Configure Star TSP 100 Settings | PC (How-To)

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Summary

This article shows you how to set up your Star TSP 100 receipt printer on a Windows PC so Gingr can print to it.

Before You Begin

Important: If you never set up this printer on your device, first complete Prepare Star TSP Printer and Install Star TSP Drivers.

Steps

Plug the Star TSP printer into your computer. Plug the power cord into a power outlet and switch the printer on.
Open Printers and Scanners or Bluetooth & Scanners » Printers and Scanners in your Windows Control Panel.
Older Windows:

Newer Windows:
Clear the Let Windows manage my default printer checkbox in your list of printers.
Right-click the Star TSP printer and select Set Default.
Right-click the printer again and select Printing preferences.
Older Windows:

Newer Windows:
On the Layout tab, select Portrait.
On the Paper/Quality tab, set the paper source to FRICTION.
Select Advanced.
Change the paper size to 72mm x Receipt in the Advanced Options window.
Select OK, then select OK again.
Right-click the TSP 100 (143) icon on the Printers and Devices screen and select Printer properties.
Older Windows:

Newer Windows:
On the Ports tab, check Enable bidirectional support.
On the Advanced tab, select Print directly to the printer.
On the Device Settings tab, change these settings:
- Set FRICTION to 72mm x 200mm.
- Set Page Cut Type to No Cut. On some devices, you can use "Partial Cut" for Paper Cut Type if "No Cut" causes paper length problems.
- Set Document Cut Type to Partial Cut.
- Set Peripheral Unit Type to Cash Drawer.
- Set Peripheral Unit 1 to Document Top. Select Document Bottom if you set up the PrintNode integration.
Select Apply.
Select the General tab.
Select Preferences.
Select Advanced in the new window.
Change Paper size to 72mm x Receipt.
Select OK.
Select Print Test Page on the General tab to make sure your PC recognizes your receipt printer.