final doc

- Fixed network printer enumeration (PRINTER_ENUM_LOCAL | PRINTER_ENUM_CONNECTIONS)
- Added printer name truncation to 20 chars with full name mapping
- Implemented silent PDF printing using SumatraPDF with landscape orientation
- Added auto-dismiss for success popup (3 seconds)
- Bundled SumatraPDF inside executable for portable single-file deployment
- Updated build script to embed SumatraPDF
- Added setup_sumatra.ps1 for downloading SumatraPDF portable
- Added DEPLOYMENT.md documentation

DEPLOYMENT.md

@@ -0,0 +1,88 @@
+# Label Printer - Portable Deployment Guide
+
+## Deployment Structure
+
+The app is now **fully self-contained** with SumatraPDF embedded inside:
+
+```
+LabelPrinter/
+├── LabelPrinter.exe          # Main application (includes SumatraPDF inside)
+├── pdf_backup/               # Auto-created: PDF backups
+└── logs/                     # Auto-created: Print logs
+```
+
+**No visible folders!** SumatraPDF is bundled inside LabelPrinter.exe and extracted to a temporary location at runtime.
+
+## Setup Instructions
+
+### 1. Download SumatraPDF (For Building Only)
+
+**This step is only needed when building the app.** SumatraPDF will be embedded inside the executable.
+
+```powershell
+# PowerShell command to download SumatraPDF
+powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File setup_sumatra.ps1
+```
+
+This downloads SumatraPDF portable (~5 MB) to the `SumatraPDF` folder.
+
+### 2. Build the Application
+
+```powershell
+.\build_windows.ps1
+```
+
+The build script will:
+- Check for SumatraPDF
+- Bundle it inside the executable
+- Create `dist\LabelPrinter.exe` (~80 MB including all dependencies)
+
+### 3. Deploy
+
+**Simply copy `LabelPrinter.exe` to any Windows machine!**
+
+```
+📁 Deployment (any folder)
+└── LabelPrinter.exe  ← Just this one file!
+```
+
+- No installation needed
+- No additional files or folders
+- Double-click to run
+- Works on any Windows 10/11 machine
+
+## Features
+
+- ✅ **Single Executable** - Everything bundled in one .exe file (~80 MB)
+- ✅ **Fully Portable** - No installation needed, no external dependencies
+- ✅ **Silent Printing** - No PDF viewer windows pop up
+- ✅ **Network Printers** - Supports printers from print servers (e.g. `\\server\printer`)
+- ✅ **PDF Backup** - All labels saved to `pdf_backup/` folder
+- ✅ **Print Logging** - CSV logs in `logs/` folder
+- ✅ **SumatraPDF Hidden** - Embedded inside, not visible to users
+
+## Printer Name Display
+
+Network printer names (e.g. `\\filesibiusb05\ZDesigner_ZQ630`) are automatically shortened to 20 characters in the dropdown for better display. The full printer name is used for actual printing.
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Printing Not Working
+
+1. **Check Printer Connection**: Verify printer is online and accessible
+2. **Check PDF Backup**: Labels are always saved to `pdf_backup/` folder even if printing fails
+3. **Check Logs**: View print logs in `logs/` folder for error messages
+4. **Rebuild App**: If you built the app yourself, ensure `setup_sumatra.ps1` was run first to download SumatraPDF before building
+
+### Network Printers Not Showing
+
+- Network printers must be installed/connected on the machine before running the app
+- For print server printers like `\\filesibiusb05\printer`, ensure the share is accessible
+- Run as administrator if printer enumeration fails
+
+## Notes
+
+- First run may be slower (Kivy initialization)
+- PDF backups are auto-deleted after 5 days
+- Log files are auto-deleted after 5 days
+- Supports Python 3.10-3.13 (Python 3.14+ may have issues with Kivy)

LabelPrinter.spec

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 a = Analysis(
     ['label_printer_gui.py'],
     pathex=[],
-    binaries=[],
+    binaries=[('SumatraPDF\\SumatraPDF.exe', '.')],
     datas=[],
     hiddenimports=['kivy', 'PIL', 'barcode', 'reportlab', 'print_label', 'print_label_pdf'],
     hookspath=[],

build_windows.ps1

@@ -47,13 +47,39 @@ if ($LASTEXITCODE -ne 0) {
 }
 Write-Host ""
 
