How do I print to LPT1 on PC?

Classic Servoy
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Hi all,

I’m doing a point-of-sale application. The bar-code reader works fine with Servoy.

Now I will have to find a way of getting servoy to talk to various other equipment while running on Windows XP, including

  • a till printer on LPT1. Need to be able to issue the ‘Cut Paper’ command :wink:
  • a customer display showing the price of items being scanned using the barcode reader…
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Is the hardware choice final yet? I know there are Java aware printers and cutters nowadays.

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jaleman:
I know there are Java aware printers and cutters nowadays.

Any suggestions for suppliers/brands?

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A very good starting point is:
http://www.javapos.com/

If you make a POS it is a good idea to read where they generic java standard endorsed by large manufacturers and shops/customers is moving to. Star has JavaPos compliant printers:
http://www.starmicronics.com/printers/p … TSP100.php
I havn’t read the details but I’m guessing it will come with a set of java classes that you could then deploy as a plugin in Servoy.

I hope to have some more detailed info the coming weeks: one of our clients here in Holland is evaluating some hardware and I’ll post the results of testing here.

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Hi Jan,

Cool printer! I know a java programmer who may be able to write the plug-in for Servoy if there is enough interest…

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I also understood that Star has matching customer displays and cash registers that link through the printer and same API.