connect method

Future<bool> connect(
  1. String address
)

Connects to a Zebra printer and maintains the connection

address Printer address (MAC address for Bluetooth or IP for Network)

Returns true if connected successfully, false otherwise

Implementation

Future<bool> connect(String address) async {
  try {
    log('[PrinterManager] connect called for address: $address');

    final bool isBluetooth = address.contains(':') && address.length == 17;
    if (Platform.isAndroid && isBluetooth) {
      final bool granted = await checkAndRequestPermissions();
      if (!granted) {
        throw Exception("Bluetooth connect permission not granted (BLUETOOTH_CONNECT required on Android 12-17).");
      }
    }

    final result = await _channel.invokeMethod('connect', {'address': address});
    log('[PrinterManager] connect result: $result');
    return result as bool? ?? false;
  } on PlatformException catch (e) {
    log('[PrinterManager] connect error: ${e.code} - ${e.message}');
    throw Exception("Connection Error (${e.code}): ${e.message}");
  }
}