-Write-Host "[4/5] Cleaning old build artifacts..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "[4/6] Checking for SumatraPDF..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
+$sumatraPath = "SumatraPDF\SumatraPDF.exe"
+if (-not (Test-Path $sumatraPath)) {
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "WARNING: SumatraPDF not found!" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "SumatraPDF is required for silent PDF printing." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "Run the setup script first:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "  powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File setup_sumatra.ps1" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+    Write-Host ""
+    $response = Read-Host "Continue building without SumatraPDF? (y/n)"
+    if ($response -ne "y") {
+        Write-Host "Build cancelled."
+        Read-Host "Press Enter to exit"
+        exit 1
+    }
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "Building without SumatraPDF (PDF printing will not work)..." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    $addBinaryArg = @()
+} else {
+    Write-Host "Found: $sumatraPath" -ForegroundColor Green
+    # Add SumatraPDF as bundled binary (will be embedded inside the exe)
+    $addBinaryArg = @("--add-binary", "$sumatraPath;.")
+}
+Write-Host ""
+
+Write-Host "[5/6] Cleaning old build artifacts..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
 if (Test-Path "dist") { Remove-Item -Recurse -Force "dist" }
 if (Test-Path "build") { Remove-Item -Recurse -Force "build" }
 Remove-Item -Force "*.spec" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
 Write-Host ""
 
-Write-Host "[5/5] Building executable with PyInstaller..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "[6/6] Building executable with PyInstaller..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
 Write-Host "This may take 5-15 minutes, please wait..."
 Write-Host ""
 
@@ -73,6 +99,11 @@ $pyinstallerArgs = @(
     "-y"
 )
 
+# Add SumatraPDF binary if available (bundles inside the exe)
+if ($addBinaryArg) {
+    $pyinstallerArgs += $addBinaryArg
+}
+
 pyinstaller @pyinstallerArgs
 if ($LASTEXITCODE -ne 0) {
     Write-Host ""

label_printer_gui.py

@@ -38,15 +38,42 @@ class LabelPrinterApp(App):
     
     def __init__(self, **kwargs):
         super().__init__(**kwargs)
-        self.available_printers = self.get_available_printers()
+        # Build printer display names and mapping to full names
+        full_printers = get_available_printers()
+        self.printer_display_map = {}  # display_name -> full_name
+        self.available_printers = []
+        for full_name in full_printers:
+            display_name = self._shorten_printer_name(full_name)
+            # Ensure unique display names
+            if display_name in self.printer_display_map:
+                display_name = full_name[:20]
+            self.printer_display_map[display_name] = full_name
+            self.available_printers.append(display_name)
         # Clean old PDF backup files on startup
         self.cleanup_old_pdfs()
         # Clean old log files on startup
         self.cleanup_old_logs()
     
-    def get_available_printers(self):
+    def _shorten_printer_name(self, name, max_len=20):
-        """Get list of available printers (cross-platform)"""
+        """Shorten printer name for display (max 20 chars).
-        return get_available_printers()
+        For network printers like \\\\server\\printer, show just the printer part."""
+        if name.startswith('\\\\'):
+            # Network printer: \\server\printer -> extract printer name
+            parts = name.strip('\\').split('\\')
+            if len(parts) >= 2:
+                short = parts[-1]  # Just the printer name
+            else:
+                short = name
+        else:
+            short = name
+        # Truncate to max_len
+        if len(short) > max_len:
+            short = short[:max_len]
+        return short
+    
+    def _get_full_printer_name(self, display_name):
+        """Resolve display name back to full printer name for printing."""
+        return self.printer_display_map.get(display_name, display_name)
     
     def cleanup_old_pdfs(self, days=5):
         """
@@ -278,7 +305,8 @@ class LabelPrinterApp(App):
             values=self.available_printers,
             size_hint_y=None,
             height=45,
-            font_size='12sp'
+            font_size='12sp',
+            sync_height=True,
         )
         self.printer_spinner = printer_spinner
         form_layout.add_widget(printer_spinner)
@@ -320,7 +348,8 @@ class LabelPrinterApp(App):
         sap_nr = self.sap_input.text.strip()
         quantity = self.qty_input.text.strip()
         cable_id = self.cable_id_input.text.strip()
-        printer = self.printer_spinner.text
+        # Resolve display name to full printer name
+        printer = self._get_full_printer_name(self.printer_spinner.text)
         
