how to get data and print out by ethernet

[luiscarlos]

hello  guys,  I need some help, I am new in LV,  I have done some simples programs using  serial ports  so far.  but  now I need  to use ethernet port  to get data from a data scanner,  I must  process that info an then I need to print out  that information, using only ethernet  port,  I ve never used ethernet devices in labview, so If some body  can give a some help  How to do that,  I will appreciate    thanks

[mikeporter]

First off, the easy part is printing. You just print the document in question.

In terms of the scanner, the vendor that is providing should be able to document how to communicate with the thing. From the LV side, it supports all the standard protocols.

Mike...

[luiscarlos]

thanks  for your response

is there any function I can use for ethernet communication?  because   someone told me that I need  the OPC module to work with ethernet

thanks

[Dennis_Knutson]

You've got VISA which you must have used if you used serial instruments and the tcp/ip functions. What exactly are you trying to communicate with?

[luiscarlos]

thanks  for your response

I have several  serial scanners but I need to use ethernet , so  I am converting  serial to ethernet, 

I will scan 2D barcode labels  and need to process that info in labview and then communicate with  slc5/05  and also

need print some labels  in a zebra printer

I ve never worked with ethernet communication in labview,  so if someone have any idea 

I appreciate your help

thanks

[mikeporter]

Check-out the TCP/IP examples that ship with LV.

Mike...