print from a pocket pc

[Francesca]

Can anybody tell me which is the best solution to print something with a
program written in vb.net for a pocket pc?
I'm a bit confused on the whole process, so I'll try to explain what I need.

I'm going to write a Smart Device Application (using Visual Studio 2003 and
VB.NET code) for a pocket pc: one of the features to provide with this
application is the print of a final report (doesn't matter if html, word or
pdf) made of only text, connecting to a small mobile printer.

I've a pocket Pc supporting bluetooth (Compaq Ipaq 3900), but not yet a
mobile printer: the idea is to buy an hp printer (something else to
suggest?), connect the two via bluetooth, and add to application the code to
print he page, using hp mobile printing sdk.

I hope you'll suggest me examples, technical articles or useful links: any
help would be apreciated.

Francesca

 

[Paul]

I used the eVB controll from here:

http://www.fieldsoftware.com/PrinterCE.htm

They have a .net one too, but havn't tried it yet

Paul

 

[Jos Krause \(Chello\)]

Hello Francesca,

We are doing exactly the same!

We're using printers from extech (add dot com for site)
And using printer drivers from PrinterCE for .NET.

I know HP printers are the easiest to use in .NET, just drag n drop their
..NET controls on your form.
Couldn't be more easier!

-- Jos
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[Justin Weinberg]

I've used the .NET version and I think it's quality stuff. My only problem
with it is how they do pricing (not the price itself).

 

[Shaun Wilde]

I just did mine in native code using a native DLL compiled using eVC3

 

[Enrico Pavesi]

PrinterCE is the best product for printing on different printers.

Enrico

 

[Rick Winscot]

Francesca,

As for mobile printing suggestions - you really should take a look into
Brothers M-Print. Rumor has it that they are getting ready to ship a
bluetooth enabled version of this slick little printer. FYI - it's about the
same size as your iPAQ!

http://www.brother.co.uk/printers/m-print/

Rick Winscot
rickly@zyche dot com