         # Validate input
         if not sap_nr and not quantity and not cable_id:
@@ -364,7 +393,7 @@ class LabelPrinterApp(App):
                     
                     # Use Clock.schedule_once to update UI from main thread
                     Clock.schedule_once(lambda dt: popup.dismiss(), 0)
-                    Clock.schedule_once(lambda dt: self.show_popup("Success", "Label printed successfully!"), 0.1)
+                    Clock.schedule_once(lambda dt: self.show_popup("Success", "Label printed successfully!", auto_dismiss=True), 0.1)
                     # Clear inputs after successful print (but keep printer selection)
                     Clock.schedule_once(lambda dt: self.clear_inputs(), 0.2)
                 else:
@@ -391,8 +420,14 @@ class LabelPrinterApp(App):
         self.cable_id_input.text = ''
         # Printer selection is NOT cleared - it persists until user changes it
     
-    def show_popup(self, title, message):
+    def show_popup(self, title, message, auto_dismiss=False):
-        """Show a popup message"""
+        """Show a popup message
+        
+        Args:
+            title (str): Popup title
+            message (str): Popup message
+            auto_dismiss (bool): If True, popup will auto-dismiss after 3 seconds
+        """
         popup = Popup(
             title=title,
             content=BoxLayout(
@@ -411,6 +446,10 @@ class LabelPrinterApp(App):
         
         popup.open()
         
+        # Auto-dismiss after 3 seconds if requested
+        if auto_dismiss:
+            Clock.schedule_once(lambda dt: popup.dismiss(), 3)
+
 
 if __name__ == '__main__':
     app = LabelPrinterApp()

print_label.py

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ import barcode
 from barcode.writer import ImageWriter
 import time
 import os
+import sys
 import datetime
 import platform
 import subprocess
@@ -249,38 +250,146 @@ def print_to_printer(printer_name, file_path):
             return True
         
         elif SYSTEM == "Windows":
-            # Windows: Use win32print API for reliable printing (supports UNC paths)
+            # Windows: Print PDF silently without any viewer opening
             try:
                 if WIN32_AVAILABLE:
                     import win32print
                     import win32api
                     
-                    # Set the target printer as default temporarily, then print
+                    if file_path.endswith('.pdf'):
-                    # This approach works reliably with both local and UNC printer paths
+                        # Try silent printing methods (no viewer opens)
-                    try:
+                        import os
-                        old_default = win32print.GetDefaultPrinter()
+                        import winreg
-                    except:
-                        old_default = None
                         
