Are there any EthernetI/P barcode printers yet?

James Fillmore

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• Mar 30, 2010

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Sheesh. Been doing the Zebra or Sato serial port thing. You would think there would be and EthernetI/P version already from one of the big manufacturers or have I just not found it yet.

 

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I haven't come across any that are ethernet/IP yet however this does not mean they are not available. I have however used serial to ethernet converters with barcode scanners in the past.

 

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We use these
But then again, since you didn't mention the exact application, might be that those would not work....

We also use these

 

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I have done three systems printing barcodes on Zebra printers over Ethernet using Contrologix and EWEB cards.

 

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As a footnote the new Keyence SR-600 barcode scanner has an ethernet interface available. I have not used it yet.

 

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Call Real Time Automation They have a serial to EIP adapter that doesn't require any special setup in the PLC just write to a tag in tHe PLC and point the RTA adapter to that tag. I don't do serial anymore without one of these. If you count your time at $0.00 an hour you would still be money ahead to use one of these adapters.

 

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The Satos we use have an available ethernet card.

 

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My kids X-Box has ethernet too guy but I/m talking ETHERNET I/P. Like the stuff Allen Bradley talks to.

 

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Don't get all huffy, James... I see at least two options above that will work.

Call Real Time Automation They have a serial to EIP adapter...

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This one actually appears to open up the whole world of ethernet printers:

I have done three systems printing barcodes on Zebra printers over Ethernet using Contrologix and EWEB cards.

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