Description
Printing labels is an essential task in any warehouse using barcode scanners
Printing solutions
Two printing solutions are supported as part of the Mobile WMS:
The main differences are: Supported NAV/BC versions, technology / development tools and required subscriptions.
Comparison
| Feature | Report Print | Cloud Print |
|---|---|---|
Supported platforms | ||
Business Central Online (SaaS / Cloud) | Yes | Yes |
| Business Central OnPrem | BC16 and later | Yes |
NAV | No | Yes |
| Included labels | ||
| Online: Yes OnPrem: Yes (*) | Yes |
Development tools | ||
Modify and add labels like other Business Central reports (VS Code) | Yes | No |
Modify and add labels using InterForm Designer | No | Yes |
| Printers | ||
Any Windows printer | Yes (**) | No |
Selected Zebra label printers | Yes | Yes (Link) |
| Connection | ||
Wi-Fi & LAN | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth (printing directly from mobile device to printer) | No | Yes |
| Pricing and License | ||
Requires a separate subscription license from Tasklet | No(***) | Yes |
*) The labels include 2D barcodes which are supported by Microsoft in BC19.1 and later, but as Mobile WMS also supports RTM versions, you will need BC20 to use labels. See Limitations OnPrem for labels included with Report Print below.
**) Printers need to be available on the "Printer Management" page in BC and should be able to print without preview or user interaction from the WebClient.
You can use the Tasklet PrintNode-connector and others to achieve this.
***) Using Tasklet's built-in PrintNode connector is included in the Mobile WMS license, but PrintNode service may have associated fees. You need to create an account at www.printnode.com. PrintNode it's an independent third-party service not affiliated with Tasklet Factory.
Limitations OnPrem for labels included with Report Print
(Business Central Online does not have any limitations regarding included label reports in Report Print)
For Business Central OnPrem you will need to get a barcode font. The included label reports use a specific font, but you can make your own layouts and reports using other fonts.
You will also need a barcode encoder. From BC19.1 is included a 2D encoder which is supported by the used font. Other fonts might require a different encoder.
Mobile WMS support BC RTM versions, so the reports are only included from BC20 and forth. For BC16 to BC19 you will need to make your own reports, but you are welcome to use our reports as an inspiration.
Detailed limitations:
| Limitation | BC OnPrem |
|---|---|
| Barcode font | Not included Font used by included reports: IDAutomation2D Can be purchased here: https://www.idautomation.com/barcode-fonts/2d/datamatrix/ Other fonts can be used in own layouts and reports |
| 2D barcode encoder | BC19.1 and later includes a 2D barcode encoder codeunit from Microsoft. For older versions you will need to make you own barcode encoder. |
Can I use both solutions at the same time?
Yes. The two printing solutions can be used simultaneously, which also aids painless migration from one to the other.
When the "Print" -function is called from the Main menu or an action on the mobile device all available labels from either printing solution are displayed together (i.e the list of reports will be a combination of Mobile Reports and Cloud Print Templates).
Users will not notice which of the two technologies they are using if configured accordingly.