Innovations in Business Mobility…

DEVELOPER GUIDE FOR ANDROID

Aadharshila Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

B - 147, Sector – 63 NOIDA - 201306 UttarPradesh
Email : [email protected], Web : www.aemindia.com
 VERSION CONTROL: 3.0 / MAY 2017

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SDK VERSION, NAMELY, AEM_SDK5.0 IS

APPLICABLE FOR AEM SCRYBE PRINTER FIRMWARE VERSIONS 5.0
AND ABOVE.

 DOCUMENT NAME: ANDROID DEVELOPER GUIDE

 RELEASE DATE: 25-MAY-2017
 SDK SUPPORTED: AEM_ SDK5.0
 FIRMWARE SUPPORTED: 5.0 AND ABOVE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. AEM SDK…………………………………………………………………………..03
2. AEMPrinter Class…………………………………………………………………03
3. AEM ScrybeDevice……………………………………………………………….08
4. IAEMCard Scanner……………………………………………………………….10
5. WI FI Printer…………………………………………………….………………….11
6. Packet Protocol………………………………………………..…………………..17
7. QR Code Generation…………………………………………..………………….20
8. USB SDK…………………………………………………………..………………..21

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SDK (Software Development Kit) for ANDROID
This document describes the use of AEM SCRYBE Thermal Printer SDK for Bluetooth, USB and WiFi
Operations. This SDK provide an Interface between an Android Application and the AEM Thermal
Printer namely SCRYBE. The SDK is android based, and requires at least 10 level of android SDK and
1.6 java compiler. It comprises of the following Interfaces, Classes and functions.

Com.aem.api consists of Classes – AEMPrinter, AEMScrybeDevice, IAEMCardScanner and

AEMWifiPrinter. The USB SDK Comprises of USBController class.

AEMPrinter: AEMPrinter class handles all the Bluetooth related functions. These include:

1. setFontType: public void setFontType(byte FONT) throws IOException

In order to set any of the above four fonts in the printer, you need to call this function and
pass the desired font.
Normal Font: FONT_NORMAL
Calibri Font: FONT_001
Tahoma Font: FONT_002
Verdana Font: FONT_003

2. setFontSize: public void setFontSize(byte DIMENSION) throws IOException

In order to set the font size to Double width or double height of a particular line in the printer,
you need to call this function and pass the desired parameter of Double Width or Double
Height. Please note that double width functionality will not work properly in case of 2 inch 48
character per line Printer. Alternatively, you can use the sendByte function and simply pass
the desired parameter DOUBLE_WIDTH or DOUBLE_HEIGHT as defined below.
DOUBLE_WIDTH = 0X04
DOUBLE_HEIGHT = 0X08

3. sendByte: public void sendByte(byte bt) throws IOException

In order to send any of specific byte to the printer via Bluetooth, you need to call this function
and pass the desired byte.

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4. sendByteArray: public void sendByteArrayBT(byte[] byteArr) throws IOException
In order to send any of specific byte array (sequence) to the printer via Bluetooth, you need to
call this function and pass the desired Byte Array.
5. printInNegative: public void printInNegative() throws IOException
NEGATIVE_CHAR = 0X0E

In order to print any of specific line in Negative Text Mode you need to call this function.
Alternatively, you can use the sendByte function and simply pass the value of NEGATIVE_CHAR
as defined above.
6. enableUnderline: public void enableUnderline() throws IOException
UNDERLINE = 0X15

In order to underline any of specific line you need to call this function. Alternatively, you can
use the sendByte function and simply pass the value of UNDERLINE as defined above.
7. setLineFeed: public void setLineFeed(int noOfFeeds) throws IOException
LINE_FEED = 0X0A

In order to print specific number of blank lines or line feeds you need to call this function.
Alternatively, you can use the sendByte function and simply pass the value of LINE_FEED as
defined above. You can call sendByte multiple times for printing multiple blank lines.
8. setCarriageReturn: public void setCarriageReturn() throws IOException
CARRIAGE_RETURN = 0X0D

In order to print a single blank line you need to call this function. Alternatively, you can use the
sendByte function and simply pass the value of CARRIAGE_RETURN as defined above. You can
call sendByte multiple times for printing multiple blank lines.
9. print: public void print(String text) throws IOException
This function is used to print a specified text (in the form of a string) to the printer.
10. printHindi: public void printHindi(String text) throws IOException
In the specific Hindi Font Printer Models, this function is useful in printing Devnagri Font text
for generating Bills / Receipts in HINDI (in the form of a Unicode string). This function is only
usable in SCRYBE Printer Models that have firmware version ending in ‘H’. Use of this function
by passing a normal English (or numeric/alphanumeric) text will only print those characters
normally.

