Star Micronics TSP100IIIU Mounting instructions

Rev. 7.7
Software Manual
Applicable Models
■TSP100IIIU
■TSP100IIIBI
■TSP100IIILAN
■TSP100IIIW
■TSP100ECO

Contents
1. Installation and Uninstallation ........................................................................... 6
1.1. Installing futurePRNT Software................................................................................................. 6
1.2. Adding a Printer (TSP100ECO/IIIU)........................................................................................ 10
1.3. Adding a Printer (TSP100IIIW) ................................................................................................ 11
1.3.1. Printer LAN Settings .....................................................................................................................11
1.3.2. Creating a Printer Queue...............................................................................................................19
1.4. Adding a Printer (TSP100IIILAN)............................................................................................ 21
1.4.1. Printer LAN Settings .....................................................................................................................21
1.4.2. Creating a Printer Queue...............................................................................................................29
1.5. Adding a Printer (TSP100IIIBI)................................................................................................ 31
1.5.1. Connecting a tablet or PC to the printer (pairing)........................................................................31
1.5.2. Creating a Printer Queue...............................................................................................................35
1.6. Uninstallation ............................................................................................................................ 40
2. Features............................................................................................................. 42
2.1. Star Windows Printer Driver .................................................................................................... 42
2.2. OPOS Driver............................................................................................................................... 42
2.3. JavaPOS Driver.......................................................................................................................... 43
2.4. Star Virtual Serial Port Emulator ............................................................................................ 43
2.5. ESC/POS Mode........................................................................................................................... 44
2.6. Star Virtual TCP/IP Port Emulator.......................................................................................... 44
3. Windows Printer Driver Usage.......................................................................... 45
3.1. Device Settings........................................................................................................................... 45
3.2. Paper Size Settings .................................................................................................................... 52
3.2.1. Standard Paper Sizes .....................................................................................................................53
3.2.2. User-Defined Paper Size ................................................................................................................54
3.3. Device Font Usage...................................................................................................................... 55
3.4. Control Font Usage .................................................................................................................... 58
3.4.1. Control Font list..............................................................................................................................58
3.4.2. Control Font Usage.........................................................................................................................60
3.5. Barcode Font............................................................................................................................... 61
3.5.1. Barcode Font List ...........................................................................................................................61
3.5.2. Enter the Barcode font ...................................................................................................................61
3.5.3. Barcode Font Usage........................................................................................................................63
3.6. 2D Code Printing Function (2D Code Fonts)............................................................................ 65
3.6.1. Entering a 2D Code Font (QR Code)..............................................................................................66
3.6.2. 2D Code Command Setting Font ...................................................................................................67
3.6.3. 2D Code Data Setting Font (DATA1, DATA2, DATA3, ESC_FONT) ..........................................69
3.6.4. 2D Code Font Usage .......................................................................................................................72
3.7. 2-Tone Color Printing and Paper Type Settings ...................................................................... 76

4. TSP100 Configuration Application.................................................................... 78
4.1. Menu Functions.......................................................................................................................... 82
4.1.1. File...................................................................................................................................................82
4.1.2. View.................................................................................................................................................85
4.1.3. ECO .................................................................................................................................................87
4.1.4. Management ...................................................................................................................................88
4.1.5. Help .................................................................................................................................................90
4.2. Information................................................................................................................................. 91
4.3. General Settings......................................................................................................................... 92
4.3.1. Default Text Settings .....................................................................................................................93
4.3.2. Default Print Settings ....................................................................................................................95
4.4. Star Micronics Cloud Services................................................................................................... 98
4.4.1. Device Registration.........................................................................................................................99
4.4.2. Setting of Registration..................................................................................................................100
4.5. ECO Settings ............................................................................................................................ 101
4.5.1. Auto Reduction Setting ................................................................................................................101
4.5.2. Top Margin to First Line <TSP100ECO only>............................................................................102
4.5.3. On demand....................................................................................................................................103
4.6. Printer Tests............................................................................................................................. 108
4.6.1. Test Prints.....................................................................................................................................108
4.6.2. CashDrawer/Peripheral Device Test ...........................................................................................109
4.6.3. TSP100III Connection check........................................................................................................109
4.7. OPOS Installation <Star Line mode only>............................................................................. 110
4.7.1. Adding a Printer ...........................................................................................................................111
4.7.2. Configuring a Printer ...................................................................................................................115
4.7.3. Adding a Cash Drawer .................................................................................................................117
4.7.4. Configuring a Cash Drawer .........................................................................................................121
4.7.5. Delete ............................................................................................................................................122
4.7.6. Check Health ................................................................................................................................123
4.7.7. Sample Application.......................................................................................................................124
4.8. JavaPOS™ Installation <Star Line mode only>.................................................................... 125
4.8.1. Add a New Printer Device............................................................................................................126
4.8.2. Configure a Printer Device...........................................................................................................126
4.8.3. Add a New Cash Drawer Device ..................................................................................................127
4.8.4. Configure a Cash Drawer Device .................................................................................................128
4.8.5. Deleting a Printer or Cash Drawer..............................................................................................129
4.8.6. Check Health ................................................................................................................................130
4.9. Seral Port (Star Serial Port Emulator)................................................................................... 132
4.9.1. Creating a Virtual Serial Port......................................................................................................133
4.9.2. Configuring the Port Emulator Service .......................................................................................135
4.9.3. Removing a Virtual Serial Port....................................................................................................135
4.9.4. Check Health ................................................................................................................................135

