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Setup a thermal printer
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  • Go to Devices & Printers (Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Devices and Printers)
  • On the top menu, there is “Add a Printer”. (Windows 8.1)
  • Select “The printer I want isn’t listed” => Next
  • “Add a local printer with manual settings” => Next
  • “Use an Existing Port” and select “USB001 (Virtual Printer Port For USB)” => Next
  • Select “Generic” from Manufacturer, “Generic / Text Only” from Printers => Next
  • If it asked, which version you want, keep recommended option and => Next
  • Give a Printer Name, E.g.: “POS58” => Next
  • “Do not share” but if you want, share it.
  • Turn on your printer and click on “Print a test page”. It should print a long text.
  • Click Finish and you are ready to use the printer in your code.
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