{"id":103689,"date":"2025-08-19T03:20:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T20:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.connectpos.com\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=103689"},"modified":"2025-08-19T03:22:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T20:22:02","password":"","slug":"hardware-suggestions-setup-steps","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.connectpos.com\/knowledgebase\/hardware-suggestions-setup-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Hardware Suggestions &amp; Setup Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-receipt-printers\"><strong>Receipt Printers<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Suggested Models:<\/strong> Star TSP100, Epson, mPOP (Star) \u2013 LAN\/Bluetooth\/USB, other thermal receipt printers supporting USB, LAN, or Bluetooth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Setup Steps<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>iPad\/Tablet (Bluetooth \u2013 Star\/Epson only)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Connect the printer to the iPad via Bluetooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: In POS, go to Settings \u2192 Hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: Select Star\/Epson from the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 4: Choose Type: Bluetooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 5: Tap Search, then Add and Save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>iPad\/Tablet (LAN \u2013 Star\/Epson\/Other Brands)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Obtain the printer\u2019s IP address by holding Feed + Power until it prints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Make sure the printer and iPad\/Tablet are on the same network (first 7\u20138 IP digits match).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: In POS, go to Settings \u2192 Hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 4: Enter the IP address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 5: Set Port to 9100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 6: Save settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows\/MacOS (USB, LAN, Bluetooth)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Download and install the manufacturer\u2019s driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Confirm the printer appears in Printers &amp; Scanners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: In POS, go to Settings \u2192 Hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 4: Select the printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 5: Enable Automatically print receipt after sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 6: Assign the printer to the correct outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cash-drawers\"><strong>Cash Drawers<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Suggested Models:<\/strong> Any POS-compatible cash drawer that connects via receipt printer RJ11 port or directly via USB.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Setup Steps<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Connect the cash drawer to the receipt printer\u2019s kick port or directly via USB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: In POS, go to Settings \u2192 Hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: Add or select the cash drawer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 4: Enable Open drawer after printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-barcode-scanners\"><strong>Barcode Scanners<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Suggested Models:<\/strong> Zebra LS, Socket Mobile, any USB\/Bluetooth-compatible scanner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Setup Steps<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows\/MacOS (USB\/Bluetooth)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Connect the scanner via USB or pair via Bluetooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Wait for the scanner to be recognized as a keyboard input device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: Open POS and scan an item to test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>iPad\/Tablet (Bluetooth)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Pair the scanner in the device\u2019s Bluetooth Settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Open POS and place the cursor in a text field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: Scan an item to test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-label-printers\"><strong>Label Printers<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Suggested Models:<\/strong> Star Micronics Label Printer, DYMO LabelWriter 450, Zebra, Brother.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Setup Steps<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Connect the label printer with your Window device via USB or pair via Bluetooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Install the manufacturer\u2019s driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: Confirm the printer appears in Printers &amp; Scanners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 4: In POS, go to Settings \u2192 Hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 5: Select the label printer and save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Label printing from tablets is not recommended due to paper alignment issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Receipt Printers iPad\/Tablet (Bluetooth \u2013 Star\/Epson only) Step 1: Connect the printer to the iPad via Bluetooth. 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