PrinterZebra - Zebra Technologies TechDocs

Overview

The PrinterZebra API provides Zebra-specific API access to Zebra's Bluetooth and Wi-Fi network printers, and to Zebra USB-capable printers for Android and Windows Mobile. This API inherits all methods, properties and constants from the Printer API.

Enabling the API

There are two methods of enabling the Printer API:

Include all 'ebapi' modules
Include only the required API modules

Both methods are explained below.

Either way, the included files will be from: /Enterprise Browser/JavaScript Files/Enterprise Browser, a directory on the computer that contains the Enterprise Browser installation.

Include all JS API modules

To include all JavaScript APIs, copy the ebapi-modules.js file to a location accessible by the app's files and include the JavaScript modules file in the app. For instance, to include the modules file in the index.html, copy the modules file to the same directory as the index.html and add the following line to the HEAD section of the index.html file:


<script type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8" src="ebapi-modules.js"></script>

This will define the EB class within the page. Note that the path for this file is relative to the current page (index.html). Any page on which the modules are required will need to have the required .js file(s) included in this fashion.

Include only the required modules

To include individual APIs, include the ebapi.js in your HTML, and then the additional required API file(s). For instance, to use the Printer API, add the following code to the HTML file(s). Again, this assumes that relevant API files have been copied to the same directory as the HTML.


<script type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8" src="ebapi.js"></script>
<script type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8" src="eb.printer.js"></script>
<script type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8" src="eb.printerzebra.js"></script>

In the code lines above, notice that ebapi.js is included first, followed by eb.printer.js and eb.printer.js, which are the Printer APIs required for Enterprise Browser to output to Zebra printers. This coding is required on each HTML page whenever an individual API will be called from that page.

Methods

connect()

Connect to a printer using default options. Works asynchronously; use callback to check the result. If connection is successful printer state and properties are automatically updated. Note: Default options are defined by printer SDK and platform and may vary between different devices.

Parameters

callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: STRING

Returns

Synchronous Return:

Void

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Instance Method: This method can be accessed via an instance object of this class:
- myObject.connect()
Default Instance: This method can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.connect()

connectWithOptions(HASH options)

Connect to a printer with user options. Works asynchronously; use callback to check the result. After this function call, the printer state is automatically updated.

Parameters

options : HASH
Connect options.

timeout : INTEGER Optional Default: 15000
Connection timeout in milliseconds. Must be larger than 0. Platforms: WM, CE, Android
additionalStringOption : STRING Optional
Any additional info; currently unused.

callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: STRING

Returns

Synchronous Return:

Void

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Instance Method: This method can be accessed via an instance object of this class:
- myObject.connectWithOptions(HASH options)
Default Instance: This method can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.connectWithOptions(HASH options)

disconnect()

Disconnect from a printer and release OS resources. Works asynchronously; use callback to check the result.

Parameters

callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: STRING

Returns

Synchronous Return:

Void

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Instance Method: This method can be accessed via an instance object of this class:
- myObject.disconnect()
Default Instance: This method can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.disconnect()

enumerateSupportedControlLanguages()

Returns an array with languages supported by this printer.

Parameters

callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: ARRAY

Object : STRING
Language. See - PRINTER_LANGUAGE_... constants.

Returns

Synchronous Return:

ARRAY : Array of supported printer control languages.
- Object : STRING
  Language. See - PRINTER_LANGUAGE_... constants.

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Instance Method: This method can be accessed via an instance object of this class:
- myObject.enumerateSupportedControlLanguages()
Default Instance: This method can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.enumerateSupportedControlLanguages()

enumerateSupportedTypes()

Immediately returns an array with supported printer types. The result depends on the build configuration. Each extension is linked to application during build. To add or remove support for any printer type, update extension list in the build.yml.

Parameters

callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: ARRAY

Object : STRING
Type of device.

Returns

Synchronous Return:

ARRAY : Array of currently supported printer types. Depends on build settings. May contain PRINTER_TYPE_ZEBRA, PRINTER_TYPE_EPSON, PRINTER_TYPE_APD, PRINTER_TYPE_NATIVE in any combination.
- Object : STRING
  Type of device.