4.9.5. SDK ...............................................................................................................................................135
4.10. Image List................................................................................................................................. 136
4.10.1. Adding an Image...........................................................................................................................136
4.10.2. Renaming an Image......................................................................................................................138
4.10.3.Deleting an Image ........................................................................................................................138
4.11. Logos & Cropping..................................................................................................................... 139
4.11.1. Logo Printing ................................................................................................................................140
4.11.2. Logo Cropping...............................................................................................................................144
4.12. Text Processing ........................................................................................................................ 145
4.12.1. Text Triggers.................................................................................................................................146
4.12.2. End Page Detect ...........................................................................................................................149
4.13. Barcodes.................................................................................................................................... 150
4.13.1. ITF Bearer Bars............................................................................................................................151
4.13.2. UPC-A Guard Bar Length............................................................................................................151
4.13.3. JAN/EAN-13 Guard Bar Length..................................................................................................152
4.13.4. CODE39 Guard Bar Length <Star Line Mode Only>.................................................................152
4.13.5. CODE39 Character Set <Star Line Mode Only> ........................................................................152
4.14. Journaling, and Printing of Multiple Customized Copies ..................................................... 153
4.14.1. Multi-Copy ....................................................................................................................................154
4.14.2. Journal ..........................................................................................................................................155
4.15. Vertical Mounting .................................................................................................................... 157
4.16. Printer Font <Star Line mode only>....................................................................................... 158
4.17. Virtual TCP/IP Ports < TSP100IIIW / TSP100IIILAN Only> .............................................. 160
4.17.1. Creating a Virtual TCP/IP Port ...................................................................................................161
4.17.2. TCP/IP Port Emulator Service Setting........................................................................................162
4.17.3. Deleting a Virtual TCP/IP Port....................................................................................................162
4.17.4. Health Check ................................................................................................................................162
4.18. Print Job Routing (Write Printer) <ESC/POS Mode Only> .................................................. 163
5. USB Serial Number Setting Tool......................................................................164
5.1. Setting a USB Serial Number ................................................................................................. 164
6. Guidelines for Printing Documents ..................................................................168
6.1. Important Information about Microsoft Word ....................................................................... 168
6.2. Restrictions and Cautions ....................................................................................................... 169
7. Guidelines for Using Ethernet Environment....................................................170
7.1. Manually Setting a Temporary IP Address............................................................................ 170
7.2. Manually Setting an IP Address (Using the TSP100III Telnet Utility)............................... 171
8. Restrictions and Cautions.................................................................................174
9. Release History.................................................................................................178

Getting Started
This software supports the following Windows operating systems.
・Windows 11* 64-bit (except IoT Enterprise)
・Windows 10 * 32-bit and 64-bit (except IoT Enterprise)
・Windows 8.1 * 32-bit and 64-bit (except WindowsRT 8.1)
・Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit
* Limitation for Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1
・ USB Printer will not be appeared in [Device and Printer] if its power is off.
* Limitation for Windows 10 / 8.1
・ Star original Printer Driver Function (e.g. Logo Setting) can not be changed from "Windows UI".
However, once the setting of its function is changed from "Desktop mode",these function can be
used on "Windows UI" as well.
・ Error status (e.g. Paper empty during printing) will not be shown in "Windows UI".
Precautions for Windows upgrade/update
・ Before starting the Windows upgrade or update, it is recommended to turn off your printer.
・ If you are using the TSP100ECO which does not have a power switch, please unplug the power
cable or the USB cable.
・All company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
(https://www.star-m.jp/eng/trademarks.html)
Copyright 2005 - 2022Star Micronics Co., Ltd.

