CheckPrinter

CheckPrinter is a Python utility to print checks using an ESC/POS compatible printer. The program prompts the user for the necessary details (date, payee, amount, and amount in words) and prints the check with the specified details in the correct positions. This is optimized for the EPSON TM-U295P Slip Printer but should work for most ESC/POS systems.

This is a work in progress, with current limited testing, please use at your own risk :-)

Features

• Prompts the user for check details (date, payee, amount, amount in words)
• Prints the check with the specified details using an ESC/POS printer
• Ensures the alignment matches a predefined check template

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• python-escpos library
• pyusb library
• ESC/POS compatible printer

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/checkprinter.git
   cd checkprinter

2. Create and activate a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows use `venv\Scripts\activate`

3. Install the required packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

1. Run the print_check.py script:

   python print_check.py

2. Follow the prompts to enter the check details:

   Welcome to the Check Printer Program
   Enter the date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/03/2024
   Enter the payee name: John Doe
   Enter the amount: 1234.56
   Enter the amount in words: One Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents
   Check printed successfully!
   

Customization

• Printer Setup: Update the USB idVendor and idProduct values in print_check.py to match your printer model.
• Positioning: Adjust the positioning values in the print_check function to match the layout of your check template.

Testing

Run the tests to ensure the script runs correctly:

python -m unittest test_print_check.py

Contributing

1.	Fork the repository.
2.	Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch).
3.	Commit your changes (git commit -am 'Add new feature').
4.	Push to the branch (git push origin feature-branch).
5.	Create a new Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.