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Set Up Receipt Printer on a Windows Computer
Set Up Receipt Printer on a Windows Computer

This article will guide you through setting up a label printer on a Windows computer.

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Written by Valerie
Updated over 6 months ago

This article is a guide through the setup and formatting of your receipt printer.
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Hardware Setup:

  1. Plug your receipt printer into a power source.

  2. Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable.

  3. Ensure the receipt paper is loaded correctly: Up from the bottom, not down from the top.

  4. Ensure the receipt paper is the correct type: It must be thermal paper.

  5. Press the "Feed" button to ensure the paper is ready to go.

Driver Setup:

  1. Open the "Start Menu" and search for "Devices and Printers" on your Windows PC.

  2. If you see your printer automatically added to this screen, skip to Step 3. (Note: If your printer shows as "Unspecified," then you’ll need to install the correct drivers from the manufacturer’s website. Check your Printer Documentation to download the required drivers before continuing.

  3. Right-click the printer and select "Printing Preferences."

  4. Select "Paper/Quality."

  5. Select "Advanced."

  6. Set Paper Size to “72mm x Receipt”.

    • Windows Receipt Printer Settings

  7. Select printing preferences once more and then "print test page."

    • If you cannot print a test page from this preference page, consult the troubleshooting section of the printer manual or manufacturer website.


Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Setup:

Please note that all links will open in a new window outside of the Flowhub application

  1. Install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC: https://get.adobe.com/reader/

  2. Download this sample Receipt PDF file and open it using Acrobat Reader DC.

  3. Select "Print" in Acrobat Reader DC with the sample Receipt PDF open.

  4. At the top of the "Print" screen, select Receipt Printer (Note: If it's not on the list, go back to Driver Setup and make sure everything is correct).

  5. On the "Print" screen, set the "Paper Size & Handling" option to "Actual Size."

  6. On the "Print" screen, set the "Orientation" option to "Portrait."

  7. Click "Print" to save these settings and test your work.

Windows Receipt Printer Settings Page 2

Maui App Setup:

  • Please see our article on configuring printers to the Maui app here.

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