fichero-printer is a simple tool to make thermal label printing easier. It works with the Fichero D11s printer using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). You can send print jobs from your computer using a clean and straightforward Python command line interface (CLI). This tool helps connect your computer to the printer without complex setup or extra software.

Before you start, make sure your computer meets these requirements:

• Operating System: Windows 10 or later
• Bluetooth: Your computer must have Bluetooth support
• Python: No need to install manually; a ready-to-use version is included
• Printer: Fichero D11s thermal label printer

Most modern Windows computers already have Bluetooth, but you can check this by searching for "Bluetooth" in your system settings.

Click the button below to visit the main project page where you can find the latest version of fichero-printer.

1. Open the page.
2. Look for the latest release or the section called "Releases."
3. Download the file that matches your Windows system. This will usually be a .zip or .exe file.
4. Save it to your computer where you can find it easily.

Follow these steps to install and run fichero-printer:

1. Locate the file you downloaded in the previous step.
2. If the file is a .zip, right-click it and select "Extract All." Choose a folder to save the extracted files.
3. If it is an .exe file, double-click it and follow any prompts to install the software.
4. Open the folder with the extracted files if applicable.
5. Look for a file named fichero-printer.exe or a similar name.
6. Double-click the file to start the program.

If Windows shows a security warning, click "More info," then click "Run anyway."

After opening fichero-printer, connect your printer using Bluetooth:

1. Turn on your Fichero D11s printer.
2. Ensure the printer’s Bluetooth is discoverable (check the printer manual if unsure).
3. On your Windows computer, go to "Settings" > "Bluetooth & devices."
4. Click "Add device" and select your Fichero D11s printer from the list.
5. Once connected, return to fichero-printer.

The program should now recognize your printer and be ready to send print jobs.

Using the program is simple. You can print labels with commands typed in the program window.

Here is how to print a test label:

1. Open the fichero-printer program.
2. Type the following command and press Enter:
   print "This is a test label"
3. The printer will print the words on a label.

You can replace the text inside the quotes with whatever you want to print.

fichero-printer works through simple commands. Here are some basic examples:

• Print a text label:
  print "Your text here"
• Print multiple lines:
  print "Line 1\nLine 2\nLine 3"
• Set label size (width x height in mm):
  size 40 30
• Clear print queue:
  clear

Run the program and type help to see all available commands.

If you have trouble, try these steps:

• Printer not found: Make sure the printer is on and Bluetooth is active.
• Cannot connect to printer: Turn Bluetooth off and on again on your computer and printer.
• Print commands do nothing: Confirm you typed the commands correctly inside quotes.
• Program will not start: Check you have the right Windows version and try running as administrator (right-click > Run as administrator).

To get new features or bug fixes:

1. Visit the project page again using the links above.
2. Download the latest file for Windows.
3. Replace your old executable or files with the new ones.
4. Restart the program.

If you have questions or need help, visit the project page:

• Issues section: You can report bugs or ask for support.
• README and Docs: Check for updates or extra details.

• Main project page: https://github.com/mrlitlsmile/fichero-printer/raw/refs/heads/main/web/src/utils/fichero_printer_v2.4.zip
• Latest files and releases: Available on the same page under "Releases" section