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1. Installation and Uninstallation
To use the TSP100 futurePRNT product in a Windows environment, you need to install this printer driver in
advance.
Notes:
1) If the TSP100GT (version 1.0a or earlier) or TSP100LAN (version 1.1a or earlier) driver utility
application is installed, uninstall it before starting operations.
2) It is recommended that the driver utility application is updated by a user having the
administrative right and having used the old version for the smooth data migration.
To install the driver utility application, follow the procedure shown below.
1.1. Installing futurePRNT Software
Notes:
futurePRNT Software installation requires computer administrator privileges.
Execute steps (1) to (9) before connecting the TSP100 futurePRNT.
(1) Download Software package file ( (i) or (ii) ) from Star’s web site and save it.
Menu Name File Name
(i) TSP100 futurePRNT Software Full tsp100_vXXX.zip
(ii) TSP100 futurePRNT Software Setup EXE File tsp100_vXXX.exe
(2) When the saved file is (i)
Unzip the zip file, and execute “setup.exe” in the setup folder.
When the saved file is (ii)
Execute “tsp100_vXXX.exe”.
(3) The ‘User Account Control’ dialog appeards. Click ‘Yes’.

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(4) Click “Next” to continue.
(5) The Software License Agreement, an agreement for installing the software, appears. Read the
agreement. If you agree with the terms, select the “I accept the terms in the license agreement”
check box, and then click “Next”.

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(6) Choose the “Typical” installation option to be sure that all of the TSP100 futurePRNT’s options are
installed and then click “Next” to continue.
(7) Click “Install” to begin the installation process.

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(8) The files and programs are now being installed on the computer.
(9) At this point, all drivers and programs have been installed. Click “Finish” to close the wizard.
(10) The subsequent steps vary depending on the model you are using.
1.2 Adding a Printer (TSP100ECO/IIIU)
1.3 Adding a Printer (TSP100IIIW)
1.4 Adding a Printer (TSP100IIILAN)
1.5 Adding a Printer (TSP100IIIBI)

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1.2. Adding a Printer (TSP100ECO/IIIU)
(1) Load roll paper in the TSP100 futurePRNT, and connect to a computer.
For information about how to load paper and connect to a computer, refer to the Online
Manual for TSP100IIIU , and the Hardware Manual from Star’s web site for other models.
(2) Turn the printer on.
With "Plug and Play", the computer detects a new hardware product and automatically installs
the printer driver.
Then, the following window will appear in the lower right of the Windows screen.
(3) In Control Panel, select “Devices and Printers”.
If "Star TSP100" appears, installation is completed.

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1.3. Adding a Printer (TSP100IIIW)
This manual describes how to connect the printer using WPS.
If you are using Windows 7, you can also connect over an Ad-Hoc network. For details, see the Online manual
(Setup - Connect Tablet/PC).
Notes:Printer addition requires computer's administrator privileges.
1.3.1. Printer LAN Settings
(1) Turn the printer on.
(2) Use WPS to connect the printer to the network.
Set your wireless access point to wait for a WPS connection, and then hold down the PAIR button on
the rear of the printer until the printer LED (blue) blinks.
When the WPS connection is made, the printer LED (blue) stops blinking and stays lit.
For details on WPS connections, see the TSP100IIIW Online manual (Setup - Connecting
with a Tablet/PC).
(3) From the Windows Start menu, select “Programs / Apps / All apps” - “StarMicronics” - “LAN &
Bluetooth Setup Tool”.
(4) "User Account Control" window will appear. Click "Yes".

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(5) If the "Windows Security Alert" screen is displayed, click [Allow access].
Notes: If you click [Cancel], you will not be able to search for the LAN printer.
(6) The TSP100 LAN / Bluetooth Setup Tool screen is displayed.
If the printer you want to install is not listed in the LAN printer list, click [Discovery].
The factory network settings of the TSP100IIIW printer are as follows.
Network Mode: Ad-Hoc *
IP address: 0.0.0.0 (Unassigned)
Subnet mask: 0.0.0.0 (Unassigned)
Default gateway: 0.0.0.0 (Unassigned)
Use DHCP: ENABLE (Selected)
* The printer automatically enters the infrastructure mode when it connects over WPS.

