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Installing a Star TSP100Lan Printer on Windows OS using futurePRNT 7.0 and higher

Application Note Number: 279

Introduction This application note shows how to install a Star TSP100LAN Ethernet Printer on Windows OS using the futurePRNT Driver/Configuration Utility package. This document also includes instruction for assigning a Static or Dynamic IP Address. Supported Printers: TSP100LAN Supported Interfaces: Ethernet Supported Environments: Windows 10 (32bit/64bit), Windows 8.1 (32bit/64bit), Windows 8(32bit/64bit), Windows 7(32bit/64bit), and Windows Vista (32bit/64bit) Star Tools Needed: futurePRNT Driver from the Star Micronics Global Support Site

Table of Contents I. Installing Windows (futurePRNT) Driver …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 1 II. Ethernet Printer Installation (Static) …………………………………………………………………………..……………..……………………..….. Page 4 III. Ethernet Printer Installation (Dynamic) …………………………………………………………………………..…………………………….…….. Page 13

I. Installing Windows (futurePRNT) Driver 1. Insert the CD into the CDROM driver or click “AutoRun.exe” in the main directory to execute the installer.

If the CD was misplaced, the driver can be downloaded for free from the Star Micronics Global Support Site. NOTE: When downloading the driver, please make sure to extract the file before click on “Autorun.exe”

2. Click Installation.

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3. Click “I Accept”.

4. Click Next.

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5. Enter User Name and Organization and click next.

6. Select Typical and then click Next.

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7. Click Install.

8. The installer completes installation of futurePRNT.

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9. Click Finish.

10. Click Exit.

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II. Ethernet Printer Installation(Static) 1. Determine the printer’s IP Address on the network. This can be done by performing a self-test page.

Ensure the printer power is off and that it is connected to the network. Press and hold the FEED button in the front while turning the power switch on. Release the FEED button after approximately three seconds. The printer outputs the first page of the self test showing hardware settings. About ten seconds later, the next self test print showing network configuration. The bottom of this second printout shows the IP Address, as displayed below. Note: If the IP Address line feeds “0.0.0.0 (Didn’t obtain)”, the printer did not receive an IP Address. Please click here to view Star’s application note detailing Star Ethernet printer installation via Windows Command Prompt.

Using a Static IP Address, mean that the IP Address will not change on the printer side and will remain the same until the printer is reset to factory mode.

2. Open the Ethernet Setup Tool.

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3. Let the utility search for the printer.

4. Once the printer is discovered, click on Configuration.

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5. Remove the checkbox for Dynamic(DHCP).

6. Click on Apply.

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7. A windows confirm will appear, click on Yes.

8. A configuration page will print from the printer and a window will be displayed so click on OK.

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9. Click on Discovery, so that it’s able to pick up the changes made on the printer.

10. Click on Printer Queue.

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11. If desired, change the Printer Queue or set as Default Printer. Place a checkmark next to Print Test Page and click on Apply.

12. A window will appear, click on Yes.

13. A windows test page will print out confirming that the TSP100Lan was successfully installed.

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14. In Device and Printer, the TSP100Lan will be listed there.

15. Congratulations! You have successfully installed the TSP100LAN with a Static IP Address on Windows.

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III. Ethernet Printer Installation (Dynamic) 1. Determine the printer’s IP Address on the network. This can be done by performing a self-test page.

Ensure the printer power is off and that it is connected to the network. Press and hold the FEED button in the front while turning the power switch on. Release the FEED button after approximately three seconds. The printer outputs the first page of the self test showing hardware settings. About ten seconds later, the next self test print showing network configuration. The bottom of this second printout shows the IP Address, as displayed below. Note: If the IP Address line feeds “0.0.0.0 (Didn’t obtain)”, the printer did not receive an IP Address. Please click here to view Star’s application note detailing Star Ethernet printer installation via Windows Command Prompt.

Using a DHCP IP Address, mean that the IP Address will change frequently depending on the router assigns IP Address.

2. Open the Ethernet Setup Tool.

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3. Let the utility search for the printer.

4. Once the printer is discovered, click on Configuration.

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5. Click on Printer Queue.

6. A window will appear, confirming to using DHCP IP Address so click Yes.

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7. If desired, change the Printer Queue or set as Default Printer. Place a checkmark next to Print Test Page and click on Apply.

8. A window will appear, click on Yes.

9. A windows test page will print out confirming that the TSP100Lan was successfully installed.

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10. In Device and Printer, the TSP100Lan will be listed there.

11. Congratulations! You have successfully installed the TSP100LAN with a Dynamic IP Address on Windows.

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