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Graphic MODE printing:

1. For C/C++ programmers (eVC 3.0/4.0, MS Visual Studio 2005/2008)

1.1. Using set of functions PDC_ and corresponding to print functions for Win32
A C/C++ programmer acquainted with Win32 printing process can easily add printing to the program for Pocket PC. You can use this method in projects both including MFC or without MFC.

See Printing using PDC_ functions set for full details.

Note: See samples of projects using PDC_ print function set.

1.2. Using set of functions 'prn'.
This function set represents simplified approach to printing and allow developers non-acquainted with Win32 printing process to add printing function sparing their time.
You can use this method in projects both including MFC or without MFC. This method is the simplest one and the most preferable for projects of any grade of complexity.

See Printing using 'prn' functions set for full details.

Note: See samples of projects using 'prn' print function set.

2. For C# programmers (MS Visual Studio 2005/2008)

2.1. Using PrintCE SDK in MS Visual Studio 2005 /2008 for C#
A C# programmers can easily add printing to the program for .NET Compact Framework.

See using PrintCE SDK in your C# for .NET project for full details.

Note: See samples of projects.

3. For Visual Basic programmers (eVB 3.0, MS Visual Studio 2005/2008)

3.1. Using PrintCE SDK in eMbedded Visual Basic programs (eVB 3.0).
PrintCE.dll activates ActiveX control which is used for printing from eVB programs. Using ActiveX allows to easy adding to VB project of wide option range for text and graphic print management for WinCE.

See Printing using ActiveX control for full details.

Note: See samples of projects.

3.2. Using PrintCE SDK in MS Visual Studio 2005 / 2008 for Visual Basic.
A Visual Basic programmers can easily add printing to the program for .NET Compact Framework..

See using PrintCE SDK in your Visual Basic for .NET project for full details.

Note: See samples of projects.

 

TEXT MODE printing:

1. For C/C++ programmers (eVC 3.0/4.0, MS Visual Studio 2005/2008)

1.1. Using set of functions ASCII_
This function set represents simplified approach to printing into text mode. You can use this function set in projects both including MFC or without MFC.

See Printing using ASCII_ functions set for full details.

Note: See samples of projects using PDC_ print function set.

2. For C# programmers (MS Visual Studio 2005/2008)

2.1. Using PrintCE SDK in MS Visual Studio 2003 / 2005 /2008 for C#
A C# programmers can easily add text mode printing to the program for .NET Compact Framework.

See using PrintCE SDK in your C# for .NET project for full details.

Note: See samples of projects.

3. For Visual Basic programmers (eVB 3.0, MS Visual Studio 2005/2008)

3.1. Using PrintAscii ActiveX control in eMbedded Visual Basic programs.
PrintCE.dll activates ActiveX control which is used for printing from eVB programs. Using ActiveX allows to easy adding to VB project of wide option range for text and graphic print management for WinCE.

See Printing using PrintAscii ActiveX control for full details.

Note: See samples of projects.

3.2. Using PrintCE SDK in MS Visual Studio 2005 / 2008 for Visual Basic.
A Visual Basic programmers can easily add text mode printing to the program for .NET Compact Framework..

See using PrintCE SDK in your Visual Basic for .NET project for full details.

Note: See samples of projects.

 

 

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Printing using PDC_ function set
Instruction for installation and used | Description functions

To use PrintCE in your C/C++ project you need to:

1. Copy PrintCE.dll to the \Windows\ directory on Pocket PC.
      you can use PrintCEDriver.arm.cab, PrintCEDriver.sh3.cab, PrintCEDriver.mips.cab for installation of PrintCE.dll or run PrintCEDriverPocketPC.exe or PrintCEDriverWinCE.exe for automatic install from Desktop PC to Pocket PC/WinCE device.

2. Copy PrintCE.h in the directory with your project

3. Add line #include "PrintCE.h" in the code where PrintCE is supposed to be used.

4. PrintCE.h contains LoadPrintLib() function which performs explicit linking PrintCE.DLL. You should call this function before calling any other function from the library.
LoadPrintLib() returns TRUE if dll is found and FALSE if otherwise. To unload the library, use UnloadPrintLib().

Printing standard procedure includes steps as follows:

1. Load printing library LoadPrintLib().

if( LoadPrintLib() == FALSE ) {
      AfxMessageBox(_T("PrintCE.dll not Found"));
      return;
}

2. Initialization of printing library PDC_Init(_T("License key"))

// library initialization (licence key is transfered as a parameter)
PDC_Init(_T("Demo"));

3. Open 揚rint Setup?PDC_PrintDlg() or PDC_PageSetupDlg()

// show print setup dialog

PRINTDLG pdlg;

memset(&pdlg, 0, sizeof(PRINTDLG));
pdlg.cbStruct = sizeof(PRINTDLG);
pdlg.hwndOwner = hOwner;
pdlg.dwFlags = PD_INTHOUSANDTHSOFINCHES; // measuring units - inches

PDC_PrintDlg(&pdlg);

4. Get printer device context PDC_GetPrinterDC()

// get printer DC

HDC prnDC;

prnDC = PDC_GetPrinterDC();

