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Printing from an Android tablet (no PC)

The store's tablet does the Bridge's job, with one line in Termux.

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If the store has only an Android tablet and network printers, the tablet can run the Bridge.

  1. On the tablet install Termux and Termux:Boot from F-Droid (not Google Play). Open Termux:Boot once.
  2. In the back office: IKAROS Bridge → Connect an Android tablet → Create. Copy the line shown. It works for 30 minutes; if something fails, run the same line again.
  3. Open Termux, paste the line and press Enter. In a minute it says ✓ Done.
  4. Android settings → Apps → Termux → Battery → Unrestricted.

Keep the tablet on its charger. The Bridge starts by itself after a restart.

If it stops printing after a while: some tablets (mostly Samsung, Xiaomi) close background apps. Check the battery setting again and open Termux: the Bridge starts as soon as it opens. For busy stores we suggest a PC or a small Raspberry Pi.

See also

AI menu assistantA menu from a photo or text, extras and choices, translations, descriptions and allergens with AI. You check everything before it is saved. Ask your shop (AI assistant)Ask about your sales in plain words and get an answer with numbers, a summary after each day close and a weekly note. Add-on at €7 a month. Printers and IKAROS BridgeHow kitchen and till printers connect through a PC or an Android tablet. AADE receipts (myDATA)Provider (Wrapp, iNVOICEsoft or Oxygen) or cash register, invoices to businesses, test mode and VAT number.