Assigning OPOS Device Names to the TSP100 and Cash Drawer Introduction

Application Note
Assigning OPOS Device Names to the TSP100 and Cash Drawer
Introduction
This application note shows how to add a TSP100 Series Printer and a cash drawer attachment as OPOS devices.
Supported Printers: All TSP100 Family Models: TSP100ECO, TSP100U, TSP100PUSB, TSP100LAN, TSP100GT
Supported Interfaces: USB, PoweredUSB, Ethernet
Supported Environments: Windows 7 (32-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit), Windows XP
Star Tools Needed: futurePRNT Utility V5.0 or higher (Found on Installation CD or the Star Micronics Website)
Table of Contents
I. Registering the Printer ………………………………………………………. Page 1
II. Registering the Cash Drawer ……………………………………………. Page 6
I. Registering the Printer
1. Ensure the futurePRNT Configuration Utility was installed and the TSP100 was added to the Devices and Printers (Printers
and Faxes) folder.
2. Click the Windows Start button and navigate All Programs > StarMicronics > Star TSP100 > Configuration Utility.
3. Select Star Line Mode and click “OK”.
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4. Click “OPOS” in the left menu bar.
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Take note that the top section is for printer configuration and the bottom is for cash drawer configuration.
5. In the top POSPrinter section, click the dropdown box under “Control Object Registration” and select accordingly:
OPOS CCO: Select if there is no Control Object requirements on the system or if this is a fresh installation on a new system
Star CO: Select if the system was previously written for the Star Control Object
Others: Select if the system was previously written for another vendor’s OPOS Control Object
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6. Click “Add New”.
7. Select the print width. A device name is automatically populated; change this name if desired. Click “OK”.
8. Click “Apply Changes” in the lower right hand corner.
9. Highlight the printer device name and click the “Check Health” button.
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10. The utility confirms the Check Health test was successfully completed and prints a sample. Click “OK”.
11. If desired, a Logical Device Name (LDN) can be assigned or Checked Block Printing can be enabled. To do so, highlight
the printer device name and click “Configure”.
12. Assign the LDN by clicking “Add New”. Enable Checked Block Printing if needed. When finished, click “Accept”.
13. Click “Apply Changes” in the lower right hand corner.
Congratulations! You’ve set up your TSP100 Printer as an OPOS Device! Continue to register a Cash Drawer.
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II. Registering the Cash Drawer
1. In the bottom Cash Drawer section, select the proper Control Object from the dropdown list.
2. Click “Add New”.
3. A device name is automatically populated; change this name if desired. Click “OK”.
4. Click “Apply Changes” in the lower right hand corner.
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5. Highlight the cash drawer device name and click “Check Health”.
6. The utility confirms the Check Health test was successfully completed and opens the cash drawer. Click “OK”.
7. If desired, a Logical Device Name (LDN) and other options can be enabled. To do so, highlight the device name and click
“Configure”.
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8. Assign the LDN by click “Add New”. Customize all other settings as needed. When finished, click “Accept”.
9. Click “Apply Changes” in the lower right hand corner.
Congratulations! You have successfully added the TSP100 and cash drawer as OPOS devices.
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