Printing API in Android

Question

I've downloaded a utility called PrintShare which allows one to print things like web pages, contact lists, calendars, etc to a printer connected through wireless or a computer participating on the PrintShare network.

I would like to have my Android app create a text file, then send that text file to a printer that is shared with PrintShare.

Is there an API for printing on Android?

Thanks Mike

Solution 1

All which need a printing API in Android should vote for it.

http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=1148

http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=13275

Currently there are some bad working third party apps. Nothing is a professional solution.

Solution 2

Is there an API for printing on Android?

Not natively. There might be some from third parties, but nothing built into the OS.

Android 4.4 and higher has a printing API that you can use.

Solution 3

From Android 4.4 provided API Printing

http://developer.android.com/training/printing/index.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iub67ic87KI

Solution 4

Bixolon is a company that sells printers of all types. In fact, it sells printers that can connect with Android applications by an API (SDK).

Here some real example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op_j80zVL78

And here more information about it (Bixolon SPP-R200) Android: Connecting and Printing to Bixolon SPP-R200

If anyone knows another company or printers, please share!

Thanks

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Comments

[LtH]

I don't know if you're looking to print a full sized document or a receipt. One option for a receipt printing API is here: starmicronics.com/support/SDKDocumentation.aspx

[Bloke]

Now there is an API in 4.4! :)) developer.android.com/about/versions/android-4.4.html#Printi‌​ng