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Class Method: This method can only be accessed via the API class object.
- EB.PrinterZebra.enumerateSupportedTypes()

getAllProperties()

This method will return all of object/value pairs for the propertyNames of the API class.

Parameters

callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: HASH

: STRING

Returns

Synchronous Return:

HASH : Map of all available properties
- : STRING

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Instance Method: This method can be accessed via an instance object of this class:
- myObject.getAllProperties()
Default Instance: This method can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.getAllProperties()

getDefault()

This method will return an object that represents the default instance of the API Class. For example Camera.getDefault will return a Camera object that represents the default camera.

Parameters

callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: SELF_INSTANCE

Returns

Synchronous Return:

SELF_INSTANCE : Default object of Module.

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Class Method: This method can only be accessed via the API class object.
- EB.PrinterZebra.getDefault()

getPrinterByID(STRING printerId)

Returns printer instance specified by printerId. Returns null is no printers contains the ID. To get valid printerId, use searchPrinters function.

Parameters

printerId : STRING
callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: SELF_INSTANCE

Returns

Synchronous Return:

SELF_INSTANCE

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Class Method: This method can only be accessed via the API class object.
- EB.PrinterZebra.getPrinterByID(STRING printerId)

getProperties(ARRAY arrayofNames)

This method will return a set of object/value pairs for the list of the propertyName that is passed in. The propertyNames must be a valid property of the API class.

Parameters

arrayofNames : ARRAY
List of properties I want to know about

Object : STRING

callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: HASH

: STRING

Returns

Synchronous Return:

HASH : Map of properties I want to know about
- : STRING

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Instance Method: This method can be accessed via an instance object of this class:
- myObject.getProperties(ARRAY arrayofNames)
Default Instance: This method can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.getProperties(ARRAY arrayofNames)

getProperty(STRING propertyName)

This method will return the value of the propertyName that is passed in. The propertyName must be a valid property of the API class.

Parameters

propertyName : STRING
The property to return info about.
callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: STRING

Returns

Synchronous Return:

STRING : The property to return info about.

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Instance Method: This method can be accessed via an instance object of this class:
- myObject.getProperty(STRING propertyName)
Default Instance: This method can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.getProperty(STRING propertyName)

printFile(STRING filePathOnDevice, HASH options)

Prints file. Works asynchronously; use callback to check the result. File extension is used to determine its type. Supported image types: JPEG and PNG.

Parameters

filePathOnDevice : STRING
Full path to local image file on the device.
options : HASH Optional
Providing no properties to this function will print with default settings. Reserved for future use.

propertyWithStringValue : STRING Optional
This is currently not being used.
propertyWithIntValue : INTEGER Optional
Currently unused.

callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: STRING

Returns

Synchronous Return:

Void

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Instance Method: This method can be accessed via an instance object of this class:
- myObject.printFile(STRING filePathOnDevice, HASH options)
Default Instance: This method can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.printFile(STRING filePathOnDevice, HASH options)

printImageFromFile(STRING filePathOnDevice, INTEGER x, INTEGER y, HASH options)

Prints an image from a device's file system to the connected printer as a monochrome image. Works asynchronously; use callback to check the result. Images larger than 1024x768 might take a long time or print incorrectly. Consult printer documentation for image printing parameters.

Parameters

filePathOnDevice : STRING
Full path to local image file on the device. (The image must be either a PNG or JPG, all other types are platform depend).
x : INTEGER
Horizontal starting position in dots.
y : INTEGER
Vertical starting position in dots.
options : HASH Optional
Provide a set of optional parameters.

width : INTEGER
Desired width of the printed image. Passing -1 will preserve original width.
height : INTEGER
Desired height of the printed image. Passing -1 will preserve original height.
isInsideFormat : BOOLEAN
Boolean value indicating whether this image should be printed by itself (false), or is part of a format being written to the connection (true).

callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: STRING

Returns

Synchronous Return:

Void

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Instance Method: This method can be accessed via an instance object of this class:
- myObject.printImageFromFile(STRING filePathOnDevice, INTEGER x, INTEGER y, HASH options)
Default Instance: This method can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.printImageFromFile(STRING filePathOnDevice, INTEGER x, INTEGER y, HASH options)

printRawString(STRING command, HASH options)

Send raw string to printer. Works asynchronously, use callback to check the result. Note: This method will not print ZPL commands from Windows Mobile devices to Zebra printers; compatible with line mode or raw text only.