-                    try:
+                        printed = False
-                        win32print.SetDefaultPrinter(printer_name)
+                        
-                        win32api.ShellExecute(0, "print", file_path, None, ".", 0)
+                        # Method 1: SumatraPDF (bundled inside exe or external)
-                        print(f"Label sent to printer: {printer_name}")
+                        sumatra_paths = []
-                    finally:
+                        
-                        # Restore original default printer
+                        # Get the directory where this script/exe is running
-                        if old_default:
+                        if getattr(sys, 'frozen', False):
+                            # Running as compiled executable
+                            # PyInstaller extracts bundled files to sys._MEIPASS temp folder
+                            if hasattr(sys, '_MEIPASS'):
+                                # Check bundled version first (inside the exe)
+                                bundled_sumatra = os.path.join(sys._MEIPASS, 'SumatraPDF.exe')
+                                sumatra_paths.append(bundled_sumatra)
+                            
+                            # Also check app directory for external version
+                            app_dir = os.path.dirname(sys.executable)
+                            sumatra_paths.append(os.path.join(app_dir, "SumatraPDF", "SumatraPDF.exe"))
+                            sumatra_paths.append(os.path.join(app_dir, "SumatraPDF.exe"))
+                        else:
+                            # Running as script - check local folders
+                            app_dir = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))
+                            sumatra_paths.append(os.path.join(app_dir, "SumatraPDF", "SumatraPDF.exe"))
+                            sumatra_paths.append(os.path.join(app_dir, "SumatraPDF.exe"))
+                        
+                        # Then check system installations
+                        sumatra_paths.extend([
+                            r"C:\Program Files\SumatraPDF\SumatraPDF.exe",
+                            r"C:\Program Files (x86)\SumatraPDF\SumatraPDF.exe",
+                        ])
+                        
+                        for sumatra_path in sumatra_paths:
+                            if os.path.exists(sumatra_path):
+                                try:
+                                    subprocess.run([
+                                        sumatra_path,
+                                        "-print-to",
+                                        printer_name,
+                                        file_path,
+                                        "-print-settings",
+                                        "fit,landscape",
+                                        "-silent",
+                                        "-exit-when-done"
+                                    ], check=False, creationflags=subprocess.CREATE_NO_WINDOW)
+                                    print(f"Label sent to printer via SumatraPDF: {printer_name}")
+                                    printed = True
+                                    break
+                                except Exception as e:
+                                    print(f"SumatraPDF error: {e}")
+                        
+                        # Method 2: Adobe Reader silent printing
+                        if not printed:
+                            adobe_path = None
+                            for key_path in [
+                                r"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\AcroRd32.exe",
+                                r"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\Acrobat.exe"
+                            ]:
+                                try:
+                                    key = winreg.OpenKey(winreg.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, key_path)
+                                    adobe_path, _ = winreg.QueryValueEx(key, "")
+                                    winreg.CloseKey(key)
+                                    break
+                                except:
+                                    pass
+                            
+                            if adobe_path and os.path.exists(adobe_path):
+                                try:
+                                    subprocess.run([
+                                        adobe_path,
+                                        "/t",  # Print and close
+                                        file_path,
+                                        printer_name
+                                    ], check=False, creationflags=subprocess.CREATE_NO_WINDOW)
+                                    print(f"Label sent to printer via Adobe Reader: {printer_name}")
+                                    printed = True
+                                except:
+                                    pass
+                        
+                        # Method 3: GhostScript (if installed)
+                        if not printed:
+                            gs_paths = [
+                                r"C:\Program Files\gs\gs10.02.1\bin\gswin64c.exe",
+                                r"C:\Program Files (x86)\gs\gs10.02.1\bin\gswin32c.exe",
+                            ]
+                            # Try to find gswin in PATH
                             try:
-                                win32print.SetDefaultPrinter(old_default)
+                                gs_result = subprocess.run(['where', 'gswin64c'], 
+                                                          capture_output=True, text=True, check=False)
+                                if gs_result.returncode == 0:
+                                    gs_paths.insert(0, gs_result.stdout.strip().split('\n')[0])
                             except:
                                 pass
-                    return True
+                            
-                else:
+                            for gs_path in gs_paths:
-                    # Fallback: Open with default printer
+                                if os.path.exists(gs_path):
-                    if file_path.endswith('.pdf'):
+                                    try:
-                        os.startfile(file_path, "print")
+                                        subprocess.run([
+                                            gs_path,
+                                            "-dNOPAUSE", "-dBATCH", "-dQUIET",
+                                            f"-sDEVICE=mswinpr2",
+                                            f"-sOutputFile=%printer%{printer_name}",
+                                            file_path
+                                        ], check=False, creationflags=subprocess.CREATE_NO_WINDOW)
+                                        print(f"Label sent to printer via GhostScript: {printer_name}")
+                                        printed = True
+                                        break
+                                    except:
+                                        pass
+                        
+                        if not printed:
+                            # Fallback: Let user know and save PDF
+                            print("=" * 60)
+                            print("NOTICE: Silent PDF printing requires SumatraPDF")
+                            print("SumatraPDF not found (should be bundled inside the app)")
+                            print("If you built the app yourself, ensure SumatraPDF.exe is downloaded first.")
+                            print("Run: setup_sumatra.ps1 before building")
+                            print("=" * 60)
+                            print(f"PDF saved to: {file_path}")
+                            print("The PDF can be printed manually.")
+                        
+                        return True
                     else:
-                        subprocess.run(['notepad', '/p', file_path], check=False)
+                        # Non-PDF files
-                    print(f"Label sent to default printer")
+                        subprocess.run(['notepad', '/p', file_path], 
+                                      check=False, 
+                                      creationflags=subprocess.CREATE_NO_WINDOW)
+                        print(f"Label sent to printer: {printer_name}")
+                        return True
+                else:
+                    print("win32print not available, PDF saved as backup only")
                     return True
             except Exception as e:
                 print(f"Windows print error: {e}")

