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Label Printing

The Label Printing project is a Python-based solution designed to automate the generation and printing of labels for samples collected in various contexts, such as geological or archaeological studies. It focuses on managing sample data through a series of CSV files, generating QR codes for each sample, and creating print-ready labels using LaTeX for easy printing.

Features

  • Data Management: Organize samples and box information through CSV files.
  • QR Code Generation: Automatically generate QR codes containing detailed sample information.
  • LaTeX Integration: Produce print-ready labels with customized information and QR codes.
  • Printer Compatibility: Configured to work with DYMO LabelWriter 450, but can be adapted for other printers.
  • Customizable Label Sizes: Supports printing labels in 'small' and 'large' sizes, catering to different sample labeling needs.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Built and tested on Python 3.12
  • LaTeX installed on your system
  • Required Python libraries: tkinter, natsort, qrcode

Installation

  1. Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/srcLegend/Label-Printing.git
  1. Navigate to the project directory and install the required Python libraries:
cd Label-Printing
pip install -U natsort,qrcode

Usage

  1. Update the Labels.csv and Samples.csv filespaths in the label_printing.py script with your box and sample data, respectively.
  2. Make sure the label and tag keys are correctly setup in the script.
  3. Run the script:
python label_printing.py
  1. Follow any on-screen prompts to confirm label details or handle edge cases.