Parameters

command : STRING
Raw string to print. Could be any valid command in printer supported programming language.
options : HASH Optional
Providing no properties to this function will print with default settings.

propertyWithStringValue : STRING Optional
This is currently not being used.
propertyWithIntValue : INTEGER Optional
Currently unused.

callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: HASH

status : STRING
PRINTER_STATUS_SUCCESS, PRINTER_STATUS_ERROR.
message : STRING Optional
Error message, only if status = ERROR.
stringResponce : STRING Optional
Response from printer if received, converted to string from byteArray(original data) Platforms: Android, WM
byteArrayResponce : ARRAY Optional
Response from printer if received. Platforms: Android

Object : INTEGER

Returns

Synchronous Return:

Void

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Instance Method: This method can be accessed via an instance object of this class:
- myObject.printRawString(STRING command, HASH options)
Default Instance: This method can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.printRawString(STRING command, HASH options)

printStoredFormatWithArray(STRING formatPathOnPrinter, Array vars)

Prints a stored format on the printer, filling in the fields specified by the array. Works asynchronously; use callback to check the result.

Parameters

formatPathOnPrinter : STRING
The location of the file on the printer (e.g. "E:FORMAT.ZPL").
vars : Array
An array of strings representing the data to fill into the format. For ZPL formats, index 0 of the array corresponds to field number 2 (^FN2). For CPCL, the variables are passed in the order that they are found in the format
callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: STRING

Returns

Synchronous Return:

Void

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Instance Method: This method can be accessed via an instance object of this class:
- myObject.printStoredFormatWithArray(STRING formatPathOnPrinter, Array vars)
Default Instance: This method can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.printStoredFormatWithArray(STRING formatPathOnPrinter, Array vars)

printStoredFormatWithHash(STRING formatPathOnPrinter, HASH vars)

Prints a stored format on the printer, filling in the fields specified by the Hash. Works asynchronously; use callback to check the result.

Parameters

formatPathOnPrinter : STRING
The location of the file on the printer (e.g. "E:FORMAT.ZPL").
vars : HASH
A Hash containing the key / value pairs for the stored format. For ZPL formats, the key number should correspond directly to the number of the field in the format. Number keys should be passed as Strings, i.e. '1':'field1' etc. Only ZPL format is supported; CPCL format is not supported.
callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: STRING

Returns

Synchronous Return:

Void

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Instance Method: This method can be accessed via an instance object of this class:
- myObject.printStoredFormatWithHash(STRING formatPathOnPrinter, HASH vars)
Default Instance: This method can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.printStoredFormatWithHash(STRING formatPathOnPrinter, HASH vars)

requestState(ARRAY listOfParameters)

Requests printer state with a list of parameters. Works asynchronously and uses the callback to check the result. Returns hash with status and parameters as keys. Note: On the Windows Mobile platform, this method does not work in the case of a Bluetooth and USB connection.

Parameters

listOfParameters : ARRAY
List of parameters for request from printer device.

Object : STRING
Parameter name - see constants with PRINTER_STATE_...

callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: HASH

status : STRING
PRINTER_STATUS_SUCCESS, PRINTER_STATUS_ERROR.
message : STRING Optional
Error message, only if status = ERROR.
propertyWithIntValue : INTEGER Optional
Currently unused.

Returns

Synchronous Return:

Void

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Instance Method: This method can be accessed via an instance object of this class:
- myObject.requestState(ARRAY listOfParameters)
Default Instance: This method can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.requestState(ARRAY listOfParameters)

retrieveFileNames()

Retrieves the names of the files which are stored on the printer. Works asynchronously; use callback to check the result.