5. Get parameters of printer device context for correct positioning of print elements PDC_GetDeviceCaps()

// get printer dpiX, dpiY, margins m_left, m_right, m_top, m_bottom
// and page sizes width, height in pixels

int dpiX, dpiY, width, height, m_left, m_right, m_top, m_bottom;
RECT page_rc;

dpiX = PDC_GetDeviceCaps(prnDC, LOGPIXELSX);
dpiY = PDC_GetDeviceCaps(prnDC, LOGPIXELSY);

m_left = (pdlg.rcMargin.left * dpiX)/1000;
m_right = (pdlg.rcMargin.right * dpiX)/1000;
m_top = (pdlg.rcMargin.top * dpiY)/1000;
m_bottom = (pdlg.rcMargin.bottom * dpiY)/1000;
width = PDC_GetDeviceCaps(prnDC, PHYSICALWIDTH) - (m_left + m_right);
height = PDC_GetDeviceCaps(prnDC, PHYSICALHEIGHT) - (m_top + m_bottom);

6. Start printing document PDC_StartDoc()

// start printing document

DOCINFO di;

memset(&di, 0, sizeof(DOCINFO));
di.cbSize = sizeof(DOCINFO);

PDC_StartDoc(prnDC, &di);

7. Print pages (the following steps should be taken for each of the pages:)

7.1. Start printing page PDC_StartPage()

PDC_StartPage(prnDC);

7.2. Print elements using set of functions

API CreatePen(), CreateSolidBrush(), CreateFontIndirect(), LoadBitmap(), etc.
or corresponding MFC and set of functions PrintCE
PDC_SelectObject(), PDC_BitBlt(), PDC_DrawText(), PDC_Polyline(), PDC_Rectangle() etc.

// create pens of 0.01 (black) inches in width
HPEN hPenBlack;
hPenBlack = CreatePen(PS_SOLID, (int)(0.01 * dpiX), RGB(0,0,0));

// create red brushes
HBRUSH hBrushRed;
hBrushRed = CreateSolidBrush(RGB(255,0,0));

PDC_SelectObject(prnDC, hBrushRed);
PDC_SelectObject(prnDC, hPenBlack);

// draw Ellips 5x10 inch
PDC_Ellipse(prnDC, m_left, m_top, 5*dpiX, 10*dpiY);

7.3. End printing page PDC_EndPage()

PDC_EndPage(prnDC);

8. End printing document PDC_EndDoc()

PDC_EndDoc(prnDC);

9. Deinitialization of printing library PDC_UnInit()

PDC_UnInit();

10. Unload printing library UnloadPrintLib()

UnloadPrintLib();

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Full set of PDC_ print functions exported from PrintCE.Dll :

Initialization Methods

Method	Description
PDC_Init	Initialization of library
PDC_UnInit	Deinitialization of library
PDC_PrintDlg	This function displays Print Setup dialog box
PDC_PageSetupDlg	This function is replacement for PDC_PrintDlg . It displays Print Setup dialog box.
PDC_SilentPrintSetup	This function allows to set up printing without a printing dialog.
PDC_SetAbortProc	This function sets the application-defined function that allows a print job to be cancelledduring printing.
PDC_SetSilentMode	This function controls (permits or prohibits) presentation of a current printing statement window.
PDC_SetPDFFile	This function allows to set output PDF file path.
PDC_SetLanguage	This function sets language of the user interface.
PDC_SetPrnParam	This function sets specific printer and port settings.

Print Info

Method	Description
PDC_GetVersion	Returns current version of PrintCE
PDC_GetCurrentSetup	This function allows to get the current settings of printing.
PDC_GetState	This function allows to get the current statement of a printing driver.
PDC_IsConnection	This function is a simplified version of the PDC_GetState.
PDC_GetSentBytes	This function allows to get a number of bytes sent to printer.

Printer/Device Escape Methods

Method	Description
PDC_StartDoc	This function starts a print job
PDC_EndDoc	This function ends a print job
PDC_StartPage	This function prepares the printer driver to accept data
PDC_EndPage	This function informs the device that the application has finished writing to a page

Device Context Methods

Method	Description
PDC_GetPrinterDC	Returns printer DC (Device Context).
PDC_CreateCompatibleDC	Creates a memory device context (DC) compatible with the specified printer device context.
PDC_GetDeviceCaps	Retrieves information about the capabilities of a printer device.
PDC_DeleteDC	Deletes the specified printer or memory device context

Type-Safe Selection Methods

Method	Description
PDC_SelectObject	This function selects an object (HFONT, HBRUSH, HPEN, HBITMAP, or HDIBSECTION) into a printer device context

Drawing-Attribute Methods

Method	Description
PDC_SetBkColor	Sets the current background color to the specified color.
PDC_SetBkMode	Sets the background mix mode of the specified printer device context.
PDC_SetROP2	Sets the current foreground mix mode. Foreground mix mode used to combine pens and interiors of filled objects with the colors already on the screen.
PDC_SetTextColor	Sets the text color of the specified printer device context.

