Option 2a: Generation requested by host system

A host system requests document generation for the selected printer model (e.g. ZEBRA GX420d 203dpi) in Carrier Connect via an API call. The finished document or printer stream (e.g. in ZPL/PDF/PNG format) is then returned in the API response to the host system, which manages physical printing independently.

The RETURN mode is the option recommended by AEB.

How it works

Connect printers and define workstations

Before you can have your shipping documents printed out on a specific printer model, you must first define your printers (see “Connecting printers”), then define the workstations (see “Defining workstations”).

Test host system

Ensure that your host system can receive the printer stream transmitted by Carrier Connect and pass it along to the correct printer.

Why AEB recommends RETURN mode

• RETURN is the preferred mode when working synchronously. All requested documents are returned directly in the response to the API call. This yields the best possible performance with no delay when printing labels.
• There is no need for each user to manually start the print job agent. That means there’s no need to open a browser on the clients where you wish to print.
• There is no need to install and monitor services on your server or the clients.