Parameters

callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: HASH

status : STRING
PRINTER_STATUS_SUCCESS, PRINTER_STATUS_ERROR
fileNames : ARRAY

Object : STRING

Returns

Synchronous Return:

Void

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Instance Method: This method can be accessed via an instance object of this class:
- myObject.retrieveFileNames()
Default Instance: This method can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.retrieveFileNames()

retrieveFileNamesWithExtensions(ARRAY extensions)

This method only returns files which have the extensions in "extensions". Works asynchronously; use callback to check the result.

Parameters

extensions : ARRAY
The list of extensions that should be returned.

Object : STRING

callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: HASH

status : STRING
PRINTER_STATUS_SUCCESS, PRINTER_STATUS_ERROR
fileNames : ARRAY

Object : STRING

Returns

Synchronous Return:

Void

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Instance Method: This method can be accessed via an instance object of this class:
- myObject.retrieveFileNamesWithExtensions(ARRAY extensions)
Default Instance: This method can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.retrieveFileNamesWithExtensions(ARRAY extensions)

searchPrinters(HASH options)

Searches for printers connected to the device via Bluetooth(R), Wi-Fi or USB. To reduce search times, it is highly recommended that searches for wireless connections be done by specific MAC address (Bluetooth) or IP address (Wi-Fi). This method also can be used to retrieve the printerID for a known Bluetooth or network printer specifying the deviceAddress options parameter. Result is returned asynchronously using a callback called for each discovered printer. Search is finished if printerID is not set in callback hash. Note that discovery is not guaranteed to return all the available devices. It is therefore recommended that this method run 2-3 times for maximum accuracy.

Note: On certain Android devices, calling searchPrinters() over Bluetooth or TCP can cause the application to freeze momentarily or to display an alert that "The application has stopped responding." In such cases, it is recommended that the user tap the "Continue waiting" button.

Parameters

options : HASH Optional
Options for discover.

printerType : STRING Optional Default: PRINTER_TYPE_ANY
**Printer types to search**. Make sure that Printer type is supported by calling enumerateSupportedTypes method.
connectionType : STRING Optional Default: CONNECTION_TYPE_ANY
Interfaces for search (Bluetooth/TCP/All).
timeout : INTEGER Optional Default: 30000
**Maximum search interval in milliseconds, applies to network discovery**. This is the maximum interval for wait during connection attempt. Note that if no printer was found, even with timeout property, status will be set to PRINTER_STATUS_SUCCESS, but without any printerId.
deviceAddress : STRING Optional
**Printer address (MAC, device serial number or IP address)** can be used for setting either subnet mask or full address of printer. For TCP if address is not specified /8 subnet will be used for search.
devicePort : INTEGER Optional Default: 6101
Override default printer port number. Applicable for network discovery only.

callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: HASH

status : STRING
Status of network discovery, can be the following:
- PRINTER_STATUS_SUCCESS - when printer is discovered or operation is finished;
- PRINTER_STATUS_ERROR - general error
- PRINTER_STATUS_ERR_UNSUPPORTED - in case if printer type is not supported
- PRINTER_STATUS_ERR_NOT_CONNECTED - in case if deviceAddress was specified in options and device was unable to connect to printer.
- printerID : STRING Optional
  Printer ID, valid only if status equals = 'PRINTER_STATUS_SUCCESS'. If no more printers are available, printerID will be undefined.
- message : STRING Optional
  Error message if status = ERROR.

Returns

Synchronous Return:

Void

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Class Method: This method can only be accessed via the API class object.
- EB.PrinterZebra.searchPrinters(HASH options)

sendFileContents(STRING path)

Sends the contents of a file on the device to the printer. Equals to printing raw string with content of specified file. Should be used to print ZPL and CPCL commands stored inside predefined filed. Works asynchronously; use callback to check the result.

Parameters

path : STRING
Location of file to print. This path must be fully qualified path to local file on the device.
callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: STRING

Returns

Synchronous Return:

Void

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Instance Method: This method can be accessed via an instance object of this class:
- myObject.sendFileContents(STRING path)
Default Instance: This method can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.sendFileContents(STRING path)

setDefault(SELF_INSTANCE: EB.PrinterZebra defaultInstance)

This method allows the attributes of the default object instance to be set by passing in an object of the same class.

