Bachmann Print Drivers
ALO
software uses Bachmann Print Manager printer drivers to print to
different mobile printers - including Zebra Cameo, Oneil Microflash,
Extech, Printek, and
Datecs. Be sure to verify that your mobile printer is
supported by clicking
here
to link to the Bachmann printer compatibility list (pdf format).
To select a type of printer, click on the Bachmann Print Manager
'PrintSetup' icon on the main handheld screen. To verify what version of
Bachmann Print Manager you have installed on your handheld:
- Press the Bachmann 'Print Setup' icon on the main handheld screen.
- At the Print Setup screen, press the drop down
menu icon on the silkscreen, then at the 'Options' drop down
menu select 'About'.
- At the 'About PrintSetup' screen, both 'Print Setup'
and the 'Installed Drivers' versions are displayed.
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Wireless Printing
Just about any USB or parallel printer can
become a wireless bluetooth printer by using a USB/parallel port bluetooth
adapter.
Wireless infrared printing requires a direct 'line
of sight' between the handheld and printer, while bluetooth just
needs to be in the 'general area.' This gives bluetooth a big
advantage - the salesperson can just press the PRINT button, and not have to
'aim' the handheld at the printer.
Printing Multiple Copies
Serial Impact printers can print
multiple copies at one time. Laser and thermal printers print only one copy
at a time.
ALO software can be configured to
automatically print up to three copies on a laser or thermal printer.
In
addition, the software can print user defined text, such as 'Customer Copy',
'Office Copy', and 'Sales Copy' on the different copies.
Manufacturer Printer Support
Manufacturers often make route printer
User Guides and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) available online:
Oneil Printer User Guides
Oneil Hardware FAQs
Oneil Software FAQs
Zebra
Printer User Guides
Zebra
FAQs
Zebra Bluetooth (pdf)
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Continuous Form Printer?
A continuous form (Point of Sale style)
sales order mobile printer can print a maximum of about 30-40 columns per line.
A sample POS style receipt is included below (this printout can be changed
to fit your company, using the ALO sales order formatter).
In addition to route sales order
printing, ALO
Order Entry can print several reports from the handheld - including reports
for reconciling payments and inventory. These reports require a printer that
can print up to 132 columns.
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