Android Epson Print Enabler

Introduction

Android Epson Print Enabler is a library developed by Epson that provides easy printing capabilities for Android apps. The library is compatible with a wide range of printers from Epson and makes it easy for developers to integrate printing functionalities into their apps.

Features

• Simple API for printing text, images, and PDFs
• Supports multiple printers from Epson
• Supports both USB and network connections
• Customizable print settings
• Compatible with Android 5.0 and higher

Setup

To start using the Android Epson Print Enabler library, follow these steps:

1. Add the following dependencies to your app's build.gradle file:

implementation 'com.epson.mobileprinting:sdk:1.1.8'
implementation 'com.epson.mobileprinting:printservice:1.1.8'
implementation 'com.epson.mobileprinting:sdk-common:1.1.8'

2. Add the following permissions to your AndroidManifest.xml file:

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.BLUETOOTH"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE"/>

3. Initialize the PrintManager and Printer objects:

PrintManager printManager = new PrintManager(getApplicationContext());
Printer printer = printManager.initializePrinter(PrinterModel.PT_E650W);

4. Create a PrintData object and add content:

PrintData printData = new PrintData();
printData.addText("Hello, world!");
printData.addImage(BitmapFactory.decodeResource(getResources(), R.drawable.image));

5. Print the data using the Printer object:

printer.print(printData);

Customization

The Android Epson Print Enabler library provides various customization options for print settings, such as page margins, paper size, and print quality. Developers can access these settings by creating a PrinterSettings object and setting the desired values:

PrinterSettings printerSettings = printer.getPrinterSettings();
printerSettings.setMarginTop(10);
printerSettings.setMarginBottom(10);
printerSettings.setColorMode(ColorMode.MONOCHROME);
printerSettings.setPaperSize(PaperSize.A4);
printerSettings.setPrintQuality(PrintQuality.NORMAL);

Conclusion

Android Epson Print Enabler is a powerful library that simplifies printing capabilities in Android apps. Its simple API and compatibility with a wide range of printers make it an essential tool for developers looking to integrate printing functionalities into their apps. With its customization options and support for different connection types, developers can create custom print workflows to meet their app's specific needs.