Parameters

defaultInstance : SELF_INSTANCE: EB.PrinterZebra
An instance object that is of the same class.
callback : CallBackHandler

Returns

Synchronous Return:

Void

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Class Method: This method can only be accessed via the API class object.
- EB.PrinterZebra.setDefault(SELF_INSTANCE: EB.PrinterZebra defaultInstance)

setProperties(HASH propertyMap)

This method will set the values of a list of properties for the API class. The propertyName must be a valid property for the class and must also not be read only.

Parameters

propertyMap : HASH
Map of properties I want to set

Object : STRING

callback : CallBackHandler

Returns

Synchronous Return:

Void

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Instance Method: This method can be accessed via an instance object of this class:
- myObject.setProperties(HASH propertyMap)
Default Instance: This method can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.setProperties(HASH propertyMap)

setProperty(STRING propertyName, STRING propertyValue)

This method will set the value of a property for the API class. The propertyName must be a valid property for the class and must also not be read only.

Parameters

propertyName : STRING
The one property name that I want to set
propertyValue : STRING
The one property value that I want to set
callback : CallBackHandler

Returns

Synchronous Return:

Void

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Instance Method: This method can be accessed via an instance object of this class:
- myObject.setProperty(STRING propertyName, STRING propertyValue)
Default Instance: This method can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.setProperty(STRING propertyName, STRING propertyValue)

stopSearch()

Immediately stops all active search requests and cancels pending search requests. Does not return a result.

Parameters

callback : CallBackHandler

Returns

Synchronous Return:

Void

Platforms

Android

Method Access:

Class Method: This method can only be accessed via the API class object.
- EB.PrinterZebra.stopSearch()

storeImage(STRING printerDriveAndFileName, STRING imageFilePathOnDevice, INTEGER width, INTEGER height)

Stores the specified image to the connected printer as a monochrome image. Works asynchronously; use callback to check the result. The image will be stored on the printer at printerDriveAndFileName with the extension GRF. If a drive letter is not supplied, E will be used as the default (e.g. FILE becomes E:FILE.GRF). If an extension is supplied, it is ignored (E:FILE.BMP becomes E:FILE.GRF). Note that if the image resolution is large (e.g. 1024x768) this method may take a long time to execute. There are device OS limitations on supported file formats and image sizes. Android and WM support only JPG and PNG files. WM can fail to handle large (>1024x1024 pixel) images.

Parameters

printerDriveAndFileName : STRING
Path on the printer where the image will be stored.
imageFilePathOnDevice : STRING
Path to the local image file containing the bitmap image to send.
width : INTEGER
Desired width of the printed image, in dots. Passing -1 will preserve original width.
height : INTEGER
Desired height of the printed image, in dots. Passing -1 will preserve original height.
callback : CallBackHandler

Callback

Async Callback Returning Parameters: STRING

Returns

Synchronous Return:

Void

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Method Access:

Instance Method: This method can be accessed via an instance object of this class:
- myObject.storeImage(STRING printerDriveAndFileName, STRING imageFilePathOnDevice, INTEGER width, INTEGER height)
Default Instance: This method can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.storeImage(STRING printerDriveAndFileName, STRING imageFilePathOnDevice, INTEGER width, INTEGER height)

Properties

ID

Type

STRING Read Only

Description

Unique printer ID during application lifetime.

Access

Instance: This property can be accessed via an instance object of this class: myObject.ID
Default Instance: This property can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.ID

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

connectionType

Type

STRING Read Only

Description

Type of connection to printer.

Access

Instance: This property can be accessed via an instance object of this class: myObject.connectionType
Default Instance: This property can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.connectionType

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

deviceAddress

Type

STRING Read Only

Description

IP address for Wi-Fi connection, Bluetooth(R) MAC or device serial number. To get a device MAC, use CPCL command ! U1 getvar "bluetooth.address"

Access

Instance: This property can be accessed via an instance object of this class: myObject.deviceAddress
Default Instance: This property can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.deviceAddress

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

deviceName

Type

STRING Read Only

Description

Bluetooth/Network name of printer.

Access

Instance: This property can be accessed via an instance object of this class: myObject.deviceName
Default Instance: This property can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.deviceName

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

devicePort

Type

INTEGER

Description

Default port when connecting with TCP/IP.

