C-Lodop / Lodop
C-Lodop bridges browser pages to Lodop printing—common in legacy OA/ERP/logistics apps. Calls go through the LODOP object and local services; version requirements per Lodop vendor docs.
C-Lodop on Chrome / HTTPS: Checklist & Parallel Path
In some environments, a Chrome upgrade, HTTPS (e.g. :8443), or a stopped local service can mean print does nothing. Start with the Lodop vendor checklist—this is not a claim that C-Lodop is defective—then see when to PoC web-print-pdf alongside Lodop without uninstalling it. Selection: Lodop comparison; steps: parallel guide.
How to read this page
C-Lodop is one browser-facing deployment pattern in the Lodop ecosystem—stable deployments need not change because of this page. We do not evaluate Lodop as a product; we help with environment checks and parallel options.
What each approach is
Web Print Expert + web-print-pdf
web-print-pdf uses a local WebSocket client (Windows/macOS/Linux/domestic) with standard npm printHtml—a standard Web page plus desktop service model. See live demos.
Common symptoms & checks (reference)
These symptoms often appear after Chrome/Edge upgrades or HTTPS policy changes—follow Lodop/C-Lodop official docs and your IT policy; this list is a reference checklist only.
| Symptom | Possible factors (reference) | Suggested checks |
|---|---|---|
| Print button does nothing | C-Lodop service stopped; port conflict; script not loaded | Verify local C-Lodop service; check console errors; compare with vendor install guide |
| Some PCs act up after a Chrome upgrade | Service/control vs browser policy (per vendor docs) | IT checks Lodop vendor version notes first; parallel PoC only for new modules if needed |
| HTTPS mixed content | http assets; ws vs page protocol | Follow vendor HTTPS deployment notes; review proxy/CA policy |
| Only some PCs fail | Inconsistent client versions; firewall | Standardize images; log environment diffs |
- Record browser version, C-Lodop service version, HTTPS or not
- Compare console/service logs on failing vs working PCs
- For new modules, PoC HTML print via parallel guide
- Keep Lodop for precision overlays until HTML assessment completes
Where web-print-pdf fits
- Modern browsers: current Chrome/Edge with standard Web stack
- HTML/CSS templates aligned with Vue/React reports
- Silent + named printers via local client
- Cross-platform npm API across Win and domestic Linux desks
Keep C-Lodop/Lodop for unmigrated overlays; parallel PoC web-print-pdf for new modules or browser-upgrade reviews—see parallel guide.
Download client · parallel PoC (keep C-Lodop) Try 80mm receipt demo → Parallel rollout steps →
Feature comparison (reference)
For selection reference—verify against current releases.
| Dimension | Typical C-Lodop / Lodop | Typical web-print-pdf |
|---|---|---|
| Current Chrome | Watch C-Lodop service/control versions & IT policy | Standard Web + WebSocket client |
| Silent print | Yes (Lodop service chain) | Yes (WebSocket client) |
| Templates | Lodop DSL / overlay | HTML/CSS |
| Integration | Global LODOP | npm ES module |
| Domestic OS | Per Lodop vendor | Official deb client |
| Parallel PoC when… | Maintain legacy overlays | New HTML modules, cross-OS npm, browser upgrades |
How related guides fit together
- Lodop comparison: overall routes & decision matrix
- This page: C-Lodop environment & Chrome troubleshooting
- Parallel integration: inventory, PoC, flags, rollback
Choose by scenario
Overlay templates unchanged
Maintain Lodop DSL and C-Lodop services; IT aligns browser versions with vendor docs.
Browser upgrade / new HTML modules
PoC HTML + printHtml for new modules; legacy forms stay on Lodop—see parallel guide.
HTML reports, Lodop labels
Move A4 reports in parallel; evaluate precision overlays case by case—Lodop may continue.
FAQ
C-Lodop vs Lodop?
C-Lodop bridges the browser to Lodop capabilities. web-print-pdf is a separate npm + client stack you can evaluate in parallel.
Print broke after Chrome upgrade?
Use the checklist on this page and Lodop vendor docs. Parallel PoC web-print-pdf for new modules—see parallel guide.
Swap to printHtml without template changes?
No drop-in Lodop API replacement—prepare HTML/CSS or phased parallel rollout; keep Lodop templates until reviewed.
vs Lodop comparison page?
Lodop page = overall selection; this page = C-Lodop environment & Chrome checks.
Must we stop using Lodop?
No. Stable Lodop/C-Lodop can continue; web-print-pdf suits new modules or parallel PoC—rollback by disabling the parallel flag.
Notice & trademarks
Technical selection reference only. Lodop and C-Lodop are independent products; names identify compared routes—trademarks belong to their owners. Notes about possible issues in some environments reflect public deployment reports, not a claim that the product is defective or inferior. Verify with each vendor's official docs. Whether to continue Lodop or adopt web-print-pdf is your organization's decision.
Client deployment by platform
The same web-print-pdf front-end runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux/domestic OS—install the matching client on each desktop.