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Can't Find an In-Stock Bluetooth Scanner or Printer? Here's What You Can Try.
By: Colton Redtfeldt - 3/21/2022
Having trouble finding the Bluetooth barcode scanner or receipt printer you need? You’re not alone. Global supply chain shortages have impacted many of the components used in these devices and because of that, we've seen extended backorders on many scanners and printers. This has left many asking what alternative options they have. The answer will depend on what you’re connecting to. Let’s break down your options. iOS & Android Users Tablet users have driven most of the demand for these Bluetooth devices. Unfortunately, they’re also generally the hardest to find substitutes for. In many ...
How to Make Any Zebra Thermal Transfer Printer do Direct Thermal Printing
By: Colton Redtfeldt - 2/4/2022
It's easy to make any Zebra thermal transfer label printer print on direct thermal labels so long as you have the right software. In the video above we walk you through the steps, you'll need to take. You can download the Zebra Setup Utility here.
Online Ordering Systems - Compatible Printers & Setup
By: POSGuys Support - 12/10/2021
Online Ordering Systems - Compatible Printers & Setup With many online ordering apps coming onto the market in the past few years, it can be tricky trying to find the right printer for those apps. POSGuys.com has taken the time to compile a list of the most common online ordering apps, and the printers that work the best for them, as recommended by the software developers. UBER EATS TSP100IIIBI Bluetooth Version (Tested in house, and verified) TSP100IIIBI Bluetooth Pairing Steps Star TSP650II BT Epson TM-M30ii BT (Untested) Application Printer Setup POSTMATES TSP100IIILAN ...
Caviar Printer Setup
By: POSGuys Support - 5/7/2020
Setting up the printer in Caviar 1) Tap on the Settings menu icon in the bottom left corner of the app. 2) Navigate to the Print Settings menu option. 3) Under Print Settings, select the compatible printer within range, and pair to the printer. 4) The printer should now be paired to Caviar, and able to printer tickets.
Enabling Take Out Orders and Features for Aldelo POS
By: POSGuys Support - 4/8/2020
Enabling Take Out orders and Features in Aldelo POS To enable Take Out service in Aldelo, navigate to the Back Office and enter the Store Settings Menu. From there go to the Services tab and make sure the option is checked on the Take Out tab. Here is a list of some of useful settings to modify how Take Out orders behave: Require Phone # for Take Out Back Office > Store Settings > Services > Take Out Enables/Disables the option to require a phone number in order to enter a take out order. Take Out/Delivery Show Search Type Back Office > Store Settings > Staff/CRM Ad...
Grubhub Printer Setup
By: POSGuys Support - 4/2/2020
Grubhub Printer Setup 1) Plug your Star Micronics TSP100iiiLAN directly to the Wi-Fi Router via an Ethernet cable. 2) Connect the Grubhub-provided tablet to the same network. 3) Select the Triple Line icon for the Menu. 4) Go to Settings. 5) Select Add Printer. 6) Print receipts automatically by selecting Yes under Auto-print receipts and select the number of copies to print. 7) Printer is now setup to use with Grub Hub.
Uber Eats Printer Setup
By: POSGuys Support - 4/2/2020
Uber Eats Printer Setup Once your tablet is paired with the printer, connect it to the Uber Eats app: Open the app, and select the Menu Icon in the top left corner. Select Settings. Select Receipt Printing. Enable the connection by swiping the toggle to the right. It should say 'Receipt printing enabled'. Confirm your printer is connected to the app by finding the ‘Connected Printer’ dropdown: Printer model is automatically selected, providing it is paired correctly. If you have multiple Bluetooth devices, you may have to select the printer model from the dropdown menu.
Setting Up The TSP100IIIBI Bluetooth Printer
By: POSGuys Support - 4/2/2020
Setup and Connect the TSP100IIIBI Unlike the TSP100IIIW, the Bluetooth interface doesn't have a PAIR button. The printer should go into a pairing/discover mode shortly after it is powered on. If the printer was paired to any computers or devices previously, remember to remove/forget it from the Bluetooth list before pairing it with a new device. After that refresh the Bluetooth discovery list on the device you would like to pair the printer to. If you still have issues discovering the printer, reinitialize the Bluetooth settings with these steps: Turn the printer off Press and hold the RST bu...
Setting up the Star Micronics TSP100IIIW
By: POSGuys Support - 3/26/2020
Connecting the printer to your network Using WPS Press and hold the PAIR button on the back of the printer until the LED light on the printer flashes blue Press the WPS button on the Wireless Network Router or Access Point When the printer connects to the network the blue light will stop flashing and turn solid. A small receipt should print, listing the connected networks details. Using The Web Configuration portal Once you have the paper installed, plug in the printer and power it on. It should automatically go into AP (Access Point) Mode. Perform a self-test print to get the Network Conf...
Postmates Printer Setup
By: POSGuys Support - 3/26/2020
1) Navigate to Printer Settings in the Postmates app menu. 2) Tap on 'Connect a Star Printer' to start the discovery process. 3) Postmates will automatically begin scanning for pairable printers. When the Star printer of your choice appears, tap on it to begin pairing process. 4) After Postmates successfully connects to the printer, a “Successful Connection” printout should print on the printer. Afterwards, go back into Printer Settings, and click on 'Test Print', once you have selected your receipt size. Postmates should be properly set up now, to print to your Star Micronics thermal printe...