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View serial printer output on a Raspberry Pi using Python

View serial printer output on a Raspberry Pi using Python

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Kaaady
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02-26-2026, 08:28 AM
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The device connects with the specified settings: FIFO at /dev/ttyUSB0, 1200 baud, starting from row 0, column 0, line 0. It handles interrupts, quitting on Ctrl+C, and processes end-of-file signals. Additional flags and options are configured for performance and input handling.
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Kaaady
02-26-2026, 08:28 AM #21

The device connects with the specified settings: FIFO at /dev/ttyUSB0, 1200 baud, starting from row 0, column 0, line 0. It handles interrupts, quitting on Ctrl+C, and processes end-of-file signals. Additional flags and options are configured for performance and input handling.

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Hans5958
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02-26-2026, 11:32 AM
#22
Good news, I'm receiving some text from cat, but it's not very clear ▒T 220Z------ USR07 22L3.6 05 ▒T 2 14:22 SR02 21 L36USR00 S2 L3.6 L021 EmL36
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Hans5958
02-26-2026, 11:32 AM #22

Good news, I'm receiving some text from cat, but it's not very clear ▒T 220Z------ USR07 22L3.6 05 ▒T 2 14:22 SR02 21 L36USR00 S2 L3.6 L021 EmL36

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2Gustav
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02-26-2026, 02:34 PM
#23
It seems the initial data isn't very informative. The first few lines might not be useful. Line three probably contains a timestamp or version info, but without context I can't be sure. It often looks like firmware details or system parameters. This kind of output usually appears when checking device status, though without a guide it's hard to interpret. How is the test being performed—through a printer function? If possible, triggering events like arming or disarming could help. Using 'screen' instead of 'cat' might preserve more settings while you monitor the output.
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2Gustav
02-26-2026, 02:34 PM #23

It seems the initial data isn't very informative. The first few lines might not be useful. Line three probably contains a timestamp or version info, but without context I can't be sure. It often looks like firmware details or system parameters. This kind of output usually appears when checking device status, though without a guide it's hard to interpret. How is the test being performed—through a printer function? If possible, triggering events like arming or disarming could help. Using 'screen' instead of 'cat' might preserve more settings while you monitor the output.

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Slyseade
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02-26-2026, 05:30 PM
#24
I instructed it to generate a user list through the keypad, making it clear for anyone reading. The best approach to handle the alarm output would be using Python, though you haven’t fully verified the pyserial setup yet. For the missing serial adapter issue, it’s unclear why it won’t reappear after restarting—consider checking connections or contacting support.
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Slyseade
02-26-2026, 05:30 PM #24

I instructed it to generate a user list through the keypad, making it clear for anyone reading. The best approach to handle the alarm output would be using Python, though you haven’t fully verified the pyserial setup yet. For the missing serial adapter issue, it’s unclear why it won’t reappear after restarting—consider checking connections or contacting support.

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GP_PvP
Junior Member
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02-26-2026, 08:18 PM
#25
Python offers a solid option for this task beyond simple logging. I usually stick with embedded systems using C/C++ or Qt5 with QSerialPort rather than pyserial. After confirming the system output works, examine the data closely—check the hex values and hidden characters to ensure clarity. You’ll likely need to parse the text by splitting on spaces or matching entire lines. The approach will depend heavily on the format of the information being sent. Edit: Regarding the serial adapter, does it show up in 'lsusb'?
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GP_PvP
02-26-2026, 08:18 PM #25

Python offers a solid option for this task beyond simple logging. I usually stick with embedded systems using C/C++ or Qt5 with QSerialPort rather than pyserial. After confirming the system output works, examine the data closely—check the hex values and hidden characters to ensure clarity. You’ll likely need to parse the text by splitting on spaces or matching entire lines. The approach will depend heavily on the format of the information being sent. Edit: Regarding the serial adapter, does it show up in 'lsusb'?

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