How to Mount the Hardware for a Thermal Printer
Thermal printers use a specially inserted paper to produce the desired text and content, instead of the standard ink used in most laser and jet printers. Most receipt printers are thermal, as they are fast working and require little maintenance (imagine the clerk at your local grocery store attempting to switch out an ink cartridge while you try to check out). The thermal printers must be mounted and installed correctly into the local computer, but this is essentially the same as installing any other standard printer.
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Instructions
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Insert the provided USB data cable into the USB port on the back end of the thermal printer. Connect the opposite end of the cable to one of the USB ports on your computer system.
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Power on the thermal printer.
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Insert the driver installation CD into the disc drive of the connected computer and wait for the installation wizard to load onto the screen.
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Accept the end-user agreement, then leave the installation name and location as their current settings. Select "Install" and wait for the driver for the thermal printer to install. Once complete, a prompt window appears stating this fact, and you are ready to begin using the thermal printer for your home or office needs.
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