Slave communications using the same type of
configurations.
Connect directly to PLC using 10T Crossover cable
Connect through Hub to PLC
Connecting through Server to PLC or Master
PLC
PLC
Server
Hub
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