Project Overview We require a custom desktop application that can communicate with: One Industrial Printer Software (TCP/IP-based) One Industrial Scanner System (TCP/IP-based) Both systems operate over LAN using TCP/IP sockets. We will provide: IP address & port number Communication protocol documentation Sample commands and expected responses The requirement is to develop a single unified UI application through which the user can control and monitor both systems simultaneously. Core Functional Requirements 1. Printer Communication Send print commands to printer software Transfer variable data Receive print status (Success / Error / Busy) Error message display Print job logging 2. Scanner Communication Receive scanned data in real-time Parse barcode / QR data Display scanned result on UI Trigger conditional action based on scanned data Example: Send command to printer after successful scan System Behavior Requirements Real-time TCP/IP socket communication Auto reconnect if connection fails Connection status indicator (Green / Red) Communication logs with timestamp Error handling and retry mechanism Manual and Auto operation modes UI Requirements Clean industrial interface Separate section for: Printer status Scanner data System logs Start / Stop operation buttons Settings panel for IP & port configuration Technical Requirements Strong experience with TCP/IP socket programming Experience with hardware integration preferred Knowledge of industrial communication protocols Desktop-based application required (Windows environment) Preferred technology (open to suggestion): C# (.NET) – Preferred Python (PyQt / PySide) Other suitable desktop framework Deliverables Complete source code Compiled executable Technical documentation Communication flow diagram 30 days bug-support after project completion Proposal Must Include Previous experience with printer / scanner / hardware integration Example of similar TCP/IP projects Suggested technology stack Estimated timeline Total fixed project cost Important This is not a web development project. Experience in industrial automation, labeling systems, coding & marking, barcode systems, or machine communication will be preferred.