FTP File transfer

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I am looking for the best way to transfer files between the user path of the PLC and a printer via FTP. I have not done this before so any setup would be appreciated.

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Hi,

the PLC can be FTP server or client, so in general it depends on the printers capabilities how to go on.

I assume you have to transfer the files to the printer because they contain print jobs or similar, am I right?
If yes, in that case I think the printer is a FTP server, and you could use the FileIO library to transfer the files:

  • create a FTP client file device using DevLink function block
  • use the FileXXX function blocks, for example FileCopy, to transfer a file to the file device created with DevLink
  • after transfer, use DevUnlink to disconnect from the FTP server.

Best regards!

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Hi , what is the status of your topic? if is it solved, can you marked answer that helps you the most?

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Yes the issue is resolved. Thank you for the assistance.

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