자산 2

Native App Print for iOS

How to install and setup the Hardware

Applicable Interface

USB
Connecting
• Connect the USB cable to the B-gate and the host, and turn on the B-gate.
 
Wired LAN
Connecting

• After B-gate booting is complete, proceed to "Opening the printer cover → Pressing the Feed key → Closing the printer cover", and the B-gate self-test describing the LAN configuration information is printed.

• Check the ETH_DHCP value in the self-test. If the value is Disabled, open the network configuration of the host (e.g., PC) and set the LAN of the host to the same as the LAN configuration of the B-gate. For example, if the default IP of the B-gate is 192.168.192.168, set the IP of the host to 192.168.192.x (x = 1 ~ 254) and the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0.

• When connecting the LAN cable with the ETH_DHCP value set to Enabled, the B-gate automatically brings IP information from the DHCP server (router). By printing the self-test of B-gate, you can check the IP assigned to B-gate.
Setting

• Utilities are provided so that users can set up the interface.

• Web Utilities: It can be accessed by entering IP of B-gate in the address window of the web browser.

• Native Utilities: Utility apps that can run on each OS are provided.

Wireless LAN
Connecting

• Connect the supported WLAN dongle to the B-gate, and turn on the B-gate.

• After B-gate booting is complete, proceed to "Opening the printer cover → Pressing the Feed key → Closing the printer cover", and the B-gate self-test describing the WLAN configuration information is printed.

• First check the network value in the self-test. If the value is adhoc, open the wireless connection menu of the host (PC, tablet, smartphone) and set it as adhoc before connecting. The default network mode for B-gate is adhoc, ESSID is BIXOLON_adhoc, and IP address is 192.168.1.1.

• If the value is infra, connect the host to the AP connected to the B-gate.

• Check the WLAN_DHCP value in the self-test. If the value is disable, the host (e.g. PC), open the network configuration and set the host's WLAN to the same as the B-gate's WLAN configuration. For example, if the default IP of the B-gate is 192.168.192.168, set the host IP to 192.168.192.x (x = 1 ~ 254) and Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0.

• When connecting the LAN cable with the ETH_DHCP value set to enabled, the B-gate automatically brings IP information from the DHCP server (router). By printing the self-test of B-gate, you can check the IP assigned to B-gate.
Setting

• Utilities are provided so that users can set up the interface.

• Web Utilities: It can be accessed by entering the IP of B-gate in the address window of web browser.

• Native Utilities: Utility apps that can run on each OS are provided.
 
Bluetooth
Connecting

• Turn on the B-gate that supports Bluetooth.

• After B-gate booting is complete, proceed to "Opening the printer cover → Pressing the Feed key → Closing the printer cover", and the B-gate self-test describing the WLAN configuration information is printed.

• Check the device Name value in the self-test.

• Pair the devices you want to connect from the list of devices found in the host.

Setting

• Utilities are provided so that users can set up the interface.

• Native Utilities: Utility apps that can run on each OS are provided.

How to install peripherals

Connecting

Connect supported peripherals to the USB-A type on the back of the B-gate, and turn on the B-gate.

After B-gate booting is complete, proceed to "Opening the printer cover → Pressing the Feed key → Closing the printer cover", and the B-gate self-test describing the enabled peripheral configuration information is printed.

Development Environment

Registering the developer

Developer registration is mandatory for the iOS development. 
Proceed after joining the Apple Developer Program.
See https://developer.apple.com/programs/

Sample Apps

Running the sample code

1) Download the sample app. (Link: http://bixolon.com/address)

2) Open the Sample folder and execute "MPOSSample.xcodeproj".



 

3) In the sample project setting, select the registered code signing as below.



4) Press the ▶ button in the upper left corner to run the app in the device.



Running the sample code
1) Screen description

 



 

1. Specify the Interface and search for the connected devices.
 
2. The related functions of the printer and other devices are included.
 
3. The performance result of the function is displayed.


2) Entering the device’s MAC address
 

1. Enter the MAC address of the target printer.
 
2. Press Select Interface button.


3) Using the printing function
 

Select whether to use the printing function, or not.
  • Disable: cannot use printing function.
  • Enable: can use printing function.
The Functions of each button are as follows.
Refresh Printer Model Name

: checks the printer model name.

Refresh Printer FW Version

: checks the printer FW version.

Print text

: prints the text.

Print Barcode

: prints the barcode.

 Print Sample Image

: prints the sample image.

Cut Paper

: cuts paper when it is a model that supports the cutter.