Access

Instance: This property can be accessed via an instance object of this class: myObject.devicePort
Default Instance: This property can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.devicePort

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

isConnected

Type

BOOLEAN Read Only

Description

Connection status flag. All other properties are valid only if isConnect = true. Note: This property does not guarantee a real connection, because all real device functionality is processed in separate thread asynchronously. For a real physical connection, use requestState() method with receive result in the callback. This is the only guaranteed method of processing real requests to the device and analyzing answers from the device.

Access

Instance: This property can be accessed via an instance object of this class: myObject.isConnected
Default Instance: This property can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.isConnected

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

printerType

Type

STRING Read Only

Description

Type of printer - see PRINTER_TYPE_... constants.

Access

Instance: This property can be accessed via an instance object of this class: myObject.printerType
Default Instance: This property can be accessed via the default instance object of this class.
- EB.PrinterZebra.printerType

Platforms

Android
Windows Mobile

Constants

PRINT_MODE_APPLICATORApplicator print mode
PRINT_MODE_CUTTERCutter print mode
PRINT_MODE_DELAYED_CUTDelayed cut print mode
PRINT_MODE_KIOSKKiosk print mode
PRINT_MODE_LINERLESS_PEELLinerless peel print mode
PRINT_MODE_LINERLESS_REWINDLinerless rewind print mode
PRINT_MODE_PARTIAL_CUTTERPartial cutter print mode
PRINT_MODE_PEEL_OFFPeel-off print mode
PRINT_MODE_REWINDRewind print mode
PRINT_MODE_RFIDRFID print mode
PRINT_MODE_TEAR_OFFTear-off print mode (this also implies Linerless Tear print mode)
PRINT_MODE_UNKNOWNUnknown print mode
DISCOVERY_MODE_MULTICAST
DISCOVERY_MODE_SUBNET_SEARCH
DISCOVERY_MODE_DIRECTED_BROADCAST
DISCOVERY_MODE_LOCAL_BROADCAST
ERROR_NO_CONNECTIONUnable to create a connection to a printer
ERROR_WRITE_FAILUREWrite to a connection failed
ERROR_READ_FAILURERead from a connection failed
ERROR_UNKNOWN_PRINTER_LANGUAGEUnable to determine the control language of a printer
ERROR_MALFORMED_NETWORK_DISCOVERY_ADDRESSMalformed discovery address
ERROR_NETWORK_ERROR_DURING_DISCOVERYNetwork error during discovery
ERROR_INVALID_DISCOVERY_HOP_COUNTInvalid multi-cast hop count
ERROR_MALFORMED_PRINTER_STATUS_RESPONSEMalformed status response - unable to determine printer status
ERROR_INVALID_FORMAT_NAMEInvalid format name
ERROR_BAD_FILE_DIRECTORY_ENTRYBad file directory entry
ERROR_MALFORMED_FORMAT_FIELD_NUMBER'^FN' integer must be between 1 and 999
ERROR_INVALID_PRINTER_LANGUAGEInvalid printer language
ERROR_INVALID_FILE_NAMEInvalid file name
ERROR_INVALID_PRINTER_DRIVE_LETTERInvalid drive specified
PRINTER_STATE_IS_HEAD_COLDUse this name for requestState(), true if the head is cold
PRINTER_STATE_IS_HEAD_OPENUse this name for requestState(), true if the head is open
PRINTER_STATE_IS_HEAD_TOO_HOTUse this name for requestState(), true if the head is too hot
PRINTER_STATE_IS_PARTIAL_FORMAT_IN_PROGRESSUse this name for requestState(), true if there is a partial format in progress
PRINTER_STATE_IS_PAUSEDUse this name for requestState(), true if the printer is paused
PRINTER_STATE_IS_RECEIVE_BUFFER_FULLUse this name for requestState(), true if the receive buffer is full
PRINTER_STATE_IS_RIBBON_OUTUse this name for requestState(), true if the ribbon is out
PRINTER_STATE_LABEL_LENGTH_IN_DOTSUse this name for requestState(), The length of the label in dots
PRINTER_STATE_LABELS_REMAINING_IN_BATCHUse this name for requestState(), The number of labels remaining in the batch
PRINTER_STATE_NUMBER_OF_FORMATS_IN_RECEIVE_BUFFERUse this name for requestState(), The number of formats currently in the receive buffer of the printer
PRINTER_STATE_PRINT_MODEUse this name for requestState(), The print mode
PRINTER_LANGUAGE_ZPL Printer control language ZPL
PRINTER_LANGUAGE_CPCL Printer control language CPCL
PRINTER_LANGUAGE_EPS Printer control language EPS. Not Supported in RMS 4.1
PRINTER_TYPE_ANY
PRINTER_TYPE_NATIVE Not supported in RMS 4.1
PRINTER_TYPE_ZEBRA
PRINTER_TYPE_EPSON Not supported in RMS 4.1
PRINTER_TYPE_APD Not supported in RMS 4.1
CONNECTION_TYPE_ANY
CONNECTION_TYPE_ON_BOARD Not supported in RMS 4.1
CONNECTION_TYPE_USB Supported in RMS 5.1, EB 1.3
CONNECTION_TYPE_BLUETOOTH
CONNECTION_TYPE_TCP
PRINTER_STATUS_SUCCESS
PRINTER_STATUS_ERROR
PRINTER_STATUS_ERR_IO
PRINTER_STATUS_ERR_MEMORY
PRINTER_STATUS_ERR_NETWORK
PRINTER_STATUS_ERR_NOT_CONNECTED
PRINTER_STATUS_ERR_NOT_FOUND
PRINTER_STATUS_ERR_PARAM
PRINTER_STATUS_ERR_PROCESSING
PRINTER_STATUS_ERR_RESPONSE
PRINTER_STATUS_ERR_TIMEOUT
PRINTER_STATUS_ERR_UNSUPPORTED
PRINTER_STATE_IS_READY_TO_PRINT Use this name for requestState(), return true if printer ready to print.
PRINTER_STATE_IS_COVER_OPENED Use this name for requestState(), return true if cover is opened.
PRINTER_STATE_IS_DRAWER_OPENED Use this name for requestState(), return true if drawer is opened.
PRINTER_STATE_IS_PAPER_OUT Use this name for requestState(), return true if paper out.
PRINTER_STATE_IS_BATTERY_LOW Use this name for requestState(), return true if battery low.