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General Guidelines for Text Printing

1. Send the command to print the various fonts and styles.

2. If multiple commands are given then last command will be effective only.
3. Location to apply – at the start of the line to print
Following Printing commands are for formatting the text of a single line.
Command Type Packets Hex Value
Normal Font CTRL+F 0x06
Font 001: Calibri Font CTRL+C 0x03
Font 002: Tahoma Font CTRL+T 0x14
Font 003: Verdana Font CTRL+V 0x16
Double Width CTRL+D 0x04
Double Height CTRL+H 0x08
Negative Char CTRL+N 0x0E
Underline CTRL+U 0x15
Line Feed (New Line) ENTER 0x0A
Carriage Return(New Line) ENTER 0x0D

Rules to apply commands:

1. You can change the fonts, as well as Double width, Double height, Negative and underline
characters. Command should be sent before the line to print.
2. Should not repeat the command more than one time at the start of line.
3. Line feed of carriage return should be kept in the end of line if length of text is less than 32.
E.g. To print underline. First send 0x15 (in hex) and then text, say, “Hello world” and then carriage
Return. Then it will print Hello world.

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Functions for Non-Text Printing

11. printBarcode: public void printBarcode(String barcodeData, BARCODE_TYPE Btype,

BARCODE_HEIGHT bHeight) throws IOException
BARCODE_TYPE_CODE39 = 0X45

This function is used to print a 2-Dimensional Barcode on the Printer, generated automatically
according to the string passed to this function. The string should be of Capital English Letters or
Numerals. The maximum characters in the strings can by up to 11. Under Barcode Type, the
Printer supports BARCODE_TYPE_CODE39. The Barcode Height supported is
DOUBLEDENSITY_FULLHEIGHT.

The following packet is generated internally within this function and sent to the printer:
barcodePacket[0] = 0x1D; ‘GS’
barcodePacket[1] = 0x6B; ‘k’
barcodePacket[2] = BARCODE_TYPE_CODE39; 0x45
barcodePacket[3] = (byte) (barcodeBytes.length + 2); //length of barcode data
barcodePacket[4] = 0x2A;
barcodePacket[5] to barcodePacket[length of barcode string] = BarcodeBytes;
barcodePacket[Length of barcode string + 1] = 0x2A;

12. printImage: public void printImage(Bitmap originalBitmap) throws IOException

This function is used to print an Image in the form of a Raster Image, based on the standard
ESC/POS Raster Image command set of GS v protocol. You need to pass the bitmap of the
desired image to be printed. Please note that this function can be used to print QR Codes as
well, by first generating the QR code from a given string and thereafter, sending its bitmap to
the PrintImage Function. The source code for generating the QR Code has been provided at the
end of this document.
13. printTextAsImage: public void printTextAsImage(String TextToConvert)throws IOException
This function is used to print any text (multilingual, Unicode type characters, etc) in the form of
a Raster Image. You need to pass the String that you need to be printed as an image. The main
utility of this function is that the user can easily input any multilingual string, that can be
printed as is on the printer, so as to enable printing in any language irrespective of the fonts.
(Printing characters of Urdu, Gujrati, Arabic, Oriya, Tamil, Tamil, Telugu, etc.). The benefit of

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 this function is that the print is so clear and fast that there is no perceptible difference to an
end user in understanding whether this text has been printed in the form of text or in the form
of an image.
14. printBitImage: public void printBitImage(Bitmap originalBitmap, Context context, byte
image_alignment)throws IOException
IMAGE_LEFT_ALIGNMENT = 0x6C;
IMAGE_CENTER_ALIGNMENT = 0x63;
IMAGE_RIGHT_ALIGNMENT = 0x72;

