PrintConnect

PrintConnect is a utility application designed specifically for developers seeking to integrate label and receipt printing functionality into their Android applications.

The application simplifies the discovery and pairing processes with Zebra’s Print DNA printers through Bluetooth or WLAN connections, effectively minimizing the amount of code developers need to implement in their projects. Notably, PrintConnect supports the Print Touch feature, streamlining the pairing experience even further.

By leveraging the Android Intents system, developers can easily transmit variable data for labels or receipts to PrintConnect. The application seamlessly merges this data with the corresponding label or receipt templates before dispatching it to the printer. Additionally, PrintConnect offers compatibility with cloud storage services, enabling centralized management of all templates.

For those interested in template design, Zebra offers a complimentary Windows-based WYSIWYG tool called ZebraDesigner for Developers, which assists in creating templates suitable for various applications.

Further information can be found at Zebra's PrintConnect webpage.

Moreover, the TestConnect app and accompanying source code available within the Link-OS SDK provide an illustrative example of how to integrate PrintConnect into a custom application. For developers who prefer to handle the discovery, pairing, and printing processes independently, the Link-OS SDK is available for download from Zebra's SDK page.