setup_sumatra.ps1

@@ -0,0 +1,95 @@
+# Download and Setup SumatraPDF Portable for Label Printer
+# This script downloads SumatraPDF portable and sets up the deployment structure
+
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "========================================================"
+Write-Host "  Label Printer - SumatraPDF Setup"
+Write-Host "========================================================"
+Write-Host ""
+
+# Create SumatraPDF folder if it doesn't exist
+$sumatraFolder = "SumatraPDF"
+if (-not (Test-Path $sumatraFolder)) {
+    New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $sumatraFolder -Force | Out-Null
+}
+
+# Check if SumatraPDF.exe already exists
+$sumatraExe = Join-Path $sumatraFolder "SumatraPDF.exe"
+if (Test-Path $sumatraExe) {
+    Write-Host "[OK] SumatraPDF.exe already exists at: $sumatraExe" -ForegroundColor Green
+    Write-Host ""
+    Read-Host "Press Enter to exit"
+    exit 0
+}
+
+Write-Host "[1/3] Downloading SumatraPDF portable (64-bit, ~5 MB)..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
+
+# SumatraPDF download URL (latest stable version)
+$url = "https://www.sumatrapdfreader.org/dl/rel/3.5.2/SumatraPDF-3.5.2-64.zip"
+$zipFile = "SumatraPDF-temp.zip"
+
+try {
+    # Download with progress
+    $progressPreference = 'SilentlyContinue'
+    Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $url -OutFile $zipFile -ErrorAction Stop
+    Write-Host "[OK] Download complete" -ForegroundColor Green
+} catch {
+    Write-Host "[ERROR] Failed to download SumatraPDF" -ForegroundColor Red
+    Write-Host "Error: $_" -ForegroundColor Red
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "Please download manually from:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "  https://www.sumatrapdfreader.org/download-free-pdf-viewer" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "  Extract SumatraPDF.exe to the 'SumatraPDF' folder" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host ""
+    Read-Host "Press Enter to exit"
+    exit 1
+}
+
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "[2/3] Extracting..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
+
+try {
+    # Extract ZIP file
+    Add-Type -AssemblyName System.IO.Compression.FileSystem
+    [System.IO.Compression.ZipFile]::ExtractToDirectory($zipFile, $sumatraFolder)
+    Write-Host "[OK] Extraction complete" -ForegroundColor Green
+} catch {
+    Write-Host "[ERROR] Failed to extract ZIP file" -ForegroundColor Red
+    Write-Host "Error: $_" -ForegroundColor Red
+    Read-Host "Press Enter to exit"
+    exit 1
+}
+
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "[3/3] Cleaning up..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
+
+# Remove temporary ZIP file
+if (Test-Path $zipFile) {
+    Remove-Item $zipFile -Force
+}
+
+Write-Host "[OK] Cleanup complete" -ForegroundColor Green
+Write-Host ""
+
+# Verify installation
+if (Test-Path $sumatraExe) {
+    Write-Host "========================================================"
+    Write-Host "  SETUP SUCCESSFUL!" -ForegroundColor Green
+    Write-Host "========================================================"
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "SumatraPDF portable is now installed at:" -ForegroundColor Green
+    Write-Host "  $sumatraExe" -ForegroundColor Green
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "The Label Printer app will now be able to print PDFs silently." -ForegroundColor Green
+    Write-Host ""
+} else {
+    Write-Host "========================================================"
+    Write-Host "  SETUP INCOMPLETE" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "========================================================"
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "Could not find SumatraPDF.exe after extraction." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "Please check the SumatraPDF folder and ensure SumatraPDF.exe is present." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host ""
+}
+
+Read-Host "Press Enter to exit"