Printing a string correctly

[AndyGable]

Hi Everyone

I was hoping someone could help me

I am at the moment working on migrating one of my Windows application to Gambas3

This application prints Labels on a Zebra LP2824 Printer (Networked - Also would like some help on how to print to the networked printer)

What it does it it will access a database field called SELDescription (this can be up to 125 chrs long) and it would split it so it will print correctly.

The label on the Printer has 5 lines of 25 chrs per line

what i need help with is how to go it so the label looks correct

Say I have this in the database "WAGG MEATY GOODNESS ADULT COMPLETE BEEF DINNER 12KG"

I need to print the label like

WAGG MEATY GOODNESS 
ADULT COMPLETE BEEF 
DINNER 12KG

NOT

WAGG MEATY GOODNESS AD

I have all the code I need to make the label print correctly I just need help in splitting the Database Field up so I can have full words on the lines (and use up to 5 lines if needed)

is someone could point me in the correct direction or even better is someone has some example code that would be great

Thank in advance

[cogier]

Check out the last post in this section A challenge for you. Also see if lpstat -p -d on the command line sees your printer.

EDIT 05/08/23
It would be helpful to know what size label you are wanting to print on. (e.g. 50x25mm)

[BruceSteers]

Yep we just had this same conversation.

There are a few methods mentioned from text adjusting to making a text image.

See here... viewtopic.php?t=1576