Configuring USB Model Validation Printers in EZTeller Enterprise.

Configuring USB Model Validation Printers in EZTeller Enterprise.

 EZTeller Enterprise supports USB model printers in release 5.1 and newer. 

  • USB printers can be installed as a Windows printer with the appropriate printer drivers. This allows multiple programs to use the printer. These printers are configured in Superview by selecting the USB Device Type.
  • Epson USB validation printers can be assigned a COM port by using a utility you download from the Epson Expert web site. These printers are configured in Superview by selecting Serial/Parallel Device Type. As with all serial port printers, the printer attaches to the program that is opened first. 

Configuring a USB printer as a Windows printer:

  1. Download and install the printer drivers as instructed by the manufacturer.
  2. Go to Control Panel > Printers and Faxes > Add Printer.
  3. Use the Wizard and select option: Local printer attached to this computer. Click Next.
  4. Select Use the following port and pick the local port. Click Next.
  5. Select the Manufacturer and Printer. Click Next.
  6. Name the printer. Click Next.
  7. Select Do not share. Click Next.
  8. Do not print the test page. Click Finish.
  9. Open Superview and go to Profile Options > Workstations > General.
  10. Highlight the Workstation ID from the list and select the Validation Printing tab. 
  11. Under Device Type, select "USB" and click Browse to locate the printer. Click Apply and OK.
  12. To test the printer in Superview, go to Branch > Totals, and click Print.

 

 Configuring an Epson USB printer with an assigned COM port:

  1. Download  the TMCOMUSB Serial Emulation Driver from the Epson Expert web site and install per Epson's instructions.
  2. Attach the printer cable to a USB port.
  3. Run the Epson program from EpsCA.exe; it will detect the printer.
  4. Highlight the printer and Assign COM Port, click Exit. 
  5. Open Superview and go to Profile Options > Workstations > General.
  6. Highlight the Workstation ID from the list and select the Validation Printing tab.
  7. Select the Device Type "Serial/Parallel" then select the correct printer type.
  8. Select the COM port that was assigned in Step 4 above. Click Apply and OK. 
  9. To test the printer in Superview, go to Branch > Totals, and click Print.

 

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