Line-Output Methods

Method	Description
PDC_DrawLine	Draws a line using the current pen.
PDC_Polyline	Draws a series of line segments by connecting the points in the specified array.

Simple Drawing Methods

Method	Description
PDC_Rectangle	Draws a rectangle.
PDC_RoundRect	Draws a rectangle with rounded corners.

Ellipse Methods

Method	Description
PDC_Ellipse	Draws an ellipse

Bitmap Methods

Method	Description
PDC_BitBlt	Transfers pixels from a specified source rectangle to a specified destination rectangle, altering the pixels according to the selected raster operation (ROP) code
PDC_StretchBlt	Copies a bitmap from a source rectangle into a destination rectangle, stretching or compressing the bitmap to fit the dimensions of the destination rectangle, if necessary.

Text Methods

PDC_DrawText	Draws formatted text in the specified rectangle.
PDC_DrawTextFlow	Flows text on the page.
PDC_GetTextFlowHeight	Returns height of text.
PDC_ExtTextOut	Draws a character string by using the currently selected font. An optional rectangle may be provided, to be used for clipping, opaquing, or both.
PDC_GetTextExtentPoint	Computes the width and height of the specified string of text.
PDC_GetTextExtentExPoint	Retrieves the number of characters in a specified string that will fit within a specified space and fills an array with the text extent for each of those characters.
PDC_GetTextMetrics	Fills the specified buffer with the metrics for the currently selected font.

Barcode Methods

PDC_Draw2OF5	Draws Interleaved 2 of 5 type barcode.
PDC_DrawCodaBar	Draws Codabar type barcode.
PDC_DrawCode39	Draws Code 39 type barcode.
PDC_DrawCode93	Draws Code 93 type barcode.
PDC_DrawCode128	Draws Code 128 type barcode.
PDC_DrawEAN8	Draws EAN-8 type barcode
PDC_DrawEAN13	Draws EAN-13 type barcode
PDC_DrawMSI	Draws MSI type barcode
PDC_DrawPostnet	Draws Postnet type barcode
PDC_DrawUCC128	Draws UCC 128 type barcode
PDC_DrawUPCA	Draws UPC-A type barcode
PDC_DrawUPCE	Draws UPC-E type barcode
PDC_DrawPDF417	Draws PDF417 type barcode
PDC_SetBarCodeHeight	Sets height of the bar code
PDC_SetBarCodeScale	Sets scale factor of the bar code
PDC_SetBarCodeAngle	Sets rotation angle of the bar code

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Printing using 'prn' function set
Instruction for installation and used | Description functions

To use PrintCE in your C/C++ project you need to:

1. Copy PrintCE.dll to the \Windows\ directory
      you can use PrintCEDriver.arm.cab, PrintCEDriver.sh3.cab, PrintCEDriver.mips.cab for installation of PrintCE.dll or run PrintCEDriver.exe for automatic install from Desktop PC to Pocket PC/WinCE.

2. Copy PrintCE.h in the directory with your project

3. Add line #include "PrintCE.h" in the code where PrintCE is supposed to be used.

4. PrintCE.h contains LoadPrintLib() function which performs explicit linking PrintCE.DLL.
You should call this function before calling any other function from the library.
LoadPrintLib() returns TRUE is dll is found and FALSE if otherwise.
To unload the library use UnloadPrintLib().

 

Printing standard procedure includes steps as follows:

1. Load printing library LoadPrintLib().

if( LoadPrintLib() == FALSE ) {
      AfxMessageBox(_T("PrintCE.dll not Found"));
      return;
}

2. Initialization of printing library prnInit (_T("License key"))

// library initialization (licence key is transfered as a parameter)

prnInit(_T("Demo"));

3. Open 揚rint Setup?prnSetupDlg()

// switch measuring units to inches
prnSetMeasureUnit(kInches);

// show print setup dialogue
prnSetupDlg(m_hWnd);

4. Start printing document prnStartDoc()

// start printing document
prnStartDoc();

5. Print pages (the following steps should be taken for each of the pages:)

5.1. Start printing page prnStartPage ()

// start printing page
prnStartPage();

5.2. Print elements using set of 憄rn?functions prnSetFontSize(), prnSetTextColor(), prnDrawText (), prnDrawLine(), prnDrawRect(), etc.

// print heading with font of 14 points in height, bold

prnSetFontName(_T("Tahoma"));
prnSetFontSize(14.0);
prnSetFontBold(TRUE);
prnDrawAlignedText(_T("Hello World"), prnGetPageWidth()/2, 0, hCenter, vTop);

6. End printing document prnEndDoc()

// end printing document
prnEndDoc();

7. Deinitialization of printing library prnUnInit()

// library deinitialization
prnUnInit();

8. Unload printing library UnloadPrintLib()

UnloadPrintLib();

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Full set of 憄rn?print functions exported from PrintCE.Dll

Initialization

Method	Description
prnInit	Initialization of library.
prnUnInit	Deinitialization of library.
prnSetupDlg	This function displays Print Setup dialog box.
prnStartDoc	This function starts a print job.
prnEndDoc	This function ends a print job
prnStartPage	This function prepares the printer driver to accept data
prnSilentPrintSetup	This function allows to set up printing without a printing dialog.
prnSetAbortProc	This function sets the application-defined function that allows a print job to be cancelledduring printing.
prnSetSilentMode	This function controls (permits or prohibits) presentation of a current printing statement window.
prnSetPDFFile	This function allows to set output PDF file path.
prnSetLanguage	This function sets language of the user interface.
prnSetPrnParam	This function sets specific printer and port settings.