This is a deprecated function that has only been kept for backward compatibility. PrintBitImage
fiunction uses the standard ESC * algorithm for printing of a bitmap
The maximum image size should be in the following range: - 355 X 500 (WxH) pixels.
For image printing, you need to half the pixel size of height of an image to get the desired width
and height.
E.g.: - Suppose you need to print a logo of dimensions 355 X 300 (WXH) pixels, then half the
size of the height of an image i.e. 150 pixel for one time in your code by scaling function (as
explained below). Width will remain same.
Bitmapscaled_bitmap = bitmap.createScaledBitmap(bitmap, 355, 150, false);
355 pixel= Width (Original Width)
150 pixel= Height (Height will get double i.e. 300 pixels as original height of an image while
printing).
Likewise, you can print the logo of desired dimensions.
Note: - Maximum Width size is 355 pixels
Maximum Height size is 500 pixels

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AEMScrybeDevice:

This class is used to instantiate a BLUETOOTH SCRYBE Device, containing the Context, the Bluetooth
Adapter, Bluetooth Device and Bluetooth Socket. An object of AEMScrybeDevice once instantiated, is
capable of returning the AEMPrinter object that has been described previously. This class has the
following functions:

AEMScrybeDevice
1. Constructor: For Creating the Object: public AEMScrybeDevice (IAemScrybeimpl)
2. startDiscover: public void startDiscover(Context iContext)
By calling this method, a list of local Bluetooth devices will be returned.
3. pairDevice: Public String pairDevice(String printerName)
Before pairing any printer by name, first call the method
startDiscover(Context iContext) and get the result in the method public void
onDiscoveryComplete(ArrayList<String>aemPrinterList) of the Interface IAemScrybe.
Example:
AEMScrybeDevice m_AemScrybeDevice = new AEMScrybeDevice (newIAemScrybe()
{
@Override
Public void onDiscoveryComplete(ArrayList<String>aemPrinterList)
{
// TODO Auto-generated method stub
}
});
Now call the method public String pairDevice(String printerName) which returns a String
which may be:
NOT_SCANNED when you call this method before scanning.
DEVICE_NOT_FOUND when the printer is not found.
PAIRED when the device is successfully paired
FAILED_TO_PAIREDwhen the device is failed to paired

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4. connectToPrinter: public Boolean connectToPrinter(String printerName) throws
IOException
By calling this method, printer gets connected.
5. disConnectPrinter: public Boolean disConnectPrinter() throws IOException
By calling this method, the connected printer gets disconnected.
6. getCardReader: public CardReader getCardReader(IAemCardScannerreaderimpl)
By calling this method, you can create the object of the class CardReader by passing the
reference of the class which implements IAemCardScanner Interface.
7. AEMPrinter: public AEMPrinter getAemPrinter()
By calling this method, you can create the object of the class AEMPrinter.
8. ArrayList: public ArrayList<String>getPairedPrinters()
By calling this method, a list of paired printers is returned.
9. getSDKVersion: public String getSDKVersion()
By calling this method, SDK version is obtained.
10. BtConnStatus: public Boolean BtConnStatus()
This method returns True if the Printer is already connected on Bluetooth (Bluetooth
connection is already alive). It returns False if the connection status is False, i.e. if Bluetooth
socket is disconnected.

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IAemCardScanner:

1. onScanMSR: public void onScanMSR(String buffer, CARD_TRACK cardtrack)

This method will provide the MSR card data (buffer) with track type (Track1 or Track 2). You
can decode the MSR card data by calling the method:-

publicCardReader.MSRCardDatadecodeCreditCard (String buffer, CARD_TRACK track) of the

Class CardReader.

2. onScanDLCard: public void onScanDLCard(String Buffer)

This method will provide the DL card data. You can decode the DL card data (buffer) by
calling the method:-

publicCardReader.DLCardDatadecodeDLCardData(String buffer) of the Class CardReader.

3. onScanRCCard: public void onScanRCCard(String Buffer)

This method will provide the RC card data. You can decode the RC card data (buffer) by
calling the method:-

publicCardReader.RCCardDatadecodeRCCardData(String buffer) of the Class CardReader.

4. onScanRFD: public void onScanRFD(String Buffer)

This method is for RFID data.
5. onScanPacket: public void onScanPacket(String Buffer)
This method is for getting various responses:-

Response Name Type Explanation

No Paper Error When there is no paper roll
Printer Head High Temp Error Printer mechanism is not connected / High
temp of Printer Head
Low Battery Error Battery is low
Battery Charging Notification Battery is charging
Paper OK Response Paper roll is present

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FUNCTIONS FOR WIFI PRINTER

AEMWifiPrinter:

This Class is for communicating with AEM SCRYBE Wifi Series Printers. This class does the entire
processing for various functions such as generating the bytes for Barcode and Image.

