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# Quality Windows Print Service - Complete Self-Contained Package
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## 🎯 Overview
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This is a complete, self-contained Windows print service for Quality Label system with zero external dependencies.
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## 📦 Package Contents
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### Core Files:
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- `print_service_complete.py` - Main Python service (uses only standard library)
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- `install_service_complete.bat` - Complete installer (run as Administrator)
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- `uninstall_service_complete.bat` - Complete uninstaller
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- `requirements_complete.txt` - Dependencies list (all standard library)
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### Chrome Extension:
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- `chrome_extension/` - Complete Chrome extension for web integration
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- `chrome_extension/manifest.json` - Extension configuration
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- `chrome_extension/background.js` - Service communication
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- `chrome_extension/popup.html` - Extension interface
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### Documentation:
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- `README.md` - This file
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- `PORTABLE_PYTHON_INSTRUCTIONS.txt` - Guide for Python distribution
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- `INSTALLATION_COMPLETE.md` - Detailed installation guide
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### Optional Build Tools:
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- `build_executable.bat` - Creates standalone .exe (requires PyInstaller)
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- `build_package.py` - Package builder script
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## 🚀 Quick Installation (5 Minutes)
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### Prerequisites:
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- Windows 10/11 or Windows Server 2016+
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- Administrator privileges
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- Python 3.7+ (or use included portable Python)
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- Google Chrome browser
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### Steps:
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1. **Extract Package**: Extract all files to a temporary location
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2. **Run Installer**: Right-click `install_service_complete.bat` → "Run as administrator"
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3. **Install Extension**: Load `chrome_extension` folder in Chrome (chrome://extensions/)
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4. **Test Service**: Visit http://localhost:8765/health
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## 🔧 Technical Details
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### Service Architecture:
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```
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Web App → Chrome Extension → Windows Service → Printer
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```
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### Features:
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- ✅ Pure Python implementation (standard library only)
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- ✅ Multiple printing methods (Adobe Reader, SumatraPDF, PowerShell, Edge, System Default)
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- ✅ Automatic service recovery and restart
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- ✅ Comprehensive logging system
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- ✅ Cross-printer compatibility
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- ✅ Zero external dependencies
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- ✅ Windows service integration
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- ✅ Chrome extension communication
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### Service Endpoints:
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- `GET /health` - Service health check
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- `GET /printers` - List available printers
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- `GET /status` - Service status and statistics
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- `POST /print_pdf` - Print PDF file
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### Printing Methods (Fallback Chain):
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1. Adobe Reader command line
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2. SumatraPDF automation
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3. PowerShell printing
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4. Microsoft Edge integration
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5. System default application
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## 🛠️ Advanced Configuration
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### Service Configuration:
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- Service Name: `QualityPrintService`
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- Display Name: `Quality Label Print Service`
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- Installation Path: `C:\QualityPrintService\`
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- Log Directory: `%USERPROFILE%\PrintService\logs\`
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- Port: `8765` (localhost only)
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### Logging:
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- Daily log rotation
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- Separate error and output logs
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- Configurable log levels
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- Automatic cleanup
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### Recovery Options:
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- Auto-restart on failure (3 attempts)
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- 5-second delay between restarts
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- 24-hour reset period
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- Scheduled task fallback
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## 🐛 Troubleshooting
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### Service Won't Start:
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1. Check Windows Event Viewer
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2. Verify Python installation
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3. Check port 8765 availability
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4. Run as Administrator
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### Printing Issues:
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1. Verify printer installation
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2. Check printer permissions
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3. Test with different print methods
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4. Review service logs
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### Extension Issues:
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1. Reload extension in Chrome
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2. Check extension permissions
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3. Verify service connectivity
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4. Clear browser cache
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### Common Solutions:
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```bash
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# Check service status
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sc query QualityPrintService
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# Restart service
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sc stop QualityPrintService
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sc start QualityPrintService
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# Test connectivity
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curl http://localhost:8765/health
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# View logs
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type "%USERPROFILE%\PrintService\logs\print_service_*.log"
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```
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## 📋 System Requirements
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### Minimum Requirements:
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- Windows 10 (1903) or Windows Server 2016
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- 50 MB free disk space
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- Python 3.7+ (can be portable)
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- Chrome/Edge browser
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- Local printer access
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### Recommended:
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- Windows 10/11 (latest)
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- 100 MB free disk space
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- Python 3.9+
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- Administrative privileges
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- Network printer access
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## 🔒 Security Notes
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- Service runs on localhost only (127.0.0.1:8765)
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- No external network access required
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- Uses Windows authentication
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- Temporary files auto-cleanup
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- Secure PDF handling
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## 🚀 Performance
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- Memory usage: ~15-30 MB
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- CPU usage: <1% (idle)
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- Startup time: ~2 seconds
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- Print processing: ~1-3 seconds per job
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## 📞 Support
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For issues or questions:
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1. Check this README
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2. Review log files
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3. Test with different browsers
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4. Verify printer connectivity
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## 📝 License
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Internal use only - Quality Label System
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