# PrintDot Client [中文](README.md) | **English** PrintDot Client Logo
## Introduction PrintDot Client is a desktop printing assistant built with Wails and Vue, focusing on "stability, speed, and ease of use". It packages device discovery, connection management, and forwarding capabilities into a lightweight client, allowing you to achieve higher printing stability and availability with less configuration effort. This project is the companion client for [Vue Print Designer](https://github.com/0ldFive/Vue-Print-Designer). ## Screenshots
Main Interface
Main Interface - Device Status & Connection Management 		Settings Page
Settings Page - Preferences & Configuration
## Advantages - Instant startup and response, virtually zero wait for daily operations - Stable and reliable discovery and forwarding, worry-free for long-term running - Consistent cross-platform experience, less hassle from environment differences - Lightweight architecture with low resource usage, runs smoothly even on older machines - Polished settings and multilingual experience, easier for beginners - Modern interface with clear information hierarchy, key status visible at a glance ## Supported Platforms - Windows - macOS - Linux ## Features - Auto-discovery and identification of local/network devices - Stable connection maintenance and forwarding queue - Clean visual status and alert notifications - Multilingual interface and basic preferences - Lightweight mode suitable for long-term background running ## Architecture & Modules - Frontend: Vue 3 + Vite + Tailwind for UI and interactions - Desktop Container: Wails for cross-platform windowing and system capabilities - Backend: Go service layer for discovery, connection, forwarding, and configuration ## Installation & Usage ### Development Mode 1. Install Wails and Node.js dependencies 2. Run the development command ```bash wails dev ``` ### Production Build ```bash wails build ``` #### Windows ```bash wails build -clean -nsis ``` #### macOS ```bash wails build -clean -platform darwin/amd64 wails build -clean -platform darwin/arm64 ``` #### Linux ```bash wails build -clean -platform linux/amd64 ``` ## Configuration - Configuration files are automatically generated and maintained by the application - Device and forwarding options can be adjusted in the settings page - Changes take effect immediately without restart ## FAQ **Q: What if the device doesn't appear or the connection is unstable?** - Check if devices are on the same network and firewall is properly configured - Restart the client and rediscover - If issues persist, refer to the user manual for troubleshooting **Q: Does it support running in background?** - Yes, the application is optimized for low resource usage and continuous forwarding ## Contributing - Issues and Pull Requests are welcome - Please read the user manual and configuration guide first to maintain consistent behavior and experience ## User Manual - 中文: [docs/usage_guide_zh.md](docs/usage_guide_zh.md) - English: [docs/usage_guide_en.md](docs/usage_guide_en.md)