J_RaD
msg:4357603 | 1:47 pm on Sep 1, 2011 (gmt 0) |
plug it up, install the drivers, make sure your receipt are within its print specs.
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php_dave
msg:4357672 | 5:08 pm on Sep 1, 2011 (gmt 0) |
So it really is as simple as that? Do I have the J_RaD Guarantee on that one? ;) It's just the printers are around £130 minimum so I don't want to get it wrong.
If this is the case then thanks very much. Truly you put the rad into J_RaD!
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J_RaD
msg:4357676 | 5:25 pm on Sep 1, 2011 (gmt 0) |
can you send me a PM link to the printers?
I've had dealing with all kinds of printers from that kind to label printers, it really isn't that much trouble the biggest hassle i've had was with a UPS label printer and a x64 bit OS....had to hack some 3rd party drivers to get it functioning.
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php_dave
msg:4357684 | 6:11 pm on Sep 1, 2011 (gmt 0) |
Oooh, actually, now you mention it... I have a label printer (DYMO Label Writer 450) as the guy I'm making the site for went and bought it. However, after looking at the instructions it would appear that it simply prints label designs from the software provided. I had presumed that it wouldn't just print whatever is on a web page so I didn't bother going any further than taking it out the box.
Are you saying that label printers can work just the same as normal printers i.e. you select "Print Page" and they'll print whatever is on the web page? If this is the case then I should probably use that printer rather than buy a receipt one (although obviously recepit printer makes much more sense and isn't print-out-length limited like a label).
The receipt printer I'm looking at is this one...
[thebarcodewarehouse.co.uk...]
Please tell me what my best options are, oh wise anonymous e-friend :)
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J_RaD
msg:4357714 | 7:21 pm on Sep 1, 2011 (gmt 0) |
I'd say since you already have the dymo give that a shot 1st, if it works and fits your needs go for it.
but I don't think its going to work as easy as "print webpage" at the very least the output webpage would have to fit the dimensions of the printer output....then i'd do a print preview with those dimensions and test test test.
It will be trial and error but im sure after awhile you can make it work just like you want. You know how some of this stuff is...sometimes you just gota dig in and screw around :-P
im 90% sure that epson thing is going to need its native software to drive it for correct printing.
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