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

2. 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

4. Follow any on-screen prompts to confirm label details or handle edge cases.