Remarks

Android Notes

To use a Bluetooth connection on Android devices, take into account the following preconditions: Before using the printer, pair it using the Android system Bluetooth settings.
When calling searchPrinters() with Bluetooth search (with CONNECTION_TYPE_ANY or CONNECTION_TYPE_BLUETOOTH) then all Bluetooth nearby devices will be discovered. Ignore or cancel unwanted pairing requests to non-printer devices. This happens because non-printer devices cannot be detected until the device is paired. Zebra recommends including the Bluetooth address or Wi-Fi MAC Address when searching for printers.
When calling searchPrinters() with USB search (with CONNECTION_TYPE_ANY or CONNECTION_TYPE_USB), configure the device's USB controller as "USB Host mode" and reboot device after the configuration. USB connection is not supported on the Zebra QLn320 printer. The searchPrinters method should not return any non-printer devices. If USB printers are not supported by the SDK or device, the searchPrinters function should return PRINTER_STATUS_ERR_UNSUPPORTED. For example, executing searchPrinters on an Android device with connectionType set to CONNECTION_TYPE_USB should return PRINTER_STATUS_ERR_UNSUPPORTED.

Windows Mobile Notes

Requires a Printing Service application to be running.
You should avoid navigating from the current page using the printer without disconnecting from the printer first. You can use the window.onunload event:
```
window.onunload = function(){
    printer.disconnect();
}
```
When calling searchPrinters() with Bluetooth search (with CONNECTION_TYPE_ANY or CONNECTION_TYPE_BLUETOOTH), all nearby Bluetooth devices will be discovered. Ignopre or cancel unwanted pairing requests to non-printers. This happens because non-printer devices cannot be detected until the device is paired. Zebra recommends including the Bluetooth address or Wi-Fi MAC Address when searching for printers.