Overview
The printing package enables Flutter applications to generate and print documents across multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux, and the web. It leverages the dart_pdf library to create PDFs programmatically, which can then be sent to compatible printers. This makes it ideal for generating invoices, reports, labels, and other printable content directly from apps. The package supports both local printing and web browser print functionality, ensuring broad compatibility. It is particularly useful in enterprise and productivity apps where document output is essential.
Use cases
- Generating invoices and receipts
- Creating printable reports
- Producing labels and forms
- Supporting offline printing
- Enabling web-based print functionality
Key features
- Cross-platform printing support
- Integration with dart_pdf for PDF generation
- Print directly from mobile and desktop apps
- Web browser print integration
- Customizable document layouts
Suitable for
- Enterprise applications
- Inventory and billing systems
- Mobile and desktop productivity tools
- Web apps requiring print features
- Apps needing offline document generation
Considerations
- Requires compatible printers for physical output
- Web printing limited to browser capabilities
- PDF layout design must account for printer margins
- Platform-specific print dialog behavior
- No built-in print preview on all platforms