Print info

Method	Description
prnGetVersion	Returns current version of PrintCE
prnGetCurrentSetup	This function allows to get the current settings of printing.
prnGetState	This function allows to get the current statement of a printing driver.
prnIsConnection	This function is a simplified version of the prnGetState.
prnGetSentBytes	This function allows to get a number of bytes sent to printer.

Text Functions

Method	Description
prnDrawText	The function draws a text
prnDrawText2	This function draws a text with the selected colour
prnDrawTextFlow	The function flows text on the page
prnGetTextFlowHeight	The function returns height of text
prnDrawAlignedText	The function draws a text horizontally and vertically aligned

Ellipse Functions

Method	Description
prnDrawEllipse	This function draws an ellipse
prnDrawCircle	The function draws a circle of the selected radius

Line-Polygon Functions

Method	Description
prnDrawLine	The function draws a line
prnDrawRect	The function draws a rectangle
prnDrawSolidRect	The function draws a rectangle filled with the selected colour
prnDrawRoundRect	The function draws a rectangle with rounded corners

Bitmap Functions

Method	Description
prnDrawPicture	The function draws JPG or BMP file
prnGetPictureSize	The function returns size of the picture in the JPG or BMP file
prnDrawBitmap	The function draws HBITMAP

Convert Function

Method	Description
prnConvertValue	The function transfers values from one measurement unit to another
prnConvertValueX	The function transfers values from one measurement unit to another (for the X axis)
prnConvertValueY	The function transfers values from one measurement unit to another (for the Y axis)

Drawing-Attribute

Method	Description
prnSetMeasureUnit	The function sets the current measurement unit for coordinates
prnGetMeasureUnit	The function returns the current measurement unit for coordinates
prnSetLineWidth	The function sets width of the line used for printing of rectangles, ellipses, lines and so on
prnGetLineWidth	The function returns width of the line used for printing of rectangles, ellipses, lines and so on
prnSetLineColor	The function sets colour of the line used for printing of rectangles, ellipses, lines and so on
prnGetLineColor	The function returns colour of the line used for printing of rectangles, ellipses, lines and so on
prnSetFillColor	The function sets colour of the filling used for printing of rectangles, ellipses and so on
prnGetFillColor	The function returns colour of the filling used for printing of rectangles, ellipses and so on
prnSetFillStyle	The function sets pattern of the filling used for printing of rectangles, ellipses and so on
prnGetFillStyle	The function returns pattern of the filling used for printing of rectangles, ellipses and so on
prnSetTextColor	The function sets colour of the text for printing
prnGetTextColor	The function returns colour of the text
prnSetTransparentTextBgr	This function sets the background mode of the text used by functions prnDrawText(), prnDrawAlignedText() and prnDrawText2()
prnSetTextHorAlign	This function sets a value that determines the horizontal justification used by functions prnDrawText() and prnDrawText2()
prnSetTextVertAlign	This function sets a value that determines the vertical justification used by functions prnDrawText() and prnDrawText2()

Font Functions

Method	Description
prnSetFontName	The function sets name of the font
prnGetFontName	The function returns name of the font
prnSetFontSize	The function sets size of the font (in points)
prnSetFontSize2	The function sets size of the font used in measurement unit
prnGetFontSize	The function returns font size in points
prnGetFontSize2	The function returns font size in the selected measurement units
prnSetFontBold	The function sets width of the font
prnGetFontBold	The function returns width of the font
prnSetFontItalic	The function sets typeface Italic
prnGetFontItalic	The function returns typeface Italic
prnSetFontStrike	The function sets the font style stroked
prnGetFontStrike	The function returns the font style strpked
prnSetFontUnderline	The function sets the font style Underline
prnGetFontUnderline	The function returns the font style Underline
prnGetTextHeight	The function returns height of the text in the current units
prnGetTextWidth	The function returns width of the text in the current units
prnGetFontAngle	The function returns rotation angle of the font in degree
prnSetFontAngle	The functionsets rotation angle of the font in degree

Page Atribute

Method	Description
prnGetPageHeight	The function returns height of the page in the current units
prnGetPageWidth	The function returns width of the page in the current units
prnGetLeftMargin	The function returns left margin on the page in the current measurement units
prnSetLeftMargin	The function set left margin on the page in the current measurement units
prnGetRightMargin	The function returns right margin on the page in the current measurement units
prnSetRightMargin	The function set right margin on the page in the current measurement units
prnGetTopMargin	The function returns upper margin on the page in the current measurement units
prnSetTopMargin	The function set upper margin on the page in the current measurement units
prnGetBottomMargin	The function returns lower margin on the page in the current measurement units
prnSetBottomMargin	The function set lower margin on the page in the current measurement units

