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# Add a USB printer to Windows

If printer drivers are not set up follow these instructions:

1\. Go to 'control panel', 'devices and printers', 'add a printer' and select add a local printer:

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2\. Choose a printer port, click use an existing port, USB001

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3\. Choose a printer from the list and select Generic / Text only and click next.

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4\. Type a printer name and click next:

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Use simple naming conventions for easy servicing in the future. i.e. Kitchen, Pizza, Drinks
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5\. Provide a name of the printer if you want to share it and click next

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6\. Print a test page to check your printer is working properly and click finish if the test print worked satisfactorily.

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7\. Your printer is now setup.

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Still need help setting up for receipt printer? Start a chat with our support team at cloudwaitress.com or book a set-up appointment with us [here](https://calendly.com/cloudwaitress).
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