Apart from the logo and QR code, the receipt is send to the printer as text commands. Text mode printing is the default printing format when using direct printing. Network or USB connections are recommended.
Note: Serial connections may not be fast enough to print high resolution graphics, resulting in horizontal lines in the print. Input the settings and click on the test button to verify the connection.
If not, consult the printer manual on how to obtain these details for your specific printer. The configuration page should list IP address and port.
Print a configuration page by turning off the printer and tuning it back on WHILE holding down the feed button. We must then determine the IP address and port number that the printer is using.If using Wifi consult your printer manual on how to connect. Firstly, connect the printer to your network with an ethernet cable.
Printers that have a network connection can be used on both Computers and Android devices. If you do not see your printer, click the refresh button next to the list. Select your printer from the list and click the test button to verify the connection.Click connection and change Type to "Raw" (Method should already be set to Web Print). After setting up your printer, go to the WallacePOS terminal, go to settings and Printing.Follow the below guide to setup a RAW printer: To use a USB thermal printer, you must first add the printer as a RAW device on your computer.USB support is available via an OTG cable but is in beta. NOTE: Only Network connection is available on Android devices. Once completed you should see "Print-App Connected" status in the bottom left corner of the terminal.You may be prompted by the print applet to allow access to your printers, click Yes/OK.Once the Applet is installed and running, go back to the WallacePOS terminal, refresh the page and log back in.Once installed, open WebPrint and touch the start server button.
On Android, you will be redirected to the Play store to install WebPrint. Once complete WebPrint should open in the system tray.
WallacePOS is able to directly communicate with thermal receipt printers that support the standard ESC/POS printer language (most have support).Ĭommunicating directly with the printer allows the control of a standard cash draw that is connected through the printer,Īs well as advanced printing features such as image printing, feed and cutter control. To get the best result out of thermal printers, use Direct Printing as outlined below. Whilst this method is fine for normal ink-jet & laser printers, using it with thermal printers may produce unexpected results.
It relies on the browser & printer software to convert the document into a format the printer understands. Browser printing prints a HTML receipt to one of the operating systems installed printers and is selected by default.