Overview

Fuuz supports three primary printing approaches: standard browser printing, Chrome kiosk (silent) printing, and advanced gateway-driven printing. Choose the option that matches your label volumes, device complexity, and automation needs.

Note: Using the Fuuz Gateway does require specific licensing, you must have the gateway installed (Build, QA and Prod) for testing. Suggest using a Docker+Portainer.io template configuration.

Prerequisites

• Browser printing: A modern browser (Chrome/Edge/Firefox) and a configured default printer.
• Kiosk printing: Google Chrome installed, desktop shortcut access, and a configured Fuuz screen with Auto Print + Auto Window Close in the related Flow Action.
• Gateway printing: Installed Fuuz Gateway with appropriate printer drivers (e.g., TCP/network), reachable printers, and application flows that pass routing parameters.

Option 1: Standard Browser Printing

Press Ctrl+P (Windows) / Cmd+P (macOS), or use your browser’s menu to print any screen, report, or document. No Fuuz configuration required.

Option 2: Chrome Kiosk (Silent) Printing

When to Use

• Single workstation + single barcode printer.
• Low-to-moderate label volumes where an operator can interact between machine cycles.

Create a Chrome Shortcut

1. Open Fuuz to the target screen (e.g., control panel) and click the Share icon to copy the page URL.
2. Copy your Chrome shortcut to the desktop → Right-click → Properties.
3. In Target, append kiosk flags and the Fuuz URL:
   "C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --kiosk --kiosk-printing https://your-fuuz-url
4. Click OK and restart Chrome (or reboot).

Configure the Fuuz Screen

• In the Flow Action that renders the document, enable Auto Print.
• Enable Auto Window Close (e.g., close after 1 second) to return the operator to the working screen.

Variants & Considerations

• Kiosk printing only: --kiosk-printing leaves browser controls visible.
• Full kiosk mode: --kiosk --kiosk-printing hides browser UI for shop-floor hardening.
• Multi-printer stations: Prefer Gateway printing or require operator confirmation (disable auto-print and let user click Print).

Option 3: Fuuz Gateway Printing

Use the Fuuz Gateway for robust, parameter-driven printing, multi-printer routing, and high-throughput automation.

Installation

1. Download the Gateway from the Fuuz Apps screen and install on a VM, PC, or server.
2. Open http://localhost:5500 to access the Gateway UI.
3. Log in with email/API key, password, and subdomain; select tenant.

Driver & Printer Setup

1. Install TCP printer driver (or other supported drivers).
2. Configure printers by IP; map to work centers or routing parameters (user, workstation, work order, pack type).

App Flow Integration

• Pass routing parameters in your Fuuz flows to direct print jobs to the correct device.
• Monitor status and device health in the Gateway UI.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• Wrong printer used: Ensure a single default printer is set (browser and OS). For multi-printer stations, disable auto-print or use Gateway routing.
• Incorrect label size: Adjust printer driver properties (paper size, margins) and test. Fuuz does not override device driver settings.
• No output on ZPL devices from PDFs: Update printer firmware or use vendor features like PDF Direct. If not supported, consider generating native printer code (ZPL/IPL) via custom flows.

Diagnostic Tips

• Test print from OS first to verify driver + media settings.
• Check the Fuuz Flow Action flags (Auto Print / Auto Close).
• For Gateway, confirm device online status and correct IP mapping.

Fuuz has no control over the printer driver configurations - you may need to consult the hardware vendor for more detailed information if your print is not scaled or rendering properly.

Label/document is not printing at all? Sometimes this can happen especially printing PDF documents to ZPL printers - you likely need to update your printer firmware - search for information on this from your hardware vendor for example: https://supportcommunity.zebra.com/s/article/PDF-Direct-Activation?language=en_US or

https://supportcommunity.zebra.com/s/article/Printing-a-PDF-File-Using-the-ZDesigner-Driver?language=en_US

Various printing device manufacturers may have different requirements, which could include firmware, drivers, or even hardware to make their printers compatible with PDFs.

Best Practices

• Standardize label sizes and printer models across workcenters.
• Use kiosk mode for hardened shop-floor stations; lock down OS/browser settings.
• For shared printers, require operator confirm before print or implement Gateway routing.
• Document printing topology and maintenance (firmware, drivers, media).

Disclaimer

Chrome kiosk features and third-party driver behavior may change. MFGx cannot guarantee ongoing compatibility and provides assistance via paid engagements if alternative solutions are required.

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