Star Micronics TSP143LAN User Manual

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Take-A-Number
Printer Setup
Products used:
(1) Star Micronics TSP143LAN Thermal Printer
(Old Printer version) (1) Star Micronics Wifi Power Pack (Not necessary for new version of
TSP143LAN with USB)
(New Printer version) (1) TP Link N300 Micro-Router
(1) Roll of 3M Double Faced Tape
Hardware Setup:
1. Open the thermal printer out of the box, and remove the small plate on the bottom with a phillips
screwdriver.
2. Turn Dip-switch 3 OFF and replace the plate.
3. Connect all cables including power cable, Ethernet, USB Adapter (Wifi Power Pack ONLY), USB
to Micro USB Cable. Leave all cables loose, do this because its much harder later then now.
4. Take the TP Link Micro-Router and remove the wrappings and take note of the SSID and
Password on the back of the router. (It will be handy later)
5. Mount the TP Link Micro-Router with the 3M Double Faced Tape to the back of the thermal printer
the tape should sit right below where the “Star Micronics” Name and Logo is and make sure the
Micro-Router has the Ethernet port facing towards the bottom of the printer
6. (WIFI POWER PACK ONLY) Mount USB adaptor in the pocket where the power cable plugs in on
the thermal printer with the 3M Double Faced Tape. It should be mounted in the middle section
near the printers Ethernet port.
7. Connect the loose Ethernet and micro USB to the Micro-router.
8. Mount the thermal printer to the wall with the supplied bracket.
LINKS: http://www.starmicronics.com/marketing_file/english/wifi_power_pack_guide.pdf
Micro-Router Setup:
1. Look for a light to illuminate on the micro-router.
2. Use a computer/phone/tablet to connect to the micro-router. The SSID (wifi name) should be
what was listed on the back, as well as the password.

Star Micronics TSP143LAN Specifications

General

Print Technology	Direct Thermal
Interface	LAN
Print Speed	200 mm/sec
Resolution	203 dpi
Weight	1.5 kg
Power Supply	AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Auto Cutter	Yes
Printer Type	Thermal Printer
Paper Width	80 mm

Summary

Hardware Setup

Printer Preparation and Cable Connections

Prepare the thermal printer, adjust dip-switch, and connect all cables loosely for easier access.

Micro-Router and Adapter Mounting

Mount the TP Link Micro-Router and Wi-Fi adapter to the printer using double-faced tape.

Final Physical Connections and Mounting

Connect loose cables to the Micro-router and mount the printer to the wall with the bracket.

Micro-Router Configuration

Initial Router Connection

Locate the router light and connect a device to the micro-router's SSID and password.

Router Setup Steps

Log in to the router, select Client Mode, identify your Wi-Fi network, and enter credentials.

Windows Printer Setup

Software Installation and Device Setup

Download and install FuturePrint Software, then scan for devices and set the printer as default.

Custom Paper Size Configuration

Create a new custom paper form with specified dimensions (e.g., 72mm x 50mm).

Chrome Printing Settings

Adjust Chrome's print settings for paper size and disable headers/footers.