Overview
A Flutter package enabling receipt printing via ESC/POS commands on thermal printers connected over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. It facilitates communication with networked printers using standard ESC/POS protocols, making it ideal for point-of-sale systems and retail applications. The library supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux, ensuring cross-platform compatibility. Developers can send formatted text, barcodes, and images to printers directly from their Flutter apps.
Use cases
- Point-of-sale systems
- Retail receipt printing
- Restaurant order printing
- Inventory management
- Event ticket printing
Key features
- Wi-Fi and Ethernet printer support
- ESC/POS command compatibility
- Cross-platform functionality
- Text, barcode, and image printing
- Simple integration with Flutter apps
Suitable for
- Retail developers
- POS application creators
- Mobile app developers needing printing
- Businesses with networked thermal printers
- IoT-enabled kiosk solutions
Considerations
- Requires compatible ESC/POS printer
- Network configuration needed
- Printer IP address must be known
- Limited to network-connected devices
- No built-in printer discovery feature