Label printing from OpenSpecimen is routed via printing software like Bartender, NiceLabel, CodeSoft, Braddy, etc. OpenSpecimen generates the Label CSV files. These files need to be picked up (consumed) by the printing software and print the labels based on its configurations.

Set up based on hosting type:

Hosted on Krishagni AWS

OpenSpecimen is hosted on Krishagni’s AWS is outside the customer’s VPN network. The printing software is located inside the customer’s VPN network. Therefore, to move files across 2 networks, the Printer Client API program is used. This program continuously checks for any new Label CSV files and copies them to the designated folder within the customer’s VPN.

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On-premises hosting (within client VPN)

Client-side IT needs to provide a folder that is shared between OpenSpecimen and the Printing software. OpenSpecimen will generate label CSV files within this folder. The printing software should have the ability to monitor this folder and print the labels as soon as a new file is generated.

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