In order to send these bytes out on a physical TCP/IP Socket, there needs to be a separate Client class
to be maintained by the user in the main Java Application Project. This class has been purposely kept
outside from the SDK so that the user can customize the messages thrown by the interfaces and
accordingly process the commands. For ease of use the AEMWifiPrinter Class has been provided so
as to carry out complex processing of Images and Barcode packet generation. Since all these
functions return array of Bytes, these bytes can be easily send out to the client socket by the user.
MyClient,java class has been provided as extending AsyncTask for the user to override the
DoinBackground and OnPostExecute functions according to the functionality as needed.

The functions of AEMWifiPrinter class are described below:

1. printBarcode: public byte[] printBarcode(String barcodeData, BARCODE_TYPE Btype,

BARCODE_HEIGHT bHeight) throws IOException
BARCODE_TYPE_CODE39 = 0X45

This function is used to return the byte array for printing a 2-Dimensional Barcode on the
Printer, generated automatically according to the string passed to this function. The string
should be of Capital English Letters or Numerals. The maximum characters in the strings can by
up to 11. Under Barcode Type, the Printer supports BARCODE_TYPE_CODE39. The Barcode
Height supported is DOUBLEDENSITY_FULLHEIGHT. The following packet is generated internally
within this function and sent to the printer:
barcodePacket[0] = 0x1D; ‘GS’
barcodePacket[1] = 0x6B; ‘k’
barcodePacket[2] = BARCODE_TYPE_CODE39; 0x45
barcodePacket[3] = (byte) (barcodeBytes.length + 2); //length of barcode data
barcodePacket[4] = 0x2A;
barcodePacket[5] to barcodePacket[length of barcode string] = BarcodeBytes;
barcodePacket[Length of barcode string + 1] = 0x2A;

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2. printImage: public byte[] printImage(Bitmap originalBitmap) throws IOException
This function returns the byte array for printing an Image in the form of a Raster Image, based
on the standard ESC/POS Raster Image command set of GS v protocol. You need to pass the
bitmap of the desired image to be printed. Please note that this function can be used to print
QR Codes as well, by first generating the QR code from a given string and thereafter, sending its
bitmap to the PrintImage Function. The source code for generating the QR Code has been
provided at the end of this document.

3. printTextAsImage: public void printTextAsImage(String TextToConvert)throws IOException

This function returns the byte array for printing any text (multilingual, Unicode type characters,
etc) in the form of a Raster Image. You need to pass the String that you need to be printed as
an image. The main utility of this function is that the user can easily input any multilingual
string, that can be printed as is on the printer, so as to enable printing in any language
irrespective of the fonts. (Printing characters of Urdu, Gujrati, Arabic, Oriya, Tamil, Tamil,
Telugu, etc.). The benefit of this function is that the print is so clear and fast that there is no
perceptible difference to an end user in understanding whether this text has been printed in
the form of text or in the form of an image.
MyCLient Class for TCP/IP Socket for WIFI Connection:
public class MyClient extends AsyncTask<Void, Void, Socket> {
String response = "";
public Socket socket = null;
public static final int BUFFER_SIZE = 2048;

private PrintWriter out = null;

private BufferedReader in = null;
private String dstAddress = null;
private int dstPort = 9100;
private Context context;
private String text;
public static boolean wifiConnection=false;
public static boolean connection=true;

/**
* Constructor with Host, Port and MAC Address

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 */
public MyClient(String text,Context context) {
this.dstAddress = text;
this.dstPort = 9100;
this.context = context;
}

public void configSocket(String host)

{
this.dstAddress = host;
this.dstPort = 9100;

@Override
protected Socket doInBackground(Void... arg0) {

String message = "";

int charsRead = 0;
char[] buffer = new char[BUFFER_SIZE];

try {
this.socket = new Socket(dstAddress, dstPort);
Log.i("SocketConnection",this.socket+"");

out = new PrintWriter(socket.getOutputStream());

in = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(socket.getInputStream()));
wifiConnection = true;
} catch (UnknownHostException e) {
// TODO Auto-generated catch block
wifiConnection = false;
connection = false;
e.printStackTrace();
this.response = "UnknownHostException: " + e.toString();
Log.e("Exception", "UnknownHostException: " + e.getMessage());
} catch (IOException e) {
wifiConnection = false;
connection = false;
e.printStackTrace();
this.response = "IOException: " + e.toString();
Log.e("Exception", "IOException: " + e.getMessage());
} finally {
if (socket != null) {
}