Barcode Methods

prnDraw2OF5	Draws Interleaved 2 of 5 type barcode.
prnDrawCodaBar	Draws Codabar type barcode.
prnDrawCode39	Draws Code 39 type barcode.
prnDrawCode93	Draws Code 93 type barcode.
prnDrawCode128	Draws Code 128 type barcode.
prnDrawEAN8	Draws EAN-8 type barcode
prnDrawEAN13	Draws EAN-13 type barcode
prnDrawMSI	Draws MSI type barcode
prnDrawPostnet	Draws Postnet type barcode
prnDrawUCC128	Draws UCC 128 type barcode
prnDrawUPCA	Draws UPC-A type barcode
prnDrawUPCE	Draws UPC-E type barcode
prnDrawPDF417	Draws PDF417 type barcode
prnSetBarCodeHeight	Sets height of the bar code
prnSetBarCodeScale	Sets scale factor of the bar code
prnSetBarCodeAngle	Sets rotation angle of the bar code

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Printing using ASCII_ function set
Instruction for installation and used | Description functions

To use PrintCE in your C/C++ project you need to:

1. Copy PrintCE.dll to the \Windows\ directory on Pocket PC.
      you can use PrintCEDriver.arm.cab, PrintCEDriver.sh3.cab, PrintCEDriver.mips.cab for installation of PrintCE.dll or run PrintCEDriverPocketPC.exe or PrintCEDriverWinCE.exe for automatic install from Desktop PC to Pocket PC/WinCE device.

2. Copy AsciiCE.h in the directory with your project

3. Add line #include "AsciiCE.h" in the code where ASCII_ functionsis supposed to be used.

4. AsciiCE.h contains LoadAsciiLib() function which performs explicit linking PrintCE.DLL. You should call this function before calling any other function from the library.
LoadAciiLib() returns TRUE if dll is found and FALSE if otherwise. To unload the library, use UnloadAsciiLib().

Printing standard procedure includes steps as follows:

1. Load printing library LoadAsciiLib().

if( LoadAsciiLib() == FALSE ) {
      AfxMessageBox(_T("PrintCE.dll not Found"));
      return;
}

2. Initialization of printing library ASCII_Init(_T("License key"))

// library initialization (licence key is transfered as a parameter)
ASCII_Init(_T("Demo"));

3. Connect to printer

// connect to printer
ASCII_Connect(port, port_param);

4. Send data to printer

// send string
ASCII_SendString(str);

// send char
ASCII_SendChar(ch);

// send array of bytes
ASCII_SendArray(byte_array, array_len);

5. Disconnect

ASCII_Disconnect();

9. Deinitialization of printing library ASCII_UnInit()

ASCII_UnInit();

10. Unload printing library UnloadAsciiLib()

UnloadAsciiLib();

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Full set of ASCII_ print functions exported from PrintCE.Dll :

Initialization Methods

Method	Description
ASCII_Init	Initialization of library
ASCII_UnInit	Deinitialization of library
ASCII_SetComPortParam	Set COM port parameters
ASCII_SetLanguage	This function sets language of the user interface
ASCII_SetupPort	This function displays Port Setup dialog box

Print Info

Method	Description
ASCII_GetVersion	Returns current version of library
ASCII_GetState	This function allows to get the current statement of a printing driver.
ASCII_GetSentBytes	This function allows to get a number of bytes sent to printer.

Connect/Disconnect

Method	Description
ASCII_Connect	Connect to printer
ASCII_ConnectSilent	Connect to printer (prohibits presentation of a current printing statement window)
ASCII_Disconnect	Close connection

Send data

Method	Description
ASCII_SendString	This function allows to send string to printer
ASCII_SendChar	This function allows to send single character (byte) to printer
ASCII_SendArray	This function allows to send array of bytes to printer

 

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Printing using PrintCE ActiveX control
Instruction for Visual Basic (eVB 3.0) | Description functions

To use PrintCE ActiveX control in your Embedded Visual Basic (eVB 3.0) project you need to:

1. Click Start->Run on Desktop PC and type "regsvr32 Path\Desktop\PrintCE.dll". Path is PrintCE SDK files location. Sample: regsvr32 C:\Inesoft PrintCE SDK\eVB\PocketPC\Desktop\PrintCE.dll

2. Add PrintCE.bas file into your project. This file contains some predefined constants.

3. In eVB, select Tools -> Remote Tools -> Control Manager.

4. Expand element (click on the "+") corresponding to your device platform (ie Pocket PC 2002, Pocket PC, etc). You'll see three child elements: Emulation, Device and Desktop.

5. Selecting them one after another, perform the following actions for each of them: select "Control" menu -> Add New Control, in the opening window state path to PrintCE.DLL version corresponding to current platfirm (for Emulation - X86Em\PrintCE.dll, for Device element - select PrintCE.DLL corresponding to your PocketPC processor, Desktop Design Contor - select Desktop\PrintCE.dll) and press "Open".

