Printing from PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) by Mitsubishi Electric
Example of Printing from PLC by Mitsubishi Electric
1) PLC requests the label printer to print.
2) The label printer prints labels based on the settings (such as numbers and dates).
* Initialize the settings such as templates, barcodes and numbers by connecting a PC beforehand.
Compatible Models
PT series
| PLC by Mitsubishi Electric | MELSEC iQ-R Series | MELSEC iQ-F Series | ||
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| Supported IF | RS-232C | LAN* | RS-232C | LAN |
| PT-P950NW |
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| PT-P900W |
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| PT-P900 |
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TD-4D, TD-2 series
| PLC by Mitsubishi Electric | MELSEC iQ-R Series | MELSEC iQ-F Series | ||
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| Supported IF | RS-232C | LAN* | RS-232C | LAN |
| TD-4550DNWB |
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| TD-4520DN |
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| TD-4420DN |
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| TD-4410D |
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| TD-4210D |
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| TD-2130N |
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| TD-2120N |
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| TD-2020 |
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TJ, TD-4T series
| PLC by Mitsubishi Electric | MELSEC iQ-R Series | MELSEC iQ-F Series | ||
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| Supported IF | RS-232C | LAN* | RS-232C | LAN |
| TJ-4620TN |
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| TJ-4520TN, TJ-4522TN |
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| TJ-4420TN, TJ-4422TN |
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| TJ-4120TN, TJ-4121TN, TJ-4121TNR |
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| TJ-4005DN, TJ-4010TN, TJ-4020TN, TJ-4021TN, TJ-4021TNR |
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| TD-4750TNWBR |
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| TD-4750TNWB |
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| TD-4650TNWBR |
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| TD-4650TNWB |
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| TD-4520TN |
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| TD-4420TN |
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* Both built-in Ethernet and Ethernet unit are supported.
Applicable Situations
PCs cannot be brought to the site because of the harsh environment. The operator is not used to operating keyboards. The PLC data needs printing.
Labels need to be resistant to water and oil to which they are exposed at the site.
Industrial label printers are too expensive and cannot be afforded.
Data coming from the equipment need printing and are desired to be sent and printed directly from the PLC.
Overview
These are sample programs that print text, barcodes and etc. from label printer using PLC.
* When you run the sample program in latest platform (Latest GX Works3), try "rebuild" according to the message dialogue.
Development Environment
| Target PLC Series | Development Tool | Development Language |
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| MELSEC iQ-F Series | GX Works3 | Ladder, ST language, FB |
| MELSEC iQ-R Series | GX Works3 | Ladder, ST language, FB |
Sample Program and Manual Download
| Package Name | Version | Release Date | Size (File Format) |
Notes | File |
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| MELSEC iQ-F Series (Mitsubishi PLC) x Label printer (PT/TD-2/TD-4D Series, TD-4T/TJ Series) | V.1.00 | 2023/08/31 | 12.3MB (zip) |
Sample ladder program Sample template Manuals (English, Chinese simplified) |
Download |
| MELSEC iQ-R Series (Mitsubishi PLC) x Label printer (PT/TD-2/TD-4D Series, TD-4T/TJ Series) | V.1.00 | 2023/08/31 | 12.4MB (zip) |
Sample ladder program Sample template Manuals (English, Chinese simplified) |
Download |
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