Overview
A Flutter plugin enabling printing to thermal printers using ESC/POS commands. It supports Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows, allowing developers to send formatted text, barcodes, and images directly to compatible thermal printers. The package provides a straightforward API for issuing ESC/POS commands, making it ideal for receipt printing in retail, hospitality, and point-of-sale applications. It integrates seamlessly with Flutter apps and leverages native platform capabilities through platform channels.
Use cases
- Receipt printing in POS systems
- Label printing for inventory
- Event ticket generation
- Order confirmation printing
- Mobile-based kiosk printing
Key features
- Supports ESC/POS command set
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Text, barcode, and image printing
- Simple API for ESC/POS commands
- Native integration via platform channels
Suitable for
- Retail and restaurant POS apps
- Mobile printing solutions
- Inventory management tools
- Event and ticketing apps
- Kiosk and self-service applications
Considerations
- Requires compatible thermal printer
- ESC/POS command knowledge needed for advanced formatting
- Limited to devices supporting Bluetooth or USB printing
- Platform-specific setup may be required
- Printer driver availability varies by OS