All PrintCE.dll files is PrintCE SDK/eVB directory location.

6. You can use CreateObject() in your eVB code to create the PrintCE control or you can add the control to your control bar by selecting Project->Components and checking PrintCE. Then place the control on your form (it will be invisible at run-time) and start using it.

If you distribute PrintCE.dll with your program, you need to add registration of PrintCE.dll in .inf file for CabWizard (see VC help: "Creating an .inf File for the CAB Wizard" -> [DefaultInstall] section -> CESelfRegister) or see Example CAB

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Description of methods and properties of PrintCE ActiveX control :

Initialization

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
Init	Method	Initialization of library
UnInit	Method	Deinitialization of library.
SetupDlg	Method	Displays Print Setup dialog box.
StartDoc	Method	Starts a print job.
EndDoc	Method	Ends a print job
StartPage	Method	Prepares the printer driver to accept data
SilentSetup	Method	Set up printing without a printing dialog.
Silent	Property	Controls (permits or prohibits) presentation of a current printing statement window.
PDFFile	Property	Sets output PDF file path.
Language	Property	Sets language of the user interface.

Print info

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
Version	Property	Current version of PrintCE driver
GetCurrentSetup	Method	Allows to get the current settings of printing.
State	Property	Current statement of a printing driver.
Connection	Property	Current statement of a connection.
SentBytes	Property	Number of bytes sent to printer.

Text Functions

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
DrawText	Method	Draws a text
DrawText2	Method	Draws a text with the selected colour
DrawTextFlow	Method	Flows text on the page
GetTextFlowHeight	Method	Returns height of text
DrawAlignedText	Method	Draws a text horizontally and vertically aligned

Ellipse Functions

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
DrawEllipse	Method	Draws an ellipse
DrawCircle	Method	Draws a circle of the selected radius

Line-Polygon Functions

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
DrawLine	Method	Draws a line
DrawRect	Method	Draws a rectangle
DrawSolidRect	Method	Draws a rectangle filled with the selected colour
DrawRoundRect	Method	Draws a rectangle with rounded corners

Bitmap Functions

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
DrawPicture	Method	Draws JPG or BMP file
GetPictureSize	Method	Returns size of the picture in the JPG orBMP file

Convert Function

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
ConvertValue	Method	Transfers values from one measurement unit to another

Drawing-Attribute

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
MeasureUnit	Property	Current measurement unit for coordinates
LineWidth	Property	Width of the line used for printing of rectangles, ellipses, lines and so on
LineColor	Property	Colour of the line used for printing of rectangles, ellipses, lines and so on
FillColor	Property	Colour of the filling used for printing of rectangles, ellipses, lines and so on
FillStyle	Property	Pattern of the filling used for printing of rectangles, ellipses and so on
TextColor	Property	Colour of the text used by functions DrawText(), DrawAlignedText() for printing
TransparentTextBgr	Property	Background mode of the text used by functions DrawText(), DrawAlignedText() and DrawText2()
TextHorAlign	Property	Value that determines the horizontal justification used by functions DrawText() and DrawText2()
TextVertAlign	Property	Value that determines the vertical justification used by functions DrawText() and DrawText2()

Font Functions

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
FontName	Property	Name of the font used by functions DrawText(), DrawText2, DrawAlignedText() for printing
FontSize	Property	Size of the font (in points) used by functions DrawText(), DrawText2, DrawAlignedText() for printing
SetFontSize2	Method	Sets size of the font used by the functions DrawText(), DrawText2, DrawAlignedText() for printing in the selected units
GetFontSize2	Method	Returns font size in the selected measurement units
FontBold	Property	Returns and sets the Bold font style
FontItalic	Property	Returns and sets the Italic font style
FontStrike	Property	Returns and sets the Strikeout font style
FontUnderline	Property	Returns and sets the Underline font style
GetTextHeight	Method	Returns height of the text in the current units
GetTextWidth	Method	Returns width of the text in the current units

Page Atribute

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
PageHeight	Property	Returns height of the page in the current units
PageWidth	Property	Returns width of the page in the current units
LeftMargin	Property	Left margin on the page in the current measurement units
RightMargin	Property	Right margin on the page in the current measurement units
TopMargin	Property	Top margin on the page in the current measurement units
BottomMargin	Property	Bottom margin on the page in the current measurement units

Barcode Methods

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
Draw2OF5	Method	Draws Interleaved 2 of 5 type barcode.
DrawCodaBar	Method	Draws Codabar type barcode.
DrawCode39	Method	Draws Code 39 type barcode.
DrawCode93	Method	Draws Code 93 type barcode.
DrawCode128	Method	Draws Code 128 type barcode.
DrawEAN8	Method	Draws EAN-8 type barcode
DrawEAN13	Method	Draws EAN-13 type barcode
DrawMSI	Method	Draws MSI type barcode
DrawPostnet	Method	Draws Postnet type barcode
DrawUCC128	Method	Draws UCC 128 type barcode
DrawUPCA	Method	Draws UPC-A type barcode
DrawUPCE	Method	Draws UPC-E type barcode
BarcodeHeight	Property	Height of the bar code