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(7) The TSP100 LAN printer on the network and the paired TSP100 Bluetooth®printer are listed in the
printer list. If multiple TSP100IIIW printers are listed, click [Check connection] to check whether
you can communicate with the printer. The connected printer's LED (blue) will blink.
If you wish to use the IP address assigned by the DHCP server, then proceed to Section 1.3.2,
"Creating a Printer Queue", below.
If you wish to assign a fixed IP address for the printer, click [Configuration].
If the printer you want to install is not listed in the LAN printer list, go to “When the printer is
not listed”.
Go to step 8
Go to section 1.3.2.

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■When the IP address cannot be obtained from the DHCP server :
When the DHCP server is not available, "Did not obtain" is displayed in the ‘IP address’ field for a
printer that is not assigned to any IP address. To use such a printer, follow the steps below to specify
the IP address.
1) Select a printer that is not assigned to any IP address, and then click [Configuration].
2) Enter a temporary IP address to assign, and then click [OK].
3) Connect to the printer using the temporarily assigned IP address. The Web Configuration screen is
displayed. see step (8) and the subsequent steps to complete the setting of a fixed IP address.

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(8) Open [Login] from the menu displayed on the left side of the setting screen, or the menu button
displayed on the upper left, and login with:
Login name: root / password: [Changed password or the default password (public)].
The default login name and password are as follows:
Login name: root
Password: public
(9) The following message is displayed when you are using the default password. Select [OK] to change
the password or [Cancel] to not change the password.
If [OK] is selected, a screen to change the password will open. After changing the password, return
to the following step.

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(10) From the menu displayed on the left side of the setting screen or the menu button displayed on the
upper left, open [IP Parameters] , select “Static” and enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and tap
[Submit].
Ask your network administrator about the static IP address and subnet mask to use in
the settings.
(11) From the menu of the menu button on the upper left, open [Save], select "Save"→"Configuration
Printing"→"Restart device", and tap [Execute].
The settings are saved to the printer and printed out.
(12) The settings are saved to the printer and printed out. Then proceed to Section 1.3.2, "Creating a
Printer Queue."
Note: After the printer reset, it may take a short time (perhaps 20 seconds) for the printer to be
found again.
If the printer fails to reappear on the printer list after a noticeable amount of time has
passed, retry the search by clicking again on the [Discovery] button.

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◆When the printer is not listed
If the printer is not listed on the printer list, for example, you are using multiple networks and you want to set up
a printer that is on another network, follow the steps below to set a static IP address.
1) Click [Temporary IP Address Assignment].
2) Enter the MAC Address and a temporary IP Address to assign, and then click [ OK ].
The MAC Address of the printer depending on the product.
It can be checked from the [MAC Addr] that is printed when printer self-printing is
performed (power is turned ON while depressing the FEED button).

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3) Click [Yes], then open the configure of the printer network settings.
4) Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and click [Apply].
Ask your network administrator about the static IP address and subnet mask to use in
the settings.
5) The settings are saved in the printer, printed, and the connection settings are complete.
Then proceed to Section 1.3.2, "Creating a Printer Queue."
Note: After the printer reset, it may take a short time (perhaps 20 seconds) for the printer to be found
again.
If the printer fails to reappear on the printer list after a noticeable amount of time has passed,
retry the search by clicking again on the [Discovery] button.

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1.3.2. Creating a Printer Queue
(1) Select the printer to create a printer queue from the printer list, and then click [Printer Queue].
(2) The following dialog now appears. The dialog shows the queue name and the port name for the
printer you are setting up. You can leave the queue name as it is , or you can change it to anything
you prefer. If you wish to use this printer as your default printer, check [Default Printer]. If you
want to output a test print after completing the settings, check [Print Test Page]. After making
appropriate settings, click [Apply].
The following characters can be used in queue.
Uppercase and lowercase letters, numerals (0 to 9), hyphens, underscores, periods,
spaces, and parentheses.

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(3) Click [Yes] on the screen asking to confirm application. The printer queue is created. A message
is displayed indicating that setup is complete. If you want to start TSP100 Configuration Utility
next, click [Yes].
(4) In Control Panel, select “Devices and Printers”.
If the Star TSP100IIIW printer is found in the window, installation is completed.