Overview
Another_Brother is a Flutter plugin enabling seamless printing from Android and iOS devices to Brother label and TypeB printers. It provides a straightforward interface for sending print jobs, supporting direct communication with compatible Brother hardware. Ideal for applications requiring on-the-go label printing, such as logistics, retail, or inventory management. The plugin integrates easily into Flutter projects via pub.dev and leverages native platform capabilities through its open-source implementation.
Use cases
- Label printing in logistics
- Retail inventory tagging
- On-site document labeling
- Barcode generation and printing
- Mobile warehouse operations
Key features
- Supports Brother label and TypeB printers
- Cross-platform (Android & iOS)
- Simple API for print jobs
- Open-source with GitHub repository
- Direct device communication
Suitable for
- Mobile apps needing label printing
- Businesses using Brother printers
- Developers building field service tools
- Inventory and asset tracking apps
- Logistics and supply chain solutions
Considerations
- Requires compatible Brother printer models
- Limited to specific printer types (TypeB and label)
- May need additional configuration for network printers
- Depends on native platform permissions
- Printer firmware compatibility should be verified