 

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Printing using PrintAscii ActiveX control
Instruction for Visual Basic (eVB 3.0) | Description functions

To use PrintAscii ActiveX control in your Embedded Visual Basic (eVB 3.0) project you need to:

1. Click Start->Run on Desktop PC and type "regsvr32 Path\Desktop\PrintCE.dll". Path is PrintCE SDK files location. Sample: regsvr32 C:\Inesoft PrintCE SDK\eVB\PocketPC\Desktop\PrintCE.dll

2. Add PrintCE.bas file into your project. This file contains some predefined constants.

3. In eVB, select Tools -> Remote Tools -> Control Manager.

4. Expand element (click on the "+") corresponding to your device platform (ie Pocket PC 2002, Pocket PC, etc). You'll see three child elements: Emulation, Device and Desktop.

5. Selecting them one after another, perform the following actions for each of them: select "Control" menu -> Add New Control, in the opening window state path to PrintCE.DLL version corresponding to current platform (for Emulation - X86Em\PrintCE.dll, for Device element - select PrintCE.DLL corresponding to your PocketPC processor, Desktop Design Contor - select Desktop\PrintCE.dll) and press "Open".

All PrintCE.dll files is PrintCE SDK/eVB directory location.

6. You can use CreateObject() in your eVB code to create the PrintAscii control or you can add the control to your control bar by selecting Project->Components and checking PrintAscii. Then place the control on your form (it will be invisible at run-time) and start using it.

If you distribute PrintCE.dll with your program, you need to add registration of PrintCE.dll in .inf file for CabWizard (see VC help: "Creating an .inf File for the CAB Wizard" -> [DefaultInstall] section -> CESelfRegister) or see Example CAB

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Description of methods and properties of PrintAscii ActiveX control :

Initialization

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
Init	Method	Initialization of library
UnInit	Method	Deinitialization of library.
SetComPortParam	Method	Set COM port parameters.

Print Info

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
Version	Property	Current version of library
State	Property	Current statement of a printing driver.
SentBytes	Property	Number of bytes sent to printer.

Connect/Disconnect

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
Connect	Method	Connect to printer
Disconnect	Method	Close connection

Send data

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
SendString	Method	Send string to printer
SendChar	Method	Send single character (byte) to printer

 

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Printing using PrintCE SDK for Visual Studio 2005 & 2008 .NET

To use PrintCE SDK in your C# project you need to:

1. Copy PrintCE.dll to the \Windows\ directory
      use PrintCEDriver.arm.cab, PrintCEDriver.sh3.cab, PrintCEDriver.mips.cab for installation of PrintCE.dll or run PrintCEDriver.exe for automatic install from Desktop PC to Pocket PC/WinCE.

2. Copy PrintCE.cs in the directory with your project

3. Add PrintCE.cs to your project (menu "Project/Add existing item...")

4. Add line using PrintCENET; in the code where PrintCE is supposed to be used.

5. Create PrintCE class for graphic mode printing or PrintASCII class for text mode printing

PrintCE print1 = null;

print1 = new PrintCE();

or

PrintASCII print1 = null;

print1 = new PrintASCII();

For details see description of methods and properties of PrintCE .NET control and PrintAscii .NET control

If you distribute PrintCE.dll with your program, you need to add registration of PrintCE.dll in .inf file for CabWizard (please refer to VC help: "Creating an .inf File for the CAB Wizard" -> [DefaultInstall] section -> CESelfRegister) or see Example CAB

To use PrintCE SDK in your Visual Basic for .NET project you need to:

1. Copy PrintCE.dll to the \Windows\ directory
      use PrintCEDriver.arm.cab, PrintCEDriver.sh3.cab, PrintCEDriver.mips.cab for installation of PrintCE.dll or run PrintCEDriver.exe for automatic install from Desktop PC to Pocket PC/WinCE.

2. Copy PrintCE.vb in the directory with your project

3. Add PrintCE.vb to your project (menu "Project/Add existing item...")

4. Create PrintCE class for graphic mode printing or PrintASCII class for text mode printing.

Dim print1 As PrintCE

print1 = New PrintCE

or

Dim print1 As PrintASCII

print1 = New PrintASCII

For details see description of methods and properties of PrintCE .NET control and PrintAscii .NET control

If you distribute PrintCE.dll with your program, you need to add registration of PrintCE.dll in .inf file for CabWizard (please refer to VC help: "Creating an .inf File for the CAB Wizard" -> [DefaultInstall] section -> CESelfRegister) or see Example CAB

 

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Description of methods and properties of PrintCE .NET control :

Initialization

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
Init	Method	Initialization of library
UnInit	Method	Deinitialization of library.
SetupDlg	Method	Displays Print Setup dialog box.
StartDoc	Method	Starts a print job.
EndDoc	Method	Ends a print job
StartPage	Method	Prepares the printer driver to accept data
SilentPrintSetup	Method	Set up printing without a printing dialog.
SilentMode	Property	Controls (permits or prohibits) presentation of a current printing statement window.
PDFFile	Property	Sets output PDF file path.
Language	Property	Sets language of the user interface.
SetPrnParam	Method	Sets specific printer and port settings.

