What you need

In order to set up your receipt printer, you'll first need to make sure you have the following:

Adding the Epson TM-m30II or TM-m30II-NT

• Downloading and installing the Epson driver for Mac

  1. Download the latest printer drivers (specialized software that helps the printer run correctly on your computer) for your TM-m30II or TM-m30II-NT.
  2. Check the box next to Agree to the Software License.
  3. Click the Download button next to the Printer Driver for [your operating system].
  4. When the download is complete, open Finder and navigate to the Downloads folder. Double-click the file to extract it.
  5. Next, open the extracted folder of the same name.
  6. Double-click the .dmg file and the .pkg file
  7. Follow the installation guide instructions to install the driver.
  8. At the end of the installation process, a message will appear saying "The printer is not connected via USB". At this stage, tick Connect printer via network and click Continue.
  9. The printer is automatically installed and should appear in System Preferences > Printers and Scanners.

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  Installing your Epson printer manually

  You may need to install the printer manually if it's not added automatically. You can do so by following these steps:

  1. Navigate to System Preferences and open Printers and Scanners.

     

  2. Click the plus (+) and click Add printer or scanner.

     

  3. This will open up a new window to select the printer to be added from the list, which will autofill the name, location, and use.

     

  4. Once you've put in all this information, click Add. Your printer should now be set up and ready.

     

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  Enable Receipt Cutting

  Once a receipt is printed, your Epson printer needs to be set to automatically cut the receipt from the paper roll. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Head to the following URL: http://localhost:631/printers/. This will take you to CUPS. CUPS is a network printing service used by Mac computers. It allows you to set up your printers on a network, and customize options such as cash drawer setup.
  2. Once in CUPS, select your printer model (TM-m30II or TM-m30II-NT) from the list.

     

  3. Select Set Default Options from the dropdown menu.

     

  4. Under Paper Cut, select Cut Per Page from the dropdown menu.

     

  5. Click Set Default Options.

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  Connecting the cash drawer (optional)

  Once you've set up the printer, you can connect a cash drawer.

  The cash drawer connects to your receipt printer and is triggered to open when you finish a cash or check sale, and the printer prints the receipt.

  To set up the cash drawer:

  1. Plug the RJ12 connector cable from the cash drawer into the receipt printer.
  2. Navigate to http://localhost:631/printers/
  3. Once in CUPS, select your printer model (TM-m30II or TM-m30II-NT) from the list.
  4. Select Set Default Options from the dropdown menu.
  5. Under Buzzer/Cash Drawer Control choose Open Drawer #1.

     

  6. Click the Set Default Options button to complete.

  Your cash drawer should now be all set to go. You can test it by printing a receipt from the Sales history.

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  Perform a test print

  Now that your Epson TM-m30II or TM-m30II-NT is installed, you can start using it to print your receipts in Retail POS.

  To perform a test print:

  1. Navigate to Sell > Sales history.

     

  2. Click a sale to expand it.

     

  3. Click Print Receipt.

     

  4. Select the receipt template you’d like to use.

     

  This will take you to the print preview screen. If the Epson is not your default printer, click Change and select the printer from the list.

  Once that's been changed, you should be able to print out a receipt.

• Downloading and installing the Epson driver for Windows

  1. Download the latest printer drivers (specialized software that helps the printer run correctly on your computer) for your TM-m30II or TM-m30II-NT.
  2. Check the box next to Agree to the Software License.
  3. Click the Download button next to the Printer Driver for [your operating system].
  4. When this download is completed, go to your Downloads folder, right-click on the file, and select Extract All...
  5. After extracting the file, a new folder will open. Double-click on the install and follow the installation guide instructions.
  6. Once installed, you will see a confirmation box. Close this and continue to the next step.

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  Installing your Epson Printer

  You will be brought to the printer setup screen, where you'll need to input the following information:

  

  1. Input the following information:
     • Model: Select Epson TM-m30II or TM-m30II-NT.
     • Name: Type in a name of your choice or leave it as default.
     • Port Type: Set this to USB.
     • Port: Leave as Auto setup.
  2. Click Save settings.
  3. Click Test print when the option becomes available to confirm the connection between the computer and your printer.
  4. Once printed, click Next.

  To confirm your printer was installed onto Windows, go to Control Panel > Devices and printer and you will see your TM-m30 listed.

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