How to print label rolls from C# application?

Question

I am trying to develop an application where in my C# application should print product labels when I make a product purchase entry (similar scenario as of a grocery mall).

I would like to make user pre-enter the details of all purchased products. Data available with me would be Product code and Name; and these should be printed as barcode and text, all in one shot (1000 labels at a time).

I want to use a Barcode Printer (SATO CG408) to print continuous label rolls.

So how can I achieve printing task. Previously I used A4 label-sheets to print barcodes and crytal reports to print barcodes, by setting custom label sizes and paper sizes in crystal reports.

But can I use crystal reports for printing continuous labels on barcode printer ? If yes, how ?

Or any other option to communicate with printer and print the barcodes.

Thanks in advance :)

Answer 1

Most of the POS-printers has simple (for implementation too) communication protocol where you can find command to print text, barcode and so on.

Using generated barcodes is a bad idea because the POS-printers prints images slowly.

You may found protocol for your device here