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 }
return this.socket;
}

@Override
protected void onPostExecute(Socket result) {
try{
if (result!=null)
{
((MainActivity)context).onSuccess(this.response,this.socket,dstAddress,dstPort,out);
}
else
{
((MainActivity)context).onError(this.response);
}
//super.onPostExecute(result);
}
catch (Exception ec){
((MainActivity)context).onError(this.response);
}}

public void sendDataOnSocket(String message,PrintWriter out) {

if (message != null) {
out.write(message);
out.flush();
}
}

public void sendBytesOnSocket(byte[] btPkt, int numBytes,Socket socket) {

try {
socket.getOutputStream().write(btPkt, 0, numBytes);
} catch (IOException e) {
// showAlert("error in outputstream " + e.toString());
((MainActivity)context).onError(this.response);
}
}

public int disConnectWithServer()

{
int retVal = 0;
if (socket != null)
{
if (socket.isConnected())
{

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 try {
socket.close();
while(true)
{
if(socket.isClosed() == true)
{
retVal = 1;
return retVal;
}
}

} catch (IOException e) {
((MainActivity)context).onError(this.response);
}
}
}
return retVal;
}
}

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 Packet Protocol

The communication is done in either of three modes:

a. Bluetooth Mode
b. USB Mode
c. WiFI Mode
Device reads the packet, which is connected to host application, or you can connect through any one
of the above three modes. Device reads the packet and parses it, then processes the command.

Bluetooth (Host) to Printer Commands:

To send commands to printer first add [ESC] i.e. 0x1B in starting and then append the query packet.
Host application to Printer command:
ESC(0x1B) Start BP* Separator Packet Separator Packet End delimiter
delimiter Type Data (0x5E)
(0x7E)
1 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 1 Byte - 1 Byte
Host App to Printer Command

*BP: Bluetooth (host) to Printer

Command Type Packets

*Get Printer Status : [ESC]~BP|GET| PRN_ST^
Get Printer Configuration: [ESC]~BP|GET| CONFIG ^
Get Battery Status [ESC]~BP|GET| BAT_ST ^
Get Printer Version Status: [ESC]~BP|GET| PRNVER ^ (Returns Ver 1.1.3.21 for Bluetooth and 1.1.3.20
for Non BT)
Printer Power off [ESC]~BP|PRN| PWROFF ^
Test LED [ESC]~BP|TST| TSTLED ^
Test Print [ESC]~BP|TST| PRINT ^
Set Printer Configuration [ESC]~BP|CON|Name,Password,FontType,EnableEncryption,MSRTimeOut,ICT
imeOut^
BT to Printer

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 Responses from Printer:

Packet Structure:

Start PB* Separator Packet Separator Response End delimiter

delimiter Type (0x5E)
(0x7E)
1 Byte 1 Byte 1 Byte 1 Byte 1 Byte - 1 Byte
Packet Structure

*PB: Printer to Android (Host)

Response table:

Response Name Type Packets

No Paper Error ~PB|PRN|NOPAPER^
Printer Head High Temp: Error ~PB|PRN|HGHTEMP^
Printer Platen Error ~PB|PRN|PLTNREL^
Wrong Packet: Error ~PB|PRN|PKTEROR^
MSR Swiped Notification ~PB|CRD|MSR_SWP^
Low Battery Error ~PB|BAT|LOWBATT^
Battery Charging Notification ~PB|BAT|BATCHG1^
Battery Not Charging Notification ~PB|BAT|BATCHG0^
Battery Charge Status Notification ~PB|BAT|BAT%3d%%^
Printer Configuration Response ~PB|CON|
Name, Password, FontType, EnableEncryption,
MSRTimeOut, ICTimeOut^
Printer Power Off Response ~PB|PRN|PWR_OFF^
Response Table

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 Bit Map Image Print – Note that this method of Printing is only maintained for the purpose of Backward
compatibility. The Faster, easier, clearer and more standard way of printing is by using PrintImage
function and passing it a Bitmap object.
1. Select the image either from PC or from mobile's SD card.
2. Convert the image into monochrome bmp.
3. Resize the image to fit into the printer paper area if it is exceeding
4. Now read the processed image through fileinputstream and save it into byte array.
5. Make the packet of image and then send it to printer over outputstream.

