Update: add Python version compatibility notes (3.14 may have issues)

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2026-02-05 16:46:16 +02:00
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## Prerequisites
1. **Python 3.10 or higher** - Download from https://www.python.org/
1. **Python 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, or 3.13** - Download from https://www.python.org/
- ⚠️ **IMPORTANT**: Check "Add Python to PATH" during installation
- ⚠️ **Note**: Python 3.14+ may have compatibility issues with Kivy 2.2.1
- Verify: Open Command Prompt and type `python --version`
2. **Git** (optional, for cloning the repository)
@@ -127,7 +128,17 @@ You can:
- Make sure dependencies installed correctly: `pip install kivy==2.2.1`
- Check internet connection
### Error: "LabelPrinter.exe won't start"
### Python 3.14 Compatibility Issues
If you have Python 3.14 installed and get errors like:
- `ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'kivy'`
- `ImportError: DLL load failed`
- PyInstaller compatibility errors
**Solution:**
- Install Python 3.11, 3.12, or 3.13 instead
- Download from: https://www.python.org/downloads/
- Uninstall Python 3.14 first
- Then use one of the recommended versions
- Make sure all files are in the project folder:
- `label_printer_gui.py`
- `print_label.py`

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@echo off
REM Label Printer - Windows Build Script (Single File EXE)
REM This script builds a standalone LabelPrinter.exe on Windows
REM Requirements: Python 3.10+ installed and in PATH
REM Requirements: Python 3.10-3.13 installed and in PATH
REM Note: Python 3.14+ may have compatibility issues
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion
@@ -16,7 +17,7 @@ REM Check if Python is installed
python --version >nul 2>&1
if errorlevel 1 (
echo ERROR: Python is not installed or not in PATH
echo Please install Python 3.10+ from https://www.python.org/
echo Please install Python 3.10-3.13 from https://www.python.org/
echo Make sure to check "Add Python to PATH" during installation
pause
exit /b 1

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# Label Printer - Windows Build Script (Single File EXE)
# This script builds a standalone LabelPrinter.exe on Windows
# Requirements: Python 3.10+ installed and in PATH
# Requirements: Python 3.10-3.13 installed and in PATH
# Note: Python 3.14+ may have compatibility issues
Write-Host ""
Write-Host "========================================================"
@@ -17,7 +18,7 @@ try {
}
} catch {
Write-Host "ERROR: Python is not installed or not in PATH" -ForegroundColor Red
Write-Host "Please install Python 3.10+ from https://www.python.org/"
Write-Host "Please install Python 3.10-3.13 from https://www.python.org/"
Write-Host "Make sure to check 'Add Python to PATH' during installation"
Read-Host "Press Enter to exit"
exit 1