Interfacing a Zebra Laser Printer to an Allen Bradley Logix Controller

McNaughton-McKay's Steven Chaffee and Donny Bartlette instruct you on how to integrate a Zebra Laser Printer to your Allen Bradley Logix Controller via EtherNet/IP. This video utilizes Studio 5000 to set up the communication between Zebra Laser Printer and the Logix controller. After setup, the controller will command the printing of pre-formatted labels from the controller’s tag database.
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[@KhalilNajjar]

Thanks for the walk-through. On the ZE500 printer, Network Connect is not available on the print server. Any idea or references on how to communicate to this printer over Ethernet? Thanks in advance!

[@mcnaughtonmckay]

Hello, The ZE500 Print Engine communicates to a print server via TCP/IP. Rockwell Automation PLCs require open socket communications to talk to TCP/IP devices. For more information on open socket communications with Rockwell Automation PLCs please refer to the programming reference guide for your controller, the Rockwell Automation Knowledgebase, or contact your local Rockwell Automation distributor for personalized support.

[@shadowetw596]

Hello good video, just i got a question, i want to do this steps but when i want add a new module i can not find the module type Zebra technologies, so do you know if i need some controllers and where can i find it ?
Thank you

[@mcnaughtonmckay]

Hello, In order to see the Zebra Technology selection/modules you will need to download their Add-On-Profile.
More information and the download is available in the link below:
www.zebra.com/us/en/products/software/barcode-printers/link-os/network-connect-printer-software.html
If you have further questions or concerns, please reach out to your local Rockwell Automation distributor. Thank you!

[@RicardoRamirez-xm5mf]

Hi, I have seen the video, I have a ZD620D printer AND a CompactLogix L30ER PLC,
Is it possible to connect this printer to this PLC through EthernetIP, or do I need some extra component or firmware?
And I tried to see my printer in the RSLinx to download the EDS, but I don't get this communication, you know why this happens?

[@mcnaughtonmckay]

Hi Ricardo, There is a special firmware kit that allows for any ZD or ZT series printer running Link OS to communicate to a Rockwell Automation PLC. You can find a distributor local to you for this solution through Zebra's Network Connect Inquiry page. www.zebra.com/us/en/products/software/barcode-printers/link-os/network-connect-printer-software.html If you have further questions or concerns, please reach out to your local Rockwell Automation distributor.

[@brentgilliard5576]

I have a question. How many Zebra printers can be connected to a controller? We have a situation that requires 5 different printers at a truck loading station and was wondering if this would be possible or if it is limited to one printer per controller.

[@mcnaughtonmckay]

Hi Brent, Yes, you can have multiple printers on one PLC. The PLC treats each printer as an IO device. However, there are limits to how many IO devices can be connected to each controller. We recommend consulting your processor’s owner manual to determine how many IO devices are allowed. Please reach out to your local distributor for personalized support.

[@rohankhade8470]

Hello
We are using ZT410 printer tried to connect with compactlogic 5380 PLC. is it need to purchase firmware from zebra technologies?

[@mcnaughtonmckay]

Hi Rohan,
Yes, you will need to purchase the Zebra firmware. If you are in the United States, you can purchase the firmware from your local Zebra distributor, like McNaughton-McKay. If outside the US, please contact Zebra directly.
If McNaughton-McKay is your local Zebra distributor, you can use this part number when you call your local branch location: ZEBRCAGP1096531
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[@luisangelbeltrancalvo7274]

Hello We are using ZT410 printer tries to connect with compactlogix 1769-L32E PLC.
What firmware do we need?

[@mcnaughtonmckay]

Hello Luis, Zebra printers use a paid special firmware in order to communicate with Allen Bradley controllers. In regards to your current CompactLogix controller, the L32E’s maximum firmware version goes up to v20. Zebra printers are only compatible with controllers at firmware version 24 and on. We recommend that you reach out to your local Rockwell Automation distributor to discuss upgrading to a new controller. locator.rockwellautomation.com/

[@amitmahale8948]

Hello Sir,
How i connect GT800 to Delta SVP 14SS2 PLC?
Thanks

[@mcnaughtonmckay]

Hi Amit, I’m afraid that printer is not compatible. It is being replaced with the ZD620 which is compatible with a firmware upgrade (purchased separately). Please contact your local Zebra partner for assistance, or reach out to your local Rockwell Automation distributor.

[@GG-le9gd]

hi i added the link os to the l24er plc but i keep getting error on the status and yellow triangle.yours is showing running. am i doing something wrong?

[@mcnaughtonmckay]

Hello, If you are running into problems or need to add components to a machine, we recommend reaching out to your local Rockwell Automation distributor for advice. Here is the link for the Local Rockwell Automation distributor locator: www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/sales/partner-locator.html

[@GG-le9gd]

Hi
are you able to use compact logic 1769-l35e with zebra printers ethernet port?

[@mcnaughtonmckay]

Hello, The l35e does support Ethernet IP so you should be able to use the printer with it. We suggest reaching out to your local distributor for personalized support or if you run into any technical issues. Thank you!

[@GG-le9gd]

thanks

[@sunilkale9699]

hello sir
can u help mi to communicate zebra GT800 printer with Schneider M340 plc

[@mcnaughtonmckay]

Hello Sunil, Below is some documentation found on Zebra's website. We recommend you reach out to your local distributor for further questions or concerns. Thank you.
www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/knowledge-articles/gt800-printer-initial-setup-details-and-information.html#Comm

[@oscarhernandez4040]

Need help to get eds file for zebra zd410... somebody can hlpme?

[@mcnaughtonmckay]

Hi Oscar, you will need to reach out to Zebra directly to get the EDS file. You can view different technical support resources here: www.zebra.com/us/en/about-zebra/contact-zebra/contact-tech-support.html

[@yaziddali8665]

Is there a solution for a novexx printer
We can't find eds file for it

[@mcnaughtonmckay]

Hello, EDS files are supplied by the manufacturer of the printer. Please reach out to Novexx Solutions about this inquiry. If they do not provide an EDS file, the data must be processed and translated manually by the user. We hope this is helpful.

[@yaziddali8665]

@McNaughton-McKay Electric Company Hi we reach out to novexx supplier in my country and they don't have an eds file
We are thinking about add it as a generic ethernet module but we don't have the specific protocol
If you have any idea please share it with us
Thank you for your interest

[@jesseingr]

You forgot to mention you need network connect to use the link os.

[@mcnaughtonmckay]

Hi Jeremiah, Thank you for reaching out. Yes, you are correct, network connection is required to complete the process described in this video and utilize the functions of the printer. If you have any questions or concerns about the application, please reach out to your local Rockwell Automation distributor for further assistance. Thank you!