@abstract An interface used to obtain various properties of a Zebra printer. More...

#include <ZebraPrinter.h>

Public Types
enum	PrinterLanguage { PRINTER_LANGUAGE_ZPL , PRINTER_LANGUAGE_CPCL }
	Enumeration of the various printer control languages supported by Zebra printers. More...

Instance Methods
(PrinterLanguage)	- getPrinterControlLanguage
	Returns the printer control language (ZPL or CPCL) of the printer.

(id< FormatUtil, NSObject >)	- getFormatUtil
	Returns an instance of a `FormatUtil` object which contains convenience methods to interact with formats on a Zebra printer.

(id< FileUtil, NSObject >)	- getFileUtil
	Returns an instance of a `FileUtil` object which contains convenience methods to interact with files on a Zebra printer.

(id< GraphicsUtil, NSObject >)	- getGraphicsUtil
	Returns an instance of a `GraphicsUtil` object which contains convenience methods to print images to a Zebra printer.

(PrinterStatus *)	- getCurrentStatus:
	Returns a new instance of `PrinterStatus` that can be used to determine the status of a printer.

(id< MagCardReader, NSObject >)	- getMagCardReader
	Returns an instance of a `MagCardReader` object which contains convenience methods for accessing the printer's magnetic card reader.

(id< SmartCardReader, NSObject >)	- getSmartCardReader
	Returns an instance of a `SmartCardReader` object which contains convenience methods for accessing the printer's smart card reader.

(id< ToolsUtil, NSObject >)	- getToolsUtil
	Returns an instance of a `ToolsUtil` object which contains convenience methods to perform printer actions.

Detailed Description

@abstract An interface used to obtain various properties of a Zebra printer.

How to create an instance of a ZebraPrinter.

#import <UIKit/UIKit.h>
#import "TcpPrinterConnection.h"
#import "ZebraPrinter.h"
#import "ZebraPrinterFactory.h"
 
TcpPrinterConnection *zebraPrinterConnection = [[TcpPrinterConnection alloc] initWithAddress:@"192.168.1.100" andWithPort:6101];
BOOL success = [zebraPrinterConnection open];
 
NSError *error = nil;
id<ZebraPrinter,NSObject> printer = [ZebraPrinterFactory getInstance:zebraPrinterConnection error:&error];
PrinterLanguage pcLanguage = [printer getPrinterControlLanguage];
NSString *printerLanguageMessage = [[NSString alloc] initWithFormat:@"Printer Control Language is %@", pcLanguage];
 
[zebraPrinterConnection close];
if (error != nil || printer == nil || success == NO) {
        UIAlertView *errorAlert = [[UIAlertView alloc] initWithTitle:@"Error" message:[error localizedDescription] delegate:nil cancelButtonTitle:@"Ok" otherButtonTitles:nil];
        [errorAlert show];
        [errorAlert release];
}
[printerLanguageMessage release];
[zebraPrinterConnection release];

Member Enumeration Documentation

◆ PrinterLanguage

- (enum) PrinterLanguage

Enumeration of the various printer control languages supported by Zebra printers.

Enumerator
PRINTER_LANGUAGE_ZPL	Printer control language ZPL.
PRINTER_LANGUAGE_CPCL	Printer control language CPCL.

Method Documentation

◆ getCurrentStatus:

- (PrinterStatus *) getCurrentStatus: (NSError **) error

Returns a new instance of PrinterStatus that can be used to determine the status of a printer.

Each invocation of this method will result in a query of the connected printer. If more than one status value is to be read, it is recommended that a copy of PrinterStatus is stored locally.

Note: This method must be invoked again to retrieve the most up-to-date status of the printer. The PrinterStatus object will only query the printer upon creation.

Parameters

error Will be set to the error that occured.

Returns: A new instance of PrinterStatus.

See also: PrinterStatus

◆ getFileUtil

- (id< FileUtil, NSObject >) getFileUtil

Returns an instance of a FileUtil object which contains convenience methods to interact with files on a Zebra printer.

Returns: Instance of a FileUtil object that provides methods to interact with files on a Zebra printer.

See also: FileUtil

◆ getFormatUtil

- (id< FormatUtil, NSObject >) getFormatUtil

Returns an instance of a FormatUtil object which contains convenience methods to interact with formats on a Zebra printer.

Returns: Instance of a FormatUtil object that provides methods to interact with formats on a Zebra printer.

See also: FormatUtil

◆ getGraphicsUtil

- (id< GraphicsUtil, NSObject >) getGraphicsUtil

Returns an instance of a GraphicsUtil object which contains convenience methods to print images to a Zebra printer.

Returns: Instance of a GraphicsUtil object that provides methods to print images to a Zebra printer.

See also: GraphicsUtil

◆ getMagCardReader

- (id< MagCardReader, NSObject >) getMagCardReader

Returns an instance of a MagCardReader object which contains convenience methods for accessing the printer's magnetic card reader.

Returns: A new instance of MagCardReader.

See also: MagCardReader

◆ getPrinterControlLanguage

- (PrinterLanguage) getPrinterControlLanguage

Returns the printer control language (ZPL or CPCL) of the printer.

Returns: The printer control language.

See also: PrinterLanguage

◆ getSmartCardReader

- (id< SmartCardReader, NSObject >) getSmartCardReader

Returns an instance of a SmartCardReader object which contains convenience methods for accessing the printer's smart card reader.

Returns: A new instance of SmartCardReader.

See also: SmartCardReader

◆ getToolsUtil

- (id< ToolsUtil, NSObject >) getToolsUtil

Returns an instance of a ToolsUtil object which contains convenience methods to perform printer actions.

(Restore defaults, calibrate, etc.).

Returns: Instance of a ToolsUtil object that provides methods to perform printer actions. (Restore defaults, calibrate, etc).

See also: ToolsUtil

The documentation for this protocol was generated from the following file:

ZebraPrinter.h

Public Types

Instance Methods