Change Log

New System Diagnostic Tool

The `verify_pipsta_install.py` script has been update for the new GUI requirements and should be more end-user friendly. Try it if you're having any problems.

New Qt4 based GUI for Launching Examples

A new GUI has been provided in the `Pipsta` directory. The GUI is written in Python using Qt4 via PyQt4.

• Update the installed files
• Run the new diagnostic tool python verify_pipsta_install.py and you should be guided through the packages you need to install.

Better Integration with Raspbian

USB detection of the Pipsta printer should now be resolved. pipsta/Examples/system_scripts/60-ablesystems-pyusb.rules has been update, please copy the new file to /etc/udev/rules.d as specified in the Installation section of the Wiki.

New Example - Printing png Images

A new example has been added demonstrating the printing of a colour .png graphic using dithering to achieve a grey-scale.

Print Corruption Fixes

A firmware update and has been released for the printer and some scripts have been modified to fix the following -

• Large prints from being prematurely terminated or corrupted
• Prints over NFC (e.g. long banners) could result in garbage being printed.

Printer Firmware Updater Launched for Raspbian

A new FPU application released (see the downloads section). It is released as a Debian package and can be installed using the dpkg tool. The FPU applies firmware updates to the Pipsta over the USB connection. If you would like more help please ask.