adaptronic_label-printer/old_code/configure_label_size.ps1

# Quick Printer Configuration for 35mm x 25mm Labels
# This script opens printer preferences for manual configuration

param(
    [string]$PrinterName = "Labels"
)

Write-Host "========================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
Write-Host " Label Printer Size Configuration" -ForegroundColor Cyan
Write-Host "========================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
Write-Host ""

# Check if printer exists
$printer = Get-Printer -Name $PrinterName -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue

if ($null -eq $printer) {
    Write-Host "❌ ERROR: Printer '$PrinterName' not found!" -ForegroundColor Red
    Write-Host ""
    Write-Host "Available printers:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
    Get-Printer | ForEach-Object { Write-Host "  - $($_.Name)" }
    Write-Host ""
    
    $newName = Read-Host "Enter the correct printer name"
    if ($newName) {
        $PrinterName = $newName
        $printer = Get-Printer -Name $PrinterName -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
        if ($null -eq $printer) {
            Write-Host "❌ Printer still not found. Exiting." -ForegroundColor Red
            exit 1
        }
    } else {
        exit 1
    }
}

Write-Host "✅ Found printer: $PrinterName" -ForegroundColor Green
Write-Host "   Driver: $($printer.DriverName)" -ForegroundColor Gray
Write-Host ""

Write-Host "========================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
Write-Host " Configuration Required" -ForegroundColor Cyan
Write-Host "========================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
Write-Host ""
Write-Host "You need to configure the printer for:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host ""
Write-Host "  Paper Size: 35mm x 25mm (3.5cm x 2.5cm)" -ForegroundColor White
Write-Host "  Orientation: Landscape" -ForegroundColor White
Write-Host "  Quality: Highest/Best" -ForegroundColor White
Write-Host ""

Write-Host "Opening printer preferences dialog..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
Write-Host ""
Write-Host "In the dialog that opens:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host "  1. Find 'Paper Size', 'Media', or 'Page Setup' tab" -ForegroundColor White
Write-Host "  2. Look for label size options:" -ForegroundColor White
Write-Host "     - If you see '35mm x 25mm' → Select it" -ForegroundColor Green
Write-Host "     - If not, look for 'Custom' option" -ForegroundColor Green
Write-Host "  3. For custom size:" -ForegroundColor White
Write-Host "     - Width: 35mm (or 3.5cm / 1.38 inches)" -ForegroundColor Green
Write-Host "     - Height: 25mm (or 2.5cm / 0.98 inches)" -ForegroundColor Green
Write-Host "  4. Set Orientation: Landscape" -ForegroundColor White
Write-Host "  5. Set Quality: Best/Highest/600 DPI" -ForegroundColor White
Write-Host "  6. Click 'Apply' then 'OK'" -ForegroundColor White
Write-Host ""

Write-Host "Press any key to open printer preferences..." -ForegroundColor Yellow
$null = $Host.UI.RawUI.ReadKey("NoEcho,IncludeKeyDown")

try {
    # Method 1: Try printui.dll (more reliable for preferences)
    Start-Process "rundll32.exe" -ArgumentList "printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /e /n `"$PrinterName`"" -Wait:$false
    
    Write-Host ""
    Write-Host "✅ Printer preferences dialog opened" -ForegroundColor Green
    Write-Host ""
    Write-Host "After configuring:" -ForegroundColor Cyan
    Write-Host "  1. Close the preferences dialog" -ForegroundColor White
    Write-Host "  2. Test by running: python test_quality.py" -ForegroundColor White
    Write-Host "  3. Verify label prints on single 35mm x 25mm label" -ForegroundColor White
    Write-Host ""
    
    Write-Host "========================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
    Write-Host " Troubleshooting" -ForegroundColor Cyan
    Write-Host "========================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
    Write-Host ""
    Write-Host "If you can't find label size option:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
    Write-Host ""
    Write-Host "Option A - Check Printer Documentation:" -ForegroundColor White
    Write-Host "  Your printer: $($printer.DriverName)" -ForegroundColor Gray
    Write-Host "  Look for supported label sizes in manual" -ForegroundColor Gray
    Write-Host ""
    Write-Host "Option B - Use Printer's Software:" -ForegroundColor White
    Write-Host "  Many label printers come with design software" -ForegroundColor Gray
    Write-Host "  (e.g., Zebra Designer, Brother P-touch Editor)" -ForegroundColor Gray
    Write-Host "  Configure size there, then note the settings" -ForegroundColor Gray
    Write-Host ""
    Write-Host "Option C - Driver Update:" -ForegroundColor White
    Write-Host "  Download latest driver from manufacturer" -ForegroundColor Gray
    Write-Host "  Newer drivers often have better size options" -ForegroundColor Gray
    Write-Host ""
    Write-Host "Option D - Use Alternative Method:" -ForegroundColor White
    Write-Host "  Run: python print_with_size.py" -ForegroundColor Gray
    Write-Host "  This will attempt to set size programmatically" -ForegroundColor Gray
    Write-Host ""
    
    Write-Host "========================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
    Write-Host " Common Label Sizes (Reference)" -ForegroundColor Cyan
    Write-Host "========================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
    Write-Host ""
    Write-Host "If 35mm x 25mm is not available, try:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
    Write-Host "  • 40mm x 30mm (close match)" -ForegroundColor Gray
    Write-Host "  • 50mm x 30mm (slightly larger)" -ForegroundColor Gray
    Write-Host "  • 38mm x 25mm (common label size)" -ForegroundColor Gray
    Write-Host ""
    Write-Host "Note: Using different size will affect layout" -ForegroundColor Yellow
    Write-Host ""
    
} catch {
    Write-Host "❌ Error opening preferences: $_" -ForegroundColor Red
    Write-Host ""
    Write-Host "Alternative: Open manually" -ForegroundColor Yellow
    Write-Host "  1. Open: Settings > Printers > $PrinterName" -ForegroundColor White
    Write-Host "  2. Click: Manage > Printing preferences" -ForegroundColor White
    Write-Host ""
}

Write-Host "Configuration script completed." -ForegroundColor Green
Write-Host "Press any key to exit..." -ForegroundColor DarkGray
$null = $Host.UI.RawUI.ReadKey("NoEcho,IncludeKeyDown")