Bar code label printing from Slc 5/05
Bar code label printing from Slc 5/05
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Does anyone have experience printing a variety of barcode labels from a slc 500 series plc ? Portions of the label would be common, part numbers and bar codes would differ.
Most articles I have read require developing the label, converting it to ascii and sending the ascii file from the plc. I am looking for tips or suggestions on printer type, label software and interface.
Most articles I have read require developing the label, converting it to ascii and sending the ascii file from the plc. I am looking for tips or suggestions on printer type, label software and interface.





RE: Bar code label printing from Slc 5/05
The only dealings i have had with barcodes was with a Siemens S5 plc, we used a Zebra industrial printer and Bar-one software. ( You may also look at a Markem printer )..Sorry can't be much more help than that i'm afraid
RE: Bar code label printing from Slc 5/05
I've never encountered a print operation that didn't use a label software package.
RE: Bar code label printing from Slc 5/05
RE: Bar code label printing from Slc 5/05
i would then transmit (awt) the default label data only once on power-up then transmit the variable strings as required.
you can encode all the print commands straight into the strings.
you can use indirect addressing to write a "print engine" in the plc to send the strings to the printer in 82 char "lumps" until you reach the end of your message.
it does use a lot of memory, so it may or may not fit your need...
RE: Bar code label printing from Slc 5/05