Bit-Image Packet Structure:

ESC(0x1B) (0x2A) Mode m Alignment Width of Height of Image Byte
Of Image (a) Image Image Array
(w)* (h)* (D1 to Dn)
Bit-Map Image Structure

Mode M (In Hex ) Mode M Description Vertical Dot Horizontal Dot Max Dot/Line
0x64 Single width single height 1 1 384 (48 bytes)
0x65 Single width double height 2 1 384
0x66 Single width triple height 3 1 384
0x67 Single width Quad. height 4 1 384
0x68 Double width single height 1 2 192 (24 bytes)
0x69 Double width double height 2 2 192
0x6A Double width triple height 3 2 192
0x6B Double width Quad. Height 4 2 192
0x6C Triple width single height 1 3 128 (16 bytes)
0x6D Triple width double height 2 3 128
0x6E Triple width triple height 3 3 128
0x6F Triple width Quad. height 4 3 128
Mode Table

Alignment (a) Hex Value

Left align 0x6C
Centre align 0x63
Right align 0x72

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QR Code Generation Function:
public void onPrintQRCode(View v) throws WriterException, IOException
{
Writer writer = new QRCodeWriter();
String text= editText.getText().toString();
String finalData = Uri.encode(text, "UTF-8");
showAlert("QR " + text);
try
{
BitMatrix bm = writer.encode(finalData,BarcodeFormat.QR_CODE, 300, 300);
Bitmap bitmap = Bitmap.createBitmap(300, 300, Config.ARGB_8888);
for(int i = 0; i < 300; i++)
{
for(int j = 0; j < 300; j++)
{
bitmap.setPixel(i, j, bm.get(i, j) ? Color.BLACK: Color.WHITE);
}
}

Bitmap resizedBitmap = null;

int numChars = glbPrinterWidth;
resizedBitmap = Bitmap.createScaledBitmap(bitmap, 384, 384, false);
m_AemPrinter.printImage(resizedBitmap);
}
catch(WriterException e)
{
showAlert("Error WrQR: " + e.toString());
}
}

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SDK FOR ACCESSING ANDROID USB

usbsdk:

The USB SDK for AEM Printers contains the basic USBController class for accessing the USB interface
of an ANDROID Device.

usbController Class:

1. Constructor: public UsbController (Activity ParentActivity, Handler mHandler)

The constructor requires a pointer to the current activity (this) and an object of handler.
2. getDev: public usbDevice getDev (int VID, int PID)
This function returns the object of the usbDevice based on the USB product’s Vendor ID and
Product ID passed to it. For AEM SCRYBE USB Printers, the VID and PID are as follows:
0x0416: VID: AEM Printer
0x5011: PID: AEM Printer
3. isHasPermission: Boolean isHasPermission (UsbDevice dev)
This function returns TRUE if the connected USB device on the USB Port of the Android device
has obtained the permission for USB Access. This must be checked prior to sending any
command or data to the USB Port. An object of the USBDevice needs to be passed to it.
4. getPermission: void getPermission (UsbDevice dev)
This function obtains the permission for USB Access. This must be obtained after
isHasPermission returns FALSE, and prior to sending any command or data to the USB Port. An
object of the USBDevice needs to be passed to it.
5. sendByte: void sendByte(byte[] bytesPkt, usbDevice dev)
This function sends an array of bytes out to the USB Port. An Array of bytes to be sent along with
an object of the USBDevice needs to be passed to it.
6. sendMsg: void sendMsg(String textToSend, String CharSet, usbDevice dev)
This function sends a text String out to the USB Port. An string of text to be sent, the character
set along with an object of the USBDevice needs to be passed to it. For English, the CharSet is
“GBK”. E.g.: usbCtrl.sendMsg(“Hello”, “GBK”, dev);

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7. handleMessage: void handleMessage(Message msg)
This is to be overridden in the following manner:

private final Handler mHandler = new Handler() {

@Override
public void handleMessage(Message msg)
{
switch (msg.what) {
case UsbController.USB_CONNECTED:
Toast.makeText(getApplicationContext(),getString(R.string.msg_getpermission),
Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();

break;
default: break;
}
}
};

8. close: void close(String void)

This function closes the USB Connection.

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