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On connecting the powered on printer to a USB port of a machine, you gain a /dev/usb/lp* (or similar). This will allow you to print 'directly' to it. | On connecting the powered on printer to a USB port of a machine, you gain a /dev/usb/lp* (or similar). This will allow you to print 'directly' to it. | ||
echo -e "HARK" > /dev/usb/lp* # prints one line in some built-in font of the printer | echo -e "HARK" > /dev/usb/lp* # prints one line in some built-in font of the printer, maximum is 32 characters per line, wraps around | ||
echo -e "\r" > /dev/usb/lp* # feeds one line of paper | echo -e "\r" > /dev/usb/lp* # feeds one line of paper | ||
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* https://atctwo.net/posts/2024/07/16/thermal-printer.html | * https://atctwo.net/posts/2024/07/16/thermal-printer.html | ||
* https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lj.fichero the 'official' app | * https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lj.fichero the 'official' app | ||
* https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.printer.lidloffice a compatible app | * https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.printer.lidloffice a compatible app Karsten also made (doesnt seem to improve much) | ||
Latest revision as of 22:51, 15 February 2026
| Action BT Printertjes | |
|---|---|
| Participants | |
| Skills | 2D printing |
| Status | Active |
| Niche | Printing |
| Purpose | |
| Tool | No |
| Location | |
| Cost | |
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What
At the Action they sell/sold these tiny thermal BT printers for under 20 euros.
This project is an attempt to collect knowledge about it.
Who
It's made by 'Karsten' seemingly, who import them from china for several customers and have some android apps for their line of printers.
Hackery?
On connecting the powered on printer to a USB port of a machine, you gain a /dev/usb/lp* (or similar). This will allow you to print 'directly' to it.
echo -e "HARK" > /dev/usb/lp* # prints one line in some built-in font of the printer, maximum is 32 characters per line, wraps around echo -e "\r" > /dev/usb/lp* # feeds one line of paper echo -e "\n" > /dev/usb/lp* # feeds two/three lines of paper
Maybe this could allow the protocol as described in the blogpost under Links
Links
- https://atctwo.net/posts/2024/07/16/thermal-printer.html
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lj.fichero the 'official' app
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.printer.lidloffice a compatible app Karsten also made (doesnt seem to improve much)