Print info

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
Version	Property	Current version of PrintCE driver
GetCurrentSetup	Method	Allows to get the current settings of printing.
State	Property	Current statement of a printing driver.
Connection	Property	Current statement of a connection.
SentBytes	Property	Number of bytes sent to printer.

Text Functions

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
DrawText	Method	Draws a text
DrawText2	Method	Draws a text with the selected colour
DrawTextFlow	Method	Flows text on the page
GetTextFlowHeight	Method	Returns height of text
DrawAlignedText	Method	Draws a text horizontally and vertically aligned

Ellipse Functions

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
DrawEllipse	Method	Draws an ellipse
DrawCircle	Method	Draws a circle of the selected radius

Line-Polygon Functions

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
DrawLine	Method	Draws a line
DrawRect	Method	Draws a rectangle
DrawSolidRect	Method	Draws a rectangle filled with the selected colour
DrawRoundRect	Method	Draws a rectangle with rounded corners

Bitmap Functions

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
DrawPicture	Method	Draws JPG or BMP file
DrawBitmap	Method	Draws Bitmap
GetPictureSize	Method	Returns size of the picture in the JPG orBMP file

Convert Function

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
ConvertValue	Method	Transfers values from one measurement unit to another

Drawing-Attribute

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
MeasureUnit	Property	Current measurement unit for coordinates
LineWidth	Property	Width of the line used for printing of rectangles, ellipses, lines and so on
LineColor	Property	Colour of the line used for printing of rectangles, ellipses, lines and so on
FillColor	Property	Colour of the filling used for printing of rectangles, ellipses, lines and so on
FillStyle	Property	Pattern of the filling used for printing of rectangles, ellipses and so on
TextColor	Property	Colour of the text used by functions DrawText(), DrawAlignedText() for printing
TransparentTextBgr	Property	Background mode of the text used by functions DrawText(), DrawAlignedText() and DrawText2()
TextHorAlign	Property	Value that determines the horizontal justification used by functions DrawText() and DrawText2()
TextVertAlign	Property	Value that determines the vertical justification used by functions DrawText() and DrawText2()

Font Functions

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
FontName	Property	Name of the font used by functions DrawText(), DrawText2, DrawAlignedText() for printing
FontSize	Property	Size of the font (in points) used by functions DrawText(), DrawText2, DrawAlignedText() for printing
FontBold	Property	Returns and sets the Bold font style
FontItalic	Property	Returns and sets the Italic font style
FontStrike	Property	Returns and sets the Strikeout font style
FontUnderline	Property	Returns and sets the Underline font style
FontAngle	Property	Returns and sets the rotation angle of the font
GetTextHeight	Method	Returns height of the text in the current units
GetTextWidth	Method	Returns width of the text in the current units

Page Atribute

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
PageHeight	Property	Returns height of the page in the current units
PageWidth	Property	Returns width of the page in the current units
LeftMargin	Property	Left margin on the page in the current measurement units
RightMargin	Property	Right margin on the page in the current measurement units
TopMargin	Property	Top margin on the page in the current measurement units
BottomMargin	Property	Bottom margin on the page in the current measurement units

Barcode Methods

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
Draw2OF5	Method	Draws Interleaved 2 of 5 type barcode.
DrawCodaBar	Method	Draws Codabar type barcode.
DrawCode39	Method	Draws Code 39 type barcode.
DrawCode93	Method	Draws Code 93 type barcode.
DrawCode128	Method	Draws Code 128 type barcode.
DrawEAN8	Method	Draws EAN-8 type barcode
DrawEAN13	Method	Draws EAN-13 type barcode
DrawMSI	Method	Draws MSI type barcode
DrawPostnet	Method	Draws Postnet type barcode
DrawUCC128	Method	Draws UCC 128 type barcode
DrawUPCA	Method	Draws UPC-A type barcode
DrawUPCE	Method	Draws UPC-E type barcode
DrawPDF417	Method	Draws PDF417 type barcode
BarcodeHeight	Property	Height of the bar code
BarcodeScale	Property	Scale factor of the bar code
BarcodeAngle	Property	Rotation angle of the bar code

 

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Description of methods and properties of PrintAscii .NET control :

Initialization

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
Init	Method	Initialization of library
UnInit	Method	Deinitialization of library.
SetComPortParam	Method	Set COM port parameters.
Language	Property	Language of the user interface.
SetupPort	Method	Displays Port Setup dialog box.

Print Info

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
Version	Property	Current version of library
State	Property	Current statement of a printing driver.
SentBytes	Property	Number of bytes sent to printer.

Connect/Disconnect

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
Connect	Method	Connect to printer
ConnectSilent	Method	Connect to printer (prohibits presentation of a current printing statement window)
Disconnect	Method	Close connection

Send data

Method	Methods or Properties	Description
SendString	Method	Send string to printer
SendByte	Method	Send single byte (character) to printer
SendBytes	Method	Send array of bytes to printer