Case Study - Network-enabled label printing solution
Custom Raspberry Pi-based print server solution that enables network printing capabilities for USB printers, with support for various Primera label printers.
- Client
- Custom Print Server
- Year
- Service
- Print server development
Overview
Many businesses needed a way to network-enable their USB-only label printers and create custom label printing solutions. The challenge was creating a reliable print server that could handle various printer models while providing an easy-to-use interface for custom label designs.
Using Raspberry Pi as the hardware platform, I developed a Java-based print server that integrates with CUPS and implements custom IPP protocol handling. The solution includes Bluetooth support, USB serial communication via GPIO pins, and specialized support for various Primera printer models.
A key feature is the custom SVG to PLT conversion module, allowing users to send SVG files over the network for cutting operations with the LX610e printer/plotter. The system has been successfully deployed in shops, airports, and other public locations for product labeling.
What we did
- Java Print Server Development
- CUPS Integration
- IPP Protocol Implementation
- Raspberry Pi Configuration
- Bluetooth & GPIO Integration
- SVG to PLT Conversion
- Multiple Printer Support
The print server solution has enabled numerous businesses to modernize their label printing operations by adding network capabilities to USB printers and supporting custom label designs.
- Printer Models
- Multiple
- Printing Support
- Network
- Label Designs
- Custom
- Uptime
- 24/7